Classic Audiobook Collection

What Shall We Do by Leo Tolstoy audiobook. Genre: philosophyA vivid description of wealth and poverty in Russia in Tolstoy's day, an inquiry into the root causes of economic inequality, and a vision of a more just way of living.Tolstoy recounts his own disturbing encounters with extreme poverty in Moscow, his initial idea of making the problem disappear by generous financial contributions, and his subsequent realization that the problem of poverty was much more intractable than he had imagined. He concludes that poverty is fundamentally linked with the luxurious lifestyle to which he and his class were accustomed, and that both are detrimental both to the rich and to the poor. He goes on to investigate the roots of power imbalances, both in the state and in markets, and to make suggestions for a fundamental social and economic reform in the interest of justice and well-being. Both his social critique and his proposed reforms are grounded in a deeply held and somewhat unorthodox religious faith, as well as in a vigorously applied but somewhat unconventional view of science.Unfortunately he also expresses some views on the role and duties of women and the use of birth control which some readers may find offensive. This material is mostly contained in Chapter 40, the last chapter. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 00(00:02:59) Chapter 01(00:11:34) Chapter 02(00:26:02) Chapter 03(00:39:32) Chapter 04(00:46:08) Chapter 05(00:55:13) Chapter 06(01:02:15) Chapter 07(01:08:47) Chapter 08(01:21:29) Chapter 09(01:27:34) Chapter 10(01:39:39) Chapter 11(01:46:30) Chapter 12(01:56:06) Chapter 13(02:12:19) Chapter 14(02:26:31) Chapter 15(02:40:26) Chapter 16(02:51:38) Chapter 17(03:12:41) Chapter 18(03:42:49) Chapter 19(03:56:53) Chapter 20(04:25:25) Chapter 21(05:02:03) Chapter 22(05:13:44) Chapter 23(05:21:47) Chapter 24(05:49:46) Chapter 25(06:10:42) Chapter 26(06:28:00) Chapter 27(06:46:00) Chapter 28(06:57:29) Chapter 29(07:14:56) Chapter 30(07:35:30) Chapter 31(07:50:05) Chapter 32(08:00:44) Chapter 33(08:07:02) Chapter 34(08:30:44) Chapter 35(08:34:22) Chapter 36(08:54:21) Chapter 37(09:10:06) Chapter 38(09:55:07) Chapter 39(10:31:12) Chapter 40 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin audiobook. Genre: familyOrphaned young but brimming with imagination, Rebecca Rowena Randall is sent from her quiet country home in Maine to live with her two aunts in the village of Riverboro. Aunt Miranda rules her household with strict economy and firm expectations, while Aunt Jane offers gentleness and quiet support. Rebecca, determined to be useful and to win affection without losing her sparkle, must learn the rhythms of a new home where rules feel sharper and approval is hard-earned. At school she meets spirited friends, faces embarrassing missteps, and discovers the pleasures and perils of being noticed for her quick mind and expressive ways. As she grows, Rebecca finds outlets for her creativity in writing, recitation, and performance, and she begins to imagine a future beyond what her circumstances seem to allow. Warm, funny, and heartfelt, this classic coming-of-age story follows a bright girl's struggle to balance duty and dreams, independence and belonging, as she works to shape a life of her own in a world that keeps trying to shape her first.For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 00(00:02:58) Chapter 01(00:30:54) Chapter 02(00:42:37) Chapter 03(00:59:52) Chapter 04(01:06:14) Chapter 05(01:25:59) Chapter 06(01:41:05) Chapter 07(01:54:51) Chapter 08(02:06:15) Chapter 09(02:20:08) Chapter 10(02:33:17) Chapter 11(02:45:35) Chapter 12(03:04:00) Chapter 13(03:15:45) Chapter 14(03:28:40) Chapter 15(03:41:48) Chapter 16(03:59:20) Chapter 17(04:13:06) Chapter 18(04:29:04) Chapter 19(04:43:10) Chapter 20(04:57:01) Chapter 21(05:16:34) Chapter 22(05:37:37) Chapter 23(05:50:32) Chapter 24(06:05:15) Chapter 25(06:23:32) Chapter 26(06:37:43) Chapter 27(06:54:39) Chapter 28(07:13:45) Chapter 29(07:26:45) Chapter 30(07:37:20) Chapter 31 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast explores the 1912 textile workers' strike in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and the trial of strike leaders. It delves into the labor conditions, the power dynamics between workers and capitalists, undercover agents' role in the strike, and the impact of the strike on the growth of the Industrial Workers of the World. The podcast also discusses the general strike in support of justice, the trial proceedings, and the societal issues surrounding the trial.

This podcast talks about the Gothic novella 'Carmilla' by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, one of the early works of vampire fiction. The narrator shares their strange childhood encounter with a mysterious lady and their intense connection with a beautiful stranger. They also discuss funerals, superstitions, and the disappearance of Carmilla. The podcast delves into mysterious illnesses, a masked ball, and the protagonist's desperate measures to save a loved one's life. The episode ends with an eerie account of a patient who claims to be visited by a vampire.

Chance by Joseph Conrad audiobook. Genre: dramaIn Chance, Joseph Conrad turns his maritime world into a tense study of reputation, power, and the precariousness of love. The story is framed by Marlow, who pieces together the fate of Flora de Barral, a young woman left socially stranded after her financier father is disgraced. With few allies and many watchers, Flora becomes vulnerable to exploitation and rumor in a society that treats a woman's future as a negotiable commodity. Her path crosses Captain Roderick Anthony, a principled seaman whose blunt integrity draws him into a conflict he only half understands, and whose ship becomes both refuge and pressure cooker. Around them swirl men who interpret events through pride, jealousy, self-interest, and a desire to control the narrative: protectors who may also be possessors, friends who may become adversaries. Moving between drawing rooms, docks, and the claustrophobic quarters of a vessel at sea, Conrad builds a suspenseful moral drama about what people will sacrifice for security, what they will invent to preserve face, and how a single misjudgment can set lives on a dangerous course.For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 01(00:39:36) Chapter 02(00:55:00) Chapter 03(01:28:09) Chapter 04(01:54:29) Chapter 05(02:34:59) Chapter 06(02:52:46) Chapter 07(03:14:22) Chapter 08(03:44:14) Chapter 09(04:03:03) Chapter 10(04:32:04) Chapter 11(04:56:07) Chapter 12(05:33:18) Chapter 13(05:55:29) Chapter 14(06:27:40) Chapter 15(07:12:24) Chapter 16(07:37:26) Chapter 17(08:04:16) Chapter 18(08:29:44) Chapter 19(08:46:42) Chapter 20(09:14:10) Chapter 21(09:38:17) Chapter 22(10:23:00) Chapter 23(10:43:52) Chapter 24(11:03:31) Chapter 25(11:16:09) Chapter 26(11:42:10) Chapter 27(12:04:36) Chapter 28(12:29:31) Chapter 29(12:44:17) Chapter 30(13:09:46) Chapter 31 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An audiobook of Joseph Conrad's Almayer's Folly is discussed. Topics include a character's longing for wealth, the discovery of a dead body, and a woman's confrontation with her lover about her determination to be with another man. Reflections on objects and memory, haunted memories, and a mysterious child are also explored.

This podcast explores the importance of developing and adapting the voice for public speaking, the impact of imitation on vocal development, the significance of principles and the rhetorical art, the importance of proper breathing and gym exercises, the importance of articulation, key tones, and word grouping in public speaking, the essence of nerve force, the importance of natural and intelligent action, reflections on faith and education, the power of mental vision and association of ideas.

This podcast explores the history of Britain, from ancient times to the Roman era. It delves into topics such as the origins of Britain's name, succession of kings, battles between Romans and Britons, conversion to Christianity, conflicts between different kingdoms, and the reigns of influential kings like Alfred and Edward the Elder. The podcast also discusses the downfall of unchaste abbess, the birth of an enlightening damsel, and the corrupt state of society. Learn all about Britain's fascinating history in this audiobook collection.

A poetic drama exploring themes of love, time, aging, duty, sacrifice, and honor. Conversations about the nature of love, expressing love and overcoming fear. Princess Angelica reveals a secret alliance with Prince Cinnamon and the anticipation builds for a response to a gunshot.

All That Glitters Is Not Gold by John Maddison Morton audiobook. Genre: romanceSet in a bustling Victorian world of cotton mills and drawing rooms, All That Glitters Is Not Gold follows wealthy factory owner Jasper Plum as he tries to steer his family safely through the treacherous waters of love, status, and money. His sensible son Stephen risks his father's disapproval by courting Martha Gibbs, an earnest factory worker whose lack of fortune makes her an easy target for suspicion. Meanwhile, Jasper is far more impressed by titles and polish, especially when his other son, Frederick, becomes captivated by the dazzling Lady Valeria - a woman whose charm raises an unsettling question: is she in love, or in pursuit of the Plum inheritance? Into this swirl steps Sir Arthur Lassell, a confident gentleman whose attentions and flirtations complicate both romances and expose the social games everyone is playing. As gossip spreads and motives are questioned, Jasper must decide whom to trust, and the young lovers must prove that sincerity can outshine glittering appearances. Blending romantic entanglements with sharp observations about class and ambition, the story tests whether true worth is found in wealth and titles, or in character.For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 1(00:55:07) Chapter 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices