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During the 1930s at Oxford, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Charles Williams - remarkable friends, writers, and scholars - met regularly to discuss philosophy and literature and to read aloud from their own works in progress. Calling themselves the Inklings, their circle grew. It was in this company that such classics as The Lord of the Rings, The Screwtape Letters, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe first found an audience.

T.S. Eliot's - Four Quartets consist of four interlinked meditations (“Burnt Norton,” “East Coker,” “The Dry Salvages,” and “Little Gidding”) with a common theme of man’s relationship with time, the universe, and the divine. Note: Please listen on headphones (if possible)

Experience the harrowing tale of survival through the eyes of a Titanic passenger. This firsthand account captures the chilling events of that fateful night, detailing both the moments leading up to the tragedy and the aftermath of the sinking. - Summary written by Allyson Hester

Dive into the whimsical world of H.M.S. Pinafore; or, The Lass That Loved a Sailor, a delightful comic opera penned by the brilliant duo of Arthur Sullivan and W. S. Gilbert. Premiering in London on May 25, 1878, this enchanting tale captivated audiences for an impressive 571 performances, marking it as a milestone in musical theatre history. Though this isnt the opera itself, it is a charming adaptation by Gilbert titled The Story of HMS Pinafore, or The Pinafore Picture Book, featuring enchanting illustrations by Alice B. Woodward. Here, you’ll find Gilberts clever prose and poetry, ...

Settle in and let these tales of horror and unease keep you company as you listen in the dark.Each episode is written and narrated by C. S. Austin, blending real-life terrors drawn from history and legend with original gothic stories born of imagination.Are they true? True enough to lose a little sleep perhaps. No AI-Generated stories! Always human narration!http://www.tonightsterror.comListen to Tonights Terror wherever you get your podcasts.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Deepen your insight into and appreciation for the writings J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis as you explore the untold story of how the First World War shaped their lives, faith, and writings. Had there been no Great War, there would have been no Hobbit, no Lord of the...

En audiobooks, siempre colocamos todos los anuncios al inicio de cada episodio para no interrumpir tu experiencia, porque sabemos lo que se siente cuando estás a punto de entender algo importante y un corte te saca del momento. Desde ese primer gesto nace la intención profunda de audiobooks: acompañarte en ese instante íntimo en el que escuchas un resumen de un libro en inglés y de pronto reconoces una parte de tu propia vida, como si una voz invisible tocara una verdad que siempre estuvo esperando ser dicha. Tal vez estés buscando books in Spanish porque extrañas el sonido de tu idioma...

The White Witch, Aslan, fauns and talking beasts, centaurs and epic battles between good and evil -- these have become a part of our collective imagination through the classic volumes of The Chronicles of Narnia. Yet who was the man who created this world? This audio book attempts to unearth the...

A serial production of The Scarring Underneath, a post-apocalyptic romance novel by T.S. Dickerson.Cassidy Hood knows how to survive a post-apocalyptic world. But will she be able to handle the distraction of her new responsibility?Billy’s life is in Cassidy’s hands and he has learned the hard way not to trust the help of strangers. Cass seems different and he wants to know her. But can he risk letting her discover who he really is?

C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the Inklings met each week to read and discuss each other's work-in-progress, offering both encouragement and blistering critique. How did these conversations shape the books they were writing? How does creative collaboration enhance individual talent? And what can we learn from their example? Bandersnatch offers an inside look at the Inklings of Oxford, and a seat at their table at the Eagle and Child pub.

When ten-year-old Anne Waller from Suffolk England wrote to C. S. Lewis in 1961 with a question about The Chronicles of Narnia, she never expected to receive a reply. However, not only did Lewis answer her letter, he also outlined the spiritual themes in each of the Narnia books. That letter served as inspiration for Will Vaus to write The Hidden Story of Narnia.

Have you ever wondered…whether God exists? whether life has meaning? Whether pain and suffering have a purpose? This audiobook is my invitation to sit down with C. S. Lewis and me to think about some of the persistent questions and dilemmas every person faces in life. We’ll explore Lewis’s thoughts on everything from friendships to heaven, from the reasons for faith to the power of stories.

Soixante ans de silence. Soixante ans à porter un secret trop grand pour moi. Personne ne vous parlera de ce qui s’est passé à Henderson, le 20 août 1955. Pourtant, certains savent. Aujourd’hui, je vais mourir… Alors quand un homme qui s’est tu pendant toutes ces années décide enfin de parler, vous feriez mieux d’écouter. Parce que ce que je vais vous raconter pourrait bien changer la façon dont vous regarderez le ciel… avant qu’il ne s’éteigne.

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In The World According to Narnia, Jonathan Rogers takes you further into the imaginative world of C. S. Lewis, helping you to view our world in the way that Narnia invites you to view it. Rogers shows how the storylines and characters from Narnia sing with biblical truth.

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In this work, David C. Downing explores the breadth of Lewis's writing, introducing us to the context of Christian mysticism in Lewis's day and the writers who most influenced him. Lewis's critique of mysticism is instructive to us in this day of eclectic religious thought. Exploring Lewis's sense of the mystical can help us safeguard ourselves from false mysticism, even as it opens the way to a full experience of God's presence - the "region of awe."

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This set of six talks reveals a lesser-known side of Thomas Merton: an eminent critic and teacher of literature. His dual identity as a monk and literati make him the premier guide to poetic expression. As you listen along, you will enjoy moments of penetrating insight and reflection as often as moments of levity and laughter.

From his rare vantage point as Lewis's student, friend, and professional colleague, Professor John Lawlor recalls Lewis "in his habit as he lived." He offers an unforgettable account of studying under Lewis and an enchanting depiction of undergraduate life at Oxford between the wars. To round out his picture, Professor Lawlor draws on the recollections of other associates of Lewis, including a close comparison with J.R.R. Tolkien.