- Asian American (812)
Bestsellers
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Plato's Republic
- By: Plato
- Narrated by: Ray Childs
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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The Republic poses questions that endure: What is justice? What form of community fosters the best possible life for human beings? What is the nature and destiny of the soul? Find out....
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BEWARE: shortened version
- By Dranu on 03-08-20
By: Plato
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Ramayana
- India's Immortal Tale of Adventure, Love and Wisdom
- By: Krishna Dharma, Valmiki Ramayana
- Narrated by: Krishna Dharma
- Length: 19 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Ramayana must rank as one of the most loved and revered books of all time. A part of India's ancient Vedas, it is a beautiful story of romance and adventure....
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Incredible story
- By Todd Asana on 09-19-18
By: Krishna Dharma, and others
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The Way of Chuang Tzu (Second Edition)
- By: Thomas Merton
- Narrated by: Greg Chun
- Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Classic writings from the great Zen master in exquisite versions by Thomas Merton, with a preface by his holiness the Dalai Lama, now in audio for the first time....
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Way of Merton -- Chuang Tzu, not so much
- By Philo on 01-11-20
By: Thomas Merton
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The Mahabharata
- By: John D. Smith - translator
- Narrated by: Shaheen Khan, Sagar Arya
- Length: 44 hrs and 7 mins
- Abridged
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The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. It is of immense importance to the culture of the Indian subcontinent and is a major text of Hinduism....
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Confusing arrangement ruins it
- By R.B. on 03-26-21
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The Connected Discourses of the Buddha
- A Translation of the Saṃyutta Nikaya
- By: Bhikkhu Bodhi
- Narrated by: Taradasa
- Length: 57 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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This volume offers a complete translation of the Saṃyutta Nikāya, The Connected Discourses of the Buddha, the third of the four great collections in the Sutta Pitaka of the Pāli Canon....
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Easy to understand...
- By Munair on 04-09-21
By: Bhikkhu Bodhi
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Sand and Foam
- By: Kahlil Gibran
- Narrated by: Peter Coates
- Length: 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Kahlil Gibran is the third best-selling poet of all time, behind Shakespeare and Lao-Tzu. Sand and Foam is a book of aphorisms, poems, and parables by the...
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Sand and foam
- By progg on 07-07-24
By: Kahlil Gibran
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Plato's Republic
- By: Plato
- Narrated by: Ray Childs
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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The Republic poses questions that endure: What is justice? What form of community fosters the best possible life for human beings? What is the nature and destiny of the soul? Find out....
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BEWARE: shortened version
- By Dranu on 03-08-20
By: Plato
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Ramayana
- India's Immortal Tale of Adventure, Love and Wisdom
- By: Krishna Dharma, Valmiki Ramayana
- Narrated by: Krishna Dharma
- Length: 19 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Ramayana must rank as one of the most loved and revered books of all time. A part of India's ancient Vedas, it is a beautiful story of romance and adventure....
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Incredible story
- By Todd Asana on 09-19-18
By: Krishna Dharma, and others
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The Way of Chuang Tzu (Second Edition)
- By: Thomas Merton
- Narrated by: Greg Chun
- Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Classic writings from the great Zen master in exquisite versions by Thomas Merton, with a preface by his holiness the Dalai Lama, now in audio for the first time....
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Way of Merton -- Chuang Tzu, not so much
- By Philo on 01-11-20
By: Thomas Merton
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The Mahabharata
- By: John D. Smith - translator
- Narrated by: Shaheen Khan, Sagar Arya
- Length: 44 hrs and 7 mins
- Abridged
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The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. It is of immense importance to the culture of the Indian subcontinent and is a major text of Hinduism....
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Confusing arrangement ruins it
- By R.B. on 03-26-21
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The Connected Discourses of the Buddha
- A Translation of the Saṃyutta Nikaya
- By: Bhikkhu Bodhi
- Narrated by: Taradasa
- Length: 57 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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This volume offers a complete translation of the Saṃyutta Nikāya, The Connected Discourses of the Buddha, the third of the four great collections in the Sutta Pitaka of the Pāli Canon....
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Easy to understand...
- By Munair on 04-09-21
By: Bhikkhu Bodhi
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Sand and Foam
- By: Kahlil Gibran
- Narrated by: Peter Coates
- Length: 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Kahlil Gibran is the third best-selling poet of all time, behind Shakespeare and Lao-Tzu. Sand and Foam is a book of aphorisms, poems, and parables by the...
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Sand and foam
- By progg on 07-07-24
By: Kahlil Gibran
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夏目漱石名作集
- By: 夏目 漱石
- Narrated by: 佐々木 健, 西村 健志, 野口 晃, and others
- Length: 141 hrs and 41 mins
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●内容紹介
最初の長編小説『吾輩は猫である』から絶筆『明暗』まで
珠玉の14作品を発表順に収録
By: 夏目 漱石
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The Water Margin
- Outlaws of the Marsh
- By: Shi Naian, J. H. Jackson - translator, Edwin Lowe - translator
- Narrated by: Jonathan Booth
- Length: 33 hrs and 41 mins
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The Water Margin is one of the most popular classics of early Chinese literature. It tells the vigorous story of 108 characters who, falling foul of the established state authorities, are forced to become outlaws....
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Top notch Chinese classic
- By Ken Blum on 10-13-23
By: Shi Naian, and others
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7 Secrets of Shiva
- The Hindu Trinity Series
- By: Devdutt Pattanaik
- Narrated by: Sagar Arya
- Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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The author, Devdutt Pattanaik, introduces listeners to the varied aspects and representations of Shiva, and then sets about interpreting them....
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Very Beautiful Shiva
- By Seenath on 03-31-18
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The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha
- A Translation of the Majjhima Nikāya
- By: Bhikkhu Ñānamoli, Bhikkhu Bodhi
- Narrated by: Taradasa
- Length: 47 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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This book offers a complete translation of the Majjhima Nikāya, or Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha, one of the major collections of texts in the Pāli Canon, the authorised scriptures of Theravada Buddhism....
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I can't believe it's FINALLY an audible book!
- By Yetanotherguy on 12-08-19
By: Bhikkhu Ñānamoli, and others
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7 Secrets of Vishnu
- The Hindu Trinity Series
- By: Devdutt Pattanaik
- Narrated by: Sagar Arya
- Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Locked in the stories, symbols and rituals of Vishnu is the wisdom of the ancestors, transmitted over hundreds of years....
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7 Secrets Of Vishnu
- By Kevin Vecchione on 03-13-20
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Nordic Tales
- Folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark
- By: Chronicle Books
- Narrated by: Allan Corduner, Juha Sorola
- Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Trolls haunt the snowy forests, and terrifying monsters roam the open sea. A young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear. This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the enchanting world of Nordic folklore....
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Really fun
- By Olivia on 10-14-19
By: Chronicle Books
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The Tale of Genji
- By: Murasaki Shikibu, Suematsu Kencho - translator
- Narrated by: Elaine J. Sepani
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
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Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu wrote The Tale of Genji in the 11th century to entertain the other women in the court. It follows the romantic exploits of the title character, an emperor’s son, as he navigates life in and out of aristocratic society....
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Couldn't listen to an entire chapter
- By Jago on 01-02-19
By: Murasaki Shikibu, and others
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Resumen: La magia del orden [Summary: The Magic of Order]
- Herramientas para ordenar tu casa y tu vida: Resumen y puntos clave [Tools to Order Your Home and Your Life: Summary and Key Points]
- By: Libros Breves
- Narrated by: Eva R. Marienchild
- Length: 51 mins
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En el arte de poner en orden, Marie Kondo es un especialista; desde que era un niño ella estudió y desarrolló su propia técnica para ayudar a otros a alcanzar sus metas....
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horrible spanish
- By Claudia Reigosa on 09-07-18
By: Libros Breves
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Grand Expectations
- The United States 1945-1974
- By: James T. Patterson
- Narrated by: Robert Fass
- Length: 31 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Grand Expectations weaves the major political, cultural, and economic events of the period into a superb portrait of America from 1945 through Watergate....
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Disappointing
- By Ray on 02-12-11
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The Death of Sitting Bear
- New and Selected Poems
- By: N. Scott Momaday
- Narrated by: N. Scott Momaday
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
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One of the most important and unique voices in American letters, distinguished poet, novelist, artist, teacher, and storyteller N. Scott Momaday was born into the Kiowa tribe and grew up on Indian reservations in the Southwest....
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His voice, words and life are truly treasures
- By Elle Claire on 03-10-20
By: N. Scott Momaday
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The Three Kingdoms
- By: Luo Guanzhong, Christine Sun
- Narrated by: Michelle Tate
- Length: 39 mins
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The Three Kingdoms is one of the Chinese Noble Classics....
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Too short
- By Steven Shaw on 09-02-15
By: Luo Guanzhong, and others
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Scion of Ikshvaku
- Ram Chandra Series, Book 1
- By: Amish
- Narrated by: Sagar Arya
- Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Ram Rajya. The Perfect Land. But perfection has a price. He paid that price....
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Annoying narration
- By maneesha Seth on 06-18-23
By: Amish
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The Iliad
- A New Translation by Caroline Alexander
- By: Homer, Caroline Alexander - translator
- Narrated by: Dominic Keating
- Length: 19 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Carved close to the original Greek, acclaimed classicist Caroline Alexander's new translation is swift and lean, with the driving cadence of its source....
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Forceful
- By Tad Davis on 04-22-16
By: Homer, and others
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A Personal Matter
- By: Kenzaburo Oe, John Nathan - translator
- Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer
- Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins
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In A Personal Matter, Oe has chosen a difficult, complex though universal subject: how does one face and react to the birth of an abnormal child....
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Should have been better
- By Erez on 07-24-12
By: Kenzaburo Oe, and others
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The Selected Poems of Li Po
- By: Li Po, Po Li, David Hinton, and others
- Narrated by: David Shih
- Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Li Po (AD 701-762) lived in T'ang Dynasty China, but his influence has spanned the centuries: the pure lyricism of his poems has awed readers in China and Japan for over a millennium....
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An intriguing experience
- By Paula on 02-10-18
By: Li Po, and others
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Kahlil Gibran. Classic Collection
- Sand and Foam. The Prophet. The Madman, His Parables and Poems
- By: Kahlil Gibran
- Narrated by: Peter Coates, Michael Goodrick
- Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Kahlil Gibran was a Lebanese-American writer, poet, activist, and visual artist. Deeply thoughtful and spiritual, Gibran was also considered a philosopher...
By: Kahlil Gibran
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Brilliant as the Sun
- A Retelling of Srimad Bhagavatam: Canto Seven: The Science of God
- By: Krishna Dharma, Chintamani Dhama Dasi
- Narrated by: Krishna Dharma
- Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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In this canto, we first meet Prahlad, a prince in the race of Asuras, fierce enemies of the gods. An exalted saint, he excites the ire of his demonic father Hiranyakshipu by his devotion to Krishna....
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Prahlad devotion & Nrsimhadeva care
- By Nityananda Chandra Das on 06-05-24
By: Krishna Dharma, and others
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Sita: Warrior of Mithila
- By: Amish
- Narrated by: Sagar Arya
- Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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India, 3400 BCE. The ancient kingdom of Mithila is divided by corruption, resentment, and poverty. An abandoned baby is found in a field protected by a vulture from a pack of wolves....
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Nothing to do with Ramayana
- By Jose Juan on 05-24-18
By: Amish
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Intermediate Japanese Short Stories
- 10 Captivating Short Stories to Learn Japanese & Grow Your Vocabulary the Fun Way! (Intermediate Japanese Stories, Book 1)
- By: Lingo Mastery
- Narrated by: Denis Bates, Rieah Masubuchi
- Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Are you on your way towards learning Japanese and need a new challenge? We’re constantly trying to improve and master new skills, and the Japanese language is no exception....
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Not for beginners.
- By Dorian Murray on 04-06-23
By: Lingo Mastery
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Miyazakiworld
- A Life in Art
- By: Susan Napier
- Narrated by: Susan Napier
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Japanese culture and animation scholar Susan Napier explores the life and art of extraordinary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, including his significant impact on Japan and the world, to provide a definitive account of his oeuvre....
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An amazing life
- By Michael Charboneau on 05-20-19
By: Susan Napier
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Intermediate Chinese Short Stories: 10 Captivating Short Stories to Learn Chinese & Grow Your Vocabulary the Fun Way!
- Intermediate Chinese Stories
- By: Lingo Mastery
- Narrated by: Lin Xiong
- Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins
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Improve your Chinese skills and grow your vocabulary with these 10 entertaining Chinese short stories....
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Pretty dull
- By Lim on 09-13-22
By: Lingo Mastery
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M. Butterfly
- By: David Henry Hwang
- Narrated by: John Lithgow, B.D. Wong, David Dukes, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 51 mins
- Original Recording
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Inspired by an actual espionage scandal, a French diplomat discovers the startling truth about his Chinese mistress....
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great play, but you need to know it first
- By Calliope on 06-22-13
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Japanese Literature
- A Very Short Introduction
- By: Alan Tansman
- Narrated by: Derek Shoales
- Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins
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A succinct introduction to one of the most dynamic and diverse world literatures, this Very Short Introduction traces the rich history of Japanese literature from its beginnings over a millennium ago to the present day....
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GOOD
- By JK on 06-25-24
By: Alan Tansman
New releases
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Sinophagia
- A Celebration of Chinese Horror 2024
- By: Xueting Christine Ni
- Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller, David Lee Huynh
- Length: 15 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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From the menacing vision of a red umbrella, to the ominous atmosphere of the Laughing Mountain; from the waking dream of virtual working to the sinister games of the locked room . . . this is a fascinating insight into the spine-chilling voices working within China today-a long way from the traditional expectations of hopping vampires and hanging ghosts.
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華麗なる一族(上)
- (新潮文庫)
- By: 山崎 豊子
- Narrated by: 喜山 茂雄
- Length: 16 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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関西有数の都市銀行・阪神銀行の頭取・万俵大介は、金融再編成に際し「小が大を喰う合併」と称し、生き残りを成し遂げる方法を画策する。
By: 山崎 豊子
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Motherlands: Poems
- Max Ritvo Poetry Prize
- By: Weijia Pan
- Narrated by: Weijia Pan
- Length: 43 mins
- Unabridged
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This audiobook was selected by Louise Glück as winner of the 2023 Max Ritvo Poetry Prize, joining a growing list of successful poetry debuts, including Michael Kleber-Digg’s collection Worldly Things, which has sold more than 4,000 copies. The author is a poet and translator from Shanghai, China; his poems have appeared in AGNI, Boulevard, Copper Nickel, Georgia Review, New Ohio Review, Ninth Letter, Poetry Daily, and elsewhere.
By: Weijia Pan
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沈まぬ太陽(一) -アフリカ篇・上-
- (新潮文庫)
- By: 山崎 豊子
- Narrated by: MiC
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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大手航空会社「国民航空」社員の恩地元は、まじめで実直な強い信念を持った男である。恩地は半ば強引に就任させられた労働組合委員長として、職場環境の改善を訴えたが、その手法を嫌忌した経営陣からアフリカへと左遷されてしまう。
By: 山崎 豊子
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Im Takt einer Beutelratte und anderer Terroristen
- By: Amri Chouba
- Narrated by: Steve Krieg
- Length: 14 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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"Woher du kommst, interessiert nicht, viel wichtiger ist die Frage, wohin du gehst", brummte Kapitän Lesd. "Wie ... wie meinen Sie das?", fragte Martin völlig verwirrt. "Na ja, ganz einfach, alles, was du bis jetzt gelernt hast, steht vor mir. Das bist du. Aber was du noch lernen wirst, was du werden wirst, das entscheidet sich mit dem Weg, den du wählst." Dieser Roman ist eine atemberaubende und verwirrende Reise, die ein ahnungs- sowie mittelloses Gnu über mehrere Landesgrenzen und Kontinente führt und die es immer wieder auf mysteriöse Charaktere stoßen lässt.
By: Amri Chouba
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Sinophagia
- A Celebration of Chinese Horror 2024
- By: Xueting Christine Ni
- Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller, David Lee Huynh
- Length: 15 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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From the menacing vision of a red umbrella, to the ominous atmosphere of the Laughing Mountain; from the waking dream of virtual working to the sinister games of the locked room . . . this is a fascinating insight into the spine-chilling voices working within China today-a long way from the traditional expectations of hopping vampires and hanging ghosts.
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華麗なる一族(上)
- (新潮文庫)
- By: 山崎 豊子
- Narrated by: 喜山 茂雄
- Length: 16 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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関西有数の都市銀行・阪神銀行の頭取・万俵大介は、金融再編成に際し「小が大を喰う合併」と称し、生き残りを成し遂げる方法を画策する。
By: 山崎 豊子
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Motherlands: Poems
- Max Ritvo Poetry Prize
- By: Weijia Pan
- Narrated by: Weijia Pan
- Length: 43 mins
- Unabridged
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This audiobook was selected by Louise Glück as winner of the 2023 Max Ritvo Poetry Prize, joining a growing list of successful poetry debuts, including Michael Kleber-Digg’s collection Worldly Things, which has sold more than 4,000 copies. The author is a poet and translator from Shanghai, China; his poems have appeared in AGNI, Boulevard, Copper Nickel, Georgia Review, New Ohio Review, Ninth Letter, Poetry Daily, and elsewhere.
By: Weijia Pan
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沈まぬ太陽(一) -アフリカ篇・上-
- (新潮文庫)
- By: 山崎 豊子
- Narrated by: MiC
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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大手航空会社「国民航空」社員の恩地元は、まじめで実直な強い信念を持った男である。恩地は半ば強引に就任させられた労働組合委員長として、職場環境の改善を訴えたが、その手法を嫌忌した経営陣からアフリカへと左遷されてしまう。
By: 山崎 豊子
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Im Takt einer Beutelratte und anderer Terroristen
- By: Amri Chouba
- Narrated by: Steve Krieg
- Length: 14 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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"Woher du kommst, interessiert nicht, viel wichtiger ist die Frage, wohin du gehst", brummte Kapitän Lesd. "Wie ... wie meinen Sie das?", fragte Martin völlig verwirrt. "Na ja, ganz einfach, alles, was du bis jetzt gelernt hast, steht vor mir. Das bist du. Aber was du noch lernen wirst, was du werden wirst, das entscheidet sich mit dem Weg, den du wählst." Dieser Roman ist eine atemberaubende und verwirrende Reise, die ein ahnungs- sowie mittelloses Gnu über mehrere Landesgrenzen und Kontinente führt und die es immer wieder auf mysteriöse Charaktere stoßen lässt.
By: Amri Chouba