The 18th Century Classics Collection steps into the vibrant and tumultuous world of 18th century Europe. With this captivating anthology of some of the most influential works of 1700s literature, we encounter biting satire, passionate romance, and political chaos.

From the philosophical musings of Candide to the dark, gothic suspense of The Monk, this collection provides an eclectic mix of narrative styles and genres, capturing the essence of an age marked by intellectual revolution, social upheaval, and profound artistic expression. A must-read for lovers of classic literature and those who wish to experience the heart and soul of the 18th century.

The full cast includes Matt Addis, Malk Williams, Aoife McMahon, Jonathan Keeble,, Roger May, Helen Keeley, Karen Cass, Emma Gregory, Rachel Atkins, Kristin Atherton, Tania Rodrigues, Kristin Roger May.

The titles included in this collection, in order of appearance, are:

• A Journal of the Plague Year, by Daniel Defoe (read by Matt Addis)
• A Modest Proposal, by Jonathan Swift (read by Malk Williams)
• Candide, by Voltaire (read by Malk Williams)
• Castle Rackrent, by Maria Edgeworth (read by Aoife McMahon)
• Common Sense, by Thomas Paine (read by Malk Williams)
• Fantomina: Love in a Maze, by Eliza Haywood (read by Helen Keeley)
• Gulliver’s Travels, by Jonathan Swift (read by Daniel Weyman)
• Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides, by James Boswell (read by Robin Laing)
• Robinson Crusoe, by Daniel Defoe (read by Jonathan Keeble)
• Songs of Innocence and of Experience, by William Blake (read by Jonathan Keeble
• The Castle of Otranto, by Horace Walpole (read by Rupert Degas)
• The Mysteries of Udolpho, by Ann Radcliffe (read by Lucy Scott)
• The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge (read by Nicholas Boulton)