Classics audiobooks
Крокви над табором
By: Іван Багряний
Narrated by: Світлана Соколова
Length: 1 hour 47 minutes
Abridged: No
"Крокви над табором" - це оповідання відомого українського письменника Івана Багряного. Це дуже патріотичний твір, що розповідає про події часів української революції 1917-1921 років. Оповідання описує події української революції та боротьбу українців за незалежність своєї країни. Головний герой оповідання - це учасник боротьби за волю України,... Read more
View audiobookПацан
By: Іван Багряний
Narrated by: Світлана Соколова
Length: 32 minutes
Abridged: No
"Пацан" - це оповідання Івана Багряного, яке розповідає про життя селянського хлопця на початку ХХ століття. Воно описує життя і долю головного героя, який змушений стикатися з важкими умовами життя, але відзначається силою духу, вірою та оптимізмом. Оповідання "Пацан" передає атмосферу селянського життя, його традиції та звичаї, а також... Read more
View audiobookMidsummer Night in the Workhouse
By: Diana Athill
Narrated by: Diana Athill
Length: 3 hours
Abridged: No
A woman trapped in an agonising love affair; a writer avoiding the group seducer at a writers’ retreat; a girl experiencing her first kiss. Set in 1950s England, as well as Italy and France, Midsummer Night in the Workhouse is a collection of short stories written and read by distinguished editor and author, Diana Athill.
Written in the late... Read more
They Were Sisters
By: Dorothy Whipple
Narrated by: Sara Poyzer
Length: 14 hours 20 minutes
Abridged: No
When three sisters marry very different men, the choices they make determine whether they will flourish, be tamed or be repressed. Set in 1930’s middle-class England, the classic domestic drama, They Were Sisters, is a compelling but harrowing novel by Dorothy Whipple.
Meet three women with contrasting partners: Lucy's husband is her beloved... Read more
The Lost Conscience
By: Mikhail Saltykov Shchedrin
Narrated by: Fred Wolinsky
Length: 29 minutes
Abridged: No
While somewhat outdated and steeped in the prejudice of the day, Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin fable The lost conscience is nevertheless a worthy tale to ponder and a great study of a mind seeking to discard its inhibitions (not in a good way). Read more
View audiobookДо Ворскли, по рибу!
By: Іван Багряний
Narrated by: Світлана Соколова
Length: TBA
Abridged: No
"До Ворскли, по рибу!" - це оповідання, яке стало відомим завдяки творчості українського письменника Івана Багряного. Оповідання вперше опубліковане в 1934 році. Сюжет оповідання розгортається навколо двох друзів, які вирішують піти на рибалку до річки Ворскла. Під час риболовлі вони зустрічають неймовірного розміру щуку, що стає об'єктом їхньої... Read more
View audiobookЗ оповідань старого рибалки
By: Іван Багряний
Narrated by: Світлана Соколова
Length: 15 minutes
Abridged: No
"З оповідань старого рибалки" - оповідання, написане українським письменником Іваном Багряним. Автор розповідає про життя рибалів, їхні звичаї, традиції та взаємини з природою. Іван Багряний, зроду рибалка, у своїх оповіданнях майстерно передає атмосферу рибальських пригод та принципи життя, які він отримав, спостерігаючи за річкою і... Read more
View audiobookGood Evening, Mrs. Craven
By: Mollie Panter-Downes
Narrated by: Lucy Scott
Length: 4 hours 40 minutes
Abridged: No
Good Evening, Mrs Craven brings together twenty-one of Mollie Panter-Downes’ short stories. Originally published in The New Yorker between 1939 and 1944, these stories have been reprinted and presented as a collection by Persephone Books. This audio edition is read by Lucy Scott.
These stories explore almost every aspect of English domestic life... Read more
Рука
By: Іван Багряний
Narrated by: Світлана Соколова
Length: 34 minutes
Abridged: No
"Рука" - це оповідання відомого українського письменника Івана Багряного. Воно розповідає про долю та внутрішній світ хлопця, який втратив одну руку внаслідок нещасного випадку. Головний герой оповідання стикається з великими труднощами та перешкодами через свою інвалідність, але з часом знаходить в собі сили подолати життєві труднощі і знайти... Read more
View audiobookWilliam - an Englishman
By: Cicely Hamilton
Narrated by: Stephanie Racine
Length: 7 hours 22 minutes
Abridged: No
A satirical view of the suffragette movement and an unblinking yet compassionate story that chronicles the impact of the First World War on an ordinary young couple, William – an Englishman by Cicely Hamilton won the first Prix Femina-Vie Heureuse prize in 1919.
Written in a hospital tent to the sound of gunfire and shells falling, Cicely... Read more
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
By: Winifred Watson
Narrated by: Frances McDormand
Length: 6 hours 7 minutes
Abridged: No
Set in 1930s London, Winifred Watson’s Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day recounts twenty-four hours in the life of a governess who turns up for a very unexpected first day at work. Watson’s comedic, light-hearted novel is read by Academy Award-winning actress Frances McDormand, who plays Miss Pettigrew in the 2008 film production.
Middle-aged... Read more
Someone at a Distance
By: Dorothy Whipple
Narrated by: Susan Wooldridge
Length: 11 hours 19 minutes
Abridged: No
Someone at a Distance was Dorothy Whipple’s last book, hailed by many as her best. The story charts the gradual breakdown of a marriage through the eyes of those involved. Whipple deftly and persuasively explores the minds of her characters, particularly the two women. This audio edition is read by Susan Wooldridge.
Ellen and Avery North share a... Read more
The Making of a Marchioness
By: Frances Hodgson Burnett
Narrated by: Lucy Scott
Length: 8 hours 10 minutes
Abridged: No
The Making of a Marchioness is Frances Hodgson Burnett’s delightful take on the Cinderella story. Born into an aristocratic family, Emily Fox-Seton is left penniless and must fend for herself after the death of her parents. Then one summer, everything changes. This audio edition is read by Lucy Scott.
Emily rents a room in a boarding house in... Read more
Honoré De Balzac: Pere Goriot, The Black Sheep & more
By: Honoré De Balzac
Narrated by: Stephen Fry, Douglas Hodge, David Ross, Geoffre...
Length: 9 hours 30 minutes
Abridged: No
Stunning all-star adaptations of Balzac’s finest worksThis brilliant collection of France’s foremost nineteenth-century novelist and playwright delivers four of his most fascinating works - stories of love, rivalry, horror and adventure - all brought to life by a stellar cast including Stephen Fry and Alex Kingston. A huge influence on many of... Read more
View audiobookEl Dominio de Arnheim - Abridged
By: Edgar Allan Poe
Narrated by: Voz Sintética
Length: 44 minutes
Abridged: Yes
En "El Dominio de Arnheim", Edgar Allan Poe explora la estética y el poder de la naturaleza a través de Ellison, un hombre adinerado que crea un impresionante jardín paisajístico. Este relato trata temas de belleza, arte e idealismo, mientras Ellison utiliza su fortuna para dar forma a un refugio terrenal perfecto. Read more
View audiobookO Domínio de Arnheim - Abridged
By: Edgar Allan Poe
Narrated by: Voz Sintética
Length: 45 minutes
Abridged: Yes
Em "O Domínio de Arnheim", Edgar Allan Poe explora a estética e o poder da natureza por meio de Ellison, um homem rico que cria um impressionante jardim paisagístico. Esse conto discute temas de beleza, arte e idealismo, pois Ellison usa sua fortuna para moldar um refúgio terrestre perfeito. Read more
View audiobookLa Cita - Abridged
By: Edgar Allan Poe
Narrated by: Voz Sintética
Length: 33 minutes
Abridged: Yes
En "La Cita", Edgar Allan Poe narra la trágica historia de amor ilícito en Venecia entre un joven y la Marquesa Afrodita. Un rescate heroico conduce a revelaciones de pasión y desesperación, culminando en muerte y suicidio bajo el velo de misterio y belleza decadente. Read more
View audiobookThe Domain of Arnheim - Abridged
By: Edgar Allan Poe
Narrated by: Voz Sintética
Length: 39 minutes
Abridged: Yes
In "The Domain of Arnheim", Edgar Allan Poe explores the aesthetics and power of nature through Ellison, a wealthy man who creates an impressive landscaped garden. This tale discusses themes of beauty, art and idealism, as Ellison uses his fortune to shape a perfect earthly refuge. Read more
View audiobookГранатовый браслет
By: Александр Куприн
Narrated by: Дмитрий Шабров
Length: TBA
Abridged: No
«Гранатовый браслет» - одно из самых поэтичных и трогательных художественных произведений русской литературы. В этой трагической истории безответной любви мелкого чиновника к замужней женщине ее создатель, Александр Куприн, предстал перед читателем как мастер создания психологического портрета и передачи тонких душевных нюансов Read more
View audiobookFall Asleep to Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There
By: Lewis Carroll
Narrated by: Elizabeth Grace
Length: 4 hours 45 minutes
Abridged: No
Immerse yourself in the enchanting narrative of Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, the beloved sequel to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, brought to life by the gentle and engaging voice of Elizabeth Grace from Slumber Studios.Are restless nights keeping you awake? Whether it's insomnia or the day's worries that disturb your... Read more
View audiobookEditha's Burglar
By: Frances Hodgson Burnett
Narrated by: Katherine Moran
Length: TBA
Abridged: No
Editha was a queer little girl. She was rather old-fashioned, as her aunts used to call it, and was always very fond of books. Indeed, Editha perhaps read more than was quite good for her. She spent the greater part of her time in the library reading her papa's big books and newspapers. Her most recent obsession, derived from her daily news... Read more
View audiobookNa fali
By: Maria Rodziewiczówna
Narrated by: Joanna Domańska
Length: 7 hours 2 minutes
Abridged: No
Przedwojenna Polska, ubogi student akademii muzycznej i nieposkromione uczucie. Poszukując studenckiego lokum, Józef, młody skrzypek, trafia na stancję, gdzie poznaje urzekającą Józefinę. Zakochuje się w niej bez pamięci i jest w stanie zrobić wszystko, by być razem. Niestety, pięknej dziewczynie inne rzeczy w głowie i ani myśli wiązać się na... Read more
View audiobookFrankenstein
By: Mary Shelley
Narrated by: Anna Isaksen
Length: 7 hours 15 minutes
Abridged: No
Dive into Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, a masterpiece that seamlessly weaves Gothic horror with the seeds of science fiction. Journey with Victor Frankenstein, a scientist consumed by ambition, who creates a being that defies nature, only to spiral into a nightmare of his own making. This novel is not just a tale of... Read more
View audiobookThe Assignation - Abridged
By: Edgar Allan Poe
Narrated by: Voz Sintética
Length: 32 minutes
Abridged: Yes
In "The Assignation", Edgar Allan Poe tells the tragic story of an illicit love affair in Venice between a young man and the Marchesa Aphrodite. A heroic rescue leads to revelations of passion and despair, culminating in death and suicide under a veil of mystery and decadent beauty. Read more
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