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Ancient & Classical Audiobooks

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    Brothers Grimm, The

    A Biography

    by Ann Schmiesing ...
    Narrated by Eve Matheson ...

    Unabridged

    13 hours 9 min

    The first English-language biography in over fifty years to tell the full, vibrant story of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, known to history as the Brothers GrimmMore than two hundred years ago, the German brothers Jacob Grimm (1785–1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859) published a collection of fairy tales that remains famous the world over. It has been translated into some 170 languages—more than any ... Read more

    $23.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    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

    $19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Мифы майя. От жертвоприношений и священного какао до книги «Пополь-Вух» и подземного царства Шибальбы

    by Галина Ершова ...
    Narrated by Мария Фортунатова ...
    Series series Мифы от и до

    Unabridged

    9 hours 48 min

    Создательница и Творец — единые Тепеу и Кукумац в бесконечных водах. Триединое Сердце Небес и Пернатый Змей Кукулькан. Близнецы из эпоса «Пополь-Вух», которые превращают своих братьев в обезьян и побеждают владык смерти Шибальбы. Плоть-маис, кровь-какао и бессмертные души. Все это — удивительный мир мифологии майя. В первом тысячелетии они создали самую яркую цивилизацию Нового Света — с ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    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

    $31.99 USD

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    Pandora's Jar

    Women in the Greek Myths

    by Natalie Haynes ...
    Narrated by Natalie Haynes ...

    Unabridged

    9 hours 24 min

    “Funny, sharp explications of what these sometimes not-very-nice women were up to, and how they sometimes made idiots of . . . but read on!”—Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's TaleThe national bestselling author of A Thousand Ships returns with a fascinating, eye-opening take on the remarkable women at the heart of classical stories Greek mythology from Helen of Troy to Pandora and the ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

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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

    $12.08 USD

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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

    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

    $22.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    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

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Cicero's Tongue

    The Life of Rome's Greatest Orator and the End of the Republic

    by Catharine Edwards ...
    Narrated by Catharine Edwards ...

    Unabridged

    13 hours 6 min

    **A new biography of Cicero, one of the most influential and fascinating figures in classical history.This program is read by the author.**When the Roman statesman Cicero was murdered in 43 BCE, his head was cut off, and his tongue pierced with pins – a final, brutal act of revenge against a man whose words had shaped a generation and made him many enemies. Rising from provincial obscurity to the ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

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    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

    $14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Crash Course Lit: Romeo and Juliet

    Slyly Annotated Classics for Book Nerds

    by William Shakespeare, Crash Course, Ben Horslen ...
    Series series Crash Course Lit

    Unabridged

    5 hours

    An engagingly annotated edition of Shakespeare’s famous star-crossed tragedy, with irreverent margin notes, historical context, informational sidebars, and more! Perfect for students, independent readers, and lifelong learners.Experience the Montagues and Capulets’ feud like never before through lively annotations and accessible literary analysis. From love at first sight to an ill-fated ending, ... Read more

    $15.00 USD

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    Cuentos de hadas: Las antiguas advertencias ocultas en los cuentos para dormir

    by Estrella Mora ...
    Narrated by Estrella Mora ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 7 min

    Los relatos infantiles ocultan oscuras y antiguas advertencias de supervivencia bajo el velo mágico del folklore. Ideal para mentes curiosas que buscan relajarse antes de dormir, esta obra evocadora revela cómo las historias nocturnas equilibran el consuelo profundo con la cautela necesaria. Atrévete a cruzar la frontera entre la vigilia y el sueño explorando los miedos humanos que la tradición ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    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

    $7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Chinese Fairy Book, The

    by Frederick Martens ...
    Narrated by Niina Niskanen ...

    Abridged

    1 hour 9 min

    Step into a magical world with The Chinese Fairy Book, a timeless collection of enchanting tales gathered by Frederick Martens. This compilation brings to life the rich folklore and vibrant traditions of ancient China, filled with mythological creatures, legendary heroes, and wise sages. Each story weaves a tapestry of cultural wisdom, mystical adventures, and moral lessons that have been passed ... Read more

    $7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Baron Munchausen

    by Rudolf Erich Raspe ...
    Narrated by Olga Makina ...

    Unabridged

    4 min

    Baron Munchausen is a popular German fairy tale. Baron Munchausen likes to tell everyone about his travels. The only thing is his stories seems very unlikely, he is always exaggerating everything... The moral of the story is: people will see through your lies. Recommended for age 3+. ... Read more

    $2.63 USD

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    Selected Short Stories

    by Rabindranath Tagore ...
    Narrated by Neil Shah ...

    Unabridged

    10 hours 19 min

    'The poem I had planned to write on the banks of the Ganga was never written. But it materialized in my life.'Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941), Nobel laureate and polymath, is one of the most eminent Indian writers of world literature. This volume presents new English translations of twenty of his short stories. Taking in a wide variety of registers (comedies, tragedies, the mundane and the ... Read more

    $24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Meerjungfrauen Mythen und Magie

    by Niina Niskanen ...
    Narrated by Digitale Stimme Gabriela G ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 9 min

    Dieses Hörbuch wird von einer digitalen Stimme vorgelesen.Tauche ein in die bezaubernde Welt der Meerjungfrauen und entdecke deine innere Göttin mit unserem fesselnden Online-Kurs. Erforsche die verborgenen Tiefen der Meerjungfrauen-Symbolik und lass dich von der kraftvollen Kraft des Göttlich-Weiblichen inspirieren. Entfalte dein wahres Potenzial, während du die mystische Welt der Meerjungfrauen ... Read more

    $12.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Ovid

    A Very Short Introduction

    by Llewelyn Morgan ...
    Narrated by Michael Page ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 14 min

    "Vivam" is the very last word of Ovid's masterpiece, the Metamorphoses: "I shall live." If we're still reading it two millennia after Ovid's death, this is by definition a remarkably accurate prophecy. Ovid was not the only ancient author with aspirations to be read for eternity, but no poet of the Greco-Roman world has had a deeper or more lasting impact on subsequent literature and art than he ... Read more

    $15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Aesop's Fables: Lifelong Lessons for Life & Faith

    by Gregory I. Carlson ...
    Narrated by Gregory I. Carlson ...
    Series series Learn25: Literature

    Unabridged

    5 hours 1 min

    Illuminate the truth of the gospels by exploring timeless fables.Although we typically first encounter them in childhood, fables teem with lessons that are relevant throughout our lives. As this retreat shows, they also illuminate the message of the Gospel.You will join one of the leading experts on fables, Rev. Gregory Carlson, on a 12-part retreat that uses the fables of Aesop, Fontaine, and ... Read more

    $17.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Die wilden Schwäne

    by Hans Christian Andersen ...
    Narrated by Sebastian Lohse ...
    Series Audiobook 6 - Unendliche Welten

    Unabridged

    55 min

    Dies ist die berühmte Geschichte der elf verwunschenen Prinzen, die als wilde Schwäne über das Meer fliegen. Die Geschichte Ihrer Schwester Elisa, die einsam und allein das Schweigen lernt. Ein Märchen über Furcht, Tapferkeit, Liebe, Verrat, Trennung und Wiederfinden. Aber auch ein Gleichnis von der Kraft der Natur und menschlicher Beharrlichkeit. ... Read more

    $8.33 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Dornröschen

    by Brüder Grimm ...
    Narrated by Sebastian Lohse ...
    Series Audiobook 5 - Die schönsten Märchen für die ganze Familie

    Unabridged

    10 min

    Dornröschen, das zauberhafte Märchen der Brüder Grimm, erzählt die zeitlose Geschichte einer Prinzessin, die durch einen Fluch in einen hundertjährigen Schlaf fällt. Nur der Kuss der wahren Liebe kann sie erwecken. Mit wunderschöner Musik und liebevoller Erzählstimme entfaltet dieses Hörbuch eine märchenhafte Atmosphäre, die Kinder und Erwachsene gleichermaßen verzaubert. Ein echter Klassiker für ... Read more

    $2.44 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    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

    $5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    GREEK MYTHOLOGY

    A Compelling Path Retracing Ancient Greek Mythology. From Greek Gods & Goddesses to Heroes and Monsters, Tales of Classic Myths & Beliefs

    by NEIL LEWIS ...
    Narrated by Perdens Studio ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 41 min

    Retrace the ancient Stories and Legends of one of History’s most famous Civilizations.The ancient Greeks left behind a vast and rich Mythology, imbued with stories of world-changing wars, monsters and heroes, and legends of imposing Gods and Goddesses ruling from their kingdom atop Mount Olympus. Now, this audiobook peers behind the curtain of the Greek Myths, unveiling these incredible legends ... Read more

    $12.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Poetics

    by Aristotle ...
    Narrated by Nicholas Khan, Roy McMillan ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 58 min

    Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Nicholas Khan, best known for their role in Transformers. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Malcolm Heath, read by Roy McMillan.One of the most powerful, perceptive and influential works of criticism in Western literary historyIn his near-contemporary account of classical Greek tragedy, Aristotle examines the ... Read more

    $12.08 USD