Biography & Memoir Audiobooks

Browse Biography & Memoir audiobooks, listen to samples and when you're ready head over to Audiobooks.com where you can get 3 FREE audiobooks on us

[Chinese] - General Li GuangBi

Li Guangbi, the martyr's descendant, didn't behave like an ordinary child since his childhood. From a young age, he excelled in horsemanship and archery. He had a stern and resolute character, rarely smiling or joking. People felt a sense of awe upon seeing him, and everyone in the military knew he was a promising young talent with great ambitions. After the death of Li Kailuo, Li Guangbi inherited his father's title. He served under Wang Zhongsi, the Military Governor of Hexi, as the commander of the cavalry and the leader of the Chishui Army. Wang Zhongsi had a keen eye for talent and treated Li Guangbi differently. He often said, "In the future, the one who can lead my troops can only be Guangbi." Due to his repeated military achievements in defeating the Tubo and Tuyuhun forces, the Tang court promoted Li Guangbi to General of Cloud Banners. At that time, An Sishun, the Military Governor of Shuofang, recommended Li Guangbi as his deputy and entrusted him with the management of military logistics. Due to Li Guangbi's talents and straightforwardness, An Sishun wanted to arrange a marriage between his daughter and Li Guangbi. However, Li Guangbi declined, claiming he was unwell, thus avoiding this marriage proposal. This indicates that Li Guangbi had a strategic vision from the beginning of his career and aimed to avoid entanglement in the webs of power and relationships among influential officials and generals. This way, he could remain devoted to the court and resist personal temptations and favors. His rival, Ge Shuhan, who had a strained relationship with An Sishun, learned about this and admired Li Guangbi's principles. At that time, An Lushan and An Sishun held significant power, making it nearly impossible for ordinary people to curry favor with them. Li Guangbi's unwavering integrity and determination set him apart. In response, Ge Shuhan praised Li Guangbi's exceptional integrity and submitted a petition to the court, bringing Li Guangbi to the capital as a military officer.

Yunlei Jia (Author), Yunlei Jia (Narrator)

Audiobook

Antonio Vivaldi : sa vie et son oeuvre: Les classiques du théâtre

Initiation à l'oeuvre et à la vie d'Antonio Vivaldi. Antonio Vivaldi est l'un des plus importants compositeurs de la période baroque, et a eu une influence considérable en Italie et dans toute l'Europe. Sa virtuosité au violon était incomparable, et c'est l'initiateur principal du concerto de soliste ; son art s'est exprimé dans une intense variété de genres et d'instruments, et il se targuait de composer un concerto plus vite que le copiste ne pouvait le transcrire. Plongez au coeur de sa vie et de son temps avec cet enregistrement original.

Jean-Claude Michel (Author), Jean-Claude Michel (Narrator)

Audiobook

Hector Berlioz : sa vie et son oeuvre: Les classiques du théâtre

Berlioz est un maître incontesté de l'orchestre ; on lui doit la notion de festival, il a inauguré le genre de la mélodie avec ensemble instrumental, et c'est un éminent représentant du romantisme européen. Mais cette réussite n'a pas été sans son lot de déceptions : cet enregistrement original retrace la vie de Berlioz d'une manière plus personnelle, pour plus de proximité avec cette figure fondamentale que sa qualité ne doit pas rendre inaccessible.

Michel Droit (Author), Michel Droit (Narrator)

Audiobook

West with the Night

West with the Night is the story of a remarkable woman molded and shaped by many things: the African jungle, a certain dog, horses, airplanes, friendships with white men and black. There is no life, no story quite like it. "Much more than a pilot's memoir, West with the Night is a wise, funny, and inspiring exploration of a life well lived."--Nation

Beryl Markham (Author), Julie Harris (Narrator)

Audiobook