Literature Podcasts
Librivox: Eclogues, The by Vergilius Maro, PubliusJoin Now to Follow
This book of poems, written between 42 en 39 BC, was a bestseller in ancient Rome, and still holds a fascination today. Held to be divinely inspired not only by the Romans themselves, but by the Medieval Catholic church, The Eclogues is one of the most beloved collections of Latin short poetry. (Summary by Caeristhiona) The translator of this version is unknown. This recording is done in the form of a dramatic reading: in each eclogue, every character is read by a different Librivox volunteer.
By LibriVox
My Marvelous YearJoin Now to Follow
Welcome to ‘My Marvelous Year,’ the only comic book reading club & podcast that will take you through the entire history of Marvel Comics! Alongside Dave, Charlotte, Zack, and a whole bunch of other Marvel fanatics, you are invited to join us as read 10 comic book stories from each year of Marvel history, tackling one year's worth of comics every two weeks.
By By Dave Buesing (Comic Book Herald), Charlotte Fierro, & Zack Deane
Librivox: Midsummer Night's Dream, A by Shakespeare, WilliamJoin Now to Follow
Magic, fairies, young lovers chasing each other through a forest, a man with a donkey's head, and impish Puck wreaking havoc right and left. What's going on here? It's A Midsummer Night's Dream , Shakespeare at his most fanciful. The play opens with Theseus, Duke of Athens, preparing for his wedding. Egeus complains to Theseus that his daughter Hermia refuses to marry Demetrius. When Hermia is given the choice between marriage to Demetrius or life as a nun, she and her true love Lysander flee into the forest. Demetrius follows them; and Helena, who loves Demetrius, follows him . Also in the forest are Oberon and Titania, king and queen of the fairies, at odds with one another. At Oberon's behest, Puck causes Demetrius to fall in love with Helena -- oops, he missed, that was Lysander instead. Mayhem ensues. In the meantime, a group of bumbling craftsmen rehearses a play. Puck gives one of them, Bottom, the head of an ass and makes Titania fall in love with him. Further hilarity results as Bottom sees nothing at all odd about this. Eventually everything is straightened out, Bottom and the rest "perform" their play, there is a triple wedding, and Puck assures us the whole thing has been a dream. Number of quotes you know: 5 (what fools these mortals be). Useful insults: 19. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden)
By LibriVox
Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus by Francis P. Church (1839 - 1906)Join Now to Follow
"Is There A Santa Claus?" was the headline that appeared over an editorial in the September 21, 1897 edition of the New York Sun. The editorial, which included the response of "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus," has become an indelible part of popular Christmas lore in the United States. LibriVox brings you eight different versions of this classic.(Summary from wikipedia.org)
By LibriVox
Librivox: Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians, The by PolycarpJoin Now to Follow
Polycarp's Letter to the Philippians (often simply called To the Philippians) composed around 110 to 140 AD [1] is described by Irenaeus as follows: There is also a forceful epistle written by Polycarp to the Philippians, from which those who wish to do so, and are anxious about their salvation, can learn the character of his faith, and the preaching of the truth. (J Stevenson, A new Eusebius [London: SPCK, 1965] p. 120) This is one quote from the epistle: "Stand fast, therefore, in this conduct and follow the example of the Lord, 'firm and unchangeable in faith, lovers of the brotherhood, loving each other, united in truth,' helping each other with the mildness of the Lord, despising no man." (Summary by Wikipedia)
By LibriVox
Librivox: Sense and Sensibility (version 3) by Austen, JaneJoin Now to Follow
Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austen's first published novel, focuses on the lives and loves of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. The sensible Elinor and the sensitive Marianne both fall for men whose affections are otherwise engaged. The novel includes a wonderful cast of colorful supporting characters, as well as Austen's trademark dry wit and ironic narration. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)
By LibriVox
Nobilis EroticaJoin Now to Follow
This is a weekly podcast of erotic short stories, excerpts, and serials, usually with a science fiction slant.````
By Nobilis Reed
Librivox: Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners by Bunyan, JohnJoin Now to Follow
Grace Abounding is the spiritual autobiography of John Bunyan, who also penned Pilgrim’s Progress, perhaps one of the most significant pieces of Christian literature, second only to the Bible. Grace Abounding follows Bunyan’s struggle to find true repentance and forgiveness, his battle with Satan’s temptations of unbelief, his comfort found in the Bible and his overarching victory gotten by the grace of God through Jesus Christ his Son. Readers familiar with Pilgrim’s Progress will recognize that many of the allegorical points in his famous work came out of Bunyan’s own struggles and discoveries, and it has been said that Bunyan could not have written Pilgrim’s Progress without first going through the battles chronicled in Grace Abounding. (Summary by Stephen Escalera)
By LibriVox
Librivox: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Written by Herself by Jacobs, HarrietJoin Now to Follow
Harriet Jacobs' autobiography, written under the pseudonym Linda Brent, details her experiences as a slave in North Carolina, her escape to freedom in the north, and her ensuing struggles to free her children. The narrative was partly serialized in the New York Tribune, but was discontinued because Jacobs' depictions of the sexual abuse of female slaves were considered too shocking. It was published in book form in 1861. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett).
By LibriVox
Voices en Español » PodcastsJoin Now to Follow
Voices en Español is a podcast for intermediate to advanced-level students of Spanish. The podcasts are short-story readings or interviews with native and non-native Spanish speakers from Spain, Latin America and the United States. Visit voicesenespanol.com for more details.
By voicesenespanol.com
