Classics Audiobooks

Robin Hood

The classic story of Robin Hood comes to life in this audio adaptation. Robin matches wits with powers that be as he robs from the rich and gives to the poor. When he is captured he merry men come to his aid with a daring rescue.

Howard Pyle (Author), The Peter Pan Players (Narrator)

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La Galatea: Los seis libros de La Galatea de Miguel de Cervantes

La Galatea fue la primera novela de Cervantes, en 1585. Forma parte del subgénero pastoril (una «égloga en prosa» como define el autor), triunfante en el Renacimiento. Su primera publicación apareció cuando tenía 38 años con el título de Primera parte de La Galatea. Como en otras novelas del género (similar al de La Diana de Jorge de Montemayor), los personajes son pastores idealizados que relatan sus cuitas y expresan sus sentimientos en una naturaleza idílica (locus amoenus). La novela empezó a redactarse cuando Cervantes volvió de su cautiverio en Argel (diciembre de 1580). No tuvo mucho éxito en las librerías, en comparación con el enorme de la Diana de Montemayor y el grandísimo de la Diana enamorada de Gil Polo. Cervantes tuvo durante toda su vida un altísimo concepto de su novela y la intención de publicar la segunda parte, pero murió sin haberlo hecho. «No hay cosa más fuera de remedio que nuestra desventura.» ¡Disfruta de esta novela ahora en formato audible!

Miguel de Cervantes (Author), Ana Ragasol (Narrator)

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El ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha: Obra original de 1605

Publicado en 1605, durante el Siglo de Oro (como llaman al Renacimiento español), «El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha» rompió el esquema del relato árabe representado en «Las mil y una noches» donde una historia principal solo servía como hilo narrador para introducir otros cuentos; este es el esquema de otras obras renacentistas, como «El Decameron» de Bocaccio y «Los cuentos de Cantebury» de Chauccer. Ya fuera a propósito, o no, Cervantes creó la primea novela de la historia: una obra en prosa que llega lentamente al nudo y que desarrolla a fondo el contexto y los personajes. La obra aquí resumida no solo destaca por lo anterior, sino también por ser el último gran libro de caballería (y a su vez su parodia), por incluir la primera gran crítica literaria en español y, sobre todo, por la universalidad de sus magistrales personajes. Cervantes convirtió el Quijote en patrimonio de la literatura universal. La obra era y ha sido siempre para todos; pero sólo su repetida lectura a través de las edades de la vida puede conducir a su pleno goce y comprensión -experiencia atestiguada por lectores de todas las épocas y lugares -, sintiendo al mismo tiempo que no se ha llegado ni se llegará nunca a su fondo insondable. Cervantes no podía prever las formas futuras de la cultura humana, pero no hay duda de que creó en el Quijote una visión del hombre y de la vida que ha probado ser válida y verdadera para siempre, al lograr expresar lo esencial, eterno e incambiable de la naturaleza humana y el universo. ¡Disfruta de esta clásica obra ahora en formato audible!

Miguel de Cervantes (Author), Sergio Bustos (Narrator)

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The Secret Garden (Seasons Edition -- Spring)

'I wish the spring was here now,' said Mary. 'I want to see all the things that grow in England." When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle's great house, she finds it full of secrets. The mansion has nearly one hundred rooms, and her uncle keeps himself locked up. And at night, she hears the sound of crying echoing down one of the long corridors. The gardens surrounding the large property are Mary's only escape. One day, Mary discovers a secret garden, surrounded by walls and locked with a missing key. With the help of two unexpected companions, Mary discovers a way in-and becomes determined to bring the garden back to life. The Secret Garden (Seasons Edition--Spring) is one of three titles available in March 2021. The spring season also will include Emma and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

Frances Hodgson Burnett (Author), Nathalie Pownall (Narrator)

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A Stitch in Time

Maria is always getting lost in the secret world of her imagination… A ghostly mystery and winner of the Whitbread Award,republished in the Collins Modern Classics range. Maria likes to be alone with her thoughts. She talks to animals and objects, and generally prefers them to people. But whilst on holiday she begins to hear things that aren’t there – a swing creaking, a dog barking – and when she sees a Victorian embroidered picture, Maria feels a strange connection with the ten-year-old, Harriet, who stitched it. But what happened to her? As Maria becomes more lost in Harriet’s world, she grows convinced that something tragic occurred… Perfect for fans of ghostly mysteries like ‘Tom’s Midnight Garden’.

Penelope Lively (Author), Lucy Scott (Narrator)

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The Hans Christian Andersen Treasury: Bedtime Fairytales

The most beloved fairy tales of Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen, narrated by the very best of British stage and screen talent. Perfect for bedtime, the long car journey or rainy afternoons at home, let Andersen delight and enchant children (and adults) of all ages with characters that stand the test of time. The Princess and the Pea and the Steadfast Tin Soldier by Sir Roger Moore The Little Match Girl by Ewan McGregor The Ugly Duckling by Stephen Fry The Emperor's New Clothes by Dame Joan Collins The Snow Queen by Joanna Lumley Little Claus and Big Claus by Sir Michael Caine The Little Mermaid by David Walliams Thumbelina by Charlotte Rampling It's Quite True by Paul McKenna The Nightingale by Michael Ball - Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for children's literature, his most cherished fairy tales include 'The Emperor's New Clothes', 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Nightingale', 'The Steadfast Tin Soldier', 'The Snow Queen', 'The Ugly Duckling' and 'The Little Match Girl'. His books have been translated into every living language, and today there is no child or adult that has not met Andersen's whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to stage and screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Frozen', which is loosely based on 'The Snow Queen'. Due to his contribution to children's literature, Andersen's birth date, April 2, is celebrated as International Children's Book Day.

Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Charlotte Rampling, David Walliams, Emma Samms, Ewan Mcgregor, Joan Collins, Joanna Lumley, Michael Ball, Michael Caine, Paul Mckenna, Roger Moore, Stephen Fry (Narrator)

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Earwig y la bruja

El libro de la nueva película de Estudios Ghibli, de la autora de El castillo ambulante. Aunque los orfanatos son lugares espantosos, Earwig es la reina del suyo, ¡y le encanta! Por eso, cuando le mandan a vivir con Bella Yaga, una mujer extrañísima, no le hace ni pizca de gracia. Y es que Bella Yaga es una bruja más espantosa que cualquier orfanato. Earwig tendrá que utilizar todo su ingenio (y la ayuda de un parlanchín gato mágico) para sobrevivir...

Diana Wynne Jones (Author), Andrea Hermoso (Narrator)

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Wilhelmina's Wish

Fly along with Wilhelmina, a fairy with a unique uni-brow. She wants to change the way she looks, but it's not that easy. In this meaningful poetic story, your child will learn that one of the most important things in life is to be grateful with what you've got.

Lisa Reinicke (Author), Lisa Reinicke, Richard Rieman (Narrator)

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Just So Stories

The World has always yearned for creation stories. We cannot hope to know where we are going if we do not know from where we came. Rudyard Kipling’s whimsical tales of the origins of, amongst others, the tides, the Elephant’s trunk, the Leopard’s spots and the Cat’s stubborn independance still give as much satisfaction as when he first told them to his young daughter Josephine, using the childish pronunciations and words that she insisted upon being “just so”. Narrated by Simon Hester. With original music.

Rudyard Kipling (Author), Simon Hester (Narrator)

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The Black Stallion Returns

In this, the second book in the series, the heart-stopping adventures of the Black Stallion continue as Alec discovers that two men are after the Black. One claims to be the Black's rightful owner and one is trying to kill the beautiful steed. An Arab chieftain proves his ownership of the Black and takes him away, but Alec is determined to find his horse again. Following the pair to Arabia, Alec encounters great evil and intrigue, as only a horse as spectacular as the Black could inspire.

Walter Farley (Author), James Fouhey (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Pinocchio: The Tale of a Puppet

When the gentle woodcarver Geppetto builds a marionette, Pinocchio, to be his son, a fairy brings the toy to life. But Pinocchio is not yet a human boy. He must earn the right by proving that he is brave, truthful, and unselfish. But even with the help of Jiminy, a cricket who the fairy assigns to be his conscience, Pinocchio goes astray. He joins a puppet show instead of going to school, he lies instead of telling the truth, and he travels to Pleasure Island instead of going straight home. An astonishing work of fantasy, this beloved classic was first published in 1883 and was brought to life by Walt Disney in 1940.

Carlo Collodi (Author), Lesa Lockford (Narrator)

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A Basketful of Animal Tales: Stories From the Panchatantra

'Give me six months, and I will teach your sons how to live wisely. They will make you proud,' said the Pandit. And thus was born the great book of animal stories - The Panchatantra. Cunning jackals, stupid crocodiles, lumbering elephants and clever mice. Foolish fish and clever crows, quick-witted monkeys and dim-witted lions. Pit your wits against them in this feast of animal stories! The Panchatantra stories are ancient yet so contemporary that they have been retold again and again through the ages. They remain as modern as any new story today.

Sreelata Menon (Author), Delraaz Bunshah (Narrator)

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