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100 Great Audiobooks of Literary Masterpieces!

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Sir Nigel, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Part VII.

By 1348 the House of Loring has fallen on hard times. Together, the Black Death and the greedy monks of Waverley have bled away all of the Loring wealth. Even the manor house will have to go to pay their debts. Then a chance encounter with the King of England provides Nigel, the last of the Lorings, with the chance to seek his fortune in the constant wars with France. But more importantly for Nigel it also means that he may be able to do the "three small deeds" that will show he is worthy to ask...

Jun 24, 20241 hr 33 min

Sir Nigel, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Part VI.

By 1348 the House of Loring has fallen on hard times. Together, the Black Death and the greedy monks of Waverley have bled away all of the Loring wealth. Even the manor house will have to go to pay their debts. Then a chance encounter with the King of England provides Nigel, the last of the Lorings, with the chance to seek his fortune in the constant wars with France. But more importantly for Nigel it also means that he may be able to do the "three small deeds" that will show he is worthy to ask...

Jun 24, 20241 hr 37 min

Sir Nigel, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Part V.

By 1348 the House of Loring has fallen on hard times. Together, the Black Death and the greedy monks of Waverley have bled away all of the Loring wealth. Even the manor house will have to go to pay their debts. Then a chance encounter with the King of England provides Nigel, the last of the Lorings, with the chance to seek his fortune in the constant wars with France. But more importantly for Nigel it also means that he may be able to do the "three small deeds" that will show he is worthy to ask...

Jun 24, 20241 hr 46 min

Sir Nigel, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Part IV.

By 1348 the House of Loring has fallen on hard times. Together, the Black Death and the greedy monks of Waverley have bled away all of the Loring wealth. Even the manor house will have to go to pay their debts. Then a chance encounter with the King of England provides Nigel, the last of the Lorings, with the chance to seek his fortune in the constant wars with France. But more importantly for Nigel it also means that he may be able to do the "three small deeds" that will show he is worthy to ask...

Jun 24, 20241 hr 30 min

Sir Nigel, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Part III.

By 1348 the House of Loring has fallen on hard times. Together, the Black Death and the greedy monks of Waverley have bled away all of the Loring wealth. Even the manor house will have to go to pay their debts. Then a chance encounter with the King of England provides Nigel, the last of the Lorings, with the chance to seek his fortune in the constant wars with France. But more importantly for Nigel it also means that he may be able to do the "three small deeds" that will show he is worthy to ask...

Jun 24, 20241 hr 35 min

Sir Nigel, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Part II.

By 1348 the House of Loring has fallen on hard times. Together, the Black Death and the greedy monks of Waverley have bled away all of the Loring wealth. Even the manor house will have to go to pay their debts. Then a chance encounter with the King of England provides Nigel, the last of the Lorings, with the chance to seek his fortune in the constant wars with France. But more importantly for Nigel it also means that he may be able to do the "three small deeds" that will show he is worthy to ask...

Jun 24, 20241 hr 44 min

Sir Nigel, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Part I.

By 1348 the House of Loring has fallen on hard times. Together, the Black Death and the greedy monks of Waverley have bled away all of the Loring wealth. Even the manor house will have to go to pay their debts. Then a chance encounter with the King of England provides Nigel, the last of the Lorings, with the chance to seek his fortune in the constant wars with France. But more importantly for Nigel it also means that he may be able to do the "three small deeds" that will show he is worthy to ask...

Jun 24, 20241 hr 32 min

The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. Part III.

Billed by scholars as the first part of the all-encompassing Henriad, Richard II is a richly satisfying probe into the inner workings of monarchical rule and its evolution from being seen as divinely held to a more modern conception that incorporates political cunning. Shakespeare positions the titular Richard in the former position, his shortcomings as England's leader made all too clear when he bungles the handling of a judicial duel, and then later seizes money and assets that are not rightfu...

Jun 20, 202457 min

The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. Part II.

Billed by scholars as the first part of the all-encompassing Henriad, Richard II is a richly satisfying probe into the inner workings of monarchical rule and its evolution from being seen as divinely held to a more modern conception that incorporates political cunning. Shakespeare positions the titular Richard in the former position, his shortcomings as England's leader made all too clear when he bungles the handling of a judicial duel, and then later seizes money and assets that are not rightfu...

Jun 20, 20241 hr 16 min

The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. Part I.

Billed by scholars as the first part of the all-encompassing Henriad, Richard II is a richly satisfying probe into the inner workings of monarchical rule and its evolution from being seen as divinely held to a more modern conception that incorporates political cunning. Shakespeare positions the titular Richard in the former position, his shortcomings as England's leader made all too clear when he bungles the handling of a judicial duel, and then later seizes money and assets that are not rightfu...

Jun 20, 202443 min

Eusebius History of the Christian Church, by Eusebius of Caesarea. Part VIII.

Eusebius presents the history of the Church from the apostles to his own time, with special regard to the following points: 1. the successions of bishops in the principal sees 2. the history of Christian teachers 3. the history of heresies 4. the history of the Jews 5. the relations to the heathen 6. the martyrdoms. (Adjusted from Wikipedia.) Translated by Arthur Cushman McGiffert. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 17, 20241 hr 43 min

Eusebius History of the Christian Church, by Eusebius of Caesarea. Part VII.

Eusebius presents the history of the Church from the apostles to his own time, with special regard to the following points: 1. the successions of bishops in the principal sees 2. the history of Christian teachers 3. the history of heresies 4. the history of the Jews 5. the relations to the heathen 6. the martyrdoms. (Adjusted from Wikipedia.) Translated by Arthur Cushman McGiffert. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 17, 20241 hr 48 min

Eusebius History of the Christian Church, by Eusebius of Caesarea. Part VI.

Eusebius presents the history of the Church from the apostles to his own time, with special regard to the following points: 1. the successions of bishops in the principal sees 2. the history of Christian teachers 3. the history of heresies 4. the history of the Jews 5. the relations to the heathen 6. the martyrdoms. (Adjusted from Wikipedia.) Translated by Arthur Cushman McGiffert. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 17, 20241 hr 49 min

Eusebius History of the Christian Church, by Eusebius of Caesarea. Part V.

Eusebius presents the history of the Church from the apostles to his own time, with special regard to the following points: 1. the successions of bishops in the principal sees 2. the history of Christian teachers 3. the history of heresies 4. the history of the Jews 5. the relations to the heathen 6. the martyrdoms. (Adjusted from Wikipedia.) Translated by Arthur Cushman McGiffert. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 17, 20241 hr 46 min

Eusebius History of the Christian Church, by Eusebius of Caesarea. Part IV.

Eusebius presents the history of the Church from the apostles to his own time, with special regard to the following points: 1. the successions of bishops in the principal sees 2. the history of Christian teachers 3. the history of heresies 4. the history of the Jews 5. the relations to the heathen 6. the martyrdoms. (Adjusted from Wikipedia.) Translated by Arthur Cushman McGiffert. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 17, 20241 hr 39 min

Eusebius History of the Christian Church, by Eusebius of Caesarea. Part III.

Eusebius presents the history of the Church from the apostles to his own time, with special regard to the following points: 1. the successions of bishops in the principal sees 2. the history of Christian teachers 3. the history of heresies 4. the history of the Jews 5. the relations to the heathen 6. the martyrdoms. (Adjusted from Wikipedia.) Translated by Arthur Cushman McGiffert. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 17, 20241 hr 55 min

Eusebius History of the Christian Church, by Eusebius of Caesarea. Part II.

Eusebius presents the history of the Church from the apostles to his own time, with special regard to the following points: 1. the successions of bishops in the principal sees 2. the history of Christian teachers 3. the history of heresies 4. the history of the Jews 5. the relations to the heathen 6. the martyrdoms. (Adjusted from Wikipedia.) Translated by Arthur Cushman McGiffert. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 17, 20242 hr 7 min

Eusebius History of the Christian Church, by Eusebius of Caesarea. Part I.

Eusebius presents the history of the Church from the apostles to his own time, with special regard to the following points: 1. the successions of bishops in the principal sees 2. the history of Christian teachers 3. the history of heresies 4. the history of the Jews 5. the relations to the heathen 6. the martyrdoms. (Adjusted from Wikipedia.) Translated by Arthur Cushman McGiffert. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 17, 20242 hr 7 min

Where Angels Fear to Tread, by E. M. Forster. Part IV.

On a journey to Tuscany with her young friend and traveling companion Caroline Abbott, widowed Lilia Herriton falls in love with both Italy and a handsome Italian much younger than herself, and decides to stay. Furious, her dead husband's family send Lilia's brother-in-law to Italy to prevent a misalliance, but he arrives too late. Lilia marries the Italian and in due course becomes pregnant again. When she dies giving birth to her child, the Herritons consider it both their right and their duty...

Jun 13, 20241 hr 4 min

Where Angels Fear to Tread, by E. M. Forster. Part III.

On a journey to Tuscany with her young friend and traveling companion Caroline Abbott, widowed Lilia Herriton falls in love with both Italy and a handsome Italian much younger than herself, and decides to stay. Furious, her dead husband's family send Lilia's brother-in-law to Italy to prevent a misalliance, but he arrives too late. Lilia marries the Italian and in due course becomes pregnant again. When she dies giving birth to her child, the Herritons consider it both their right and their duty...

Jun 13, 20241 hr 17 min

Where Angels Fear to Tread, by E. M. Forster. Part II.

On a journey to Tuscany with her young friend and traveling companion Caroline Abbott, widowed Lilia Herriton falls in love with both Italy and a handsome Italian much younger than herself, and decides to stay. Furious, her dead husband's family send Lilia's brother-in-law to Italy to prevent a misalliance, but he arrives too late. Lilia marries the Italian and in due course becomes pregnant again. When she dies giving birth to her child, the Herritons consider it both their right and their duty...

Jun 13, 20241 hr

Where Angels Fear to Tread, by E. M. Forster. Part I.

On a journey to Tuscany with her young friend and traveling companion Caroline Abbott, widowed Lilia Herriton falls in love with both Italy and a handsome Italian much younger than herself, and decides to stay. Furious, her dead husband's family send Lilia's brother-in-law to Italy to prevent a misalliance, but he arrives too late. Lilia marries the Italian and in due course becomes pregnant again. When she dies giving birth to her child, the Herritons consider it both their right and their duty...

Jun 13, 20241 hr 23 min

Three Short Works, by Gustave Flaubert. Part III.

Here is a collection of strikingly different pieces by Flaubert: a prose poem in the voices of Death, Satan and Nero; the trials and apotheosis of a medieval saint; and the life of a selfless maid in 19th century France. Each exhibits the vigorous exactness, and the mixture of realism and romanticism, for which Flaubert is renowned. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 13, 20241 hr 1 min

Three Short Works, by Gustave Flaubert. Part II.

Here is a collection of strikingly different pieces by Flaubert: a prose poem in the voices of Death, Satan and Nero; the trials and apotheosis of a medieval saint; and the life of a selfless maid in 19th century France. Each exhibits the vigorous exactness, and the mixture of realism and romanticism, for which Flaubert is renowned. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 13, 20241 hr 11 min

Three Short Works, by Gustave Flaubert. Part I.

Here is a collection of strikingly different pieces by Flaubert: a prose poem in the voices of Death, Satan and Nero; the trials and apotheosis of a medieval saint; and the life of a selfless maid in 19th century France. Each exhibits the vigorous exactness, and the mixture of realism and romanticism, for which Flaubert is renowned. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 13, 202454 min
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