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    Anticipations (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 283:25


    Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksWells considered this book one of his most important, a natural follow-up to such works as his Man of the Year Million and The Time Machine. His goal was to get people to think and act in new ways. The book starts with a look at how humans get along socially and how they carry out their business ventures. It then discusses how these elements influence others, such as politics, the world of work, and education. H. G. tried to make clear how the current social order was disintegrating without preparing another to take its place. He then traced the roots of democracy, which in its present state he saw as unworkable. Instead, he proposed a new republic. He also critiqued modern warfare. (Summary by Bill Boerst)Genre(s): Philosophy, Political Science, PsychologyLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): politics (208), education (98), culture (78), government (43), sociology (18), democracy (17)Support Us: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    The Antichrist

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 237:45


    Support Us:Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksFriedrich Nietzsche (1844 - 1900)Translated by H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)Save for his raucous, rhapsodical autobiography, Ecce Homo, The Antichrist is the last thing that Nietzsche ever wrote, and so it may be accepted as a statement of some of his most salient ideas in their final form. Of all Nietzsche's books, The Antichrist comes nearest to conventionality in form. It presents a connected argument with very few interludes, and has a beginning, a middle and an end. The reason to listen to this version is that H.L. Mencken, the famous journalist, turned Nietzsche's German into such direct, plain-spoken American English that it puts the haranguing philosopher right up in your face.Genre(s): *Non-fiction, Atheism & AgnosticismLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): literature (1956), philosophy (970)Support Us:⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Anthem

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 131:54


    Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksAnthem is a dystopic science fiction story taking place at some unspecified future date. Mankind has entered another dark age as a result of what Rand saw as the weaknesses of socialistic thinking and economics. Technological advancement is now carefully planned (when it is allowed to occur, if at all) and the concept of individuality has been eliminated (for example, the word "I" has disappeared from the language). As is common in her work, Rand draws a clear distinction between the "socialist/communal" values of equality and brotherhood and the "productive/capitalist" values of achievement and individuality. The story also parallels Stalinist Russia, which was currently going on at the time as the story was published. (Summary from Wikipedia)Support Us: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Anne of Avonlea (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 254:38


    Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksLucy Maud Montgomery (1874 - 1942)Following Anne of Green Gables, the book covers the second chapter in the life of Anne Shirley. Anne of Avonlea follows Anne from the age of 16 to 18, during the two years that she teaches at Avonlea school. It includes many of the characters from Anne of Green Gables, as well new ones like Mr Harrison, Miss Lavendar Lewis, Paul Irving, and the twins Dora and Davy. (Summary from Wikipedia.org)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, General Fiction, Humorous FictionLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): literature (1956)Group: Anne of Green Gables and related worksSupport Us: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Anne of Avonlea (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 272:59


    Support Us:Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksLucy Maud Montgomery (1874 - 1942)Following Anne of Green Gables, the book covers the second chapter in the life of Anne Shirley. Anne of Avonlea follows Anne from the age of 16 to 18, during the two years that she teaches at Avonlea school. It includes many of the characters from Anne of Green Gables, as well new ones like Mr Harrison, Miss Lavendar Lewis, Paul Irving, and the twins Dora and Davy. (Summary from Wikipedia.org)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, General Fiction, Humorous FictionLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): literature (1956)Group: Anne of Green Gables and related worksSupport Us:⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    The Annals Vol 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 383:04


    Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksPublius Cornelius Tacitus (56 - 117)Translated by Alfred John Church (1829 - 1912) and William Jackson Brodribb (1829 - 1905)The Annals was Tacitus' final work, covering the period from the death of Augustus Caesar in the year 14. He wrote at least 16 books, but books 7-10 and parts of books 5, 6, 11 and 16 are missing. Book 6 ends with the death of Tiberius and books 7-12 presumably covered the reigns of Caligula and Claudius. The remaining books cover the reign of Nero, perhaps until his death in June 68 or until the end of that year, to connect with the Histories. The second half of book 16 is missing, ending with the events of the year 66. We do not know whether Tacitus completed the work or whether he finished the other works that he had planned to write; he died before he could complete his planned histories of Nerva and Trajan, and no record survives of the work on Augustus Caesar and the beginnings of the Empire with which he had planned to complete his work as an historian. (Summary from Wikipedia.)Genre(s): Classics (Greek & Latin Antiquity), AntiquityLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): history (891), rome (75), ancient history (31), Roman history (25), Tacitus (5)Support Us: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Anna Karenina (Dole translation), Part 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 130:49


    Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksTwo love stories are set against the backdrop of high society in Tsarist Russia. Anna awakes from a loveless marriage to find herself drawn irresistibly to the dashing cavalry officer, Count Vronsky. Levin struggles with self-esteem, and even flees to the country, before gaining courage to return and offer himself to the beautiful and pure Kitty. Through troubled courtships, reconciliations, marriage and the birth of each one's first child, Anna and Levin experience joy and despair as they each struggle to find their place in the world and meaning for their lives. (Introduction by MaryAnn)Support Us: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks

    Anna Karenina (Dole translation), Part 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 264:13


    Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksTwo love stories are set against the backdrop of high society in Tsarist Russia. Anna awakes from a loveless marriage to find herself drawn irresistibly to the dashing cavalry officer, Count Vronsky. Levin struggles with self-esteem, and even flees to the country, before gaining courage to return and offer himself to the beautiful and pure Kitty. Through troubled courtships, reconciliations, marriage and the birth of each one's first child, Anna and Levin experience joy and despair as they each struggle to find their place in the world and meaning for their lives. (Introduction by MaryAnn)Support Us: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks

    Anna Karenina (Dole translation), Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 316:18


    Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksTwo love stories are set against the backdrop of high society in Tsarist Russia. Anna awakes from a loveless marriage to find herself drawn irresistibly to the dashing cavalry officer, Count Vronsky. Levin struggles with self-esteem, and even flees to the country, before gaining courage to return and offer himself to the beautiful and pure Kitty. Through troubled courtships, reconciliations, marriage and the birth of each one's first child, Anna and Levin experience joy and despair as they each struggle to find their place in the world and meaning for their lives. (Introduction by MaryAnn)Support Us: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks

    Anna Karenina (Dole translation), Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 303:51


    Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksTwo love stories are set against the backdrop of high society in Tsarist Russia. Anna awakes from a loveless marriage to find herself drawn irresistibly to the dashing cavalry officer, Count Vronsky. Levin struggles with self-esteem, and even flees to the country, before gaining courage to return and offer himself to the beautiful and pure Kitty. Through troubled courtships, reconciliations, marriage and the birth of each one's first child, Anna and Levin experience joy and despair as they each struggle to find their place in the world and meaning for their lives. (Introduction by MaryAnn)Support Us: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks

    Anna Karenina (Dole translation), Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 222:57


    Leo Tolstoy (1828 - 1910)Two love stories are set against the backdrop of high society in Tsarist Russia. Anna awakes from a loveless marriage to find herself drawn irresistibly to the dashing cavalry officer, Count Vronsky. Levin struggles with self-esteem, and even flees to the country, before gaining courage to return and offer himself to the beautiful and pure Kitty. Through troubled courtships, reconciliations, marriage and the birth of each one's first child, Anna and Levin experience joy and despair as they each struggle to find their place in the world and meaning for their lives. (Introduction by MaryAnn)Genre(s): General Fiction, Historical FictionLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): romance (1066), tragedy (161), Russian Literature (47), adultery (28), Tolstoy (26), tolstoi (2)

    Anna Karenina (Dole translation), Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 324:22


    Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksLeo Tolstoy (1828 - 1910)Two love stories are set against the backdrop of high society in Tsarist Russia. Anna awakes from a loveless marriage to find herself drawn irresistibly to the dashing cavalry officer, Count Vronsky. Levin struggles with self-esteem, and even flees to the country, before gaining courage to return and offer himself to the beautiful and pure Kitty. Through troubled courtships, reconciliations, marriage and the birth of each one's first child, Anna and Levin experience joy and despair as they each struggle to find their place in the world and meaning for their lives. (Introduction by MaryAnn)Genre(s): General Fiction, Historical FictionLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): romance (1066), tragedy (161), Russian Literature (47), adultery (28), Tolstoy (26), tolstoi (2)Support Us: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Anna Karenina (Dole translation),Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 330:31


    Support Us : Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksTwo love stories are set against the backdrop of high society in Tsarist Russia. Anna awakes from a loveless marriage to find herself drawn irresistibly to the dashing cavalry officer, Count Vronsky. Levin struggles with self-esteem, and even flees to the country, before gaining courage to return and offer himself to the beautiful and pure Kitty. Through troubled courtships, reconciliations, marriage and the birth of each one's first child, Anna and Levin experience joy and despair as they each struggle to find their place in the world and meaning for their lives. (Introduction by MaryAnn)Support Us : ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Anna Karenina (Dole translation), Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 318:29


    Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksTwo love stories are set against the backdrop of high society in Tsarist Russia. Anna awakes from a loveless marriage to find herself drawn irresistibly to the dashing cavalry officer, Count Vronsky. Levin struggles with self-esteem, and even flees to the country, before gaining courage to return and offer himself to the beautiful and pure Kitty. Through troubled courtships, reconciliations, marriage and the birth of each one's first child, Anna and Levin experience joy and despair as they each struggle to find their place in the world and meaning for their lives. (Introduction by MaryAnn)Genre(s): General Fiction, Historical FictionLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): romance (1066), tragedy (161), Russian Literature (47), adultery (28), Tolstoy (26), tolstoi (2)Support Us: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Andersen's Fairy Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 350:43


    Support Us:Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksA collection of eighteen fairy tales - some popular, some lesser known - by famous Danish author H.C. Andersen.(Summary by Gesine)Genre(s): Myths, Legends & Fairy TalesLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): children (1104), fairytales (11)Support Us:⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Among the Pond People

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 200:29


    Support Us :Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksLovely book for children written by teacher and naturalist Clara Dillingham Pierson. This book in the "Among the People" series explores the animal inhabitants of a pond. The beautiful writing brings the pond creatures into being in the reader's imagination and allows them a glimpse of the mysterious lives being carried out above and below the water's surface. (Summary by Jill Engle)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Animals & Nature, Short worksSupport Us :⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Americans and Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 306:47


    Support Us :Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksA collection of sometimes biting, always clever commentaries on some of life's foibles -- as apt today as when Ms. Repplier wrote them in 1912. Though less know to modern readers, Repplier was in her prime ranked among the likes of Willa Cather. Note: Section 13 contains the word niggards. I put it in print here so that it will not be mistaken for a racial epithet when heard. (written by Mary Schneider)Genre(s): Essays & Short WorksLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): essays (194), nonfiction (139), American women authors (1)Support Us :⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    The Book of American Negro Poetry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 304:29


    Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksThe Book of American Negro Poetry is one of the earliest and most essential anthologies of African-American verse ever brought to print. Edited by writer and diplomat James Weldon Johnson, this collection was published with the hope of bringing to the public a greater awareness of the art and literature created by Black writers. This is the first edition of this long-republished anthology and collects seminal works by Paul Dunbar, W.E.B. Du Bois, Claude McKay, Leslie Hill, James Corrothers, and many more. - Summary by ChuckWGenre(s): AnthologiesLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): black literature (2), african-american literature (1), african-american author (1)Support Us: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    American Fairy Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 176:35


    Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksThis collection of fantasy stories was originally serialized in regional newspapers, prior to being published as a complete volume. The stories, as critics have noted, lack the high-fantasy aspect of the best of Baum's work, in Oz or out. With ironic or nonsensical morals attached to their ends, their tone is more satirical, glib, and tongue-in-cheek than is usual in children's stories; the serialization in newspapers for adult readers was appropriate for the materials. (Introduction by Wikipedia and Matthew Reece)Genre(s): Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, Short StoriesLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): literature (1956), fiction (1588), adventure (1013), short stories (700), humor (642)Support Us: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    An American Robinson Crusoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 195:04


    Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksAn American Robinson Crusoe is a short version of the original story. An indolent, rebellious teen goes on a marine voyage against his parents' wishes. The ship (and all of its crew) is lost in a storm, but Robinson makes it to a deserted island. He has no tools, no weapons, but he lives for over 28 years on the island. He befriends many animals on the island and after over 20 years living solo, he is joined by a young "savage" who becomes his constant companion. The transformation from the young, lazy teen to a self-sustaining, incredibly knowledgeable adult is one of the major themes in the story. (Summary by: Allyson Hester)Genre(s): Action & Adventure Fiction, General FictionLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): adventure (1013), american (58), shipwreck (41), crusoe (6)Support Us: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Alonzo Fitz and Other Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 199:47


    Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksA collection of Twain short stories including:The Loves Of Alonzo FitzClarence And Rosannah EtheltonOn The Decay Of The Art Of LyingAbout Magnanimous-Incident LiteratureThe Grateful PoodleThe Benevolent AuthorThe Grateful HusbandPunch, Brothers, PunchThe Great Revolution In PitcairnThe Canvasser's TaleAn Encounter With An InterviewerParis NotesLegend Of Sagenfeld, In GermanySpeech On The BabiesSpeech On The WeatherConcerning The American LanguageRogers(Summary from Project Gutenberg)Support Us: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks

    The Alchemist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 186:28


    Support Us :Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksAn outbreak of plague in London forces a gentleman, Lovewit, to flee temporarily to the country, leaving his house under the sole charge of his butler, Jeremy. Jeremy uses the opportunity given to him to use the house as the headquarters for fraudulent acts. He transforms himself into 'Captain Face', and enlists the aid of Subtle, a fellow conman and Dol Common, a prostitute. In The Alchemist, Jonson unashamedly satirizes the follies, vanities and vices of mankind, most notably greed-induced credulity. People of all social classes are subject to Jonson's ruthless, satirical wit. He mocks human weakness and gullibility to advertising and to "miracle cures" with the character of Sir Epicure Mammon, who dreams of drinking the elixir of youth and enjoying fantastic sexual conquests. The Alchemist focuses on what happens when one human being seeks advantage over another. In a big city like London, this process of advantage-seeking is rife. The trio of con-artists - Subtle, Face and Dol - are self-deluding small-timers, ultimately undone by the same human weaknesses they exploit in their victims. (Summary by Wikipedia)Cast:Subtle, First Neighbor: Elizabeth KlettFace: ToddHWDol Common: Arielle LipshawDapper, Second Officer: Nathanial W.C. HigginsDrugger, Third Neighbor: Thomas Leigh MooreLovewit: Kevin JohnsonSir Epicure Mammon: Algy PugPertinax Surly, Fifth Neighbor, First Officer: Alan MapstoneTribulation Wholesome: TriciaGAnanias: Martin GeesonKastril: David NicolDame Pliant: Amy GramourFourth Neighbor: Charlotte DuckettNarrator: KristingjGenre(s): SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): comedy (191), farce (37), ben jonson (3), alchemist (1)Support Us :⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Alcestis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 76:43


    Support Us :Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksAlcestis is the earliest surviving play by Euripides. Alcestis, the devoted wife of King Admetus, has agreed to die in his place, and at the beginning of the play she is close to death. In the first scene, Apollo argues with Thanatos (Death), asking to prolong Alcestis' life, but Thanatos refuses. Apollo leaves, but suggests that a man will come to Pherae who will save Alcestis. Euripides' play is perhaps the most unusual Greek drama ever written: a tragedy that is not a tragedy. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastAdmetus: ToddAlcestis/Chorus: Elizabeth KlettPheres: Bruce PirieLittle Boy: Lyn SilvaManservant: balaHandmaid: Arielle LipshawHeracles: mbApollo: Libby GohnThanatos: engineerdstChorus Leader: Caprisha PageNarrator: David LawrenceAudio edited by Elizabeth KlettGenre(s): Classics (Greek & Latin Antiquity), TragedyLanguage: EnglishSupport Us :⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Agricola

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 89:08


    Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksPublius Cornelius Tacitus (56 - 117)Translated by Alfred John Church (1829 - 1912) and William Jackson Brodribb (1829 - 1905)The Agricola (Latin: De vita et moribus Iulii Agricolae, lit. On the life and character of Julius Agricola) is a book by the Roman historian Tacitus, written c 98, which recounts the life of his father-in-law Gnaeus Julius Agricola, an eminent Roman general. It also covers, briefly, the geography and ethnography of ancient Britain. As in the Germania, Tacitus favorably contrasts the liberty of the native Britons to the corruption and tyranny of the Empire; the book also contains eloquent and vicious polemics against the rapacity and greed of Rome. This translation by Alfred John Church and William Jackson Brodribb, was first published in 1877. (Summary from Wikipedia.Genre(s): Classics (Greek & Latin Antiquity), Biography & Autobiography, AntiquityLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): history (891), england (369), ancient history (31), Great Britain (27), Roman history (25)Support Us: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Agnes Grey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 400:45


    Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksThe novel tells the story of Agnes Grey, the daughter of a minister, whose family comes to financial ruin. Desperate to earn the money to care for herself, she takes one of the few jobs allowed to respectable women in the early Victorian era – the role of governess to the children of the wealthy. In working with two different families (the Bloomfields and the Murrays), she comes to learn about the troubles that face a young woman who must try to rein in unruly, spoiled children for a living, and about the ability of wealth and status to destroy social values. After her father's death, Agnes opens a small school with her mother and finds happiness with a man who loves her for herself. They have three children at the end of the novel, Edward, Agnes and Mary (Wikipedia)Support Us: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks

    Against Heresies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 282:03


    Support Us at: Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks Translated by William H. Rambaut ( - 1911) and Alexander Roberts (1826 - 1901)St. Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons, describes several schools of Gnosticism which were prevalent among pre-Nicene Christianity. He then refutes these beliefs as heresies by contrasting them with what he describes as catholic, orthodox Christianity. Against Heresies demonstrates that earliest Christianity was a fascinating and diverse plethora of beliefs, debates, and schisms. (Summary by JoeD)Genre(s): Christianity - OtherLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): Christianity (372), theology (131), Gnosticism (6), orthodoxy (3), Irenaeus (2), pre-Nicene (1)Support Us at: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 282:03


    Support Us :Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksThis Part 2 of "The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80" discusses the 1878-80 war, which was one of the major conflicts during the Great Game, the 19th century competition for power and influence in Central Asia between the United Kingdom and Russia, and also marked one of the worst setbacks inflicted on British power in the region after the consolidation of British Raj by the East India Company. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins and Phil GriffithGenre(s): War & Military, Modern (19th C)Language: EnglishKeyword(s): history (891), military (45), military history (20), Afghanistan (10), central asia (2), middle-east (1), british power (1)Support Us :⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Aesthetic as Science of Expression and General Linguistic (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 232:38


    Support Us :Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksOne of the earliest works of this Italian philosopher and literary critic, Aesthetic as Science of Expression and General Linguistic marks the beginning of Croce's elaboration of his highly influential ideas of aesthetics. Croce defines art in terms of intuition and expression, thus replacing beauty as the primary criterion for aesthetic evaluation. - Summary by Mary JSupport Us :⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks

    Aesthetic as Science of Expression and General Linguistic (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 250:58


    Support Us at :Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksOne of the earliest works of this Italian philosopher and literary critic, Aesthetic as Science of Expression and General Linguistic marks the beginning of Croce's elaboration of his highly influential ideas of aesthetics. Croce defines art in terms of intuition and expression, thus replacing beauty as the primary criterion for aesthetic evaluation. - Summary by Mary JSupport Us at :⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks

    Aesthetic as Science of Expression and General Linguistic (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 226:37


    Support Us :Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksBenedetto Croce (1866 - 1952)Translated by Douglas Ainslie (1865 - 1948)One of the earliest works of this Italian philosopher and literary critic, Aesthetic as Science of Expression and General Linguistic marks the beginning of Croce's elaboration of his highly influential ideas of aesthetics. Croce defines art in terms of intuition and expression, thus replacing beauty as the primary criterion for aesthetic evaluation. - Summary by Mary JGenre(s): *Non-fiction, Art, Design & ArchitectureLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): philosophy (970), culture (78), literary criticism (23), aesthetics (12), philosophy of art (1)Support Us :⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Aesop's Fables, Volume 12 (Fables 276-284)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 11:26


    Support Us :Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksDating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 12 of 12.(Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92), aesop (15)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon JonesSupport Us :⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Aesop's Fables, Volume 11 (Fables 251-275)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 36:04


    Support Us : Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksAesop (c. 620 BCE - 564)Translated by V. S. Vernon Jones (1875 - 1955)Dating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 11 of 12.(Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92), aesop (15)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon JonesSupport Us : ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Aesop's Fables, Volume 10 (Fables 226-250)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 32:57


    Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksDating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 10 of 12.(Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92), aesop (15)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon Jones⁠Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Aesop's Fables, Volume 09 (Fables 201-225)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 30:45


    Support Us :Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksAesop (c. 620 BCE - 564)Translated by V. S. Vernon Jones (1875 - 1955)Dating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 9 of 12.(Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon JonesSupport Us :⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Aesop's Fables, Volume 08 (Fables 176-200)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 10:16


    Support Us :Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksDating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 8 of 12.(Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92)Support Us :⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Aesop's Fables, Volume 07 (Fables 151-175)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 33:39


    Support Us at:Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksDating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 7 of 12.(Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon JonesSupport Us at:⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Aesop's Fables, Volume 06 (Fables 126-150)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025 31:15


    Support Us at:Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksAesop (c. 620 BCE - 564)Translated by V. S. Vernon Jones (1875 - 1955)Dating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 6 of 12.(Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon JonesSupport Us at:⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Aesop's Fables, Volume 05 (Fables 101-125)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 32:27


    Support Us at:Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksDating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 5 of 12.(Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon JonesSupport Us at:⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Aesop's Fables, Volume 04 (Fables 76-100)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 28:08


    Support Us:Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksDating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 4 of 12.(Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon JonesSupport Us:⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Aesop's Fables, Volume 03 (Fables 51-75)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 29:32


    Support Us at: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksTranslated by V. S. Vernon Jones (1875 - 1955)Dating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 3 of 12.(Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon JonesSupport Us at: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Aesop's Fables, Volume 02 (Fables 26-50)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 33:00


    Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksAesop (c. 620 BCE - 564)Translated by V. S. Vernon Jones (1875 - 1955)Dating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 2 of 12. (Summary by ChipDoc)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon JonesSupport Us: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Aesop's Fables, Volume 01 (Fables 1-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 46:08


    Support Us: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksDating back to the 6th century BC, Aesop's Fables tell universal truths through the use of simple allegories that are easily understood. Though almost nothing is known of Aesop himself, and some scholars question whether he existed at all, these stories stand as timeless classics known in almost every culture in the world. This is volume 1 of 12. (Summary by Chip)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, SatireLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): animals (405), fables (92)Group: Aesop's Fables 1 to 284 translated by V. S. Vernon JonesSupport Us: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    The Aeneid (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 293:19


    Support Us at: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksThe Aeneid is a Latin epic written by Virgil in the 1st century BC that tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan who traveled to Italy, where he became the ancestor of the Romans. The first six of the poem's twelve books tell the story of Aeneas' wanderings from Troy to Italy, and the poem's second half treats the Trojans' ultimately victorious war upon the Latins, under whose name Aeneas and his Trojan followers are destined to be subsumed. The poem was commissioned from Vergil by the Emperor Augustus to glorify Rome. Several critics think that the hero Aeneas' abandonment of the Cartheginian Queen Dido, is meant as a statement of how Augustus' enemy, Mark Anthony, should have behaved with the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra. (Summary by Wikipedia and Karen Merline)Support Us at: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    The Aeneid (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 275:39


    Support Us at: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksThe Aeneid is a Latin epic written by Virgil in the 1st century BC that tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan who traveled to Italy, where he became the ancestor of the Romans. The first six of the poem's twelve books tell the story of Aeneas' wanderings from Troy to Italy, and the poem's second half treats the Trojans' ultimately victorious war upon the Latins, under whose name Aeneas and his Trojan followers are destined to be subsumed. The poem was commissioned from Vergil by the Emperor Augustus to glorify Rome. Several critics think that the hero Aeneas' abandonment of the Cartheginian Queen Dido, is meant as a statement of how Augustus' enemy, Mark Anthony, should have behaved with the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra. (Summary by Wikipedia and Karen Merline)Support Us at: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    The Aeneid (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 248:22


    Support Us at:Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksThe Aeneid is a Latin epic written by Virgil in the 1st century BC that tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan who traveled to Italy, where he became the ancestor of the Romans. The first six of the poem's twelve books tell the story of Aeneas' wanderings from Troy to Italy, and the poem's second half treats the Trojans' ultimately victorious war upon the Latins, under whose name Aeneas and his Trojan followers are destined to be subsumed. The poem was commissioned from Vergil by the Emperor Augustus to glorify Rome. Several critics think that the hero Aeneas' abandonment of the Cartheginian Queen Dido, is meant as a statement of how Augustus' enemy, Mark Anthony, should have behaved with the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra. (Summary by Wikipedia and Karen Merline)Genre(s): Classics (Greek & Latin Antiquity), EpicsLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): poetry (1806), rome (75), epic poetry (16), Virgil (10), Vergil (3)Support Us at:⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    The Adventures of Pinocchio

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 275:27


    Support Us at: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksThe Adventures of Pinocchio is a novel for children by Italian author Carlo Collodi (here transl. by Carol della Chiesa). The first half was published in serial form between 1881 and 1883, and then completed as a book for children in February 1883. It is about the mischievous adventures of Pinocchio, an animated marionette, and his poor father, a woodcarver named Geppetto. It is considered a classic of children's literature and has spawned many derivative works of art, such as Disney's classic 1940 animated movie of the same name, and commonplace ideas, such as a liar's long nose.(Summary from Wikipedia)Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy TalesLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): literature (1956), children (1104), adventure (1013), boy (12), puppet (4)Support Us at: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    Chronicles of Canada Volume 20 - Adventurers of the Far North

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 198:51


    Support Us at: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksThis is volume 20 of The Chronicles of Canada series. This volume describes the explorers who braved the Canadian Arctic in search of the Northwest Passage, focusing on Samuel Hearne, Sir Alexander Mackenzie, and Sir John Franklin. (Summary by TriciaG)Genre(s): Modern (19th C), ExplorationLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): history (891), Canada (184), exploration (91), Canadian History (20), Alexander Mackenzie (2), Arctic region (1), Samuel Hearne (1), John Franklin (1)Group: Chronicles of Canada SeriesSupport Us at: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    A Key To Uncle Tom's Cabin (Part 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 303:11


    Support Us at: Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksAfter the publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin, which many claim sparked off the Civil War that put an end to legalized slavery in America, there was a great outcry that Stowe had blown her fictional story out of all proportion to the facts. She was viewed by some as an irresponsible monster. Stowe defended herself by painstakingly publishing this Key, describing the actual people, incidents, statutes, court cases, news articles, advertisements, and published facts from whence she drew her material. She didn't make anything up! Additionally, throughout this key, Stowe vents her own very strong opinions on the shameful practice of slavery, and examines, especially in Part IV, the failure of organized Christendom in both America and Europe to put a stop to the barbarity. "We must repudiate, with determined severity, the blasphemous doctrine of property in human beings." She and her famous brother, Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, were very active in the Underground Railroad, raising money and endangering themselves to save countless lives. - Summary by Michele FryGenre(s): HistoryLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): civil war (149), slavery (145), Uncle Tom's cabin (3), ophelia (2), simon legree (2)Support Us at: ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    A Key To Uncle Tom's Cabin (Part 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 236:44


    Support Us at:Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksAfter the publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin, which many claim sparked off the Civil War that put an end to legalized slavery in America, there was a great outcry that Stowe had blown her fictional story out of all proportion to the facts. She was viewed by some as an irresponsible monster. Stowe defended herself by painstakingly publishing this Key, describing the actual people, incidents, statutes, court cases, news articles, advertisements, and published facts from whence she drew her material. She didn't make anything up! Additionally, throughout this key, Stowe vents her own very strong opinions on the shameful practice of slavery, and examines, especially in Part IV, the failure of organized Christendom in both America and Europe to put a stop to the barbarity. "We must repudiate, with determined severity, the blasphemous doctrine of property in human beings." She and her famous brother, Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, were very active in the Underground Railroad, raising money and endangering themselves to save countless lives. - Summary by Michele FryGenre(s): HistoryLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): civil war (149), slavery (145), Uncle Tom's cabin (3), ophelia (2), simon legree (2)Support Us at:⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    A Key To Uncle Tom's Cabin (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 269:14


    Support Us at:Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksAfter the publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin, which many claim sparked off the Civil War that put an end to legalized slavery in America, there was a great outcry that Stowe had blown her fictional story out of all proportion to the facts. She was viewed by some as an irresponsible monster. Stowe defended herself by painstakingly publishing this Key, describing the actual people, incidents, statutes, court cases, news articles, advertisements, and published facts from whence she drew her material. She didn't make anything up! Additionally, throughout this key, Stowe vents her own very strong opinions on the shameful practice of slavery, and examines, especially in Part IV, the failure of organized Christendom in both America and Europe to put a stop to the barbarity. "We must repudiate, with determined severity, the blasphemous doctrine of property in human beings." She and her famous brother, Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, were very active in the Underground Railroad, raising money and endangering themselves to save countless lives. - Summary by Michele FrySupport Us at:⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks

    A Key To Uncle Tom's Cabin (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 254:26


    Support Us at:Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksAfter the publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin, which many claim sparked off the Civil War that put an end to legalized slavery in America, there was a great outcry that Stowe had blown her fictional story out of all proportion to the facts. She was viewed by some as an irresponsible monster. Stowe defended herself by painstakingly publishing this Key, describing the actual people, incidents, statutes, court cases, news articles, advertisements, and published facts from whence she drew her material. She didn't make anything up! Additionally, throughout this key, Stowe vents her own very strong opinions on the shameful practice of slavery, and examines, especially in Part IV, the failure of organized Christendom in both America and Europe to put a stop to the barbarity. "We must repudiate, with determined severity, the blasphemous doctrine of property in human beings." She and her famous brother, Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, were very active in the Underground Railroad, raising money and endangering themselves to save countless lives. - Summary by Michele FrySupport Us at:⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

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