Fiction - Literary audiobooks

Песнь о Гайавате

By: Генри Лонгфелло

Narrated by: Иван Литвинов

Length: 4 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

«Песнь о Гайавате» — классический памятник американской литературы, эпическая поэма Генри Уодсворта Лонгфелло, основанная на легендах индейцев народа оджибве. Предлагаемый перевод Ивана Бунина, за который в 1903 году он получил Пушкинскую премию, до сих пор считается непревзойдённым. По словам Лонгфелло, поэма основана на легендах «о человеке... Read more

Memoirs of a Madman

By: Nikolai Gogol

Narrated by: Judy Kriz

Length: 56 minutes

Abridged: No

Memoirs of a Madman or Diary of a Madman is a farcical short story by Nikolai Gogol. Along with The Overcoat and The Nose, Diary of a Madman is considered to be one of Gogol's greatest short stories.  The tale centers on the life of a minor civil servant during the repressive era of Nicholas I. Following the format of a diary, the story shows... Read more

A May Night

By: Nikolai Gogol

Narrated by: Joe Phoenix

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

"May Night, or the Drowned Maiden", 1831 is the third tale in the collection Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka by Nikolai Gogol. It was made into the opera May Night by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov in 1878–79 and also a Ukrainian setting by Mykola Lysenko. This story comes from the unnamed story-teller (who was previously responsible for "The Fair at... Read more

Мисс Бирма

By: Чармен Крейг

Narrated by: Юлия Яблонская

Length: 13 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

«Мисс Бирма» – эпический роман Чармен Крейг о любви и войне, кровных узах и политике. Жесткий и романтичный, исторически точный и многослойный, роман переносит нас в самую гущу бурных событий в Бирме середины XX века. Накануне Второй мировой Бирма – сегодняшняя Мьянма – колония Британской империи, и впереди у нее суровые потрясения. Вторжение... Read more

Christmas Eve

By: Nikolai Gogol

Narrated by: Trevor O'Hare

Length: 1 hour 29 minutes

Abridged: No

"Christmas Eve"  is the first story in the second volume of the collection Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka by Nikolai Gogol. The story opens with a description of the winter scenery of Dikanka, Ukraine, a witch flying across the night sky and the devil stealing the moon and hiding it in his pocket, first playing with it in the sky, which no one... Read more

Муму

By: Иван Тургенев

Narrated by: Михаил Богдасаров

Length: 1 hour 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Студия «Ардис» предлагает вам послушать написанный в 1852 году рассказ русского писателя Ивана Тургенева «Муму» в исполнении актёра Михаила Богдасарова. Read more

ANNA. This is my dream.

By: A.D. WiLK

Narrated by: A.D. WiLK

Length: 7 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

Weil das Leben begrenzt ist. Und weil es darauf ankommt, wie wir unseren Moment gestalten. Anna liebt ihr Leben. Ihren Mann, ihre beiden Teenager und ihre beste Freundin. Ihr Job ist okay und eigentlich gibt es nichts, über dass sie sich beschweren darf. Als sie das vierte Mal 39 wird, fehlt dennoch etwas in ihrem Leben. In der Fußgängerzone... Read more

Пятая печать

By: Ференц Шанта

Narrated by: Владимир Еремин

Length: 7 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

1944 год, Будапешт. Осенним вечером в небольшом трактире четыре старых приятеля – часовщик, книготорговец, столяр и хозяин заведения – проводят время за графином домашнего вина и разговорами о житейских пустяках. За стенами трактира – комендантский час и разгул нилашистского террора, внутри – островок стабильности и спокойствия. Приятели утешают... Read more

Suvi

By: Oskar Luts

Narrated by: Hans Kaldoja

Length: 13 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

“Suvi” on Oskar Lutsu lühiromaan, “Kevade” järg, mis ilmus esmatrükis 1918-1919."Kevade" lõpust on möödunud 6–7 aastat. Tuttavad tegelased on jõudnud mehelemineku- või naisevõtuikka. Teose põhiraskus koondub Joosep Tootsi ümber, kes saabub pärast pikka teenistust Venemaalt tagasi kodutallu Ülesoole ning hakkab mahajäänud talu üles ehitama.... Read more

The Cloak

By: Nikolai Gogol

Narrated by: Joe Phoenix

Length: 1 hour 21 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Cloak" (sometimes translated as "Overcoat") is a short story by Russian author Nikolai Gogol, published in 1842. The story and its author have had great influence on Russian literature, as expressed in a quote attributed to Fyodor Dostoyevsky: "We all come out from Gogol's 'Overcoat'." The story narrates the life and death of titular... Read more

Кризис самоопределения

By: Бен Элтон

Narrated by: Кирилл Радциг

Length: 13 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

В романе «Кризис самоопределения» Бен Элтон возвращается к читателю в своем несравненном амплуа сатирика с кинематографическим зрением. Эта книга — бескомпромиссный роман об «эпохе оскорбленных», в которую мы живем. Мы и не заметили, как миллионы людей начали круглосуточно выяснять отношения, обижаться на то и на это, оскорбляться по поводу, без... Read more

The Viy

By: Nikolai Gogol

Narrated by: Joe Phoenix

Length: 1 hour 28 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Viy" is a horror novella by Russian writer Nikolai Gogol, first published in the first volume of his collection of tales entitled Mirgorod (1835). The title is also the name of the demonic entity central to the plot. Every summer, there is usually a large procession of all the students moving around the area as they travel home. However,... Read more

Blurred Fates

By: Anastasia Zadeik

Narrated by: Ulka Mohanty

Length: 9 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

KATE WHITTIER has it all: a loving, even-keeled husband, two great kids, and a beautiful home in Southern California. But Kate is living a lie. In a desperate attempt to create the safe, happy family she never had, she has been hiding secrets for decades—secrets she’s convinced make her unworthy of her husband, Jacob, and the privileged life he... Read more

Before the Swallows Come Back

By: Fiona Curnow

Narrated by: Steve Worsley

Length: 10 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah, and Sal by Mik Kitson, with its celebration of the natural world, its misunderstood central characters living on the outside of society's norms, their survival in the wilderness, and the ultimate fight for justice.Before the Swallows Come Back is a... Read more

Челленджер

By: Ян Росс

Narrated by: Александр Клюквин

Length: 11 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

Илья – герой нашего времени. Он хорошо образован, занимается любимым делом, имеет неплохой заработок, понимающих друзей, но при этом безмерно одинок. Он пытается разобраться в себе, в своих отношениях с женщинами, друзьями и неугомонным начальником…
Действие романа происходит в американском штате Калифорния. Илья работает в биомедицинском... Read more

The Mantle

By: Nikolai Gogol

Narrated by: Peter Coates

Length: 1 hour 7 minutes

Abridged: No

With his sense of humor and ability to observe, Nikolai Gogol presents the world with stories of little people: the weak and fragile people who try to hold on to life in the gloomy cities of Russia. "The Mantle", which is listed among his masterpieces, describes how Russian bureaucracy turns everyone into a ghost of each other. It tells the... Read more

The Nose

By: Nikolai Gogol

Narrated by: Joe Phoenix

Length: 54 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Nose" is a satirical short story by Nikolai Gogol written during his time living in St. Petersburg. During this time, Gogol's works were primarily focused on surrealism and the grotesque, with a romantic twist.  Written between 1835 and 1836, "The Nose" tells the story of a St. Petersburg official whose nose leaves his face and develops a... Read more

Tagahoovis

By: Oskar Luts

Narrated by: Kaarel Toom

Length: 7 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

1933.a. ilmunud «Tagahoovis» kuulub Oskar Lutsu loomingulise kõrgperioodi, möödunud sajandi kolmekümnendate aastate esimesse poolde. See on kaleidoskoopiline jutustus agulielanike igapäevastest juhtumustest, mille meeldejäävad tegelased on kanda kinnitanud arvuka lugejaskonna mälus. Luts jutustab meisterlikult, erilise stiilitunnetuse ja... Read more

Veli Henn ja Hennu veli

By: August Kitzberg

Narrated by: Jüri Niin

Length: 5 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

August Kitzbergi proosateostest on ajaproovile paremini vastu pidanud kaksikjutustus "Veli Henn" (1901) ja "Hennu veli" (1904). Need on on tulvil värvikaid tüüpe, kelle seast üldnimeks muutunud Kniks-Mariihen.Audioraamat on sündinud Rahvusraamatukogu toodetud fonogrammide põhjal.Raamat on salvestatud 1970.a. Kuna tegemist on vanema salvestusega,... Read more

Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 064 (Unabridged)

By: et al. Thomas Paine

Narrated by: Rodney Smith, Jack Farrar & Mattie Aker

Length: 4 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

In this captivating collection of short nonfiction works, renowned authors explore diverse themes and perspectives. From Thomas Paine's revolutionary treatise on human rights to poignant essays on nature and the human condition, this volume offers a rich tapestry of ideas and insights. Discover the power of words as they illuminate the... Read more

Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 063 (Unabridged)

By: et al. Lewis R. Freeman

Narrated by: Danial Weiker, Melvin Johnson & Jeanette Rhein

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Prepare to embark on an extraordinary literary journey with "Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 063." This captivating anthology gathers a diverse array of nonfiction works, each a testament to the power of storytelling. From poignant memoirs to thought-provoking essays, this collection offers a kaleidoscope of perspectives, insights, and... Read more

Howards End (Unabridged)

By: E. M. Forster

Narrated by: Normand Kelly, Sandra Zuniga & Adam Grant

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In the idyllic English countryside, the Schlegel sisters, Margaret and Helen, find their lives intertwined with the wealthy Wilcox family. As they navigate the complexities of love, class, and societal expectations, their paths converge at Howards End, a beautiful estate that becomes a symbol of both their hopes and their struggles. Through its... Read more

Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 062 (Unabridged)

By: et al. Henry Ward Beecher

Narrated by: James Jarvie, Mary Spence & James Lorino

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Prepare to be captivated by a literary tapestry woven with the finest threads of human experience. "Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 062" presents a symphony of voices, each offering a unique perspective on the complexities of life. From the profound insights of Henry Ward Beecher to the poignant reflections of lesser-known authors, this... Read more

My Queen (Unabridged)

By: Lurana Sheldon

Narrated by: Joseph Young, Rosamaria Esposito & Janet Friedman

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In the opulent court of 18th century France, a young woman named Marie Antoinette finds herself thrust into the role of Queen. As she navigates the treacherous waters of court intrigue and political turmoil, she must confront her own desires and the expectations placed upon her. Amidst the lavish balls and glittering gowns, Marie Antoinette's... Read more