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This book is not of today or of the future. It tells of no place. It serves no cause, party or class. It has a moral which grows on the pillar of understanding: The mediator between brain and muscle must be the Heart. — Thea von Harbou, in the novel's original epigraph Originally published in German in 1925, this expressionist epic tells a story about class difference and love in a city that boasts technological growth at the expense of exploited laborers, contending with the relationship between advances in technology and social progress. Written in tandem with the 1927 science-fiction film of the same name, which was directed by Thea von Harbou's husband Fritz Lang, the story, through both the novel and the film, has inspired and influenced countless works of art, creating a legacy that extends across the science-fiction genre and beyond it.

Thea Von Harbou (Author), Rupert Degas (Narrator)

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1984 Italiano

George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic. His work is characterized by lucid prose, biting social criticism, opposition to totalitarianism, and outspoken support of democratic socialism. Orwell's work remains influential in popular and political culture, and the adjective 'Orwellian'—describing totalitarian and authoritarian social practices—is part of the English language, like many of his neologisms, such as 'Big Brother', 'Thought Police', 'Two Minutes Hate', 'Room 101', 'memory hole', 'Newspeak', 'doublethink', 'proles', 'unperson', and 'thoughtcrime', as well as providing direct inspiration for the neologism 'groupthink'. 1984 centers on the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance, and repressive regimentation of persons and behaviors within society. Orwell modeled the totalitarian government in the novel after Stalinist Russia. More broadly, the novel examines the role of truth and facts within politics and the ways in which they are manipulated. The story takes place in an imagined future, the year 1984 when much of the world has fallen victim to perpetual war, omnipresent government surveillance, historical negationism, and propaganda. Great Britain, known as Airstrip One, has become a province of a totalitarian superstate named Oceania that is ruled by the Party who employs the Thought Police to persecute individuality and independent thinking. Big Brother, the leader of the Party, enjoys an intense cult of personality despite the fact that he may not even exist. The protagonist, Winston Smith, is a diligent and skillful rank-and-file worker and Outer Party member who secretly hates the Party and dreams of rebellion. He enters into a forbidden relationship with a colleague, Julia, and starts to remember what life was like before the Party came to power. This edition in Italian

George Orwell (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark (Narrator)

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1984 Português

George Orwell was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic. His work is characterized by lucid prose, biting social criticism, opposition to totalitarianism, and outspoken support of democratic socialism. Orwell's work remains influential in popular and political culture, and the adjective 'Orwellian'—describing totalitarian and authoritarian social practices—is part of the English language, like many of his neologisms, such as 'Big Brother', 'Thought Police', 'Two Minutes Hate', 'Room 101', 'memory hole', 'Newspeak', 'doublethink', 'proles', 'unperson', and 'thoughtcrime', as well as providing direct inspiration for the neologism 'groupthink'. 1984 centers on the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance, and repressive regimentation of persons and behaviors within society. Orwell modeled the totalitarian government in the novel after Stalinist Russia. More broadly, the novel examines the role of truth and facts within politics and the ways in which they are manipulated. The story takes place in an imagined future, the year 1984 when much of the world has fallen victim to perpetual war, omnipresent government surveillance, historical negationism, and propaganda. Great Britain, known as Airstrip One, has become a province of a totalitarian superstate named Oceania that is ruled by the Party who employs the Thought Police to persecute individuality and independent thinking. Big Brother, the leader of the Party, enjoys an intense cult of personality despite the fact that he may not even exist. The protagonist, Winston Smith, is a diligent and skillful rank-and-file worker and Outer Party member who secretly hates the Party and dreams of rebellion. He enters into a forbidden relationship with a colleague, Julia, and starts to remember what life was like before the Party came to power. This edition is in Portuguese.

George Orwell (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark (Narrator)

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At the Mountains of Madness

When a scientific expedition to the Antarctic goes horribly and lethally wrong, it falls to Dr Dyer to try and swear others off from following in his expeditions footsteps, to try and prevent them from journeying to those terrifying mountains of madness, and the horror that lies beyond... Initially refused by Weird Tales, but then taken up by Astounding Stories in the April of 1936, At the Mountains of Madness is a longform Novella, which though disliked at the time, has since become recognised as one of his finest works and has inspired numerous other fictional works and films. Narrated by Michael Ward

H.P. Lovecraft (Author), Michael Ward (Narrator)

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The Return

“What a haunting inescapable riddle life was.” A classic ghost story, Walter de la Mare’s The Return follows the exceedingly ordinary Arthur Lawford and his possession by none other than an eighteenth-century pirate! While wandering the local graveyard on behalf of his wife, whom he can sense wishes him out of the house for a bit, Lawford comes across the grave of Nicholas Sabathier and experiences a nasty shock that feels something like a heart attack. But when he wakes back up in the graveyard the next morning, he returns home, goes to his bedroom, and turns to the mirror only to see that a dead Frenchman is staring back at him from the looking glass. And that dead Frenchman is exactly who Sheila Lawford sees when she looks at her husband. Lawford must convince his wife, the vicar, the doctor, and anyone else he comes across that he is in fact ordinary Arthur before they can even begin to work to rid him of this ghost. The Return is a haunting portrayal of domestic drama, ghostly possession, and unrequited love that fits firmly among de la Mare’s finest Gothic tales.

Walter De La Mare (Author), Stefan Rudnicki (Narrator)

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The Orwell Huxley Anthology

1984 by George Orwell and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley are two of the most famous and influential dystopian novels ever written. Both books depict a future world in which individual freedom and privacy are subordinated to the demands of a totalitarian state, and citizens are manipulated and controlled through technology, propaganda, and social conditioning. 1984 is set in a grim, authoritarian society in which all citizens are monitored and controlled by the ruling Party. The novel's protagonist, Winston Smith, begins to question the oppressive regime and becomes involved in a dangerous and ultimately doomed rebellion. Orwell's writing in 1984 is characterized by its stark realism and its unflinching depiction of the horrors of totalitarianism. The novel remains a powerful warning about the dangers of unchecked government power and the importance of individual freedom. Brave New World, on the other hand, is set in a more technologically advanced and ostensibly utopian society, in which citizens are conditioned from birth to be content with their predetermined place in the social hierarchy. The novel's protagonist, Bernard Marx, rebels against the conformity and emptiness of his society, but ultimately finds himself unable to escape its grip. Huxley's writing in Brave New World is characterized by its irony and satire, as well as its incisive critique of the impact of technology on human nature. . The two novels have often been compared and contrasted, and both are considered to be among the most important works of literature of the 20th century. Here is the ultimate Audiobook celebration of this great enduring artist narrated by Emmy-nominated actor and author Geoffrey Giuliano.

Aldous Huxley, George Orwell (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano, The Arc (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Leyendas: Pack Gustavo A Becquer

Gratis por lanzamiento hasta el 20/05/2023 ! -En español neutro, narración humana- 'El rayo de luna' 'El monte de las ánimas' 'La cueva de la mora' 'La Rosa de pasión' 'La corza blanca' 'La Cruz del diablo' 'La promesa' 'Los ojos verdes' 'El beso' 'El gnomo' '3 fechas' 'Maese Pérez el organista' 'Las hojas secas' 'Creed en Dios' 'La venta de los gatos' 'La creación' 'La ajorca de oro' 'El miserere' '!Es raro!' 'El Cristo de la calavera' 'El caudillo de las manos rojas' 'El aderezo de esmeraldas'

Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer (Author), Max Garzón (Narrator)

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The Secret Garden Devotional Journey

Follow the journey of little orphan Mary Lennox and her charming friends now paired with the beautiful thoughts, prayers, and devotions of author Rachel Dodge. A one-of-a-kind experience, this combination brings you the original words of Francis Hodgson Burnett's delightful tale, interwoven with a charming chapter-by-chapter companion guide that illuminates themes of God's love, wisdom, and guidance in this classic story. With scriptures, reflections, and sound advice, explore The Secret Garden narrated alongside The Secret Garden Devotional.

Frances Hodgson Burnett, Rachel Dodge (Author), Rachel Dodge, Tamaryn Payne (Narrator)

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Shakespeare for Young Readers: Macbeth - All's Well That Ends Well - Taming of the Shrew

Introducing a new way for young readers to experience the timeless tales of William Shakespeare - through digital audio! Our abridged versions of Macbeth, All's well that ends well, and Taming of the shrew retain the original language of the plays, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in Shakespeare's world without being hindered by modern language. In Macbeth, listeners will be drawn into the dark and sinister world of ambition and betrayal. All's well that ends well offers a romantic and comedic tale of love and mistaken identities. And in Taming of the shrew, listeners will witness the battle of wits between the fiery Katherine and the cunning Petruchio. Our digital audio versions of these classic plays are perfect for young readers who want to experience Shakespeare's works in a way that is both accessible and authentic. So, whether you're a fan of the Bard or just starting to explore his works, our abridged versions of Macbeth, All's well that ends well, and Taming of the shrew are not to be missed!

William Shakespeare (Author), Karen Savage (Narrator)

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Shakespeare for Young Readers: Comedy of Errors - Measure for Measure - Twelfth Night

Introducing 'Shakespeare for Young Readers,' an immersive digital audio book experience that brings the timeless works of William Shakespeare to a new generation of readers. This audio book features three of Shakespeare's most beloved plays - Comedy of Errors, Measure for Measure, and Twelfth Night - all presented in their original language. Our goal is to provide young readers with an opportunity to experience Shakespeare's plays in a way that is engaging, entertaining, and easy to understand. We've carefully selected these three plays for their humor, intrigue, and universal themes that are relatable to young audiences. Our approach to the language is to use as much original text as possible, without injecting modern language. We believe that hearing Shakespeare's words spoken in their original form is the best way to appreciate the beauty and power of his language. We've also included helpful context and summaries of each scene to help young readers follow along and understand the plot. With 'Shakespeare for Young Readers,' we hope to inspire a love of Shakespeare and literature in a new generation of readers. Whether you're a student studying Shakespeare for the first time or a parent looking for a fun and educational activity for your children, this audio book is sure to be a hit.

Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb (Author), Karen Savage (Narrator)

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Classic Dystopias: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: The Time Machine, We, The Trial, Brave New World, N

Full-cast dramatisations of six masterpieces from the founding fathers of dystopian fiction Dark and disturbing, provocative and prescient, dystopian literature has long captured our imagination with its nightmarish visions of forbidding future worlds. Included here are six classic novels of time-travel, totalitarianism and terror, written by some of the masters of speculative fiction and adapted for radio with all-star casts. The Time Machine by HG Wells - A Victorian inventor takes a fateful journey into the far future, where mankind has diverged into two species - the Eloi and the Morlocks. Robert Glenister and William Gaunt star in this pioneering science fiction adventure. We by Evgeny Zamyatin - In a post-revolutionary future, OneState is ruled according to the principles of rationality. The penalty for dissent is death. But when engineer D-503 meets the beautiful 1-330, he begins to question everything... Starring Anton Lesser, Don Warrington and Brigit Forsyth. The Trial by Franz Kafka - Josef K is an ordinary man who lives a quiet life. Then, one morning, he is awoken by two men and arrested - but what is his crime? Mike Gwylim stars in this gripping dramatisation by Hanif Kureishi. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley - It's 2116 and Helmholtz Watson and Bernard Marx are token rebels in a society where eugenics, promiscuity and happiness are gently enforced. Into this world comes an outsider, John, who will show the duo what rebellion really means... Starring Justin Salinger, John Coy and Milton Lopes. Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell - Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth, rewriting history to suit the Party. When he finds love with Julia, he awakens to new possibilities - but free thinking is forbidden, and Big Brother is always watching... Christopher Eccleston and Pippa Nixon star in Orwell's chilling tale. The Chrysalids by John Wyndham - In a post-apocalyptic world devastated by genetic mutation, the God-respecting people of Waknuk regard deviation as the work of the Devil. Young David and his friends can communicate by telepathy: but as Mutants, they must hide their powers or face the consequences of discovery... Starring Matthew Beard, Verity-May Henry and Emma Cunniffe. First published 1899 (The Time Machine), 1921 (We), 1925 (The Trial), 1932 (Brave New World), 1949 (Nineteen Eighty-Four), 1955 (The Chrysalids) (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Aldous Huxley, Franz Kafka, George Orwell, H.G. Wells, John Wyndham, Yevgeni Zamyatin (Author), Anton Lesser, Brigit Forsyth, Christopher Eccleston, Don Warrington, Full Cast, Jonathan Coy, Justin Salinger, Matthew Beard, Mike Gwylim, Pippa Nixon, Robert Glenister, William Gaunt (Narrator)

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The First Men in the Moon

London businessman Mr. Bedford is broke. He retreats to a beautifully mundane area of the British countryside to focus on writing a play, which he hopes will bring him financial success. By a stroke of luck, Mr. Bedford quickly reaches new heights…just not in the way he anticipated. Mr. Bedford’s countryside retreat is interrupted by a peculiar physicist named Mr. Cavor, who is developing an anti-gravity material called cavorite. The unlikely pair sets sight on the moon and begins planning the first ever lunar expedition. Mr. Bedford sees it as a lucrative business venture. Mr. Cavor sees it as a chance for recognition in his field. But when they are captured by an alien species, they must face a more pressing matter: Will they make it back to earth alive? From the father of science fiction H.G. Wells, The First Men in the Moon transports readers to distant worlds while ultimately shedding light on our own human nature and civilization as we know it.

H.G. Wells (Author), Charles Featherstone (Narrator)

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