Audiobooks by Daniel Defoe

Roxana

"‘I set out into the world… and I resolved to be mistress of myself.’ Abandoned and destitute, Roxana harnesses her faculties to change her fortunes. With her wits, her looks and her loyal maid Amy, she flouts all the rules, transforming herself from penniless widow to celebrated courtesan, dressed in finery and cavorting with princes. Yet, brazen and bejewelled, she becomes more and more trapped by deceit. In keeping with her self-determination, Defoe’s Roxana tells her own story. Recounting the roller-coaster years of her sexual deviance and ‘wicked’ behaviour, she intends her tale to serve as a cautionary one to others. Being an adventuress in 18th-century England is not plain sailing, and Roxana is unforgiving in her retrospective analysis (‘If I had not been one of the foolishest as well as wickedest creatures upon earth, I could never have acted thus.’) Defoe’s final novel, published in 1724, Roxana is honoured here by the voice of Stephanie Racine, who elicits with ease all its provocation and entertainment."

Daniel Defoe (Author), Stephanie Racine (Narrator)

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The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

"Alone on a deserted island… and determined to survive. When Robinson Crusoe defies his family’s wishes and sets out to sea, he has no idea that his journey will lead him into one of the most enduring survival stories ever told. After a violent shipwreck leaves him stranded on a remote tropical island, Crusoe must rely on his ingenuity, resilience, and sheer will to stay alive. Over the course of 28 years, he builds shelter from the wreckage, tames the land, and creates a life in complete isolation. But the island is not as empty as it seems. When he discovers signs of other human presence—and rescues a captive he names Friday—Crusoe’s world begins to change in ways he never imagined. First published in 1719, The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe is widely regarded as one of the first English novels and remains a cornerstone of adventure literature. Blending survival, exploration, and reflection, Daniel Defoe’s classic continues to captivate listeners with its timeless portrayal of endurance, faith, and the human spirit. Narrated with clarity and immersive storytelling by Jerry Dugan, this production brings Crusoe’s extraordinary journey vividly to life for a new generation of listeners. This audiobook is part of the Certified Human Voice™ collection—performed by a real narrator, with no AI-generated voices."

Daniel Defoe (Author), Jerry Dugan (Narrator)

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Ourselves

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. I was born in the year 1632, in the city of York, of a good family, though not of that country, my father being a foreigner of Bremen, who settled first at Hull. He got a good estate by merchandise, and leaving off his trade, lived afterwards at York, from whence he had married my mother, whose relations were named Robinson, a very good family in that country, and from whom I was called Robinson Kreutznaer; but, by the usual corruption of words in England, we are now called nay we call ourselves and write our name Crusoe; and so my companions always called me."

Daniel Defoe (Author), Digital Voice Madison G (Narrator)

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[French] - Aventures surprenantes de Robinson Crusoé - Livre Audio

"'Les Aventures de Robinson Crusoé racontent le destin extraordinaire d'un homme naufragé sur une île déserte. Seul face à la nature, Robinson doit apprendre à survivre, à bâtir, à créer et à affronter la solitude. Ce récit d'aventure, l'un des plus célèbres de la littérature mondiale, célèbre l'ingéniosité humaine et la force de l'esprit. À mesure que les années passent, Robinson transforme son île en refuge et en royaume, tout en découvrant les limites de sa condition. Sa rencontre avec Vendredi ouvre une réflexion profonde sur la civilisation, la liberté et la dépendance, donnant au roman une portée philosophique. Ode à la persévérance et au courage, cette œuvre intemporelle continue d'émerveiller lecteurs et auditeurs, offrant un voyage initiatique riche en émotion et en sagesse.'"

Daniel Defoe, Livres audio en français (Author), Adrien Bellamy (Narrator)

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Captain Singleton

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Set sail for adventure! As it is usual for great persons, whose lives have been remarkable, and whose actions deserve recording to posterity, to insist much upon their originals, give full accounts of their families, and the histories of their ancestors, so, that I may be methodical, I shall do the same, though I can look but a very little way into my pedigree, as you will see presently. The style of Captain Singleton, like that of Robinson Crusoe, is so perfect that there is not a single ineffective passage, or indeed a weak sentence, to be found in the book. A masterpiece!"

Daniel Defoe (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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A Journal of the Plague Year

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Classic 1722 account of the epidemic that ravaged England nearly 60 years earlier. Defoe used his considerable talents as a journalist and novelist to reconstruct — historically and fictionally — the Great Plague of London in 1664-65. Written as an eyewitness report, the novel abounds in memorable and realistic details."

Daniel Defoe (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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Moll Flanders

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Moll, which she emphasizes is not her birth name, though she never does reveal what it was, is raised until she is teenager in America by a foster mother. She then gets a job as a household servant where she is loved by both of the families sons. The oldest convinces her to 'act as if they where married' in bed, but then is unwilling to marry her, and pawns her off on his younger brother. She is then widowed, and leaves her children behind to begin a new life. She pretends to be a fortuned widow to attract a man that will marry her and provide her with security."

Daniel Defoe (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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Robinson Crusoe

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. I was born in the year 1632, in the city of York, of a good family, though not of that country, my father being a foreigner of Bremen, who settled first at Hull. He got a good estate by merchandise, and leaving off his trade, lived afterwards at York, from whence he had married my mother, whose relations were named Robinson, a very good family in that country, and from whom I was called Robinson Kreutznaer; but, by the usual corruption of words in England, we are now called nay we call ourselves and write our name Crusoe; and so my companions always called me."

Daniel Defoe (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Robinson Crusoe

"Robinson Crusoe emprende un viaje marítimo que marcará para siempre su destino: una severa tormenta hace naufragar su barco en una isla desierta. Se trata de una aventura de supervivencia física y espiritual, que durará poco más de veintiocho años. Sus enemigos más poderosos serán la soledad y la incertidumbre. La maravilla de este clásico imperecedero, reside en mostrarnos, desde las peripecias de un náufrago, quiénes somos."

Daniel Defoe (Author), Evelio Traba (Narrator)

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A Journal of the Plague Year

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Classic 1722 account of the epidemic that ravaged England nearly 60 years earlier. Defoe used his considerable talents as a journalist and novelist to reconstruct — historically and fictionally — the Great Plague of London in 1664-65. Written as an eyewitness report, the novel abounds in memorable and realistic details."

Daniel Defoe (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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Robinson Crusoe

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. I was born in the year 1632, in the city of York, of a good family, though not of that country, my father being a foreigner of Bremen, who settled first at Hull. He got a good estate by merchandise, and leaving off his trade, lived afterwards at York, from whence he had married my mother, whose relations were named Robinson, a very good family in that country, and from whom I was called Robinson Kreutznaer; but, by the usual corruption of words in England, we are now called nay we call ourselves and write our name Crusoe; and so my companions always called me."

Daniel Defoe (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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[German] - Die großen Klassiker der Abenteuerliteratur - Moby Dick / Robinson Crusoe / Gullivers Reisen / Die Schatzinsel u.v.a. (Gekürzt)

"Die Box enthält: Moby Dick / Robinson Crusoe / Gullivers Reisen / Die Schatzinsel / Von der Erde zum Mond / Der Schatz im Silbersee In der faszinierenden Welt der Abenteuerliteratur entfalten sich Geschichten voller Entdeckergeist und Sehnsucht nach Freiheit, jede Erzählung nimmt die Hörer:innen mit auf eine packende Reise. Eine Hörbuchbox voller Abenteuerlust, spannend und mitreißend interpretiert von Rufus Beck, Max Urlacher, Hans-Helmut Dickow u.v.a. Herman Melville: Moby Dick 1840: Der junge Seefahrer Ismael heuert in Nantucket auf einem Walfangschiff an. Bald erkennt die Mannschaft, dass sie den legendären weißen Wal suchen soll, dem Kapitän Ahab sein Holzbein verdankt. In seinem blinden Hass treibt Ahab die Crew durch die Weltmeere. Am Ende ihrer Kräfte kommt es zum schicksalhaften Zusammentreffen mit Moby Dick - der Kampf um Leben und Tod beginnt. Daniel Defoe: Robinson Crusoe Robinson Crusoe soll nach dem Wunsch seines Vaters einen anständigen Beruf erlernen und ein ruhiges Leben führen. Doch der junge Mann sehnt sich nach Geld und Abenteuern und wagt den Schritt in die weite Welt. Schnell jedoch verlässt ihn das Glück, und er findet sich als einziger Überlebender eines Schiffsunglücks auf einer einsamen Insel wieder. Mit nichts als einer Hängematte und etwas Werkzeug ausgestattet, kämpft er ums Überleben... Jonathan Swift: Gullivers Reisen Als der englische Schiffsarzt Gulliver auf Reisen geht, ahnt er nicht, welche fantastischen Abenteuer ihn erwarten. Er entdeckt das Land der Liliputaner, begegnet gigantischen Riesen und trifft auf Zauberer sowie sprechende Pferde. Mit jedem neuen Erlebnis wächst sein Staunen, doch gleichzeitig beginnt er, an der moralischen Überlegenheit der Menschen zu zweifeln. Robert Louis Stevenson: Die Schatzinsel Jim Hawkins ist noch jung, als sein großes Abenteuer beginnt: Durch Zufall entdeckt er die Karte zu einer geheimnisvollen Insel, wo der berüchtigte Piratenkapitän Flint seine Schätze vergraben haben soll. Auf dem Expeditionsschiff 'Hispaniola' trifft er auf gefährliche ehemalige Mitglieder von Flints Mannschaft, darunter der einbeinige John Silver. Eine aufregende Jagd nach dem Schatz beginnt... Jules Verne: Von der Erde zum Mond Nach dem amerikanischen Bürgerkrieg haben die Mitglieder des Kanonenclubs in Baltimore nichts mehr zu tun. Der Präsident hat eine kühne Idee: eine riesige Kanone, um den Mond zu erreichen. Die ganze Nation fiebert mit, während Größe, Flugbahn und Abschussort festgelegt werden. Doch kurz vor der Vollendung trifft ein geheimnisvolles Telegramm aus Europa ein, das alles verändert. Jules Verne: Fünf Wochen im Ballon Große Aufregung bei der Königlichen Geographischen Gesellschaft in London: Der Weltreisende Dr. Samuel Fergusson behauptet, einen lenkbaren Ballon entwickelt zu haben. Zusammen mit seinem Diener Joe bricht er auf, um die geheimnisvollen Quellen des Nils zu finden. Auf ihrer Reise müssen sie sich gegen wilde Tiere, Eingeborene und Sklavenhändler wehren, während der Ballon nicht so tadellos funktioniert wie erhofft."

Daniel Defoe, Herman Melville, Jonathan Swift, Jules Verne, Karl May, Robert Louis Stevenson (Author), Charles Wirths, Ernst Schnabel, Hans-Helmut Dickow, Martin Seifert, Max Urlacher, Rufus Beck (Narrator)

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