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Are you a fan of science fiction and fantasy short stories? Do you love getting lost in a good book or audio drama? Tall Tale TV has you covered. With modern fiction from around the world, professionally narrated just for you, Tall Tale TV is your premier destination for bite-size audiobook adventure. My name is Chris Herron, a professional voice actor, and Every Monday and Friday I professionally narrate short stories from around the world. From epic fantasy to space opera, steampunk to urban sci-fi, and everything in between. Most episodes are stand-alone short stories, but I also mix in ...

"An enthralling and profoundly relevant book." ―Salman Rushdie "I adored reading these joyful, illuminating, and engrossing journeys through ancient literature." ―Madeline Miller From the most celebrated translator of our time comes a visionary exploration of how translation reshapes and...

De verwarde cavia, geschreven een voorgelezen door Paulien Cornelisse. Zie voor andere luisterboeken van Paulien Cornelisse: de Paulien Cornelisse Podcast. Wil je het boek toch liever lezen dan luisteren? Dan is hier een link. Het vervolg van De verwarde cavia is De verwarde cavia - terug op kantoor. Beluister dit vervolg via de gelijknamige podcast of via de Paulien Cornelisse podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of Nietzsche’s earliest works, The Birth of Tragedy (1872) is a remarkable source of inspiration. It is here that the philosopher expresses his frustration with the contemporary world and urges man to embrace Dionysian energy once more. He refutes European culture since the time of Socrates, arguing that it is one-sidedly Apollonian and prevents man from living in optimistic harmony with the sufferings of life.

The moles of Duncton Wood live in the shadow of Mandrake, a cruel tyrant corrupted by absolute power. A solitary young mole, Bracken, is thrown into leading the fight to free Duncton Wood. Only by putting his trust in the ancient Stone, forgotten symbol of a great spiritual past, can he find the strength to challenge Mandrake's darkness.

Writers like to elude their public, lead them a bit of a dance. They take them down untrodden paths, land them in unknown country where they have to ask for directions. In this personal anthology, Alan Bennett has chosen over seventy poems by six well-loved poets, discussing the writers and...

A daring, genre-defying work of non-fiction from one of our greatest poets Alice Oswald goes in search of poetry in its original, wildest form – before it was written down, before it belonged to a single voice – and finds it still speaking all around us. What begins as an attempt to...

Home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare materials. Advancing knowledge and the arts. Discover it all at www.folger.edu. Shakespeare turns up in the most interesting places—not just literature and the stage, but science and social history as well. Our "Shakespeare Unlimited" podcast explores the fascinating and varied connections between Shakespeare, his works, and the world around us.

THE LAST SHORE The sea does not forget. Neither does it forgive. The year is 860. When Eirik leaves the shores of Denmark, he expects only a voyage across the North Sea. Instead, he finds himself in a land where old loyalties are fading, new powers are rising, and every step inland draws him...

The creation of the Oxford English Dictionary was a remarkable achievement, and a story of determination, hard work and inspired research. Simon Winchester, with his characteristic gift for bringing history to life, charts the fascinating life of the OED leading up to the appointment of the...

This is a podcast for emerging writers who want to improve the quality of their work and learn more about the publishing industry. Your one host, Bianca Marais (the bestselling author of 'The Witches of Moonshyne Manor') interviews authors, agents, editors and just about anyone and everyone who's involved in bringing a book to market. She's joined by her cohosts, literary agents Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra from P.S. Literary Agency, who read and critique query letters as well as opening pages in their Books with Hooks segment. Expect good advice, honest insights, and a few laughs along the way...

Anne teaches in her Canadian village of Avonlea, helps create a village improvement society, gets involved in neighbors’ problems and assists Marilla (her adoptive mom) in raising young orphan twins — Dora and Davy. Anne struggles against the philosophy of corporal punishment in the classroom, and there are a few romantic subplots. One involves an American student, Paul, whose mother is deceased and father has sent him to live with his grandmother. Anne happens upon Miss Lavendar, the woman originally engaged to Paul’s father, and happily sees the couple reunited..Become a supporter of ...

Short Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and, most importantly, enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress as you listen. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Italian for Beginners will make learning Italian easy and enjoyable. 

Charming, vibrant, witty and edifying, The Life of Samuel Johnson is a work of great obsession and boundless reverence. The literary critic Samuel Johnson was 54 when he first encountered Boswell; the friendship that developed spawned one of the greatest biographies in the history of world literature. The book is full of humorous anecdote and rich characterization, and paints a vivid picture of 18th-century London, peopled by prominent personalities of the time.

Delve into a captivating realm where mystery and intrigue intertwine, inspired by the haunting themes of "The Woman in White." This podcast invites you to explore the shadows of deception, identity, and societal expectations that permeate the fabric of human relationships. Each day, a new complete audiobook is featured, presenting a diverse collection of narratives that echo the suspense and Gothic elements reminiscent of Victorian literature. Through tales of enigmatic figures and complex characters, listeners will uncover the layers of psychological tension and social commentary that define ...

A collection of David Foster Wallace’s witty and deeply observant essays exploring everything from lobster festivals and politics to the nature of human suffering, from the bestselling author of Infinite Jest. "brilliantly entertaining...Consider the Lobster proves once more why Wallace should...

Two red-headed comedians revisit classic kids’ books. Will our childhood treasures stand the test of time? Or will we be forced to make fun of them on a podcast?

William Shakespeare may have been the greatest playwright in the English language, but how does he measure up as a historian? In this brilliant comparison between the events and characters in Shakespeare's history plays and the actual events that inspired them, acclaimed historian John Julius Norwich examines the nine works that together amount to an epic masterpiece on England's most fascinating period.

Random House presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of The Ode Less Travelled, written and read by Stephen Fry. Stephen Fry believes that if you can speak and read English you can write poetry. But it is no fun if you don't know where to start or have been led to believe that...

Immerse yourself in a world of cunning escapades and clever subterfuge as "Raffles, Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman" leads you through a captivating collection of tales featuring charming rogues and audacious heists. This podcast showcases the thrill of outsmarting the law, navigating the treacherous waters of rivalry, and confronting the shadows of a tumultuous past. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of intrigue, wit, and moral ambiguity that defines the life of a gentleman thief. Listeners are invited to explore a rotating selection of ...