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The Happy Prince and Other Tales by Oscar Wilde ~ Full Audiobook [folklore] Jun 30, 2022

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The Happy Prince and Other Tales by Oscar Wilde audiobook.

Genre: folklore

In The Happy Prince and Other Tales, Oscar Wilde gathers a handful of richly imagined stories that look like fairy tales at first glance, then deepen into sharp, compassionate meditations on love, inequality, and the cost of kindness. At the center is the glittering statue of the Happy Prince, who from his high perch finally sees the suffering of the city below. Unable to act on his own, he forms an unlikely partnership with a migrating Swallow, asking the bird to carry away the statue's jewels and gold leaf to those in need. Around this moving fable are other tales of devotion and vanity, including a giant who learns what it means to share, a rocket whose pride outruns its purpose, and a nightingale who believes beauty can change a human heart. With lyrical prose, memorable images, and bittersweet humor, Wilde invites listeners of all ages to question what society calls valuable and what the heart knows is true. These stories offer wonder and wit, but also a quiet challenge: to notice others, to give freely, and to measure happiness by compassion rather than display.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:20:41) Chapter 2

(00:35:15) Chapter 3

(00:45:47) Chapter 4

(01:11:32) Chapter 5

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The 1,000,000 Bank Note by Mark Twain ~ Full Audiobook [comedy] Jun 30, 2022

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The 1,000,000 Bank Note by Mark Twain audiobook.

Genre: comedy

In this sharp, playful tale from Mark Twain, an ordinary American clerk named Henry Adams finds his life upended by an absurd stroke of fortune. Down on his luck in London and struggling to make ends meet, Henry becomes the subject of a bizarre wager between two wealthy brothers who are determined to test a single question: what would happen if a penniless man were given a bank note so large he could never realistically spend it? Suddenly Henry is in possession of a one million pound note - and the city reacts as if he has become a man of immense power. Shopkeepers extend credit, strangers offer favors, and polite society opens doors that were previously locked, all based on appearances and assumptions rather than reality. As Henry tries to survive without being able to change the note, he must navigate a rising tide of attention, temptation, and misunderstanding, while the brothers watch from the shadows to see whether their experiment proves their point. Witty and biting, Twain uses Henry's predicament to expose the comedy - and cruelty - of status, money, and human nature.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

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Mental Telegraphy by Mark Twain ~ Full Audiobook [philosophy] Jun 30, 2022

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Mental Telegraphy by Mark Twain audiobook.

Genre: philosophy

In Mental Telegraphy, Mark Twain turns a string of baffling coincidences into a brisk, funny, and strangely unsettling investigation of how minds might reach each other across distance. Writing in the familiar voice of the great American storyteller, Twain presents what he calls his discovery: that certain incidents we dismiss as mere chance behave, in their timing and precision, like messages sent and received. He frames the piece as a rescued manuscript from years earlier, withheld because he feared the world would treat it as a joke, then revived when the era's new interest in psychical research gave his notion a name of its own. From there he offers a parade of real-life episodes involving friends, letters that seem to anticipate each other, thoughts that appear to arrive uninvited, and impulses that are answered before they are spoken. Twain is not a wide-eyed believer; he is a showman of evidence, inviting the listener to weigh probability, memory, and human pattern-seeking against the tempting possibility that thought itself can travel. Part memoir, part argument, and part comic performance, it is Twain at his most curious and provocative.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

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Eve’s Diary by Mark Twain ~ Full Audiobook [comedy] Jun 30, 2022

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Eve’s Diary by Mark Twain audiobook.

Genre: comedy

Eve’s Diary is a humorous monologue about Eve’s experiences at the dawn of creation. She is fascinated by every aspect of the new world around her and… Adam! The following is an extract from Adam:

“She is all interest, eagerness, vivacity, the world is to her a charm, a wonder, a mystery, a joy; she can’t speak for delight when she finds a new flower, she must pet it and caress it and smell it and talk to it…. And she is color-mad: brown rocks, yellow sand, gray moss, green foliage, blue sky…none of them is of any practical value, so far as I can see, but because they have color and majesty, that is enough for her, and she loses her mind over them…. If there is anything on the planet that she is not interested in, it is not in my list.”

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:12:13) Chapter 2

(00:22:52) Chapter 3

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain ~ Full Audiobook [adventure] Jun 30, 2022

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain audiobook.

Genre: adventure

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884) by Mark Twain is one of the truly great American novels, beloved by children, adults, and literary critics alike. The book tells the story of “Huck” Finn (first introduced as Tom Sawyer’s sidekick in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer), his friend Jim, and their journey down the Mississippi River on a raft. Both are on the run, Huck from his drunk and abusive father, and Jim as a runaway slave.

As Huck and Jim drift down the river, they meet many colorful characters and have many great adventures. The true heart of the story, however, is the friendship between Huck and Jim. A constant theme throughout the book is Huck’s internal struggle between what he has been taught, that helping a runaway slave is a sin, and what he truly believes, that Jim is a good man and it couldn’t possibly be wrong to help him.

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was unique at the time of its publication (1884) because it is narrated by Huck himself and is written in the numerous dialects common in the area and time in which the book is set. Although the book was originally intended as a sequel to the children’s book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, as Twain wrote Adventures of Huckleberry Finn it progressed into a more serious work. Twain’s views on slavery and other social issues of the time become clear through the words, thoughts, and actions of Huck Finn. The book has always been the subject of great controversy, and according to The American Library Association it was fifth on the list of most frequently challenged books in the 1990s.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:04:59) Chapter 2

(00:12:57) Chapter 3

(00:26:20) Chapter 4

(00:36:29) Chapter 5

(00:46:00) Chapter 6

(00:56:08) Chapter 7

(01:13:13) Chapter 8

(01:29:05) Chapter 9

(01:59:18) Chapter 10

(02:09:20) Chapter 11

(02:18:17) Chapter 12

(02:34:04) Chapter 13

(02:53:14) Chapter 14

(03:06:21) Chapter 15

(03:17:24) Chapter 16

(03:32:48) Chapter 17

(03:54:20) Chapter 18

(04:15:46) Chapter 19

(04:46:12) Chapter 20

(05:08:08) Chapter 21

(05:30:59) Chapter 22

(05:54:54) Chapter 23

(06:08:56) Chapter 24

(06:24:35) Chapter 25

(06:39:55) Chapter 26

(07:00:07) Chapter 27

(07:18:38) Chapter 28

(07:35:33) Chapter 29

(07:58:07) Chapter 30

(08:22:38) Chapter 31

(08:30:41) Chapter 32

(08:54:28) Chapter 33

(09:08:52) Chapter 34

(09:25:22) Chapter 35

(09:39:57) Chapter 36

(09:57:19) Chapter 37

(10:11:33) Chapter 38

(10:27:10) Chapter 39

(10:43:39) Chapter 40

(10:57:41) Chapter 41

(11:12:27) Chapter 42

(11:29:07) Chapter 43

(11:49:13) Chapter 44

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King Arthur by Joseph Comyns Carr ~ Full Audiobook [tragedy] Jun 30, 2022

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King Arthur by Joseph Comyns Carr audiobook.

Genre: tragedy

Joseph Comyns Carr's King Arthur is a stage drama in a prologue and four acts that reshapes the familiar Arthurian legend into a sweeping, pageant-like tale of ideals tested at the height of Camelot. From the mystic promise of Excalibur to the solemn call of the Holy Grail, Arthur struggles to weld a fractured realm into a kingdom worthy of justice, courage, and spiritual purpose. Around the Round Table, the noblest vows are also the most fragile: knights are pulled between sacred duty and human desire, and even the court's brightest ceremonies can mask gathering shadows. At the story's emotional center are Arthur, Queen Guinevere, and Sir Lancelot, bound by love, loyalty, and the unbearable cost of divided allegiance. As rumors harden into accusations and treachery creeps closer to the throne, Camelot becomes a battleground not only of swords but of conscience. Written in a consciously medieval tone and designed for grand theatrical spectacle, Carr's drama explores chivalry, temptation, faith, and the price of trying to build a perfect world with imperfect hearts.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 0

(00:12:39) Chapter 1

(00:49:38) Chapter 2

(01:05:53) Chapter 3

(01:32:17) Chapter 4

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The Sea Voyage by John Fletcher ~ Full Audiobook [drama] Jun 30, 2022

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The Sea Voyage by John Fletcher audiobook.

Genre: drama

Albert, a handsome French pirate, and his crew get shipwrecked on a barren, rocky island after a severe storm. They encounter another pair of castaways who reveal a quite unusual secret- yet another strange group of people inhabit the island. Albert soon learns that these people are actually an Amazonian-like tribe of women, and proposes an alliance for the benefit of both parties. Love and hijinks ensue in a battle of the sexes.

Notable for imitating many elements of William Shakespeare's The Tempest, the collaborators also consulted nonfictional traveler's accounts to bring their vision to life. Frequently re-envisioned by other playwrights and performed with considerable popularity, it is now considered a fascinating play in that it highlights the Jacobean excitement over colonialism and their attitudes towards it.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:28:20) Chapter 2

(00:47:54) Chapter 3

(01:10:04) Chapter 4

(01:37:22) Chapter 5

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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen ~ Full Audiobook [romance] Jun 30, 2022

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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen audiobook.

Genre: romance

When the Dashwood family loses their estate, two sisters - practical Elinor and passionately romantic Marianne - are pushed from comfort into uncertainty, forced to rebuild their lives on a far smaller income and under the watchful gaze of society. As they settle into a new home, each sister faces a different kind of trial: Elinor must quietly manage disappointment and duty when her steady affection for Edward Ferrars collides with family pressure and old promises, while Marianne throws herself into sweeping emotion and public devotion, first charmed by the dashing John Willoughby and later challenged by the reserved Colonel Brandon. Around them swirl meddling relatives, sharp-tongued neighbors, and the relentless arithmetic of reputation, money, and marriage. Moving between drawing-room wit and genuine heartbreak, Sense and Sensibility asks what it costs to live by reason alone - and what it risks to live by feeling alone. As the sisters navigate love, betrayal, and the limits placed on women of their class, they learn that maturity may require both self-command and courage of the heart.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:09:21) Chapter 02

(00:20:05) Chapter 03

(00:28:52) Chapter 04

(00:39:52) Chapter 05

(00:45:49) Chapter 06

(00:53:14) Chapter 07

(01:00:44) Chapter 08

(01:07:41) Chapter 09

(01:17:42) Chapter 10

(01:29:24) Chapter 11

(01:37:50) Chapter 12

(01:47:04) Chapter 13

(01:58:20) Chapter 14

(02:06:27) Chapter 15

(02:20:29) Chapter 16

(02:31:57) Chapter 17

(02:41:05) Chapter 18

(02:49:30) Chapter 19

(03:04:57) Chapter 20

(03:16:50) Chapter 21

(03:33:01) Chapter 22

(03:48:26) Chapter 23

(04:01:32) Chapter 24

(04:12:53) Chapter 25

(04:23:10) Chapter 26

(04:37:10) Chapter 27

(04:51:50) Chapter 28

(05:00:26) Chapter 29

(05:21:59) Chapter 30

(05:38:41) Chapter 31

(06:00:29) Chapter 32

(06:14:32) Chapter 33

(06:30:44) Chapter 34

(06:45:51) Chapter 35

(06:58:46) Chapter 36

(07:14:47) Chapter 37

(07:37:23) Chapter 38

(07:52:46) Chapter 39

(08:03:41) Chapter 40

(08:17:27) Chapter 41

(08:30:58) Chapter 42

(08:41:17) Chapter 43

(09:01:28) Chapter 44

(09:31:49) Chapter 45

(09:44:32) Chapter 46

(10:01:32) Chapter 47

(10:14:55) Chapter 48

(10:22:28) Chapter 49

(10:45:37) Chapter 50

(11:00:34) Chapter 01

(11:10:28) Chapter 02

(11:22:25) Chapter 03

(11:32:10) Chapter 04

(11:44:04) Chapter 05

(11:50:28) Chapter 06

(11:58:08) Chapter 07

(12:05:31) Chapter 08

(12:13:11) Chapter 09

(12:24:13) Chapter 10

(12:37:09) Chapter 11

(12:45:55) Chapter 12

(12:55:22) Chapter 13

(13:07:46) Chapter 14

(13:16:30) Chapter 15

(13:31:33) Chapter 16

(13:43:02) Chapter 17

(13:52:36) Chapter 18

(14:01:22) Chapter 19

(14:16:51) Chapter 20

(14:29:20) Chapter 21

(14:44:28) Chapter 22

(14:59:17) Chapter 23

(15:12:13) Chapter 24

(15:23:29) Chapter 25

(15:33:17) Chapter 26

(15:46:26) Chapter 27

(15:59:56) Chapter 28

(16:07:42) Chapter 29

(16:28:48) Chapter 30

(16:44:25) Chapter 31

(17:05:57) Chapter 32

(17:19:41) Chapter 33

(17:35:11) Chapter 34

(17:49:33) Chapter 35

(18:02:13) Chapter 36

(18:18:06) Chapter 37

(18:41:19) Chapter 38

(18:56:01) Chapter 39

(19:06:13) Chapter 40

(19:20:10) Chapter 41

(19:33:48) Chapter 42

(19:43:26) Chapter 43

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen ~ Full Audiobook [romance] Jun 30, 2022

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen audiobook.

Genre: romance

In the rolling countryside of Regency England, the sharp-witted Elizabeth Bennet navigates a world where money, manners, and marriage determine a family's future. With five daughters and an uncertain inheritance, the Bennets face mounting pressure to secure advantageous matches, especially as eligible gentlemen arrive in the neighborhood and set society buzzing. Elizabeth, however, refuses to treat romance as a transaction. Her lively intelligence and stubborn sense of justice collide with the expectations placed on women, and with the proud, enigmatic Mr. Darcy, whose reserve and status provoke both curiosity and resentment. As gatherings, visits, and whispered judgments entangle friends and rivals alike, Elizabeth must weigh first impressions against hard evidence and learn how easily pride can distort perception. Meanwhile, her sister Jane's quiet hope for love is tested by interference and misunderstanding, and the family's social standing teeters under the consequences of thoughtless behavior. Funny, incisive, and deeply humane, Pride and Prejudice explores how people misread one another, how character is revealed under pressure, and what it takes to choose love with clear eyes in a society built on appearances.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:04:44) Chapter 2

(00:09:07) Chapter 3

(00:17:58) Chapter 4

(00:23:44) Chapter 5

(00:28:58) Chapter 6

(00:41:19) Chapter 7

(00:51:31) Chapter 8

(01:01:41) Chapter 9

(01:11:05) Chapter 10

(01:22:54) Chapter 11

(01:31:39) Chapter 12

(01:35:28) Chapter 13

(01:44:10) Chapter 14

(01:51:00) Chapter 15

(02:00:02) Chapter 16

(02:18:00) Chapter 17

(02:24:57) Chapter 18

(02:52:12) Chapter 19

(03:03:37) Chapter 20

(03:12:56) Chapter 21

(03:23:33) Chapter 22

(03:32:59) Chapter 23

(03:41:25) Chapter 24

(03:51:34) Chapter 25

(03:59:24) Chapter 26

(04:11:25) Chapter 27

(04:18:09) Chapter 28

(04:26:02) Chapter 29

(04:39:27) Chapter 30

(04:45:47) Chapter 31

(04:54:03) Chapter 32

(05:02:10) Chapter 33

(05:11:41) Chapter 34

(05:23:03) Chapter 35

(05:39:04) Chapter 36

(05:50:13) Chapter 37

(05:58:36) Chapter 38

(06:05:10) Chapter 39

(06:13:04) Chapter 40

(06:22:05) Chapter 41

(06:34:32) Chapter 42

(06:44:29) Chapter 43

(07:09:27) Chapter 44

(07:21:33) Chapter 45

(07:30:42) Chapter 46

(07:46:41) Chapter 47

(08:07:09) Chapter 48

(08:19:38) Chapter 49

(08:31:02) Chapter 50

(08:42:03) Chapter 51

(08:52:12) Chapter 52

(09:07:25) Chapter 53

(09:22:20) Chapter 54

(09:30:31) Chapter 55

(09:42:11) Chapter 56

(09:56:55) Chapter 57

(10:06:06) Chapter 58

(10:18:48) Chapter 59

(10:31:37) Chapter 60

(10:39:33) Chapter 61

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Persuasion by Jane Austen ~ Full Audiobook [romance] Jun 30, 2022

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Persuasion by Jane Austen audiobook.

Genre: romance

In Jane Austen's Persuasion, quiet endurance meets second chances in the seaside world of Regency England. Years ago, Anne Elliot was persuaded to end her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, a promising young naval officer with little fortune. Now twenty-seven and overlooked in her vain, status-obsessed family, Anne watches her life shrink as her father and sister chase appearances and comfort. When the Elliots are forced to rent out their ancestral home, Wentworth reenters Anne's orbit, newly wealthy and celebrated, and the past she has tried to master becomes impossible to ignore. As social visits, concerts, and holiday gatherings draw them together in Bath and along the coast, Anne must navigate old regrets, shifting alliances, and the careful judgments of a society that prizes rank over character. Around her, friends and relatives make their own romantic choices, offering Anne a constant mirror of what love can cost and what it can restore. Tender, incisive, and deeply felt, Persuasion follows one woman's struggle to trust her own heart against the pressures of family, pride, and time.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:19:45) Chapter 02

(00:32:38) Chapter 03

(00:50:28) Chapter 04

(01:02:52) Chapter 05

(01:21:37) Chapter 06

(01:43:20) Chapter 07

(02:02:50) Chapter 08

(02:22:26) Chapter 09

(02:38:43) Chapter 10

(03:01:34) Chapter 11

(03:19:28) Chapter 12

(03:51:52) Chapter 13

(04:08:22) Chapter 14

(04:22:36) Chapter 15

(04:39:56) Chapter 16

(04:54:56) Chapter 17

(05:17:01) Chapter 18

(05:41:40) Chapter 19

(05:56:36) Chapter 20

(06:18:02) Chapter 21

(06:59:16) Chapter 22

(07:32:33) Chapter 23

(08:13:25) Chapter 24

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