Literary Criticism audiobooks

Norse Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook

By: Kelsey A. Fuller-Shafer

Narrated by: Aven Shore

Length: 4 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover the gods, goddesses, and heroes from Norse mythology with this beautiful handbook that captures the ancient stories that captivated the Vikings.

Learn more about your favorite Norse gods, goddesses, and heroes with this collection of profiles that share the real stories behind the characters.

With characters from Norse myths coming to... Read more

The Salem Witchcraft, the Planchette Mystery, and Modern Spiritualism

By: Harriet Beecher Stowe

Narrated by: Nichole Di Dio

Length: 5 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Delve into the enigmatic realms of "The Salem Witchcraft, the Planchette Mystery, and Modern Spiritualism." This audiobook uncovers the mysterious and supernatural, exploring the historical witch trials of Salem and the intriguing phenomenon of the planchette. From the chilling tales of accused witches to the eerie world of communicating with... Read more

Woodland Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland

By: Lisa Schneidau

Narrated by: Lisa Schneidau

Length: 6 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Once upon a time, most of Britain and Ireland was covered in woodland. Many of the trees have been cleared, but our connection with the wildwood remains. It is a place of danger, adventure and transformation, where anything could happen. Here is a collection of traditional folk tales of oak, ash and thorn, of hunting forests and rebellion,... Read more

Alfred Kerr - Briefe aus der Reichshauptstadt - Abridged

By: die Gehörgäng & Martin Freitag

Narrated by: Thomas Schendel

Length: 1 hour 14 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Zwischen 1895 und 1900 schrieb Alfred Kerr, der junge Autor und angehende prominente Kritiker Woche für Woche an die "Breslauer Zeitung" seine Berliner Briefe. Sie sind ein großartiger Weltstadt-Report, Liebeserklärung und Kritik in einem."  Vorwort zur Buchausgabe "Wo liegt Berlin?" Briefe aus der Reichshauptstadt", Herausgeber Günther Rühle,... Read more

The Medieval Worlds of Neil Gaiman

By: Shiloh Carroll

Narrated by: Petrea Burchard

Length: 5 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

Neil Gaiman is one of the most widely known writers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, having produced fiction and nonfiction, fantasy and horror, television, comics, and prose. He often attributes this eclecticism to his "compost heap" approach to writing, gathering inspiration from life, religion, literature, and mythology.



Readers... Read more

Light and Legacies

By: Janaka Bowman Lewis

Narrated by: Janaka Bowman Lewis

Length: 7 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

An engaging examination of Black Girl Magic and its significance in American literature



In Light and Legacies, author Janaka Bowman Lewis examines Black girlhood in American literature from the mid-twentieth century to the present. The representation of Black girlhood in contemporary literature has long remained underexplored. Through this... Read more

The World According to Joan Didion

By: Evelyn McDonnell

Narrated by: Hillary Huber

Length: 7 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2023 by The Millions""A wonderfully fitting tribute to Joan Didion: one that avoids simple platitudes, approaching the great writer with a fierce, probing intelligence, flawless language, and the impulse, which drove Didion's finest work, to understand the dreams of another."" — Hua Hsu, Pulitzer-winning author of Stay... Read more

Seven Against Thebes

By: Stephen Dando-Collins

Narrated by: Gildart Jackson

Length: 10 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

In the thirteenth century BC, a quarter of a century before the Trojan War, seven Greek warrior heroes went against the Greek city of Thebes to restore one of their number to the throne of his father, the famous King Oedipus. Several children of those seven heroes would later take part in the siege of Troy. This adventure was equal in the minds... Read more

The Spice Must Flow

By: Ryan Britt

Narrated by: Ryan Britt

Length: 7 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

Geek-culture expert Ryan Britt takes us behind the pages and scenes of the science-fiction phenomenon Dune, charting the series' life from cult sci-fi novels to some of the most visionary movies of all time.
 
Using original, deep-access reporting, extensive research, and insightful commentary, The Spice Must Flow brings the true popularity of... Read more

Unguessed Kinships

By: Steven Frye

Narrated by: Danny Campbell

Length: 7 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

It took six novels and nearly thirty years for Cormac McCarthy to find commercial success with All the Pretty Horses, followed by major prizes, more bestsellers, and Hollywood adaptations of his work. Those successes, though, have obscured McCarthy's commitment to an older form of literary expression: naturalism. McCarthy's work tends to darker... Read more

Baltic Mythology and Folklore

By: Niina Niskanen

Narrated by: Niina Niskanen

Length: 1 hour 14 minutes

Abridged: No

Embark on a journey into the mystical realm of Baltic mythology with this captivating audio book. Immerse yourself in the enchanting tales of gods and goddesses, where ancient legends come to life. From the powerful deities who shape the cosmos to the magical creatures that roam the lands, these stories will transport you to a world filled with... Read more

La cabellera andante

By: Margo Glantz

Narrated by: Vero Garrido

Length: 5 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

Más que un ensayo, La cabellera andante es un gabinete de curiosidades, a través del cual Margo Glantz explora la relación del cabello con la literatura, el cine, la música y otras manifestaciones culturales. En La cabellera andante tanto el cuerpo como el texto tienden al fragmento. Es un libro interdisciplinario, intercultural e intergenérico,... Read more

La tentación de lo imposible

By: Mario Vargas Llosa

Narrated by: Ricardo Velásquez

Length: 6 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

Mario Vargas Llosa se adentra en la novela Los Miserables desde la perspectiva del lector agudo, del entusiasta, del creador que sabe cómo se construye una gran obra. Encontramos así los secretos mecanismos que movieron la pluma de Victor Hugo para crear la gran novela romántica francesa. ¿Quién fue Victor Hugo? La tentación de lo imposible no... Read more

A Brief Overview of Bhartrihari’s Hundred Verses on Detachment

By: M. Venkataraman

Narrated by: M. Venkataraman

Length: 3 hours

Abridged: No

Bhartrihari is one of the important poets of Sanskrit Literature. It is said that he belonged to the first century B.C and that he was the elder brother of King Vikramaditya, the great ruler of Ujjain.Bhartr̥ihari was not only a great King. He was a great scholar, a great poet, a great Yogi, a versatile genius and above all a great Vedantin. He... Read more

Kleiner Pilger auf großer Reise (Teil 1)

By: Tyler Van Halteren

Narrated by: Julia Schulz

Length: 1 hour 6 minutes

Abridged: No

Mach dich auf den Weg in die Stadt des großen Königs und begleite den kleinen Pilger auf seiner unvergesslichen Reise! Der Klassiker Die Pilgerreise von John Bunyan, seit Jahrhunderten bei Jung und Alt beliebt, wird hier ganz neu und liebevoll als gekürzte Ausgabe für Kinder aufbereitet. Mit spannenden Texten und wunderschönen, detailreichen... Read more

Sam Lawson's Oldtown Fireside Stories

By: Harriet Beecher Stowe

Narrated by: Michele Fry

Length: 5 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Step into the heartwarming world of "Sam Lawson's Oldtown Fireside Stories" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This delightful audiobook takes you on a journey to the charming New England town of Oldtown, where Sam Lawson, a lovable and charismatic storyteller, spins captivating tales by the fireside. With his unique blend of humor, wit, and wisdom, Sam... Read more

Your Conscience Against Some Bible Teachings

By: Robert Wagenaar

Narrated by: Caleb Newell

Length: 29 minutes

Abridged: No

The former pastor who wrote this booklet realized his conscience could not accept at least three of the Bible's teachings. Some parts of it contradicted others and some scientific discoveries (not hypotheses) went against at least two of its teachings. This booklet is short because he wanted to focus on solid arguments against it all being... Read more

On Purpose

By: Ben Hutchinson

Length: 5 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

Ten essays on how reading and meaningfully engaging with literature can help us live better, more purposeful lives. How do we live fully? How do we live successfully? Adrift in an anchorless world, we often worry about where we are... Read more

Il caso editoriale di "Il mondo al contrario" di Roberto Vannacci

By: Valerio Di Stefano

Narrated by: Valerio Di Stefano

Length: 1 hour 23 minutes

Abridged: No

"I libri, nella loro storia, che poi è la stessa della letteratura, hanno vissuto e continuano a vivere vicende al limite del paradosso. Censure, tagli, rimaneggiamenti come se piovessero, messe all'indice, plagi, imitazioni, parodie, seguiti, rifacimenti. Pare sia la stessa sorte destinata a Vannacci e questo, al di là delle valutazioni sui... Read more

航海家归来

By: 王秀梅

Narrated by: 青岛出版社

Length: 5 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

内容简介：一部記錄少年成長與蛻變的海岸傳奇，滿足你對航海探險、家族魔咒、海洋知識的好奇，開啟一場逐夢之旅。以少年“魚神”的航海家叔叔歸來作為開篇，通過“叔叔”帶回的海洋傳奇故事，勾連出一個航海世家的獨特家族命運，展示出沿海城市開埠後民族工商業崛起和新式航運蓬勃發展的的時代圖景。劇情中有豐富新奇的海洋生物知識，還有驚險刺激的航海探險故事，故事性、趣味性、傳奇性、知識性融為一體。作者简介：王秀梅，當代作家，山東省作家協會主席團委員，煙臺市作家協會主席。主要作品有長篇小說《大雪》、長篇童話《魔術師的榮耀》、小說集《去槐花洲》等二十餘部。 Read more

German Literary History for Beginners an Exciting and Entertaining Journey Through German Literature From the Middle Ages to the Present Day

By: Christian Möhlenkamp

Narrated by: Casey Wayman

Length: 1 hour 10 minutes

Abridged: No

This book is intended for readers who are looking for an introduction to the confusing diversity of German literature. The chronological order chosen is best suited for this purpose because, in contrast to topic- or genre-oriented ordering procedures, it shows a genesis and traces the genealogy of German literature. The fact that Goethe's novel... Read more

Buffalo Girl

By: Jessica Q. Stark

Narrated by: Jessica Q. Stark

Length: 1 hour 19 minutes

Abridged: No

In these poems, Jessica Q. Stark explores her mother’s fraught immigration to the United States from Vietnam at the end of war through the lens of the Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale.Told through personal, national, and cultural histories, Buffalo Girl is a feminist indictment of the violence used to define and control women's bodies. These... Read more

Girlhood (Ungekürzte Lesung)

By: Melissa Febos

Narrated by: Lisa Hrdina

Length: 9 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

Es gibt viele wichtige Bücher über Feminismus. Aber keine ihrer Autorinnen hat derart viele Leben gelebt wie Melissa Febos: glückliche Kindheit auf Cape Cod, mit zwanzig heroinabhängig, das Studium finanziert als Domina. Heute führt sie ein bürgerliches Leben und unterrichtet an der Universität. In Girlhood schließt Melissa Febos Memoir mit... Read more

Entstellt - Abridged

By: Amanda Leduc

Narrated by: Anna Amalie Blomeyer

Length: 7 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Die Märchen und Geschichten, die wir als Kinder erzählt bekommen, prägen unsere Wahrnehmung der Welt. Was aber passiert, wenn man sich eher mit dem Biest identifiziert als mit der Schönen? Wenn jede hässliche, entstellte, behinderte Märchenfigur als böse gilt, verhöhnt und bestraft wird – wie kann sich das Biest dann jemals ein Happy End... Read more