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Librivox: Red Badge of Courage, The; An Episode of the American Civil War by Crane, Stephen show

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There comes a time in the course of battle when a participant casts his fate to the gods of war, and carries on without question, the task at hand. Living, dying, right or wrong, can be contemplated later. The spirit of the bayonet takes over and carries the youth through the crucible of battle to emerge a short time later several ages older. Stephen Cranes classic novel gives us a glimpse into the mind of a young soldier as he passes through the experience he will never be able to forget, and possibly awaken him from his slumber in a sweat and panic for years to come. Narrated by Mike Vendetti, Purple Heart, November 1965

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Librivox: Invisible Man, The by Wells, H. G. show

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The Invisible Man (1897) is one of the most famous science fiction novels of all time. Written by H.G. Wells (1866-1946), it tells the story of a scientist who discovers the secret of invisibility and uses it on himself. The story begins as the Invisible Man, with a bandaged face and a heavy coat and gloves, takes a train to lodge in a country inn whilst he tries to discover the antidote and make himself visible again. The book inspired several films and is notable for its vivid descriptions of the invisible man--no mean feat, given that you can't see him!

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Librivox: Summa Theologica - 01 Pars Prima, Initial Questions by Aquinas, Thomas, Saint show

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The Summa Theologica (or the Summa Theologiae or simply the Summa, written 1265–1274) is the most famous work of Thomas Aquinas (c. 1225–1274) although it was never finished. It was intended as a manual for beginners as a compilation of all of the main theological teachings of that time. It summarizes the reasonings for almost all points of Christian theology in the West, which, before the Protestant Reformation, subsisted solely in the Roman Catholic Church. The Summa's topics follow a cycle: the existence of God, God's creation, Man, Man's purpose, Christ, the Sacraments, and back to God.(Summary adapted from the Wikipedia) This is part one of six parts of the Pars Prima, consisting of the Initial Questions.

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Librivox: Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tale Collection by Andersen, Hans Christian show

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These are 25 fairy tales written by Hans Christian Andersen - A collection of something for everyone - the very popular stories, the less well-known stories and favorites, that both children and grownups can enjoy. (Summary by Neeru Iyer)

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Librivox: Lady Susan by Austen, Jane show

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Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published. Although the primary focus of this short novel is the selfish behavior of Lady Susan as she engages in affairs and searches for suitable husbands for herself and her young daughter, the actual action shares its importance with Austen’s manipulation of her characters' behavior by means of their reactions to the letters that they receive. The heroine adds additional interest by altering the tone of her own letters based on the recipient of the letter. Thus, the character of Lady Susan is developed through many branches as Austen suggests complications of identity and the way in which that identity is based on interaction rather than on solitary constructions of personality. Lady Susan’s character is also built by the descriptions of the other letter-writers; but even though their opinions of this heroine coincide with the image that develops from her own letters, Austen demonstrates the subjectivity of the opinions by presenting them – primarily – in the letters of one woman to another, thereby suggesting the established literary motifs of feminine gossip and jealousy. Readers recognize these subjective motifs and examine all of the idiosyncrasies of the characters in order to create their own opinion of Lady Susan – as they would of any real acquaintance. (Summary from Wikipedia)

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Librivox: Gods of Mars, The by Burroughs, Edgar Rice show

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The Gods of Mars is a 1918 Edgar Rice Burroughs science fiction novel, the second of his famous Barsoom series.It can be said that the novel set the tone for much science fiction to come. Its influence can clearly be seen in franchises such as Star Trek and Farscape. While Burroughs no doubt borrowed liberally from the pulp fiction of his day, particularly westerns and swashbuckling tales, the pacing and themes set the tone for the soft science fiction genre. The protagonist, John Carter, with his proficiency in hand-to-hand combat and flirtations with beautiful alien women, could be said to have set the mold for later influential icons like Captain James T. Kirk and James Bond. At the end of the first book, A Princess of Mars , John Carter is unwillingly transported back to Earth. The Gods of Mars begins with his arrival back on Barsoom (Mars) after a ten year hiatus, separated from his wife Dejah Thoris, his unborn child, and the Red Martian people of the nation of Helium, whom he has adopted as his own. Unfortunately, John Carter materializes in the one place on Barsoom from which nobody is allowed to depart: the Valley Dor, which is the Barsoomian heaven. (Summary from wikipedia)

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Librivox: Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The by Irving, Washington show

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The quiet Dutch community of Sleepy Hollow lay in the Adirondack mountains on the western shore of the mighty Hudson River in America’s colonial period. The solitude of the woods was breathtaking, and not even a schoolmaster was immune from the eerie miasma which everyone knew permeated the dense forest. Written in 1820, Washington Irving’s The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow has become a classic of American literature, and has been retold in many different ways. Here is the original, from Irving’s own hand. (Summary by Chip)

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Sense and Sensibility (version 4) by AUSTEN, Jane show

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When Mr Henry Dashwood dies, with his estate entailed to his son and grandson, his wife and three daughters are left in reduced circumstances. In their new home at Barton Cottage, the two older sisters, Elinor and Marianne, experience both romance and heartache. Will they find true love? (Introduction by Karen Savage)<p></p>

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Much Ado About Nothing by SHAKESPEARE, William show

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<br>Written around the middle of his career, <i>Much Ado About Nothing</i> is one of Shakespeare's great festive comedies. The men are back from the war, and everyone is ready for romance. The dashing young Claudio falls for Hero, the daughter of Leonato, governor of Messina, and his friend Don Pedro helps him secure her affection. These youthful lovers are contrasted with the more experienced (and more cynical) Benedick and Beatrice, who have to be tricked into falling in love. Don Pedro's bastard brother, Don John, provides the intrigue, and the dimwitted constable Dogberry provides the laughs. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)<br><br><strong>Cast:</strong><br><br> Don Pedro: <a href="http://dev.librivox.org/reader/265">Janice</a><br> Don John: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/84">Christie Nowak</a><br> Claudio: <a>Lizzie Driver</a><br> Benedick: <a href="http://dev.librivox.org/reader/1259">Elizabeth Klett</a><br> Leonato: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4698">StephenC</a><br> Antonio: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1621">Caliban</a><br> Balthazar: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2045">David O'Connell</a><br> Borachio: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4059">Troy Bond</a><br> Conrade: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4151">James Pritchard</a><br> Dogberry: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/87">Rosalind Wills</a><br> Verges: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1952">Lamarr Gulley</a><br> Friar Francis: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1899">Sharontzu</a><br> Sexton: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2647">Aleithia</a><br> Boy: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3536">Arielle Lipshaw</a><br> Hero: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/103">Karen Savage</a><br> Beatrice: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/28">Kristin Hughes</a><br> Margaret: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4135">Gates Maru</a><br> Ursula: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1401">Sibella Denton</a><br> Messenger: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1860">Josh Wilson</a><br> First Watch: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1994">Graham Dailey</a><br> Second Watch: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1621">Caliban</a><br> A Lord:<a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2279">Gilles Lehoux</a><br> Narrator: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1066">Laurie Anne Walden</a><br><br><strong>Audio edited by:</strong> Elizabeth Klett<br><br>

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Librivox: Lilith by MacDonald, George show

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Lilith, written by the father of fantasy literature, George MacDonald, was first published in 1895. Its importance was recognized in its later revival in paperback by Ballantine Books as the fifth volume of the celebrated Ballantine Adult Fantasy series in September, 1969. Lilith is considered among the darkest of MacDonald's works, and among the most profound. It is a story concerning the nature of life, death and salvation. Many believe MacDonald is arguing for Christian universalism, or the idea that all will eventually be saved. (Summary from Wikipedia)

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