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Nathaniel Hawthorne's retelling of the story of Perseus and the Gorgon, Medusa - the lady with snakes for hair - whose gaze will turn you to stone. For all ages, not too hard for younger listeners, and not too simple for older ones. From A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls.
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The Birthmark
- By: Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Narrated by: Paul Woodson
- Length: 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 21
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Story4 out of 5 stars 14
In this classic Hawthorne short story set in the late 18th century, the ambitious young scientist Aylmer cannot bear the fact that his otherwise flawlessly beautiful wife Georgiana bears a tiny birthmark on her cheek, an imperfection that he believes his scientific methods can cure. Devoted wholeheartedly to her husband, Georgiana allows Aylmer to work his scientific wonders upon her, so that the blemish no may no longer torment him. But tampering with nature can prove a fearful business....
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4 out of 5 stars
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The Birthmark
- By Deedra on 09-16-15
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25+ The World's Greatest Short Stories, Vol. 2
- Roger Malvin's Burial, Notes from Underground, The Mark on the Wall, Heart of Darkness and Others
- By: Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and others
- Narrated by: Peter Coates, Mark Bowen, David J. Miles, and others
- Length: 39 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall2 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance1 out of 5 stars 1
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Story2 out of 5 stars 1
Here is a collection that is entirely modern. The authors represented are among the leading authors of the day, the stories are principally stories of present-day life, and the themes are themes of present-day thought. The students who listen to this book will be more awake to the present. Stories are included by Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Franz Kafka, Charles Dickens, Ivan Turgenev, Francis Scott Fitzgerald, Joseph Conrad, Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, H. P. Lovecraft, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Guy de Maupassant, Leo Tolstoy, Anton Chekhov, and others.
By: Washington Irving, and others
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The Scarlet Letter
- By: Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Narrated by: Jae Huff
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 16
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 17
The Scarlet Letter is an 1850 novel in a historical setting, written by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne. It is considered to be his "masterwork". Set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony, during the years 1642 to 1649, it tells the story of Hester Prynne, who conceives a daughter through an affair and struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity. Throughout the work, Hawthorne explores themes of legalism, sin, and guilt.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Really good!
- By mandy on 01-07-18
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The Scarlet Letter
- Penguin English Library
- By: Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Narrated by: Bob Sessions
- Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 13
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9
Fiercely romantic and hugely influential, The Scarlet Letter is the tale of Hester Prynne, imprisoned, publicly shamed, and forced to wear a scarlet for committing adultery and bearing an illegitimate child, Pearl. In their small Puritan village, Hester and her daughter struggle to survive. In this searing study of the tension between private and public existence, Hester Prynne’s inner strength and quiet dignity secure her place as one of the first great heroines of American fiction.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great listen, but not full text
- By Dr. Todd Mexico on 10-13-22
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Halloween Stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne
- By: Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Narrated by: Flo Gibson, Michael Russotto
- Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3
"Young Goodman Brown", "Feathertop: A Moralized Legend", "An Old Woman's Tale", "Graves and Goblins", "The Appeal of Alice Doane", and "The Ghost of Dr. Harris" are ghostly pleasures that are full of tricks and treats.
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The Scarlet Letter
- By: Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Narrated by: Shelly Frasier
- Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 181
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 114
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Story4 out of 5 stars 110
It is 1642 in the Puritan town of Boston. Hester Prynne has been found guilty of adultery and has born an illegitimate child. In lieu of being put to death, she is condemned to wear the scarlet letter "A" on her dress as a reminder of her shameful act.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Hasts and Thous
- By Aaron Elliott on 05-26-07
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The House of the Seven Gables
- By: Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Narrated by: Anthony Heald
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 390
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 305
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Story4 out of 5 stars 308
In a sleepy little New England village stands a dark, weather-beaten, many-gabled house. This brooding mansion is haunted by a centuries-old curse that casts the shadow of ancestral sin upon the last four members of the distinctive Pyncheon family of Salem.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Classic Thriller
- By E. Pearson on 12-03-10
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Myths That Every Child Should Know
- A Selection of the Classic Myths of All Times for Young People
- By: Hamilton Wright Mabie - editor
- Narrated by: Suehyla El Attar
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 124
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 102
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 102
Compiled by American essayist, editor, critic, and lecturer Hamilton Wright Mabie, here is a fantastic collection of classic legends from ancient mythology, The classical work of Hawthorne has been generously drawn upon. Included are "Three Golden Apples"; "Pomegranate Seeds"; "Chimera"; "Golden Touch"; "Gorgon's Head"; "Dragon's Teeth"; "Miraculous Pitcher"; "Paradise of Children", and more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Terrific narration good choice of myths
- By epotratz on 04-09-17
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The Dragonbone Chair
- Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, Book One
- By: Tad Williams
- Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
- Length: 33 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,588
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,262
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,257
A war fueled by the dark powers of sorcery is about to engulf the peaceful land of Osten Ard - for Prester John, the High King, slayer of the dread dragon Shurakai, lies dying. And with his death, an ancient evil will at last be unleashed, as the Storm King, undead ruler of the elvishlike Siti, seeks to regain his lost realm through a pact with one of human royal blood. Then, driven by spell-inspired jealousy and hate, prince will fight prince, while around them the very land begins to die.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Work of art
- By Andre on 10-22-16
By: Tad Williams
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The Wise Woman
- By: George MacDonald
- Narrated by: Veronica Murphy
- Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 120
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 93
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 97
This is the story of two girls, one is a princess and the other is a daughter of a shepherd; both are spoiled and self-serving. Their lives are changed forever when they encounter the Wise Woman, who undertakes to teach them virtue with an astounding balance of grace and truth. Firm and loving, the Wise Woman is everything a good parent could hope to be, and a refreshing portrayal of the Heavenly Parent in us all.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book!
- By kj on 09-14-15
By: George MacDonald
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The Chronicles of Narnia Complete Audio Collection
- By: C. S. Lewis
- Narrated by: Kenneth Branagh, Alex Jennings, Michael York, and others
- Length: 33 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 13,483
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11,689
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Story5 out of 5 stars 11,642
For over 60 years, readers of all ages have been enchanted by the magical realms, the epic battles between good and evil, and the unforgettable creatures of Narnia. This box set includes all seven titles in The Chronicles of Narnia - The Magician's Nephew; The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe; The Horse and His Boy; Prince Caspian; The Voyage of the Dawn Treader; The Silver Chair; and The Last Battle.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Comes without book subdivisions - chapter key below
- By Daniel on 01-07-20
By: C. S. Lewis
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Lilith
- By: George MacDonald
- Narrated by: Robert J. Shaw
- Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 51
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 40
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 40
George MacDonald was a master storyteller, the author of beautiful fictions such as Phantastes, Sir Gibbie, and The Princess and the Goblin. The story of Lilith is no different. A brilliant piece that dives deep into the human conscience. Some believe this is MacDonald's darkest story. It has been said that C. S. Lewis was fascinated with this work. A fantasy indeed, but as with much of MacDonald's work, living truths are ingrained within. Enjoy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Timeless Story...Outstanding Narration!
- By Pete on 01-25-19
By: George MacDonald
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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
- By: Mark Twain
- Narrated by: Nick Offerman
- Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,776
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,165
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,144
With his trademark mirth and boundless charisma, actor Nick Offerman brought the loveable shenanigans of Twain's adolescent hero to life in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Now, in yet another virtuosic performance, the actor proves that despite being separated by a span of over a century, his connection to the author and his work is undeniable and that theirs is a timeless collaboration that should not be missed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Mark Twain and Nick Offerman are a perfect match
- By Philip M. Chute on 10-23-17
By: Mark Twain
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Myths That Every Child Should Know
- A Selection of the Classic Myths of All Times for Young People
- By: Hamilton Wright Mabie - editor
- Narrated by: Suehyla El Attar
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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