Ancient & Classical in Literary Theory & Criticism & Fiction & Literature Audiobooks

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Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea

Journeys Through Ancient Literature

by Emily Wilson ...

Narrated by Emily Wilson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 40 min

"An enthralling and profoundly relevant book." ―Salman Rushdie"I adored reading these joyful, illuminating, and engrossing journeys through ancient literature." ―Madeline MillerFrom the most celebrated translator of our time comes a visionary exploration of how translation reshapes and enriches our understanding of the ancient world.Drawing on twenty years of scholarship and translation experience ... Read more

$19.99 USD

"An enthralling and profoundly relevant book." ―Salman Rushdie"I adored reading these joyful, illuminating, and engrossing journeys through ancient literature." ―Madeline MillerFrom the most celebrated translator of our time comes a visionary exploration of how translation reshapes and enriches our understanding of the ancient world.Drawing on twenty years of scholarship and translation experience
... Read more
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Mythology

by Edith Hamilton ...

Narrated by Suzanne Toren ...

Unabridged

14 hours 34 min

Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike.Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human ... Read more

$31.99 USD

Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike.Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human
... Read more
Audiobook

Pandora's Jar

Women in the Greek Myths

by Natalie Haynes ...

Narrated by Natalie Haynes ...

Unabridged

9 hours 24 min

“Funny, sharp explications of what these sometimes not-very-nice women were up to, and how they sometimes made idiots of . . . but read on!”—Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's TaleThe national bestselling author of A Thousand Ships returns with a fascinating, eye-opening take on the remarkable women at the heart of classical stories Greek mythology from Helen of Troy to Pandora and the ... Read more

$28.99 USD

“Funny, sharp explications of what these sometimes not-very-nice women were up to, and how they sometimes made idiots of . . . but read on!”—Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's TaleThe national bestselling author of A Thousand Ships returns with a fascinating, eye-opening take on the remarkable women at the heart of classical stories Greek mythology from Helen of Troy to Pandora and the
... Read more
Audiobook

Discourses and Selected Writings

by Epictetus ...

Narrated by Richard Goulding ...

Unabridged

8 hours 51 min

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Richard Goulding, best known for Me Before You, The Iron Lady and The Windsors.Epictetus, a Greek stoic and freed slave, ran a thriving philosophy school in Nicropolis in the early second century AD. His animated discussions were celebrated for their rhetorical wizardry and were written down by Arrian, his most famous pupil. Together ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Richard Goulding, best known for Me Before You, The Iron Lady and The Windsors.Epictetus, a Greek stoic and freed slave, ran a thriving philosophy school in Nicropolis in the early second century AD. His animated discussions were celebrated for their rhetorical wizardry and were written down by Arrian, his most famous pupil. Together
... Read more
Audiobook

Heroine's Journey, The

For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Culture

by Gail Carriger ...

Narrated by Starla Huchton ...

Unabridged

7 hours 32 min

Tired of the hero's journey?Frustrated that funny, romantic, and comforting stories aren't taken seriously?Sad that the books and movies you love never seem to be critically acclaimed, even when they sell like crazy?The heroine's journey is here to help.Multiple New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger presents a clear concise analysis of the heroine's journey, how it differs from the hero ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Tired of the hero's journey?Frustrated that funny, romantic, and comforting stories aren't taken seriously?Sad that the books and movies you love never seem to be critically acclaimed, even when they sell like crazy?The heroine's journey is here to help.Multiple New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger presents a clear concise analysis of the heroine's journey, how it differs from the hero
... Read more
Audiobook

MYTHOLOGY

Your Future Is in The Past. NORSE MYTHOLOGY | GREEK MYTHOLOGY | CELTIC MYTHOLOGY. Succeed in Your Future by Discovering Legends of the Past

by NEIL LEWIS ...

Narrated by Perdens Studio ...

Unabridged

10 hours 43 min

Experience the Incredible Stories of Long-Gone Civilizations and Their World-Changing Mythologies Today and in the Future.From the halls of Viking warriors to the mighty Parthenon and the deep forests and valleys of early Europe, history is filled with a vast array of rich Mythologies, amazing tales, impossible heroes, and fearsome monsters.Now, this incredible collection sheds light on 3 ... Read more

$22.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Experience the Incredible Stories of Long-Gone Civilizations and Their World-Changing Mythologies Today and in the Future.From the halls of Viking warriors to the mighty Parthenon and the deep forests and valleys of early Europe, history is filled with a vast array of rich Mythologies, amazing tales, impossible heroes, and fearsome monsters.Now, this incredible collection sheds light on 3
... Read more
Audiobook

The Last Days of Socrates

by Plato, Christopher Rowe ...

Narrated by Justin Avoth, Laurence Dobiesz ...

Unabridged

6 hours 35 min

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Justin Avoth and Laurence Dobiesz. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Christopher Rowe read by Justin Avoth.'Consider just this, and give your minds to this alone: whether or not what I say is just'Plato's account of Socrates' trial and death (399 BC) is a significant moment in Classical literature and the life of ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Justin Avoth and Laurence Dobiesz. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Christopher Rowe read by Justin Avoth.'Consider just this, and give your minds to this alone: whether or not what I say is just'Plato's account of Socrates' trial and death (399 BC) is a significant moment in Classical literature and the life of
... Read more
Audiobook

Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook

From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology

by Liv Albert ...

Narrated by Liv Albert ...

Unabridged

4 hours 56 min

Finally sort out who’s who in Greek mythology—from gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everyone in between!Greek mythology continues to appear in popular movies and books today but have you ever wondered about where these characters started out? Discover the origins of your favorite characters from Greek mythology with this collection of profiles to tell you who’s who in classical lore!In Greek ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Finally sort out who’s who in Greek mythology—from gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everyone in between!Greek mythology continues to appear in popular movies and books today but have you ever wondered about where these characters started out? Discover the origins of your favorite characters from Greek mythology with this collection of profiles to tell you who’s who in classical lore!In Greek
... Read more
Audiobook

Mythologies of the World: The Great Collection

Classic Stories From the Greek, Celtic, Norse & Egyptian Mythology - Myths and Legends, Rituals and Beliefs of Gods, Giants, Heroes, Monsters and Magical Creatures From the World’s Most Ancient Civilization

by James Gaiman ...

Narrated by Toby Brier, Simon Lewis, Neil Brown, Sara Cooney ...

Series Audiobook 5 - Mythology Series
Unabridged

27 hours 25 min

Are you ready to discover the world's oldest mythologies?We live in a modern world that explains most myths and legends. However, there is still much that cannot be explained. To better understand who we are, it is essential to know where we came from and the cultures of our past.Mythologies of The World succeeds like no other audiobook in bringing to life for the modern listener the Norse, Celtic ... Read more

$16.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you ready to discover the world's oldest mythologies?We live in a modern world that explains most myths and legends. However, there is still much that cannot be explained. To better understand who we are, it is essential to know where we came from and the cultures of our past.Mythologies of The World succeeds like no other audiobook in bringing to life for the modern listener the Norse, Celtic
... Read more
Audiobook

Greek Mythology

Myths and Legends of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Monsters - Beliefs and Traditions From Ancient Greek

by James Gaiman ...

Narrated by Toby Brier, Neil Brown ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Mythology Series
Unabridged

9 hours 56 min

Do you know that the Olympians weren’t the original immortals?Greek mythology continues to appear in popular movies and books today, but have you ever wondered about where these characters started out?Discover the origins of your favorite characters from Greek mythology with this collection of profiles to tell you who’s who in classical lore!Gaiman introduces listeners to the wondrous and ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you know that the Olympians weren’t the original immortals?Greek mythology continues to appear in popular movies and books today, but have you ever wondered about where these characters started out?Discover the origins of your favorite characters from Greek mythology with this collection of profiles to tell you who’s who in classical lore!Gaiman introduces listeners to the wondrous and
... Read more
Audiobook

Frodo's Journey: Discover the Hidden Meaning of The Lord of the Rings

by Joseph Pearce ...

Narrated by Kevin O'Brien ...

Unabridged

3 hours 56 min

J. R. R. Tolkien's magnum opus, The Lord of the Rings, has been beloved for generations, selling millions of copies and selling millions more tickets through its award-winning film adaptations. The immense cultural impact of this epic is undeniable, but the deeper meaning of the story often goes unnoticed.Here, Joseph Pearce, author of Bilbo's Journey uncovers the rich - and distinctly Christian - ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

J. R. R. Tolkien's magnum opus, The Lord of the Rings, has been beloved for generations, selling millions of copies and selling millions more tickets through its award-winning film adaptations. The immense cultural impact of this epic is undeniable, but the deeper meaning of the story often goes unnoticed.Here, Joseph Pearce, author of Bilbo's Journey uncovers the rich - and distinctly Christian -
... Read more
Audiobook

Egyptian Mythology

The Creation Myth: Tales and Legends of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Monster From Ancient Egypt

by James Gaiman ...

Narrated by Toby Brier, Neil Brown ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Mythology Series
Unabridged

6 hours 25 min

Do you know that the ancient Egyptians believed that people were made out of clay by their river god?To understand how the ancient Egyptians saw the world around them, we begin our journey by exploring their beliefs of how the world and man came to be.This guide will introduce you to the origins of ancient Egypt’s Gods and Demons whose worship filled the lives of everyone at the time, both phar... ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you know that the ancient Egyptians believed that people were made out of clay by their river god?To understand how the ancient Egyptians saw the world around them, we begin our journey by exploring their beliefs of how the world and man came to be.This guide will introduce you to the origins of ancient Egypt’s Gods and Demons whose worship filled the lives of everyone at the time, both phar...
... Read more
Audiobook

In Our Time: 25 Key Figures in Ancient History

A BBC Radio 4 Collection

by Melvyn Bragg ...

Narrated by Melvyn Bragg ...

Series series In Our Time
Unabridged

18 hours 57 min

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss 25 major leaders, thinkers and writers of the classical world'The best thing on Radio 4, possibly the best thing on the radio full stop'The SpectatorIn Our Time is one of BBC Radio's most successful and best-loved programmes, with a weekly listenership of over two million. Since 1998, it has 'transformed the landscape for serious ideas at peak listening time' (The ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss 25 major leaders, thinkers and writers of the classical world'The best thing on Radio 4, possibly the best thing on the radio full stop'The SpectatorIn Our Time is one of BBC Radio's most successful and best-loved programmes, with a weekly listenership of over two million. Since 1998, it has 'transformed the landscape for serious ideas at peak listening time' (The
... Read more
Audiobook

Folklore 101

by Dr. Jeana Jorgensen ...

Narrated by Jennifer Spitulnik ...

Unabridged

6 hours 28 min

When's the last time you got to pick a folklorist's brain?Did you know memes count as folklore?Or that folklorists assign numbers to fairy tales to keep track of them all?The field of folklore studies is over two centuries old, and it's full of amazing insights about human behavior, creativity, and community. Folklore studies is as interdisciplinary as it gets, squished somewhere between ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

When's the last time you got to pick a folklorist's brain?Did you know memes count as folklore?Or that folklorists assign numbers to fairy tales to keep track of them all?The field of folklore studies is over two centuries old, and it's full of amazing insights about human behavior, creativity, and community. Folklore studies is as interdisciplinary as it gets, squished somewhere between
... Read more
Audiobook

King Arthur

by Christopher R. Fee ...

Narrated by Christopher R. Fee ...

Series series Learn25: History
Unabridged

9 hours 28 min

What is it about King Arthur that still holds our attention 1,500 years after he first materialized from the murky depths of history and legend?Named one of America’s best professors by the Princeton Review, Christopher R. Fee transports you through space and time in search of answers. In his insightful audio course, you will trace Arthur’s path across Britain. You’ll visit such iconic sites as ... Read more

$24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What is it about King Arthur that still holds our attention 1,500 years after he first materialized from the murky depths of history and legend?Named one of America’s best professors by the Princeton Review, Christopher R. Fee transports you through space and time in search of answers. In his insightful audio course, you will trace Arthur’s path across Britain. You’ll visit such iconic sites as
... Read more
Audiobook

Origin of Storytelling

by Blake Carson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiobook box set - Origin of
Unabridged

3 hours 17 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Why do humans tell stories, and how have narratives shaped history? This book explores the universal practice of storytelling, from oral traditions in ancient tribes to contemporary narratives in film and literature. It discusses the psychological functions of storytelling, such as fostering social cohesion and passing down cultural values. The book ... Read more

$0.11 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Why do humans tell stories, and how have narratives shaped history? This book explores the universal practice of storytelling, from oral traditions in ancient tribes to contemporary narratives in film and literature. It discusses the psychological functions of storytelling, such as fostering social cohesion and passing down cultural values. The book
... Read more
Audiobook

Old Songs

Stories of Love and Death from Traditional Ballads

by Amy Jeffs, Gwen Burns ...

Narrated by Amy Jeffs ...

Unabridged

4 hours 16 min

'Jeffs narrates these interconnected tales with warmth, intimacy and a subtle undercurrent of menace' Guardian (Audiobook of the Week)Enriched for audio with specially commissioned music based on traditional melodies,** Old Songs fuses short stories, histories, lyrics and music in an enthralling reimagining of traditional folk ballads. Sunday Times Bestselling historian Amy Jeffs and her creative ... Read more

$31.99 USD

'Jeffs narrates these interconnected tales with warmth, intimacy and a subtle undercurrent of menace' Guardian (Audiobook of the Week)Enriched for audio with specially commissioned music based on traditional melodies,** Old Songs fuses short stories, histories, lyrics and music in an enthralling reimagining of traditional folk ballads. Sunday Times Bestselling historian Amy Jeffs and her creative
... Read more
Audiobook

NORSE MYTHOLOGY

A Compelling Path Retracing Viking Mythology & Legacy. From Norse Gods to Heroes. Tales of Viking Myths, Beliefs, Rituals, and Legends

by NEIL LEWIS ...

Narrated by Perdens Studio ...

Unabridged

3 hours 44 min

Unveil the Rich Mythology and Classic Tales from the Infamous Viking Warriors.The Norse are a legendary people who ruled the seas across Scandinavia and Europe with an iron fist, making their place in history as a race of terrifying warriors with unending bravery and skill in combat. Their tales of raiding and pillaging brought with them a powerful and gripping mythos, detailing all-powerful Gods, ... Read more

$12.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unveil the Rich Mythology and Classic Tales from the Infamous Viking Warriors.The Norse are a legendary people who ruled the seas across Scandinavia and Europe with an iron fist, making their place in history as a race of terrifying warriors with unending bravery and skill in combat. Their tales of raiding and pillaging brought with them a powerful and gripping mythos, detailing all-powerful Gods,
... Read more
Audiobook

Woodland Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland

narrated by the author

by Lisa Schneidau ...

Narrated by Lisa Schneidau ...

Unabridged

6 hours 17 min

Once upon a time, most of Britain and Ireland was covered in woodland. Many of the trees have been cleared, but our connection with the wildwood remains. It is a place of danger, adventure and transformation, where anything could happen. Here is a collection of traditional folk tales of oak, ash and thorn, of hunting forests and rebellion, timber and triumph in battle, wild ghosts and woodwoses. ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Once upon a time, most of Britain and Ireland was covered in woodland. Many of the trees have been cleared, but our connection with the wildwood remains. It is a place of danger, adventure and transformation, where anything could happen. Here is a collection of traditional folk tales of oak, ash and thorn, of hunting forests and rebellion, timber and triumph in battle, wild ghosts and woodwoses.
... Read more
Audiobook

Bilbo's Journey: Discovering the Hidden Meaning in The Hobbit

by Joseph Pearce ...

Narrated by Kevin O'Brien ...

Unabridged

3 hours 58 min

In Bilbo's Journey, go beyond the dragons, dwarves, and elves, and discover the surprisingly deep meaning of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel The Hobbit.Bilbo's quest to find and slay the dragon Smaug is a riveting tale of daring and heroism, but as renowned Tolkien scholar Joseph Pearce shows, it is not simply Bilbo's journey, it is our journey too.It is the Christian journey of self-sacrifice out ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Bilbo's Journey, go beyond the dragons, dwarves, and elves, and discover the surprisingly deep meaning of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel The Hobbit.Bilbo's quest to find and slay the dragon Smaug is a riveting tale of daring and heroism, but as renowned Tolkien scholar Joseph Pearce shows, it is not simply Bilbo's journey, it is our journey too.It is the Christian journey of self-sacrifice out
... Read more
Audiobook

CELTIC MYTHOLOGY

A Compelling Path Retracing Celtic Mythology. From Celtic Gods & Goddesses to Heroes and Legendary Creatures. Tales of Myths & Legends, Sagas, and Beliefs

by NEIL LEWIS ...

Narrated by Perdens Studio ...

Unabridged

4 hours 11 min

Explore the Legendary Mythos and Fantastical Stories of one of the World’s Oldest Mythologies, Celtic!The ancient, mysterious Celtic people left behind little evidence of their way of life, but their vibrant folklore and stories resonate throughout the ages to inspire and intrigue people to this very day. Inside this gripping audiobook, you’ll be taken on a journey through time to the legends of ... Read more

$14.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore the Legendary Mythos and Fantastical Stories of one of the World’s Oldest Mythologies, Celtic!The ancient, mysterious Celtic people left behind little evidence of their way of life, but their vibrant folklore and stories resonate throughout the ages to inspire and intrigue people to this very day. Inside this gripping audiobook, you’ll be taken on a journey through time to the legends of
... Read more
Audiobook

Women of Myth

From Deer Woman and Mami Wata to Amaterasu and Athena, Your Guide to the Amazing and Diverse Women from World Mythology

by Jenny Williamson, Genn McMenemy ...

Narrated by Genn McMenemy, Jennifer Williamson ...

Unabridged

6 hours 5 min

Uncover the fascinating and complex women from mythology and folklore with this collection of stories profiling powerful goddesses, mighty queens, and legendary creatures.Get inspired with 50 fascinating stories of powerful female figures from mythologies around the world. From heroines and deities to leaders and mythical creatures, this collection explores figures of myth who can inspire modern ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Uncover the fascinating and complex women from mythology and folklore with this collection of stories profiling powerful goddesses, mighty queens, and legendary creatures.Get inspired with 50 fascinating stories of powerful female figures from mythologies around the world. From heroines and deities to leaders and mythical creatures, this collection explores figures of myth who can inspire modern
... Read more
Audiobook

Stories on lord Ganesh series - 23

From various sources of Ganesh purana

by Anusha HS ...

Narrated by Anusha HS ...

Series Audiobook 23 - series
Unabridged

21 min

Lord Ganesh is the son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. He is the first one to get worshipped before worshipping any other god. We can say in short that there is no Hindu who doesn't perform Lord Ganesh’s worship. In Ramayana Lord Rama had worshipped Lord Ganesh.In Mahabharata Lord Krishna had also worshipped Lord Ganesh. They have become the role models to the whole world. Before the beginning ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Lord Ganesh is the son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. He is the first one to get worshipped before worshipping any other god. We can say in short that there is no Hindu who doesn't perform Lord Ganesh’s worship. In Ramayana Lord Rama had worshipped Lord Ganesh.In Mahabharata Lord Krishna had also worshipped Lord Ganesh. They have become the role models to the whole world. Before the beginning
... Read more
Audiobook

Mythologie Grecque et Romaine

Les Dieux supérieurs

by Jean Humbert ...

Narrated by Yannick Lopez ...

Abridged

1 hour 42 min

Mythologie Grecque et Romaine : Les Dieux supérieurs.Conçu comme un guide destiné au plus grand nombre, cet ouvrage avait pour sous-titre "Introduction facile et méthodique à la lecture des poètes." L'objectif de son auteur, Jean Humbert, était d'écrire un livre "qui pût instruire sans ennui, qui fût clair avec décence, où la narration s’animât, et où l’unité de récit, ce point capital, ne fût pas ... Read more

$7.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Mythologie Grecque et Romaine : Les Dieux supérieurs.Conçu comme un guide destiné au plus grand nombre, cet ouvrage avait pour sous-titre "Introduction facile et méthodique à la lecture des poètes." L'objectif de son auteur, Jean Humbert, était d'écrire un livre "qui pût instruire sans ennui, qui fût clair avec décence, où la narration s’animât, et où l’unité de récit, ce point capital, ne fût pas
... Read more

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