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Silas Marner (AmazonClassics Edition) by George Eliot | Free Audiobook30 Jan 201807:15:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Silas Marner (AmazonClassics Edition) Author: George Eliot Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-18 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Silas Marner is a selfless member of a tight Calvinist sect who's been framed for stealing the congregation's funds. Expelled from his community, he retreats to the rustic hamlet of Raveloe to spend the remainder of his life as a misanthropic hermit, devoted only to the fortune he amasses as a linen weaver. But when his gold is taken, Silas also feels robbed of what's left of his humanity. Then, one snowy New Year's Eve, an orphan girl comes in out of the storm and changes him forever. Drawn from Eliot's empathy for the outsider, Silas Marner is the embodiment of her humanist perspective on redemption, kinship, and self-discovery. AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literature's most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
Fascinating Short Stories by H. G. Wells | Free Audiobook17 Jan 201820:43:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Fascinating Short Stories Author: H. G. Wells, Wilkie Collins, John Buchan, Jack London, Stephen Crane, Alphonse Daudet, Edgar Wallace Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-18 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: A superb collection of captivating short stories by leading classic writers, including: Plus many more gripping short stories by famous writers. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
Billy Budd, Sailor by Herman Melville | Free Audiobook08 Jan 201804:15:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Billy Budd, Sailor Author: Herman Melville Narrator: Liam Gerrard Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-18 Publisher: Essential Audiobooks LLC Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Billy Budd, Sailor is the final novel by American writer Herman Melville, first published posthumously in London in 1924 as edited by Raymond M. Weaver, a professor at Columbia University. Other versions were later published. Melville had begun writing the original work in November 1888, but left it unfinished at his death in 1891. Acclaimed by British critics as a masterpiece when published in London, it quickly took its place as a classic literary work in the United States. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell | Free Audiobook05 Jan 201805:34:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Black Beauty Author: Anna Sewell Narrator: Cori Samuel Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-18 Publisher: Paperless Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Black Beauty is an 1877 novel by English author Anna Sewell. It was composed in the last years of her life, during which she remained in her house as an invalid. The novel became an immediate best seller, with Sewell dying just five months after its publication, but having lived long enough to see her only novel become a success. With 50 million copies sold, Black Beauty is one of the best-selling books of all time. While forthrightly teaching animal welfare, it also teaches how to treat people with kindness, sympathy, and respect. In 2003, the novel was listed at number 58 on the BBC's survey The Big Read. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
Persuasion by Jane Austen | Free Audiobook03 Jan 201808:37:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Persuasion Author: Jane Austen Narrator: Linda Barrans, P. J. Morgan, David Prickett, Andrew Coleman, Cate Barratt, Libby Stephenson, Amanda Friday Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-18 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Persuasion has certain similarities with Emma, another late novel by Jane Austen. In both stories, the heroine is a young woman who lives with her widowed father, and who has an enduring attachment to her eventual spouse from the opening of the action. Persuasion also incorporates certain elements common to Austen's earlier novels, such as characters from the military, visits to Bath and calculating and cynical suitors. In the end, Anne Elliot successfully combats the destructive vanity of her father and the machinations of her villainous cousin William, and settles down with her long-time beloved, the noble Captain Frederick Wentworth. Presented by The Online Stage Cast: Audio edited by Libby Stephenson Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
Murder Has a Motive by Francis Duncan | Free Audiobook02 Jan 201809:44:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Murder Has a Motive Author: Francis Duncan Narrator: John Curless Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-18 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Amateur sleuth Mordecai Tremaine must solve a small-town mystery before the next victim takes their final bow. When Mordecai Tremaine emerges from the train station, murder is the last thing on his mind. But he has never been able to resist anything in the nature of a mystery - and a mystery is precisely what awaits him in the village of Dalmering. Rehearsals for the local amateur dramatic production are in progress. When the star of the show is found dead, the spotlight falls on Mordecai, whose reputation in the field of crime-solving precedes him. With a murderer waiting in the wings, it is up to Mordecai to derail the killer's performance - before the curtain closes on another victim. Author bio: Francis Duncan was the author of more than 20 crime novels published between 1937 and 1959. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
The Happy Prince & Other Tales by Oscar Wilde | Free Audiobook02 Jan 201801:52:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Happy Prince & Other Tales Author: Oscar Wilde Narrator: Noel Badrian, Ron Altman, Elizabeth Klett, Ted Wenskus, full cast, Alan Weyman, Russell Gold, Craig Franklin Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-18 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: This beautiful collection contains five fairy tales by the celebrated British writer Oscar Wilde: "The Happy Prince", "The Nightingale and the Rose", "The Selfish Giant", "The Devoted Friend", and "The Remarkable Rocket." These timeless tales are performed by a full cast, and will delight listeners of all ages with their whimsical characters, moving situations, and touches of ironic humor. Presented by The Online Stage Narration by Noel Badrian Also featuring the voices of Peter Tucker, Sara Morsey, Andrew Coleman, Miranda Hodges, Joseph Tabler, Russell Gold, Lee Ann Howlett, Craig Franklin, Andy Harrington, K.G. Cross, John Burlinson, Grace Keller Scotch, Ted Wenskus, Andrew Coleman, Leanne Yau, Denis Daly, Jeff Moon, David Prickett, Cate Barratt, Elizabeth Klett, Sara Morsey, Susan Iannucci, Linda Barrans, Ron Altman, Amanda Friday, Marty Krz, Chris Marcellus, Becca Maggie and Alan Weyman. Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett. The Online Stage will be donating its royalties from the sale of this audiobook to All Hands Volunteers, a non-profit organization that addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
Kidnapped (AmazonClassics Edition) by Robert Louis Stevenson | Free Audiobook29 Dec 201708:14:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Kidnapped (AmazonClassics Edition) Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Swindled out of his inheritance, recently orphaned David Balfour finds himself kidnapped and aboard a slave ship bound for the Carolinas shortly after the Jacobite rising of 1745. A shipwreck leads to a chance encounter and an unlikely rescuer - Highland rebel and suspected assassin Alan Breck Stewart. An incredible friendship blossoms between the two young men, who occupy opposite ends of the political and religious spectra. Together they return to the mainland, outwit many murderous foes and schemers, and attempt to restore David to his rightful fortune. Originally published for children, Robert Louis Stevenson's enthusiastic, politically charged tribute to his native Scotland has won the hearts of young and old alike since its publication in the summer of 1886. AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literature's most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds. Revised edition: Previously published as Kidnapped, this edition of Kidnapped (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
The Return of Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Norwood Builder by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle | Free Audiobook27 Dec 201700:50:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Return of Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Norwood Builder Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: T. Sanders, Kaz Wilbur Format: Unabridged Length: 50 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-17 Publisher: One Media iP LTD Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: 'The Adventure of the Norwood Builder' is one of 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes and Watson endeavour to solve a case involving a young lawyer who has been accused of murdering one of his clients. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
John Milton by Grant Horner | Free Audiobook27 Dec 201703:05:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: John Milton Author: Grant Horner Narrator: David Kemper Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-17 Publisher: Classical Academic Press Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: The Puritan poet John Milton is most famous for his massive theological epic Paradise Lost. He was also known as perhaps the greatest genius of the English Renaissance possibly the best-educated man of his day and also a major theorist of classical learning for Christians. The man who wrote the seminal words 'The end then of Learning is to repair the ruines of our first Parents by regaining to know God aright, and out of that knowledge to love him, to imitate him, to be like him....' (Of Education, 1644) argues across all his voluminous writings that the purpose of education is soul work for virtue as opposed to information gathering for profit. In this book, Milton scholar Professor Grant Horner from The Master's College examines the poet's powerful vision of a Christian and classical education. Trained at Duke University by Stanley Fish, the world's most influential Miltonist, Horner approaches the text as a Christian educator himself, bringing the complex seventeenth-century texts into modern light for practical application. Addressing questions such as how to handle pagan texts, how to develop a theology of aesthetics, and why we must grapple with the relationship between pagan wisdom and scripture, this book will serve as a thorough and readable introduction to the complex thought of one of the Puritan intellectual giants. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
Emma (AmazonClassics Edition) by Jane Austen | Free Audiobook26 Dec 201716:13:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Emma (AmazonClassics Edition) Author: Jane Austen Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Charming, rich, and clever, heiress Emma Woodhouse has no need for an occupation - or a husband. Still, she considers herself quite skilled at matchmaking. Although her dear friend Mr. Knightley advises against it, there is nothing that she enjoys more than entangling herself in the romantic lives of others. But when one of her well-intentioned plans goes awry - as Mr. Knightley rightly predicted - Emma must face the consequences of her meddling. The delightfully imperfect Emma and her Mr. Knightley have captured the hearts of generations of readers. A lively comedy of manners that has been adapted several times for the screen, Emma is the last work Jane Austen lived to see published. AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literature's most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds. Revised edition: Previously published as Emma, this edition of Emma (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions (AmazonClassics Edition) by Edwin A. Abbott | Free Audiobook22 Dec 201704:11:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions (AmazonClassics Edition) Author: Edwin A. Abbott Narrator: Kevin T. Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Flatland is populated by Squares, Triangles, Circles, and Lines, all of which are strictly divided by class and gender. However, our narrator, A Square, living a practical life in this two-dimensional universe, dreams of other worlds. Perhaps A Sphere, a figure from a three-dimensional realm, can help drive home the point. But, as A Square soon discovers, educating Flatland about the shapes of things to come proves to be a dangerous infraction. Published in 1884, Abbott's intricately imaginative novella, which became a classic in the era of Einstein, was a skewering of social hierarchy that inspired Carl Sagan, Stephen Hawking, and anyone who dared to think - literally - outside the box. AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to listen to a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literature's most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds. Revised edition: Previously published as Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions, this edition of Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
The War of the Worlds (AmazonClassics Edition) by H. G. Wells | Free Audiobook22 Dec 201706:24:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The War of the Worlds (AmazonClassics Edition) Author: H. G. Wells Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: A metallic cylinder falls to earth, landing in the sands of Horsell Common, Surrey, generating curiosity and awe. But what's inside soon induces only terror. The story that unfolds is a breathless first-person account of an inconceivable reality: an extraterrestrial war has been waged on the planet. In a twist on cautionary turn-of-the-century invasion literature, H. G. Wells posits the Martian attack as an insurmountable apocalyptic event. The first of its kind and a foundational work, The War of the Worlds inspired a radio broadcast, television shows, graphic novels, and countless films; roused the imagination and stirred anxieties; and changed the landscape of science fiction for generations. AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to listen to a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literature's most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds. Revised edition: Previously published as The War of the Worlds, this edition of The War of the Worlds (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
A Room with a View (AmazonClassics Edition) by E. M. Forster | Free Audiobook22 Dec 201707:47:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: A Room with a View (AmazonClassics Edition) Author: E. M. Forster Narrator: Jan Cramer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Set in freewheeling Florence, Italy, and sober Surrey, England, E. M. Forster's beloved third novel follows young Lucy Honeychurch's journey to self-discovery at a transitional moment in British society. As Lucy is exposed to opportunities previously not afforded to women, her mind - and heart - must open. Before long, she's in love with an "unsuitable" man and is faced with an impossible choice: follow her heart or be pressured into propriety. A challenge to persistent Victorian ideals as well as a moving love story, A Room with a View has been celebrated for both its prescient view of women's independence and its reminder to live an honest, authentic life. AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to listen to a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literature's most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds. Revised edition: Previously published as A Room with a View, this edition of A Room with a View (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
The Chimes: A Goblin Story of Some Bells That Rang an Old Year Out and a New Year In by Charles Dickens | Free Audiobook19 Dec 201703:18:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Chimes: A Goblin Story of Some Bells That Rang an Old Year Out and a New Year In Author: Charles Dickens Narrator: Michael Ward Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-17 Publisher: Michael Ward Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: The Chimes: A Goblin Story of Some Bells that Rang an Old Year Out and a New Year In, a short novel by Charles Dickens, was written and published in 1844, one year after A Christmas Carol and one year before The Cricket on the Hearth. It is the second in his series of "Christmas books": five short books with strong social and moral messages that he published during the 1840s. Narrated by Michael Ward. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
Emma by Jane Austen | Free Audiobook16 Dec 201715:10:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Emma Author: Jane Austen Narrator: Libby Stephenson, Amanda Friday, Alan Weyman, Jeff Moon, Arielle Lipshaw, Russell Gold, Andy Harrington Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Emma By Jane Austen Presented by The Online Stage Emma was the last completed novel by Jane Austen. It tells the story of a spirited and opinionated young woman who lives with her widowed father and who has an unfortunate penchant for interfering in the love life of those around her. As others in her small circle gradually find partners, the question which is at the center of all Jane Austen novels remains to be answered: how will Emma find a husband for herself? Cast Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett | Free Audiobook11 Dec 201708:49:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Secret Garden Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett Narrator: Kara Shallenberg Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-17 Publisher: Audio Sommelier Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: The Secret Garden is a classic children's novel, first published in 1911. It is considered one of the greatest children's novels of the 20th century and has been adapted countless times for theatre, television, and film. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
The Jungle Book and Other Stories by Rudyard Kipling | Free Audiobook09 Dec 201705:27:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Jungle Book and Other Stories Author: Rudyard Kipling Narrator: Suzie Althens Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: In these classic fables, animals from India show kindness, generosity, braveness and other positive qualities. Rudyard Kipling's stories, written for his little girl, are as fresh and vibrant today as when they were published in 1894. Includes: The Jungle Book, Kaa's Hunting, Tiger! Tiger!, The White Seal, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, Toomai of the Elephants, and Her Majesty's Servants. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
A Christmas Carol (AmazonClassics Edition) by Charles Dickens | Free Audiobook08 Dec 201703:06:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: A Christmas Carol (AmazonClassics Edition) Author: Charles Dickens Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Ebenezer Scrooge has no time for the poor or the wretched. And it's "Bah, humbug!" to anyone who wishes him a Merry Christmas. But when he turns in for the night one cold, fateful Christmas Eve, his past, present, and future converge. Three haunting guests are about to show him that the time has come to change his miserly ways - before it's too late. Discover the everlasting spirit of the holiday season in Charles Dickens's cherished story of hope, joy, empathy, and love. Revised edition: Previously published as A Christmas Carol, this edition of A Christmas Carol (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
The Lamplighter by Charles Dickens | Free Audiobook08 Dec 201700:46:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Lamplighter Author: Charles Dickens Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-17 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Charles Dickens' brilliant comic adventure of a lamplighter, Tom Grig, who is called into the house of an eccentric astronomer who is searching for the philosopher's stone. He declares that the stars have foretold that Tom will marry the astronomer's niece and inherit the secret of the philosopher's stone, which will make him the richest man on earth. Unfortunately, this good fortune will be time-limited, as the stars have also forecast Tom's death in exactly two months. But the niece, the astronomer's son and daughter, together with their maid and the laboratory assistant all have other ideas...with hilarious consequences. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens | Free Audiobook08 Dec 201703:12:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: A Christmas Carol Author: Charles Dickens Narrator: Rob Goll Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: A Christmas Carol is one of Charles Dickens' best loved tales. Ebenezer Scrooge, described as "a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner," is certainly no lover of the Christmas season. He is visited on Christmas Eve by the ghost of his former partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him that he will be visited by three further spirits: The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come. A heart-warming story of one man's redemption, populated with many memorable and well-loved characters, which also offers a wonderful glimpse of mid-19th Century Christmas traditions. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde | Free Audiobook06 Dec 201701:58:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Importance of Being Earnest Author: Oscar Wilde Narrator: Michael Ward Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-17 Publisher: Michael Ward Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: A classic comedy by the great Oscar Wilde. The Importance of Being Earnest is his short farce consisting of numerous noms de plume, a case of mistaken identity, an identity left in a case by mistake, and the mistake of revealing ones identity in the presence of a previous employer, which may result post-script in a case for Scotland Yard. Or to put much more simply, of Jack and his attempts to woo Gwendolyn, his would-be bride... even if she does seem to think his name is Earnest. Performed by Michael Ward, with a companion edition available on Kindle. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
King Solomon's Mines by Sir Henry Rider Haggard | Free Audiobook05 Dec 201708:27:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: King Solomon's Mines Author: Sir Henry Rider Haggard Narrator: Toby Stephens Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Allan Quatermain and a group of fellow adventurers set out to find a missing member of their party. This is the beginning of their adventures in an unfamiliar and unexplored region of inner Africa. The first adventure novel to take place in Africa, King Solomon's Mines achieved widespread popularity as soon as it was published in 1885. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (AmazonClassics Edition) by Robert Louis Stevenson | Free Audiobook04 Dec 201702:58:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (AmazonClassics Edition) Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Dr. Henry Jekyll, fascinated by the dichotomy of good and evil, no longer wants to inhibit his dark side. He concocts a potion to create the alter ego of Mr. Edward Hyde. With the burden of evil placed on Hyde, Jekyll can now take pleasure in his immoral, nefarious fantasies - free of conscience and guilt. It's when Hyde turns to murder that Jekyll realizes how monstrous his impulses are and how hard they are to suppress. Exploring the nature of shame, repression, desire, and control, Stevenson's story has so endured that "a Jekyll and Hyde personality" has become part of our lexicon in understanding our own - sometimes involuntary - duality. Revised edition: Previously published as The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, this edition of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
The Photograph by A. J. Alan | Free Audiobook01 Dec 201700:09:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Photograph Author: A. J. Alan Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-17 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: A. J. Alan was the pseudonym of Leslie Harrison Lambert (1883-1941), an English magician, intelligence officer, short story writer and radio broadcaster. He was hugely popular in the '20s and '30s for his radio broadcasts, when he performed his own humorous and often macabre short stories, which he always delivered wearing full evening dress. 'The Photograph' is a short story about a photographer who is hired to take pictures of an old historical house. When the negatives are developed, there are some strange and very eerie images on the film.... Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
The Drug by Aleister Crowley | Free Audiobook01 Dec 201700:19:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Drug Author: Aleister Crowley Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-17 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Edward Alexander Crowley (1875-1947) was a British writer, poet, magician and follower of the occult who wrote under the name Aleister Crowley. His works scandalised Victorian England with their diabolical and deviantly sexual themes. 'The Drug' is the story of a man who accepts a strange drug from an alchemist and goes on a terrifying psychic trip. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë | Free Audiobook30 Nov 201712:31:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Wuthering Heights Author: Emily Brontë, Ann Dinsdale - introduction Narrator: Joanne Froggatt, Rachel Atkins - introduction Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Winner of Audible's 2017 Narrator of the Year Award In an Audible Exclusive production, Golden Globe winner Joanne Froggatt gives a powerhouse performance of Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontë's only published novel. This edition features an exclusive introduction written by Ann Dinsdale, Chief Curator of the Brontë Museum. About the book The unapologetic intensity with which Emily Brontë wrote this story ensures that it will forever be considered one of the greatest works of English literature. A passionate tale of a chaotic and often violent love, Wuthering Heights transcends your average romance and, with its Gothic undertones, takes the listener on a journey through one man's lustful hunt for revenge. Believing he has been spurned by Cathy Earnshaw, the only woman he has ever loved, Heathcliff abandons the wild moors of Wuthering Heights, fervently wishing to reestablish himself as the wealthy gentleman he believes Cathy seeks. Having been successful in his ventures, he later returns to the adoptive family who raised him and hungrily seeks to punish those who once rejected him. In an exclusive introduction written for this edition by Ann Dinsdale, Chief Curator of the Bronte Museum, discover how critical and public opinion of Wuthering Heights has changed over time. About the author Perhaps unsurprisingly, Emily is said to have had the most unusual character of all the Brontë sisters. A reserved character with few close acquaintances outside her family circle, Emily's dark and passionate nature is clearly reflected in her tale. Having been the consummate lover of animals and nature, in this book she also set out to paint an unforgettable picture of the stark and imposing moors that she so enjoyed walking along. Having developed a highly intelligent writing style, Emily ensures that the listener is emotionally involved throughout and often even a little horrified at the events that take place. A true work of art, Wuthering Heights surpasses expectation with its Gothic love scenes and desolate landscapes. Emily Brontë's only published work, it stands alone and will forever imprint itself upon the listener's memory. About the narrator Joanne Froggatt is an English stage, film and television actress who shot to fame after her engaging portrayal of Downton Abbey's Anna Bates. Also celebrated for her roles in Dinnerladies, A Street Cat Named Bob, Murder in the Outback and Liar, Joanne has now been acting for over 20 years and brings a wealth of expertise to her narratives. Having voiced an Alice in Wonderland series as well as Audible's 2017 Thriller of the Year, Silent Child, Joanne succeeds once more in delivering an incredibly engaging performance in this unique and exquisite adaptation of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham | Free Audiobook28 Nov 201724:50:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Of Human Bondage Author: W. Somerset Maugham Narrator: David McCallion Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-17 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: First published in 1915, Of Human Bondage is widely considered to be Somerset Maughams masterpiece and is believed to have been at least partially based on Maughams own life. This is the tale of Philip Carey, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by his uncle. Of Human Bondage follows Philip on his travels to Paris, London, and Germany, taking the listener on an adventure of discovery as his travels brings him new discoveries and emotional growth. Philips life takes a turn for the worse when he meets Mildred Rogers and begins a destructive relationship that will have lasting consequences. Orphaned at ten years old, W. Somerset Maugham was raised by his paternal uncle who provided little guidance and warmth during his childhood. Instead of going into law like other members of his family, he decided to become an author and was considered to be one of the most successful of his era. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens | Free Audiobook27 Nov 201717:18:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Oliver Twist Author: Charles Dickens Narrator: Rob Goll Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: The story of the orphan, Oliver Twist. Brought up in a workhouse and then apprenticed to an undertaker, he runs away to London. Meeting the charismatic "Artful" Dodger, he then falls in with a gang of backstreet pickpockets run by the sinister Fagin. Oliver Twist is Charles Dickens' second novel, originally serialized in Bentley's Miscellany between 1837 and 1839. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
Lady Chatterley's Lover by D. H. Lawrence | Free Audiobook23 Nov 201712:51:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Lady Chatterley's Lover Author: D. H. Lawrence, Fern Riddell - introduction Narrator: Holliday Grainger, Fern Riddell - introduction Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: In an Audible Exclusive performance, Holliday Grainger lends her voice to a new unabridged recording of Lady Chatterley's Lover, a novel that was banned until 1960 and is now considered to be one of the most renowned love stories of all time. This production features an exclusive introduction written and narrated by Fern Riddell, a cultural historian who specialises in sex in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. About the book Dissatisfied by her loveless marriage to a crippled and impotent writer, Constance Chatterley seeks to escape from the confines of their upper class surroundings and the cold and passive relations she endures. Upon encountering the gamekeeper of Chatterley mansion, Oliver Mellors, Constance is mesmerised and infatuated by his no-nonsense demeanour and passionate touch. The two soon forge a profound bond as a result of their sexual compatibility and sociopolitical views. Banned until 1960, Lady Chatterley's Lover caused great controversy at the time it was written and was rejected for portraying what was then considered audacious, pornographic content. Of course critical opinion has evolved, and we have now come to see D. H. Lawrence's story as a revolutionary tale and literary masterpiece. The exclusive introduction to this edition, written and narrated by cultural historian and writer of Ripper Street Fern Riddell, explores historical and contemporary reactions to this groundbreaking novel. About the author Lawrence fought hard against the conventions of the early 1900s society, which censored and persecuted those who promoted sexual freedom and challenged tradition. He wanted his writing, unlike his society, to be full of vitality, emotion and spontaneity. In so doing, he also contributed to the liberation of women all over the world who longed to be more than just dutiful wives. In an obituary notice, E. M. Forster described D. H. Lawrence as 'the greatest imaginative novelist of our generation.' About the narrator Holliday Granger first graced our screens at the age of six in the BBC comedy drama All Quiet on the Preston Front. She has since gone on to star in TV programmes such as Waterloo Road, Merlin, The Borgias and Strike. Holliday's film credits include The Riot Club, Bel Ami and Cinderella. Holliday played the lead role in the 2015 BBC adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's novel. Recognised for her outstanding performance as Constance, and bringing with her the experience of having skilfully narrated Dodie Smith's I Capture the Castle, Holliday excels in capturing the mood and pace of this titillating classic title. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy | Free Audiobook21 Nov 201716:20:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Tess of the D'Urbervilles Author: Thomas Hardy Narrator: Jilly Bond Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Tess Durbeyfield, the daughter of an impoverished family, must navigate a world of desire and romance once she meets Alec d'Urberville. The son of a rich widow, he takes a fancy to her and gets her a position as the poultry keeper on his family's estate. However, her good fortune is soon complicated by Alec's libertine ways, and Tess returns home shamed. Once recovered, she separates herself from the gossip by finding work at a dairy farm outside the village. There, she meets and falls for Angel Clare, the eligible youngest son of the local reverend. But as her life begins to change for the better, she is troubled by a moral dilemma: whether or not to tell Angel about her past. Set in the fictional county of Wessex, Tess of the d'Urbervilles reflects on issues of classism, industrialism, hypocrisy, and virtue. Often considered to be Thomas Hardy's masterpiece, it received mixed reviews upon its publication due to its frank discussion of female sexuality and the hypocrisy of Victorian morality. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
Around the World in Eighty Days (AmazonClassics Edition) by Jules Verne | Free Audiobook21 Nov 201706:43:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Around the World in Eighty Days (AmazonClassics Edition) Author: Jules Verne Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Pragmatic gambler Phileas Fogg has made a gentlemanly wager to the members of his exclusive club: that he can circle the world in just eighty days, right down to the minute. Fetching his newly appointed French valet, Fogg embarks on a fabulous journey across land and sea - by steamer, rail, and elephant - to win the bet of a lifetime. Inspired by Jules Verne's own sea travels and his fascination with circumnavigating the globe, the avid dreamer's picaresque voyage inspired generations of adventurers who were eager to best Verne's challenge - from nineteenth-century journalist Nellie Bly to Monty Python's Michael Palin. AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to listen to a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literature's most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds. Revised edition: Previously published as Around the World in Eighty Days, this edition of Around the World in Eighty Days (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
The Moth and Other Stories by H. G. Wells | Free Audiobook21 Nov 201702:41:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Moth and Other Stories Author: H. G. Wells Narrator: Roy Macready Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Spiders' House Audio Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: H. G. Wells, best known for his science fiction novels, wrote many short stories which had the same engaging qualities as his major works. Strange, disturbing, but full of wit and humour, here are nine of them. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
Desperate Remedies by Thomas Hardy | Free Audiobook18 Nov 201717:40:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Desperate Remedies Author: Thomas Hardy Narrator: Anna Bentinck Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-17 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Thomas Hardy's first published novel, Desperate Remedies is a thrilling blend of Gothic mystery and love-triangle romance. After the untimely death of their parents, Cytheria and Owen Graye must go out into the world and fend for themselves. Cytheria's journey leads her to the dark and mysterious household of Miss Aldclyffe, a capricious and eccentric woman, who steers Cytheria into a love affair with her charismatic steward, Aeneous Manston. All is not what it seems, and Cytheria finds herself entangled in a violent web of lust, murder, deception, and blackmail. With its beautiful and evocative scenes, along with themes of fate and class, the novel contains many traces of Hardy's signature style, and is a unique take on the Victorian 'sensation' novel. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
New Grub Street by George Gissing | Free Audiobook14 Nov 201718:07:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: New Grub Street Author: George Gissing Narrator: Nigel Patterson Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: New Grub Street (1891) has the reputation of being George Gissing's finest novel. With bitter humour and grim realism, it tells the story of the ambitions, dreams, and disappointments of men and women struggling to earn their living as writers in the closing years of the Victorian era. Jasper Milvain is a young writer of limited talent, eager to exploit every opportunity and social connection in order to make his way. Meanwhile, his more scholarly acquaintance Edwin Reardon may have enjoyed early success as a literary novelist, but his rigidly high standards set him at odds with the tastes of the mass market, and he seems destined for financial ruin. For those who toil "in the valley of the shadow of books" the spectre of poverty looms large - and in the ruthlessly commercial world of New Grub Street, only those can adapt to the brutal demands of the marketplace stand a chance of finding happiness and fulfillment. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson | Free Audiobook14 Nov 201700:35:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Body Snatcher Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Narrator: David Ault Format: Unabridged Length: 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-17 Publisher: Design Sound Productions Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: A young medical student named Fettes is assisting his professor in procuring cadavers to be dissected by his fellow students. He knows many of the bodies that are sold to him were stolen from graves - but he needs his job and keeps his silence. To remain silent, however, is to invite worse trouble. Late one night there is a knock at the door and another cadaver is delivered to Fettes - one he recognizes. It's Jane Galbraith, a woman Fettes had seen alive and well only a day before. Suspecting Galbraith was a victim of foul play, Fettes confronts his colleague, who warns him to continue keeping silent. Once again Fettes obeys, finding himself drawn inexorably deeper and deeper into a sinister swamp of deceit, lies, and murder. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen | Free Audiobook10 Nov 201700:08:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Northanger Abbey Author: Jane Austen Narrator: Elizabeth Klett Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-10-17 Publisher: Essential Audiobooks LLC Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Jane Austen's first novel, Northanger Abbey, published posthumously in 1818, tells the story of Catherine Morland and her dangerously sweet nature, innocence, and sometime self-delusion. Though Austen's fallible heroine is repeatedly drawn into scrapes while vacationing at Bath and during her subsequent visit to Northanger Abbey, Catherine eventually triumphs, blossoming into a discerning woman who learns truths about love, life, and the heady power of literature. The satirical Northanger Abbey pokes fun at the Gothic novel while earnestly emphasizing caution to the female sex. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens | Free Audiobook10 Nov 201700:05:01
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: A Christmas Carol Author: Charles Dickens, R. D. Carstairs Format: Original Recording Length: Not Yet Known Language: English Release date: 11-10-17 Publisher: A Christmas Carol, Audible Original Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: "If I had my way, every idiot who goes around with Merry Christmas on his lips, would be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart. Merry Christmas? Bah humbug!" Charles Dickens' ghostly tale of sour and stingy miser Ebenezer Scrooge has captivated readers, listeners and audiences for over 150 years. This Christmas, Audible Studios brings this story to life in an audio drama featuring an all-star cast. Starring: Sir Derek Jacobi as Dickens, Kenneth Cranham as Ebenezer Scrooge, Roger Allam as Jacob Marley, Brendan Coyle as The Ghost Of Christmas Past, Miriam Margolyes as The Ghost Of Christmas Present, Tim Mcinnerny as The Ghost Of Christmas Yet To Come, Jamie Glover as Bob Cratchit, Emily Bruni as Mrs. Cratchit, Jenna Coleman as Belle, Joshua James as Young Scrooge, and Hugh Skinner as Fred. To hear more great podcasts and short listens, visit Audible.com/AudioShows. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
- [Jane Eyre] by Charlotte Bronte | Free Audiobook07 Nov 201700:26:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: - [Jane Eyre] Author: Charlotte Bronte Narrator: - - Xinkebiaoheji Format: Abridged Length: 26 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: BOVCM Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : / Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
- [The Little Prince] by Antoine De Saint-Exupéry | Free Audiobook07 Nov 201701:43:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: - [The Little Prince] Author: Antoine De Saint-Exupéry Narrator: - - Kong Ming Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: BOVCM Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : / Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson | Free Audiobook07 Nov 201706:51:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Treasure Island Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Narrator: David Buck Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Having outwitted a band of pirates to obtain a map disclosing the whereabouts of Captain Flint's treasure, Young Jim sets sail for Treasure Island. But the crew of the Hispaniola are not what they seem. Revealing themselves as another gang of cutthroats, led by the villainous Long John Silver, they are hell-bent on seizing both the ship and the treasure. Will they succeed? The struggle of Young Jim and his friends as they do battle on the high seas is thrillingly played out. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley | Free Audiobook03 Nov 201709:18:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Frankenstein Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Narrator: Daniela Acitelli Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Mary Shelley wished with her classic Gothic novel Frankenstein to "make the reader dread to look round, to curdle the blood, and quicken the beatings of the heart". Mary Shelley succeeded. Victor Frankenstein finally fulfills his dream of creating his own living creature, stitched together from the macabre remains of corpses. To his horror he finds he has created something even more ghastly than in his worst imaginings. Frankenstein has created a monster with a soul! Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
The Time Machine (AmazonClassics Edition) by H. G. Wells | Free Audiobook29 Oct 201703:19:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Time Machine (AmazonClassics Edition) Author: H. G. Wells Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: A scientist and gentleman inventor in industrialized Victorian England claims to have irrefutable proof that time is not simply a concept - it's a whole other dimension. When he reveals the prototype of a time-traveling machine to his peers, he's met with skepticism at first...until he returns one week later, disheveled, bloody, and with a fantastic story to tell. A cornerstone of speculative science fiction, The Time Machine launched the time-traveling genre, influenced generations of writers, and is recognized as a prescient vision of twenty-first-century fears - those of an impending environmental nightmare and the irreversible fate of a dying planet. AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to listen to a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literature's most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds. Revised edition: Previously published as The Time Machine, this edition of The Time Machine (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens | Free Audiobook27 Oct 201703:24:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: A Christmas Carol Author: Charles Dickens Narrator: C. C. Hogan Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: The wonderful ghostly world of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, re-told in a proper, warm, friendly London accent. Ebenezer Scrooge is a bitter old man, his hard-nosed attitude to Christmas and the hard-up of the streets of London, summed up as "bah, humbug!" In this passionate telling, C. C. Hogan will take you back to 1843, to the world of the common man, of extreme poverty, but of honest hearts and honest souls. As Tiny Tim said, "God bless us, every one." Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde | Free Audiobook26 Oct 201708:34:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Picture of Dorian Gray Author: Oscar Wilde Narrator: Russell Tovey Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Exclusively from Audible The Picture of Dorian Gray was first published in 1890 in the July edition of the Lippincott Magazine. Now, this special anniversary edition marks 50 years since the 1967 Sexual Offences Act was passed in England. 25p from every copy downloaded over the next 12 months will be donated to Stonewall, Britains leading LGBT charity, to help the organisation further its work in securing full equality for lesbian, gay, bi and trans people everywhere. A damning portrayal of Victorian society, Wilde used his narrative to chastise his contemporaries for their superfluous and hypocritical values. Having also interspersed homoerotic scenes within the story, The Picture of Dorian Gray was unsurprisingly condemned for its 'indecency', forcing Wilde to publish a second, censored edition in 1891. Wilde defended his vision to the last, whilst simultaneously challenging assumptions about his private life and sexuality. He credited his inspiration for the text to the classic Faustian suggestion that given the chance, a man would undoubtedly sell his soul in exchange for eternal youth. When the protagonist, Dorian Gray, meets with the audacious Lord Henry Wotton, he is encouraged to indulge in his most vain and hedonistic of ambitions, thereby testing the boundaries of the law and living a life of unpunished anarchy. As handsome as he is charming, Dorian beguiles those around him, in particular, the artist Basil Hallward. Hopelessly enamoured by the young socialite, Basil sets out to capture his likeness in a full-length portrait. It is the finished product which ultimately engenders Dorian the ultimate weapon; control over the passing of time. Modern audiences now recognise The Picture of Dorian Gray as an enticing gothic masterpiece and highly astute cautionary tale. Experience the unique and fractured world created by Oscar Wilde in this new audiobook adaptation, made in collaboration with Stonewall and narrated by award-winning actor, Russell Tovey. Narrator Biography Russell Tovey is a TV, film and stage actor, known for The History Boys, Grabbers, Angels in America, The Night Manager, Pride, Quantico and The Pass. He has narrated many audiobooks throughout his career including, Nick Hornby's High Fidelity, Anna Sewell's Black Beauty and Mark Michalowski's Being Human. In collaboration with Stonewall, who are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in the UK, Tovey brings us this new adaption of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray. Having starred in The Old Vic's production of Queers and The National Theatre's Angels in America, Russell is a keen advocate of LGBT rights and, bringing years of stage training experience, the perfect narrator for this epic tale of masculine beauty. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
Frankenstein & The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge | Free Audiobook25 Oct 201708:37:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: Frankenstein & The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Author: Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Mary Shelley Narrator: Clive Hayward Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-17 Publisher: Alison Larkin Presents Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: This chilling tale of a gruesome monster unleashed into the world by an unthinking scientist was first conceived by 19-year-old Mary Shelley on a dark, rainy night on Lake Geneva. Lord Byron and Percy Shelley challenged their friends to see who could come up with the most horrifying story imaginable. Mary Shelley did, terrifying them all with her nightmare-inspired tale. Brilliantly narrated by British actor Clive Hayward, this 200th anniversary audio edition of Frankenstein is followed by "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Coleridge which had a haunting influence on young Mary Shelley many years before the story of Frankenstein first entered her dreams. With fascinating commentary by Alison Larkin. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells | Free Audiobook24 Oct 201705:09:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Invisible Man Author: H. G. Wells Narrator: Linda Barrans Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: What would it be like to be invisible? What would you do? What if you couldn't change back? Griffin, an albino, unlikable, the most gifted physicist the world has ever seen, works himself almost to madness in his quest for invisibility. Once he succeeds, he does not care for it as much as he expected to. Cold, jostled by strangers, attacked by dogs - unable even to eat without becoming visible - he looks for a place to hide where he can discover a way to return to normal. Crazed by overwork and frustration, he cannot understand why no-one will help him. He comes to the conclusion that invisibility is good for only one thing - for killing. H. G. Wells' classic is well-known as an adventure: perhaps less expected is the humour and the comic characters, such as Mister Thomas Marvel - "not one of yer ignorant tramps." The Invisible Man is, even today, a thrilling yarn, full of fun, suspense, pathos, and tragedy. As Marvel would say - "If that don't beat cock fightin'!" Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson | Free Audiobook24 Oct 201703:07:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Narrator: Richard Armitage Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: Exclusively from Audible Robert Louis Stevenson presents the suspenseful, eerie and captivating story of a ruthless scientist who sets out to liberate his inner demon from the firm clutches of his conscience. Upon bearing witness to the extent of Mr Hyde's violent nature, Jekyll is horrified by his callous disregard for the welfare of others and greatly ashamed by the unstoppable nature of his ambition. Eager to redeem himself, Jekyll sets out to capture and stop the bloodthirsty Mr Hyde, by any means necessary. However, in keeping with true gothic tradition, Dr Jekyll must now face a race against time as damning evidence is uncovered, and the investigating detectives and interested parties are brought right to his door. Hailed by the Detective Club as 'one of the most amazing crime stories ever written', Stevenson's Jekyll and Hyde was met with immediate critical approval, ensuring its success and popularity for years to come. A highly accomplished Scottish novelist, poet and travel writer, Robert Louis Stevenson is also credited with stories of Treasure Island, A Child's Garden of Verses and Kidnapped. Arguably, however, none have contributed to English literature quite like the unique tale of Dr Jekyll and his monster, Mr Hyde. Narrator Biography Best known for his roles in The Hobbit, Hannibal, Captain America, Robin Hood, Spooks and North and South, Richard Armitage has established himself as one of the greatest British actors of our time. With 11 audiobooks under his belt, including Charles Dickens' David Copperfield, David Hewson's Romeo and Juliet: A Novel and Georgette Heyer's Venetia, Richard's storytelling abilities have not gone unnoticed. In 2014, he was merited with having narrated the Audiobook of the Year, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: A Novel. Providing another equally captivating performance in this new and highly anticipated adaptation of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Richard Armitage gradually builds and maintains the perfect atmosphere needed for this suspenseful classic horror story. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens | Free Audiobook24 Oct 201700:42:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: A Christmas Carol Author: Charles Dickens Narrator: full cast Format: Abridged Length: 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Bleak December on Brilliance Audio Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: A New Holiday Tradition... Starring Sylvester McCoy as Scrooge! Charles Dickens' classic ghost story for Christmas is brought to life in a full-cast audio adaptation starring Sylvester McCoy (Doctor Who, The Hobbit) as Scrooge! When the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is delivered a grave warning by the ghost of his former business partner, he is forced to confront his past, present and future... but is it too late for him to change his ways? This beloved tale of redemption has been a tradition for many generations, and Bleak December's new production is destined to become a perennial favorite. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
The American Senator by Anthony Trollope | Free Audiobook24 Oct 201719:05:00
Listen to full audiobooks for free on : https://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: The American Senator Author: Anthony Trollope Narrator: Flo Gibson Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Audio Book Contractors, LLC Genres: Classics, British Literature Summary: As we follow the various romances intrigues of the flirtatious Arabella Trefoil, a visiting American senator observes, with some perplexity, English country life in all of its social echelons. Needless to say, the local feelings towards the American senator are equally rancorous. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com
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