Ancient & Classical in Literary Theory & Criticism & Fiction & Literature Audiobooks

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The Book of Taliesin

Poems of Warfare and Praise in an Enchanted Britain

by Taliesin ...

Narrated by David Sibley ...

Unabridged

6 hours 16 min

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by David Sibley, best known for Henry V, War & Peace and Silent Witness. This definitive recording is translated by, and includes an introduction by Gwyneth Lewis and Rowan William.Taliesin's is one of the most important names in all Welsh literature - and one of its greatest mysteries. He has fascinated and inspired some of our greatest ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by David Sibley, best known for Henry V, War & Peace and Silent Witness. This definitive recording is translated by, and includes an introduction by Gwyneth Lewis and Rowan William.Taliesin's is one of the most important names in all Welsh literature - and one of its greatest mysteries. He has fascinated and inspired some of our greatest
... Read more
Audiobook

Mythology

by Edith Hamilton ...

Narrated by Suzanne Toren ...

Unabridged

14 hours 34 min

Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike.Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike.Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human
... Read more
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Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook

From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology

by Liv Albert ...

Narrated by Liv Albert ...

Unabridged

4 hours 56 min

Finally sort out who’s who in Greek mythology—from gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everyone in between!Greek mythology continues to appear in popular movies and books today but have you ever wondered about where these characters started out? Discover the origins of your favorite characters from Greek mythology with this collection of profiles to tell you who’s who in classical lore!In Greek ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

Finally sort out who’s who in Greek mythology—from gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everyone in between!Greek mythology continues to appear in popular movies and books today but have you ever wondered about where these characters started out? Discover the origins of your favorite characters from Greek mythology with this collection of profiles to tell you who’s who in classical lore!In Greek
... Read more
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MYTHOLOGY

Your Future Is in The Past. NORSE MYTHOLOGY | GREEK MYTHOLOGY | CELTIC MYTHOLOGY. Succeed in Your Future by Discovering Legends of the Past. NEW VERSION

by NEIL LEWIS ...

Narrated by Perdens Studio ...

Unabridged

10 hours 43 min

Experience the Incredible Stories of Long-Gone Civilizations and Their World-Changing Mythologies Today and in the Future.From the halls of Viking warriors to the mighty Parthenon and the deep forests and valleys of early Europe, history is filled with a vast array of rich Mythologies, amazing tales, impossible heroes, and fearsome monsters.Now, this incredible collection sheds light on 3 ... Read more

$33.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Experience the Incredible Stories of Long-Gone Civilizations and Their World-Changing Mythologies Today and in the Future.From the halls of Viking warriors to the mighty Parthenon and the deep forests and valleys of early Europe, history is filled with a vast array of rich Mythologies, amazing tales, impossible heroes, and fearsome monsters.Now, this incredible collection sheds light on 3
... Read more
Audiobook

Discourses and Selected Writings

by Epictetus ...

Narrated by Richard Goulding ...

Unabridged

8 hours 51 min

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Richard Goulding, best known for Me Before You, The Iron Lady and The Windsors.Epictetus, a Greek stoic and freed slave, ran a thriving philosophy school in Nicropolis in the early second century AD. His animated discussions were celebrated for their rhetorical wizardry and were written down by Arrian, his most famous pupil. Together ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Richard Goulding, best known for Me Before You, The Iron Lady and The Windsors.Epictetus, a Greek stoic and freed slave, ran a thriving philosophy school in Nicropolis in the early second century AD. His animated discussions were celebrated for their rhetorical wizardry and were written down by Arrian, his most famous pupil. Together
... Read more
Audiobook

Heroine's Journey, The

For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Culture

by Gail Carriger ...

Narrated by Starla Huchton ...

Unabridged

7 hours 32 min

Tired of the hero's journey?Frustrated that funny, romantic, and comforting stories aren't taken seriously?Sad that the books and movies you love never seem to be critically acclaimed, even when they sell like crazy?The heroine's journey is here to help.Multiple New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger presents a clear concise analysis of the heroine's journey, how it differs from the hero ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Tired of the hero's journey?Frustrated that funny, romantic, and comforting stories aren't taken seriously?Sad that the books and movies you love never seem to be critically acclaimed, even when they sell like crazy?The heroine's journey is here to help.Multiple New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger presents a clear concise analysis of the heroine's journey, how it differs from the hero
... Read more
Audiobook

The Iliad

by Homer ...

Narrated by Alfred Molina ...

Unabridged

16 hours 4 min

From the renowned translator of Rilke, Tao Te Ching, and Gilgamesh, a vivid new translation of Western civilization’s foundational epic: The Iliad.Tolstoy called the Iliad a miracle; Goethe said that it always thrust him into a state of astonishment. Homer’s story is thrilling, and his Greek is perhaps the most beautiful poetry ever sung or written. But until now, even the best English ... Read more

$39.99 CAD

From the renowned translator of Rilke, Tao Te Ching, and Gilgamesh, a vivid new translation of Western civilization’s foundational epic: The Iliad.Tolstoy called the Iliad a miracle; Goethe said that it always thrust him into a state of astonishment. Homer’s story is thrilling, and his Greek is perhaps the most beautiful poetry ever sung or written. But until now, even the best English
... Read more
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Woodland Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland

narrated by the author

by Lisa Schneidau ...

Narrated by Lisa Schneidau ...

Unabridged

6 hours 17 min

Once upon a time, most of Britain and Ireland was covered in woodland. Many of the trees have been cleared, but our connection with the wildwood remains. It is a place of danger, adventure and transformation, where anything could happen. Here is a collection of traditional folk tales of oak, ash and thorn, of hunting forests and rebellion, timber and triumph in battle, wild ghosts and woodwoses. ... Read more

$14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Once upon a time, most of Britain and Ireland was covered in woodland. Many of the trees have been cleared, but our connection with the wildwood remains. It is a place of danger, adventure and transformation, where anything could happen. Here is a collection of traditional folk tales of oak, ash and thorn, of hunting forests and rebellion, timber and triumph in battle, wild ghosts and woodwoses.
... Read more
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An Odyssey

A Father, a Son, and an Epic

by Daniel Mendelsohn ...

Narrated by Bronson Pinchot ...

Unabridged

10 hours 37 min

**Named a Best Book of 2017 by NPR, Library Journal, The Christian Science Monitor, and NewsdayA Kirkus Best Memoir of 2017Shortlisted for the 2017 Baillie Gifford PrizeFrom award-winning memoirist and critic, and bestselling author of The Lost: a deeply moving tale of a father and son's transformative journey in reading--and reliving--Homer's epic masterpiece.**When eighty-one-year-old Jay ... Read more

$27.00 CAD

**Named a Best Book of 2017 by NPR, Library Journal, The Christian Science Monitor, and NewsdayA Kirkus Best Memoir of 2017Shortlisted for the 2017 Baillie Gifford PrizeFrom award-winning memoirist and critic, and bestselling author of The Lost: a deeply moving tale of a father and son's transformative journey in reading--and reliving--Homer's epic masterpiece.**When eighty-one-year-old Jay
... Read more
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Penguin Classics

by Bernard O'Donoghue ...

Narrated by Frank Turner ...

Unabridged

2 hours 13 min

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is narrated by Singer/Songwriter and folk-punk icon Frank Turner. Frank Turner has released eight solo studio albums, the most recent of which was No Man's Land, which contained songs celebrating some of the most important women throughout history. This definitive edition is translated by Bernard O'Donoghue.Composed during the fourteenth century in ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is narrated by Singer/Songwriter and folk-punk icon Frank Turner. Frank Turner has released eight solo studio albums, the most recent of which was No Man's Land, which contained songs celebrating some of the most important women throughout history. This definitive edition is translated by Bernard O'Donoghue.Composed during the fourteenth century in
... Read more
Audiobook

The Last Days of Socrates

by Plato, Christopher Rowe ...

Narrated by Justin Avoth, Laurence Dobiesz ...

Unabridged

6 hours 35 min

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Justin Avoth and Laurence Dobiesz. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Christopher Rowe read by Justin Avoth.'Consider just this, and give your minds to this alone: whether or not what I say is just'Plato's account of Socrates' trial and death (399 BC) is a significant moment in Classical literature and the life of ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Justin Avoth and Laurence Dobiesz. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Christopher Rowe read by Justin Avoth.'Consider just this, and give your minds to this alone: whether or not what I say is just'Plato's account of Socrates' trial and death (399 BC) is a significant moment in Classical literature and the life of
... Read more
Audiobook

Norse Mythology

Timeless Tales of Norse Myths - Sagas & Legends of Gods, Goddesses, Giants, Heroes, Magical Creatures and Viking Beliefs

by James Gaiman ...

Narrated by Toby Brier, Sara Cooney ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Mythology Series
Unabridged

6 hours 23 min

Do you want to find out the real and fascinating history of the Vikings?Step into the fantastical realm of Norse Gods, Heroes, Giants and Magical Creatures!Uncover the ancient tale of the fortification of Asgard, the Great Kingdom of the Nordic Gods, and the chilling story behind the binding of Fenrir.The incredible story of Loki, <stro... ... Read more

$12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you want to find out the real and fascinating history of the Vikings?Step into the fantastical realm of Norse Gods, Heroes, Giants and Magical Creatures!Uncover the ancient tale of the fortification of Asgard, the Great Kingdom of the Nordic Gods, and the chilling story behind the binding of Fenrir.The incredible story of Loki, <stro...
... Read more
Audiobook

CELTIC MYTHOLOGY

Amazing Myths and Legends of Gods, Heroes and Monsters from the Ancient Irish and Welsh

by Adan McCarthy ...

Narrated by John Sullivan ...

Unabridged

2 hours 41 min

Dive into the enchanting world of Celtic mythology with this captivating collection of myths and legends from ancient Ireland and Wales. This book brings to life the rich tapestry of stories passed down through generations, unveiling a realm where gods wield immense power, heroes embark on epic quests, and fearsome monsters roam the land.Journey through the mystical landscapes of the Celts, where ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dive into the enchanting world of Celtic mythology with this captivating collection of myths and legends from ancient Ireland and Wales. This book brings to life the rich tapestry of stories passed down through generations, unveiling a realm where gods wield immense power, heroes embark on epic quests, and fearsome monsters roam the land.Journey through the mystical landscapes of the Celts, where
... Read more
Audiobook

Mythologies of the World: The Great Collection

Classic Stories From the Greek, Celtic, Norse & Egyptian Mythology - Myths and Legends, Rituals and Beliefs of Gods, Giants, Heroes, Monsters and Magical Creatures From the World’s Most Ancient Civilization

by James Gaiman ...

Narrated by Toby Brier, Simon Lewis, Neil Brown, Sara Cooney ...

Series Audiobook 5 - Mythology Series
Unabridged

27 hours 25 min

Are you ready to discover the world's oldest mythologies?We live in a modern world that explains most myths and legends. However, there is still much that cannot be explained. To better understand who we are, it is essential to know where we came from and the cultures of our past.Mythologies of The World succeeds like no other audiobook in bringing to life for the modern listener the Norse, Celtic ... Read more

$22.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you ready to discover the world's oldest mythologies?We live in a modern world that explains most myths and legends. However, there is still much that cannot be explained. To better understand who we are, it is essential to know where we came from and the cultures of our past.Mythologies of The World succeeds like no other audiobook in bringing to life for the modern listener the Norse, Celtic
... Read more
Audiobook

50 Bedtime Stories for 9-12-Year-Olds -Tales of Imagination, Creativity, and Life Lessons

Morale Stores for Kids 9-12years old that teaches values such as kindness, honesty, bravery, perseverance and more.

by Julian Gaetana Andres ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madelyn G ...

Unabridged

47 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.50 Bedtime Stories for 9-12-Year-Olds :Tales of Imagination, Creativity, and Life LessonsMorale Stores for Kids 9-12years old that teaches values such as kindness, honesty, bravery, perseverance and more.Embark on a magical journey filled with wonder, creativity, and valuable life lessons in "50 Bedtime Stories for 9-12 Years Old: Tales of Imagination, ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.50 Bedtime Stories for 9-12-Year-Olds :Tales of Imagination, Creativity, and Life LessonsMorale Stores for Kids 9-12years old that teaches values such as kindness, honesty, bravery, perseverance and more.Embark on a magical journey filled with wonder, creativity, and valuable life lessons in "50 Bedtime Stories for 9-12 Years Old: Tales of Imagination,
... Read more
Audiobook

CELTIC MYTHOLOGY

A Compelling Path Retracing Celtic Mythology. From Celtic Gods & Goddesses to Heroes and Legendary Creatures. Tales of Myths & Legends, Sagas, and Beliefs. NEW VERSION

by NEIL LEWIS ...

Narrated by Perdens Studio ...

Unabridged

4 hours 11 min

Explore the Legendary Mythos and Fantastical Stories of one of the World’s Oldest Mythologies, Celtic!The ancient, mysterious Celtic people left behind little evidence of their way of life, but their vibrant folklore and stories resonate throughout the ages to inspire and intrigue people to this very day. Inside this gripping audiobook, you’ll be taken on a journey through time to the legends of ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore the Legendary Mythos and Fantastical Stories of one of the World’s Oldest Mythologies, Celtic!The ancient, mysterious Celtic people left behind little evidence of their way of life, but their vibrant folklore and stories resonate throughout the ages to inspire and intrigue people to this very day. Inside this gripping audiobook, you’ll be taken on a journey through time to the legends of
... Read more
Audiobook

Dreams and Death in African Mythology: The History of Legends and Folk Stories about Dreams and Death across Africa

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Daniel Houle ...

Unabridged

2 hours 2 min

The modern history of Africa was, until very recently, written on behalf of the indigenous races by the white man, who had forcefully entered the continent during a particularly hubristic and dynamic phase of European history. When they began to arrive in sub-Saharan Africa in the early 16th century, Christian missionaries replaced established animist practices with the tenets of Christianity. ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The modern history of Africa was, until very recently, written on behalf of the indigenous races by the white man, who had forcefully entered the continent during a particularly hubristic and dynamic phase of European history. When they began to arrive in sub-Saharan Africa in the early 16th century, Christian missionaries replaced established animist practices with the tenets of Christianity.
... Read more
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Мертвецы и русалки. Очерки славянской мифологии

by Дмитрий Зеленин ...

Narrated by Кирилл Долгов ...

Series series Всемирная литература
Unabridged

12 hours 16 min

Как много вы знаете о русалках? Знаете ли вы, кто такие купалки, водяницы, чертовки и шутовки? А знаете ли вы, как русалки связаны с покойниками? Дмитрий Зеленин (1878—1954), советский этнограф, в «Очерках славянской мифологии» изучает эти вопросы, обращаясь к верованиям и обрядным практикам восточных славян. В масштабном исследовании Зеленин фокусируется на конкретном пласте культуры — на ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Как много вы знаете о русалках? Знаете ли вы, кто такие купалки, водяницы, чертовки и шутовки? А знаете ли вы, как русалки связаны с покойниками? Дмитрий Зеленин (1878—1954), советский этнограф, в «Очерках славянской мифологии» изучает эти вопросы, обращаясь к верованиям и обрядным практикам восточных славян. В масштабном исследовании Зеленин фокусируется на конкретном пласте культуры — на
... Read more
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The Queen's Path

A Revolutionary Guide to Women’s Empowerment and Sovereignty

by Stacey Simmons Ph.D. ...

Narrated by Stacey Simmons Ph.D. ...

Unabridged

11 hours 14 min

A fascinating exploration of the Divided Woman, the key to understanding why women cannot take a hero’s journey. Every woman battles being a Divided Woman, whether she is a stay-at-home mom or a high-powered corporate executive.In this book, psychotherapist Dr. Stacey Simmons explores the tracks women are placed on that turn them against themselves at a young age. Using fairy tales, stories, films ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

A fascinating exploration of the Divided Woman, the key to understanding why women cannot take a hero’s journey. Every woman battles being a Divided Woman, whether she is a stay-at-home mom or a high-powered corporate executive.In this book, psychotherapist Dr. Stacey Simmons explores the tracks women are placed on that turn them against themselves at a young age. Using fairy tales, stories, films
... Read more
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Unraveling the Secrets of Norse Mythology

Unlocking the Secrets of Valhalla: Delving into the Mythical World of Norse Gods and Heroes

by Victoria Harris ...

Narrated by Victoria Harris ...

Unabridged

3 hours 21 min

The book "Unraveling the Secrets of Norse Mythology: Unlocking the Secrets of Valhalla: Delving into the Mythical World of Norse Gods and Heroes," forms a dip into the world of mysterious Norse mythology, touching on the mighty gods and marvelous warriors as well as such amazing worlds that shaped the consciousness of the ancient Norse nation.Every chapter unfolds exciting tales and profound ... Read more

$21.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The book "Unraveling the Secrets of Norse Mythology: Unlocking the Secrets of Valhalla: Delving into the Mythical World of Norse Gods and Heroes," forms a dip into the world of mysterious Norse mythology, touching on the mighty gods and marvelous warriors as well as such amazing worlds that shaped the consciousness of the ancient Norse nation.Every chapter unfolds exciting tales and profound
... Read more
Audiobook

Frodo's Journey: Discover the Hidden Meaning of The Lord of the Rings

by Joseph Pearce ...

Narrated by Kevin O'Brien ...

Unabridged

3 hours 56 min

J. R. R. Tolkien's magnum opus, The Lord of the Rings, has been beloved for generations, selling millions of copies and selling millions more tickets through its award-winning film adaptations. The immense cultural impact of this epic is undeniable, but the deeper meaning of the story often goes unnoticed.Here, Joseph Pearce, author of Bilbo's Journey uncovers the rich - and distinctly Christian - ... Read more

$14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

J. R. R. Tolkien's magnum opus, The Lord of the Rings, has been beloved for generations, selling millions of copies and selling millions more tickets through its award-winning film adaptations. The immense cultural impact of this epic is undeniable, but the deeper meaning of the story often goes unnoticed.Here, Joseph Pearce, author of Bilbo's Journey uncovers the rich - and distinctly Christian -
... Read more
Audiobook

Folklore 101

by Dr. Jeana Jorgensen ...

Narrated by Jennifer Spitulnik ...

Unabridged

6 hours 28 min

When's the last time you got to pick a folklorist's brain?Did you know memes count as folklore?Or that folklorists assign numbers to fairy tales to keep track of them all?The field of folklore studies is over two centuries old, and it's full of amazing insights about human behavior, creativity, and community. Folklore studies is as interdisciplinary as it gets, squished somewhere between ... Read more

$22.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

When's the last time you got to pick a folklorist's brain?Did you know memes count as folklore?Or that folklorists assign numbers to fairy tales to keep track of them all?The field of folklore studies is over two centuries old, and it's full of amazing insights about human behavior, creativity, and community. Folklore studies is as interdisciplinary as it gets, squished somewhere between
... Read more
Audiobook

Leggende Metropolitane

by Alessandro Piccioni ...

Narrated by Alessandro Piccioni ...

Unabridged

5 hours 46 min

Leggende Metropolitane è un libro che nasce dalla volontà di condividere un percorso di oltre venti anni di ricerche, analisi e approfondimenti da parte dell’autore sul tema del folklore contemporaneo e dell’immaginario collettivo.Il libro parte con il cercare di analizzare il fenomeno della “leggenda metropolitana”, del rumor, come forma narrativa a sé stante, con il punto di vista della ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Leggende Metropolitane è un libro che nasce dalla volontà di condividere un percorso di oltre venti anni di ricerche, analisi e approfondimenti da parte dell’autore sul tema del folklore contemporaneo e dell’immaginario collettivo.Il libro parte con il cercare di analizzare il fenomeno della “leggenda metropolitana”, del rumor, come forma narrativa a sé stante, con il punto di vista della
... Read more
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Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends

A Gift Edition of 73 Enchanting Chinese Folk Stories and Fairy Tales

by Frederick H. Martens, Richard Wilhelm ...

Narrated by Crystal Yu, Daniel York Loh ...

Unabridged

11 hours 32 min

Bloomsbury presents Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends by Richard Wilhelm with Frederick H. Martens, read by Daniel York Loh and Crystal Yu.Fearless heroes, feisty princesses, sly magicians, terrifying dragons, talking foxes and miniature dogs. They all feature in this enthralling compendium of Chinese fairy tales and legends, along with an array of equally colourful characters and captivating plots ... Read more

$22.00 CAD

Bloomsbury presents Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends by Richard Wilhelm with Frederick H. Martens, read by Daniel York Loh and Crystal Yu.Fearless heroes, feisty princesses, sly magicians, terrifying dragons, talking foxes and miniature dogs. They all feature in this enthralling compendium of Chinese fairy tales and legends, along with an array of equally colourful characters and captivating plots
... Read more

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