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

Audiobook

Penelope’s Bones

A New History of Homer’s World through the Women Written Out of It

by Emily Hauser ...

Narrated by Emily Hauser ...

Unabridged

16 hours 22 min

Weaving together literary and archaeological evidence, Emily Hauser illuminates the rich, intriguing lives of the real women behind Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey**.**Achilles. Agamemnon. Odysseus. Hector. The lives of these and many other men in the greatest epics of ancient Greece have been pored over endlessly in the past three millennia. But these are not just tales about heroic men. There are scor ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Weaving together literary and archaeological evidence, Emily Hauser illuminates the rich, intriguing lives of the real women behind Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey**.**Achilles. Agamemnon. Odysseus. Hector. The lives of these and many other men in the greatest epics of ancient Greece have been pored over endlessly in the past three millennia. But these are not just tales about heroic men. There are scor
... 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
Audiobook

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
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

$23.99 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

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

$27.99 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
Audiobook

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

$23.99 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

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

$15.99 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
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

$23.99 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

Finn McCool

Irish Heroes

by History Nerds ...

Narrated by Theodore Zephyr ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Celtic Heroes and Legends
Unabridged

56 min

Finn McCool is a legendary figure of Irish folklore, known for his bravery and superhuman strength. But who was the real Finn McCool? In this concise history book, you will discover the true story of this iconic hero. From his childhood and his famous battle with the Scottish giant, to his love life and eventual demise, this book tells the tale of one of Ireland's most celebrated characters. ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Finn McCool is a legendary figure of Irish folklore, known for his bravery and superhuman strength. But who was the real Finn McCool? In this concise history book, you will discover the true story of this iconic hero. From his childhood and his famous battle with the Scottish giant, to his love life and eventual demise, this book tells the tale of one of Ireland's most celebrated characters.
... 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

$23.99 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

CELTIC MYTHOLOGY

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

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

$20.54 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

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

NORSE MYTHOLOGY

A Compelling Path Retracing Viking Mythology & Legacy. From Norse Gods to Heroes. Tales of Viking Myths, Beliefs, Rituals, and Legends

by NEIL LEWIS ...

Narrated by Perdens Studio ...

Unabridged

3 hours 44 min

Unveil the Rich Mythology and Classic Tales from the Infamous Viking Warriors.The Norse are a legendary people who ruled the seas across Scandinavia and Europe with an iron fist, making their place in history as a race of terrifying warriors with unending bravery and skill in combat. Their tales of raiding and pillaging brought with them a powerful and gripping mythos, detailing all-powerful Gods, ... Read more

$17.80 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unveil the Rich Mythology and Classic Tales from the Infamous Viking Warriors.The Norse are a legendary people who ruled the seas across Scandinavia and Europe with an iron fist, making their place in history as a race of terrifying warriors with unending bravery and skill in combat. Their tales of raiding and pillaging brought with them a powerful and gripping mythos, detailing all-powerful Gods,
... 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

Stories on lord Ganesh series - 23

From various sources of Ganesh purana

by Anusha HS ...

Narrated by Anusha HS ...

Series Audiobook 23 - series
Unabridged

21 min

Lord Ganesh is the son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. He is the first one to get worshipped before worshipping any other god. We can say in short that there is no Hindu who doesn't perform Lord Ganesh’s worship. In Ramayana Lord Rama had worshipped Lord Ganesh.In Mahabharata Lord Krishna had also worshipped Lord Ganesh. They have become the role models to the whole world. Before the beginning ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Lord Ganesh is the son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. He is the first one to get worshipped before worshipping any other god. We can say in short that there is no Hindu who doesn't perform Lord Ganesh’s worship. In Ramayana Lord Rama had worshipped Lord Ganesh.In Mahabharata Lord Krishna had also worshipped Lord Ganesh. They have become the role models to the whole world. Before the beginning
... Read more
Audiobook

Mythologie Grecque et Romaine

Les Dieux supérieurs

by Jean Humbert ...

Narrated by Yannick Lopez ...

Abridged

1 hour 42 min

Mythologie Grecque et Romaine : Les Dieux supérieurs.Conçu comme un guide destiné au plus grand nombre, cet ouvrage avait pour sous-titre "Introduction facile et méthodique à la lecture des poètes." L'objectif de son auteur, Jean Humbert, était d'écrire un livre "qui pût instruire sans ennui, qui fût clair avec décence, où la narration s’animât, et où l’unité de récit, ce point capital, ne fût pas ... Read more

$9.62 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Mythologie Grecque et Romaine : Les Dieux supérieurs.Conçu comme un guide destiné au plus grand nombre, cet ouvrage avait pour sous-titre "Introduction facile et méthodique à la lecture des poètes." L'objectif de son auteur, Jean Humbert, était d'écrire un livre "qui pût instruire sans ennui, qui fût clair avec décence, où la narration s’animât, et où l’unité de récit, ce point capital, ne fût pas
... Read more
Audiobook

The Monsters and the Critics

by J. R. R. Tolkien ...

Narrated by Samuel West ...

Unabridged

6 hours 49 min

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 80 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

PRE-ORDER

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 80 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.
... Read more
Audiobook

Myths and Legends of the World: A Journey Through Ancient Stories That Shaped Humanity

by Sophie Linden ...

Narrated by Sophie Linden ...

Unabridged

3 hours 19 min

Dive into cinematic mythology and immersive folklore to experience the epic hero quests that forged human history. Perfect for an engaging commute or a relaxing unwind, these fireside tales transport you across lost continents. Feel the atmospheric wonder of ancient creation myths, catastrophic floods, and humanity's ultimate survival.Guided by a warm voice, this evocative journey turns distant ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dive into cinematic mythology and immersive folklore to experience the epic hero quests that forged human history. Perfect for an engaging commute or a relaxing unwind, these fireside tales transport you across lost continents. Feel the atmospheric wonder of ancient creation myths, catastrophic floods, and humanity's ultimate survival.Guided by a warm voice, this evocative journey turns distant
... Read more
Audiobook

Laughter in Ancient Rome

on Joking, Tickling, and Cracking Up

by Mary Beard ...

Narrated by Jennifer M. Dixon ...

Unabridged

11 hours 8 min

What made the Romans laugh? Was ancient Rome a carnival, filled with practical jokes and hearty chuckles? Or was it a carefully regulated culture in which the uncontrollable excess of laughter was a force to fear—a world of wit, irony, and knowing smiles? How did Romans make sense of laughter? What role did it play in the world of the law courts, the imperial palace, or the spectacles of the arena ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

What made the Romans laugh? Was ancient Rome a carnival, filled with practical jokes and hearty chuckles? Or was it a carefully regulated culture in which the uncontrollable excess of laughter was a force to fear—a world of wit, irony, and knowing smiles? How did Romans make sense of laughter? What role did it play in the world of the law courts, the imperial palace, or the spectacles of the arena
... Read more
Audiobook

Classical Mythology

The Basics 2nd Edition

by Richard Martin ...

Narrated by Kyle Snyder ...

Unabridged

8 hours 12 min

This new edition introduces the core elements of ancient Greek and Roman narratives about immortal gods and heroic humans. It explains how myths once shaped ancient ways of thinking, and how they have fascinated and inspired artists, writers, musicians, scientists, and scholars since.In six clear and concise chapters, this book explains what myths are, sketches the main stories about divinities, ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

This new edition introduces the core elements of ancient Greek and Roman narratives about immortal gods and heroic humans. It explains how myths once shaped ancient ways of thinking, and how they have fascinated and inspired artists, writers, musicians, scientists, and scholars since.In six clear and concise chapters, this book explains what myths are, sketches the main stories about divinities,
... Read more
Audiobook

Das Märchen vom tapferen Schneiderlein

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm ...

Narrated by Claus Vester ...

Series Audiobook 5 - Grimms
Unabridged

21 min

Ein Schneider erschlägt sieben Fliegen auf einen Streich und prahlt damit. Er zieht in die Welt hinaus, wo er dank seines Muts und Einfallsreichtums gegen Riesen und andere Gefahren besteht und schließlich zum König aufsteigt. ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ein Schneider erschlägt sieben Fliegen auf einen Streich und prahlt damit. Er zieht in die Welt hinaus, wo er dank seines Muts und Einfallsreichtums gegen Riesen und andere Gefahren besteht und schließlich zum König aufsteigt.
... Read more
Audiobook

Myths and Legends of The Norse

The Asgard sagas of the gods and goddesses before recorded time

by HENRY ROMANO ...

Narrated by RYAN MOORHEN, Kevin McCallister ...

Unabridged

2 hours

Once there was another Sun and another Moon, a different Sun and a different Moon from the ones we see now. Sol was the name of that Sun, and Mani was the name of that Moon. Nevertheless, always behind Sol and Mani wolves went a wolf behind each. The wolves caught on them at last, and they devoured Sol and Mani. And then the world was in darkness and cold.In those times, the Gods lived, Odin and ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Once there was another Sun and another Moon, a different Sun and a different Moon from the ones we see now. Sol was the name of that Sun, and Mani was the name of that Moon. Nevertheless, always behind Sol and Mani wolves went a wolf behind each. The wolves caught on them at last, and they devoured Sol and Mani. And then the world was in darkness and cold.In those times, the Gods lived, Odin and
... Read more
Audiobook

Мифология. Для тех, кто хочет все успеть

by Коллектив авторов ...

Narrated by Анна Сказко ...

Series series Энциклопедия быстрых знаний
Unabridged

3 hours 4 min

Практически у всех народов мира существовали мифологические представления об окружающем мире. Об этом говорят исследования ученых в самых разных областях науки: истории, антропологии, религиоведения. Где бы ни жили люди, в Европе или Африке, Америке или Азии, Австралии или Океании, везде рано или поздно складывалась примерно одна и та же система мировоззрения, позже получившая название ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Практически у всех народов мира существовали мифологические представления об окружающем мире. Об этом говорят исследования ученых в самых разных областях науки: истории, антропологии, религиоведения. Где бы ни жили люди, в Европе или Африке, Америке или Азии, Австралии или Океании, везде рано или поздно складывалась примерно одна и та же система мировоззрения, позже получившая название
... Read more
Audiobook

Sunjata and Bakaridjan Koné: Two Captivating Legends from Mali

by Matt Clayton ...

Narrated by Michael Reaves ...

Unabridged

3 hours 20 min

Do you like epic tales that sing the deeds of the world’s greatest heroes?If so, you will love this volume of epics from the West African country of Mali. Each is full of battles and derring-do, magic, and prophecies based on historical events. The Epic of Sunjata tells the tale of the great thirteenth-century king of the Mali Empire, Sunjata Keita, who started life as a disabled boy but rose to ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

Do you like epic tales that sing the deeds of the world’s greatest heroes?If so, you will love this volume of epics from the West African country of Mali. Each is full of battles and derring-do, magic, and prophecies based on historical events. The Epic of Sunjata tells the tale of the great thirteenth-century king of the Mali Empire, Sunjata Keita, who started life as a disabled boy but rose to
... Read more

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Ancient & Classical Audiobooks

Show: