Audiobooks by C. L. Moore

Jirel of Joiry: And Selected Stories

"The first woman protagonist of the sword-and-sorcery genre, the strong and defiant Jirel of Joiry A Penguin Classics Hardcover In the pages of Weird Tales, which introduced readers to the writings of some of the most legendary authors in the speculative genre, one heroine's name stood out from the rest with her bravery and fierceness: Jirel of Joiry. With fiery red hair, lion-yellow eyes, and a mighty two-handed sword, Jirel's quick wit and defiant demeanor immediately entranced readers and cemented her as one of the first and most iconic characters in the sword-and-sorcery genre. Jirel was the creation of C.L. Moore, a secretary at a bank in Indianapolis, whose short stories, published in the premier pulp fiction magazines of the 1930s, distinguished themselves with their unique blend of engaging prose, thematic depth, rapid pacing, and sensual, lucid depictions of imagined historical and interstellar worlds. With Jirel, Moore introduced a physically and emotionally powerful warrior woman whose hot-blooded fearlessness still inspires the strong women protagonists in the genre today. Featuring seven classic Jirel tales and three of Moore's finest short stories-"Shambleau," "No Woman Born," and "Vintage Season"-this collection celebrates one of the most influential speculative fiction authors who changed the rules of the game for early twentieth-century fantastic literature. Penguin Speculative Fiction Special is a hardcover series of horror, science fiction, fantasy, and more published by Penguin Classics. Featuring custom endpapers, specially commissioned cover art, and introductions by scholars and notable figures, these collectible editions celebrate classics that invite us to ask, "What if?" and that, through bold imagination, alternative visions, and magical realms, transform our perception of our world."

C. L. Moore (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Doomsday Morning

"A classic, post-apocalyptic vision of America created by C. L. Moore, an undisputed master of science fiction's golden age.   In the wake of a nuclear war, the totalitarian system known as Comus has restored order in a shattered America. Comus controls every aspect of American life, from communications to transportation to law enforcement, but cracks are beginning to show: rumors of a rebellion in California are brewing, and Comus's leadership is aging. History is at a crossroads, and the man who will decide the outcome is a washed-up actor named Howard Rohan.   Leading a troupe of theatre players to perform in the heart of rebel territory, Howard's true mission is to gather intelligence on a device that could bring down Comus. But Rohan finds himself slipping between his roles as a double agent and supposed revolutionary sympathizer, to the point where even he isn't sure where he stands. As America edges closer to its reckoning, Rohan will need to decide who he's been lying to: the rebels, Comus, or himself."

C. L. Moore (Author), Esme Elango (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Mundos alternos

"¿Quién no se ha preguntado por la existencia de otros mundos y ha imaginado cómo descubrirlos? Escritos en la primera mitad del siglo XX, los cuentos de Judith Merril, Zenna Henderson, Joanna Russ, Doris Pitkin Buck, Wilmar H. Shiras, C. L. Moore y Mildred Clingerman muestran posibles vías para llegar a ellos. Ya sea a través de viajes que desafían el valor de sus protagonistas, la convergencia de dimensiones en la cotidianidad del hogar, las mutaciones genéticas o los pueblos escondidos, estas escritoras nos sugieren que hay universos distintos que se tocan, que multiplican el presente pero también las posibilidades del futuro. Mundos alternos es el primer tomo de ¡El futuro es mujer!, una antología editada por la académica Lisa Yaszek que reúne cuentos de veinticinco escritoras estadounidenses que encontraron en la ciencia ficción un espacio de libertad para jugar con la sorpresa y el asombro, pero también para experimentar, disentir y confrontar temas sociales y políticos de su presente. A lo largo de cuatro décadas, estas autoras no solo contribuyeron a edificar un género literario desde sus cimientos sino que lo transformaron al desarrollar personajes complejos, replantear la relación entre hombres y mujeres, humanos y alienígenas, y preguntarse cómo la ciencia y la tecnología podrían reconfigurar el género, el sexo, la maternidad y la supervivencia posibilitando nuevas formas de vivir. Dividida en tres tomos temáticos que reagrupan la antología de Yaszek, Almadía presenta esta colección por primera vez en lengua castellana gracias a la traducción del colectivo Falsos Amigos."

C. L. Moore, Doris Pitkin, Joanna Russ, Judith Merril, Lisa Yaszek, Mildred Clingerman, Wilmar H. Shiras, Zenna Henderson (Author), Ana Paula Corpus, Brenda Vázquez, Gaby Palafox, Lina Franco, Lorena de la Torre, Luzza Rodríguez, Maria Eugenia Toussaint, Yuriria Fanjul (Narrator)

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Black God’s Kiss

"First published in the pages of Weird Tales in 1934, C. L. Moore's Jirel of Joiry is the first significant female sword-and-sorcery protagonist and one of the most exciting and evocative characters the genre has ever known. Published alongside seminal works by H. P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard, the five classic fantasy tales included in this volume easily stand the test of time and often overshadow the storytelling power and emotional impact of stories by Moore's more famous contemporaries. A seminal work from one of fantasy's most important authors, Black God's Kiss is an essential addition to any fantasy library."

C. L. Moore (Author), Gabrielle De Cuir (Narrator)

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