Showing titles in Ancient, Classical & Medieval Literature
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The Iliad
- The Story of Achilles
- By: Homer
- Narrated by: Anthony Heald
- Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Homer's Iliad can justly be called the world's greatest war epic. The terrible and long-drawn-out siege of Troy remains one of the classic campaigns, the heroism and treachery of its combatants unmatched in song and story. Driven by fierce passions and loyalties, men and gods battle to a devastating conclusion.
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The Iliad
- The Story of Achilles
- Narrated by: Anthony Heald
- Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins
- Release date: 01-10-08
- Language: English
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The Odyssey of Homer (Dramatization)
- By: Yuri Rasovsky
- Narrated by: full cast
- Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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When this groundbreaking serialized dramatization premiered on 320 U.S. radio stations, critics were unanimous in their praise. It won numerous honors including the George Foster Peabody Award and the Pulitzer Prize for broadcasting. Never before or since has such an ambitious undertaking been attempted in public radio, and it was accomplished, not by a major network, but by a small nonprofit independent producer in Chicago. That was in 1981. It has been sitting on the shelf ever since.
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A good listen
- By Mark on 09-07-06
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The Odyssey of Homer (Dramatization)
- Narrated by: full cast
- Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins
- Release date: 13-05-04
- Language: English
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From 'Paradise Lost'
- A Dozen Red Roses
- By: John Milton
- Narrated by: Jenny Agutter
- Length: 1 min
- Unabridged
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A short section from Milton's epic poem, expressing how much sweeter the world is when you are with the one you love, read by Jenny Agutter.
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classic touch
- By Velveteen on 25-08-25
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From 'Paradise Lost'
- A Dozen Red Roses
- Narrated by: Jenny Agutter
- Length: 1 min
- Release date: 06-02-07
- Language: English
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Jane Eyre
- By: Charlotte Brontë adapted by Christina Calvit
- Narrated by: full cast
- Length: 2 hrs
- Original Recording
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Orphaned Jane journeys from a harsh childhood to become the loving caregiver of a child at the mysterious manor of Mr. Rochester. Jane is drawn to her enigmatic employer, but as dark secrets emerge, she must choose between her newfound security and the uncertainty of a life lived for oneself.
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jane Eyre
- By Del on 07-06-16
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The Iliad
- By: Homer
- Narrated by: Anthony Quayle
- Length: 57 mins
- Abridged
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The Iliad of Homer is the earliest work of European literature that we have. Created in the eighth century BC it has continued to arouse interest for over 2000 years. The author intended it to be heard, as delivered by a bard or rhapsode who had made the presentation of Greek epic poetry his profession, and who had command of the vocal resources and the dramatic power to move his audience.
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The Iliad
- Narrated by: Anthony Quayle
- Length: 57 mins
- Release date: 30-10-08
- Language: English
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Romeo and Juliet
- By: William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Calista Flockhart, Matthew Wolf, Julie White, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 53 mins
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The most iconic love story of all time, Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is an epic-scale tragedy of desire and revenge. Despite the bitter rivalry that exists between their families, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet have fallen madly in love. But when the long-running rivalry boils over into murder, the young couple must embark on a dangerous and deadly mission to preserve their love at any cost. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Calista Flockhart as Juliet.
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Romeo and Juliet
- Narrated by: Calista Flockhart, Matthew Wolf, Julie White, Alan Mandell, Richard Chamberlain, Nicholas Hormann, Josh Stamberg
- Length: 2 hrs and 53 mins
- Release date: 23-05-12
- Language: English
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Prometheus Bound
- By: Aeschylus
- Narrated by: Keira Grace
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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This Greek tragedy is based on the myth of Prometheus, a Titan who, in defiance of the gods, gives fire to mankind, an act for which he is subjected to perpetual punishment.The play consists almost entirely of speeches since the protagonist is chained throughout.
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Prometheus Bound
- Narrated by: Keira Grace
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
- Release date: 26-07-19
- Language: English
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Bulfinch’s Mythology Complete Edition (Annotated)
- The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry and Legends of Charlemagne: Gods, Heroes and Monsters from the Norse, Greek and Arthurian Myths covered inside
- By: Thomas Bulfinch
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 32 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Bulfinch's Mythology is the ultimate collection of myths and legends that have inspired countless generations. This timeless masterpiece is divided into three volumes: The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne, each of which is a must-listen for anyone who loves mythology and legends.
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Bulfinch’s Mythology Complete Edition (Annotated)
- The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry and Legends of Charlemagne: Gods, Heroes and Monsters from the Norse, Greek and Arthurian Myths covered inside
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 32 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 20-04-23
- Language: English
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The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
- By: Christopher Marlowe
- Narrated by: full cast
- Length: 1 hr and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance14
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Christopher Marlowe's play about a man who sells his soul to the devil is not only one of the first of many works to explore this theme but also one of the most startling. Eschewing the usual division of the drama into acts, it presents the story of Faustus' fall in a series of apparently disconnected scenes. However, the integrity of the drama is maintained by the remorseless unraveling of Faustus' fortunes as he approaches his inevitable damnation.
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Very poor production
- By C. Quin on 12-09-17
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The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
- Narrated by: full cast
- Length: 1 hr and 55 mins
- Release date: 23-12-15
- Language: English
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La odisea y la Ilíada [The Odyssey and the Iliad]
- By: Homero
- Narrated by: Ely Garcia, Manuel Renteria
- Length: 27 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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La odisea es un poema épico escrito por Homero del Siglo XV. Esta versión es fiel al texto original. La Ilíada es un poema épico escrito por Homero del Siglo XV. Esta versión es fiel al texto original. El narrador habla claramente y el audio es de la mejor calidad. No hay una manera mejor para disfrutar esta obra clásica.
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La odisea y la Ilíada [The Odyssey and the Iliad]
- Narrated by: Ely Garcia, Manuel Renteria
- Length: 27 hrs and 46 mins
- Release date: 30-06-20
- Language: Spanish
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Chaucer's Troilus And Criseyde
- By: Geoffrey Chaucer
- Narrated by: Tom Ferguson, Maxine Peake
- Length: 1 hr and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Chaucer's 'Troilus and Criseyde' by poet and writer Lavinia Greenlaw. One of the great works of English literature, this powerful, compelling story explores love from its first tentative beginnings through to passionate sensuality and eventual tragic...
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Chaucer's Troilus And Criseyde
- Narrated by: Tom Ferguson, Maxine Peake
- Length: 1 hr and 53 mins
- Release date: 18-11-10
- Language: English
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The Epic of Gilgamesh
- By: Stephen Langdon
- Narrated by: Victor Craig
- Length: 23 mins
- Unabridged
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The Epic of Gilgamesh is the oldest surviving literary work in the world. The epic poetry describes the ancient King Gilgamesh and his journey to discover the secret to eternal life.
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The Epic of Gilgamesh
- Narrated by: Victor Craig
- Length: 23 mins
- Release date: 28-02-20
- Language: English
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Allegory of the Cave
- By: Plato
- Narrated by: Deaver Brown
- Length: 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Plato's Allegory of the Cave is what many believe to be the foundation of Western Philosophy. It addresses what is visible and invisible, seen and observed versus intuited and imagined, and what is public versus private and just versus unjust. It also concerns the meaning and importance of education, the state of the soul, the conflict between truth and beauty, animal urges versus higher aspirations, knowledge versus ignorance, and on and on.
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Not recommended, but very accurate translation.
- By Nicky on 26-12-10
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Allegory of the Cave
- Narrated by: Deaver Brown
- Length: 52 mins
- Release date: 15-08-07
- Language: English
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Héroszok II.
- By: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Péter Scherer
- Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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A Héroszok második részét hallgatva is izgalmas csaták, félelmetes labirintusok és vérfagyasztó szörnyek várnak ránk. Fény derül arra is, hogyan szerezte meg Iaszón és az Argó legénysége az aranygyapjút, hogyan győzött le Atalanté minden férfit a futóversenyen és hogyan fejtette meg Oidipusz a Szphinx rejtélyét.
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Héroszok II.
- Narrated by: Péter Scherer
- Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins
- Release date: 04-02-25
- Language: Hungarian
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Thirukkural (Tamil Edition)
- By: Thiruvalluvar, M. Rajaram - translator
- Narrated by: S. Jayaraman, Kanchan Bhattacharyya
- Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Written by Thiruvalluvar in Tamil 10,000 years ago, Thirukkural and its Pearls of Wisdom is as relevant today as it was when written. Hence, it is known as a book for all ages. The Thirukkural is a classic Tamil sangam literature consisting of 1,330 couplets or Kurals. The Tirukku is one of the most important works in the Tamil language. This is reflected in some of the other names by which the text known, such as Tami Marai (Tamil Veda), Poyyamozhi (words that never fail) and Deiva Nool (divine text).
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Very good book but the explanion needs improment
- By Bruno José Freitas do Rego on 29-03-19
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Thirukkural (Tamil Edition)
- Narrated by: S. Jayaraman, Kanchan Bhattacharyya
- Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 05-02-18
- Language: Tamil
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The Odes of Pindar
- By: Pindar
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Pindar was one of the greatest lyric poets of ancient Greece. He is best known today for his odes to the victors of athletic contests, including those at famed Olympia. These odes, the only complete surviving pieces by Pindar, are marvels of sustained imagination, packed with dense parallels between the athletic victor, his illustrious aristocratic ancestors, and the myths of Olympian gods and heroes like Jason, Heracles, and Perseus.
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Disappointing narration
- By Mr. C. J. O'hanlon on 19-07-13
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The Odes of Pindar
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 19-11-07
- Language: English
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Hippolytus
- By: Bob Gonzalez - translator, Euripides
- Narrated by: P. J. Morgan, Linda Barrans, Russell Gold, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
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Euripides (c. 480-406 B.C.E.) is the author of eighteen extant plays and many more only surviving in fragments. He is the youngest of the three great Athenian tragedians with Aeschylus and Sophocles. Hippolytus, bastard son of Theseus and the Amazon Hippolyta, has sworn chaste allegiance to the goddess Artemis, thus severely offending the goddess Aphrodite by failing to revere her. Aphrodite swears revenge and promises that he will die before the day is done, taking with him Queen Phaedra, wife of Theseus.
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Wonderful!
- By me,myself,andI on 10-10-20
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Hippolytus
- Narrated by: P. J. Morgan, Linda Barrans, Russell Gold, Erin Louttit, Lee Ann Howlett, John Burlinson, Alan Weyman
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
- Release date: 21-03-17
- Language: English
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The Nature of Things
- Narrated by: Andrea Giordani
- Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
- Release date: 09-01-20
- Language: English
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Odyssee - Von Abenteuern, Irrfahrten und Heimkehr
- Die Mythos-Tetralogie, Band 4
- By: Stephen Fry, Matthias Frings - Übersetzer
- Narrated by: Bernd Reheuser
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Troja ist gefallen. Nach zehn Jahren Krieg lockt für die Griechen endlich die Heimat. Während Agamemnon zu Hause die Rache Klytaimnestras erwartet, ist Odysseus dazu verdammt, über die Meere zu irren. Dabei muss er sich einäugigen Riesen, verführerischen Nymphen, schrecklichen Seeungeheuern und tosenden Stürmen stellen, um nach Thaka zu seiner klugen Frau Penelope zurückzukehren.
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Odyssee - Von Abenteuern, Irrfahrten und Heimkehr
- Die Mythos-Tetralogie, Band 4
- Narrated by: Bernd Reheuser
- Series: Die Mythos-Tetralogie, Book 4
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 13-10-25
- Language: German
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The Theogony
- By: Hesiod
- Narrated by: Peter Coates
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
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The Theogony "the genealogy or birth of the gods" is a poem by Hesiod (8th – 7th century BC) describing the origins and genealogies of the Greek gods, composed c. 730–700 BC. It is written in the Epic dialect of Ancient Greek and contains 1022 lines. Hesiod's Theogony is a large-scale synthesis of a vast variety of local Greek traditions concerning the gods, organized as a narrative that tells how they came to be and how they established permanent control over the cosmos. It is the first known Greek mythical cosmogony.
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Helpful
- By Rowan le Fay on 20-11-25
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The Theogony
- Narrated by: Peter Coates
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
- Release date: 29-01-24
- Language: English
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