Classic Audiobook Collection

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  • Explore over a thousand great books by authors from the ancient world through to the twentieth century. From Jane Austen to Herman Melville to Sun Tzu, from the ancient Greeks to American modernists: If a book changed the world, it's here. Share these full-length audiobooks with friends and start an audiobook club!
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  • The London Prodigal by William Shakespeare ~ Full Audiobook

    The London Prodigal by William Shakespeare ~ Full Audiobook
    Apr 28 2025
    The London Prodigal by William Shakespeare audiobook. Step into the riotous, shadowy streets of Jacobean London with The London Prodigal, a long-lost gem of Shakespearean drama now brought thrillingly to life in audiobook form—where every whispered intrigue, every thunderous accusation, and every heartfelt plea leaps from the page through expert narration and immersive soundscapes. Here you’ll meet young Frank Golding, heir to a fortune that flatters him into folly, squandering his inheritance in a swirl of tavern songs, reckless bets, and the seductive promises of city life—while his patient father, old Golding, and his ever-watchful mother, Mistress Golding, navigate the heartbreaking tension between familial duty and unforgiving pride. What follows is a delicious dance of disguises and deceptions: scheming servants, bold conspirators, repentant prodigals, and a host of colorful citizens collide in a world where honor is currency and redemption costs a steep price. As the narrator’s rich timbre weaves in the play’s stirring verse, you’ll feel the bawdy laughter echo off alley walls, the hush of moral reckonings, and the electric thrill of a society on the brink of transformation. Whether you’re a longtime devotee of the Bard or discovering this lesser‑known masterpiece for the first time, the audiobook’s dynamic performances elevate every snide joke, every tender apology, and every crescendo of forgiveness—inviting you not merely to listen, but to step into the heart of early modern London and witness a story of folly and forgiveness so vivid it feels as immediate as today’s headlines. Don your headphones, surrender to the cadence of Shakespeare’s language, and prepare to be swept away by an unforgettable journey from excess to atonement that only this masterful audio production can deliver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 h y 17 m
  • Life and Death of King John by William Shakespeare ~ Full Audiobook

    Life and Death of King John by William Shakespeare ~ Full Audiobook
    Apr 28 2025
    Life and Death of King John by William Shakespeare audiobook. Step into a world of thunderous pageantry, razor‑edged political intrigue and heart‑wrenching familial betrayal with an audiobook rendition of Shakespeare’s “Life and Death of King John.” As you press play, a chorus of skilled narrators brings to life every triumph and downfall of England’s embattled monarch, capturing the sting of backroom conspiracies, the gravitas of royal proclamations, and the intimate despair of a king betrayed by blood. Shakespeare’s sumptuous verse—alive with caustic wit, soaring rhetoric and unforgettable imagery—resounds with renewed urgency when spoken aloud, making every oath, lament and triumph pulse with the urgency of a nation trembling on the brink of civil war. You’ll feel the echo of clashing armies, the solemn hush of midnight councils and the searing aftershocks of a father’s grief as Queen Eleanor’s broken faith in her son unfolds in tragic splendor. Whether you’re discovering this lesser‑known jewel of the Bard’s crown or returning to its timeless power, listening to “King John” transforms each scene into a vivid spectacle, immersing you in a saga of power, loyalty and the fragile line between life and death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 h y 34 m
  • Henry VI Part 3 by William Shakespeare ~ Full Audiobook

    Henry VI Part 3 by William Shakespeare ~ Full Audiobook
    Apr 28 2025
    Henry VI Part 3 by William Shakespeare audiobook. Step into a world torn by ambition, betrayal and the thunder of battle drums as William Shakespeare’s Henry VI, Part 3, comes vibrantly alive in audiobook form—where every conspiratorial whisper in shadowed corridors and every clash of steel on the field of Wakefield resonates with visceral power. Follow the fierce rivalry between Lancaster and York as the Mason, Somerset and Yorkist lords maneuver for the crown, while the coldly calculating Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plants the seeds of his dark destiny in every sly aside. Feel Queen Margaret’s imperious fury ring out in her curses; hear young Edward’s hopeful voice falter under the weight of his lineage; and tremble at the sound of heralds declaring heaps of fallen men. In the hands of expert narrators, Shakespeare’s soaring verse—full of remorseful soliloquies, cutting barbs and prophetic visions—becomes a living tapestry of human frailty and raw power. Each intonation, each sweeping orchestral underscore, invites you into the very heart of medieval England’s dynastic struggle. Allow rich, dramatic performance to guide you through the shifting sands of loyalty and revenge—press play, and let the echoes of Henry VI, Part 3, transport you to an age where crowns are earned in blood and only the most cunning will survive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Thousands of Hours of Listening.....or Not

I've now listened to several of these 800+ (and growing) episodes/books, and sampled many more. They are read well, for the most part, and cover a broad range of topics, authors and time periods. There are both fiction and non-fiction, children's, YA and adult titles. I assume all are in the public domain, whether by lapsed or expired copyright. A number of the series' titles are otherwise unavailable for free through Audible, but the edition for sale on Audible will likely be a better reading or translation. I haven't checked, but some of the more obsure titles are likely not available at all. Some have attributions to Librivox, but a variety of sources seem to be drawn from. The biggest drawback, due to the podcast/episode structure of the collection, is that you can't search by title or author, only by upload date. You must load page after page until you find (or don't find) a title or author you're hoping is in the collection. But what do you want for FREE? There are both diamonds and lumps of coal in this mine. You just have to keep digging until you find your diamonds.

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