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Jane Austen

Dive into the world of Jane Austens beloved novel, where the lives and loves of the Dashwood sisters unfold against the backdrop of societal expectations and personal desires. Experience the delicate balance between reason and emotion as Elinor and Marianne navigate heartbreak, romance, and the complexities of family loyalty.

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  • Today · 1 hr 19 min

    Majesty of Calmness-William George Jordan

    Majesty of Calmness by William George Jordan. Change your life by changing your thoughts. The Majesty of Calmness is your guide to attracting prosperity, manifesting opportunities, and managing stress—all while discovering the values most precious to...

  • Yesterday · 1 hr 10 min

    Four Hymns-Edmund Spenser

    Four Hymns by Edmund Spenser. Spenser explains in the dedication of this volume that the hymns to love and to beauty were written early in his career and their "heavenly" counterparts much later, in response to the dissatisfaction that one of the...

  • Thursday · 3 hr 44 min

    Common Sense, How to Exercise It-Yoritomo Tashi

    Common Sense, How to Exercise It by Yoritomo Tashi. One of three seminal philosophical works by the twelfth century Japanese Shogun, Yoritomo-Tashi. (From the Preface) He knows how to clothe his teachings in fable and appealing legend, and his exotic...

  • Wednesday · 4 hr 24 min

    Love and Freindship, and Other Early Works-Jane Austen

    Love and Freindship, and Other Early Works by Jane Austen. This book draws together some of Jane Austen's earliest literary efforts. It includes "Love & Freindship" and "Lesley Castle" both told through the medium of letters written by the...

  • Tuesday · 7 hr 56 min

    Northanger Abbey (Version 5)-Jane Austen

    Northanger Abbey (Version 5) by Jane Austen. What could be more entrancing than Northanger Abbey? Catherine quite fears the Abbey. Find out why! Featured on Sense and Sensibility. Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org).

  • Monday · 47 min

    Collection of Letters (Dramatic Reading)-Jane Austen

    Collection of Letters (Dramatic Reading) by Jane Austen. A Collection of Letters is an epistolary short story collection written by Jane Austen when she was fourteen years old. Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she...

  • Sunday · 1 hr 24 min

    Love and Freindship (Dramatic Reading)-Jane Austen

    Love and Freindship (Dramatic Reading) by Jane Austen. Love and Freindship [sic] is a melodramatic epistolary novelette written by Jane Austen when she was fourteen years old. Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she...

  • November 7 · 7 hr 52 min

    Persuasion (version 2)-Jane Austen

    Persuasion (version 2) by Jane Austen. Eight years ago, Anne Elliot fell in love with a poor but ambitious young naval officer, Frederick Wentworth. The Elliots were dissatisfied with Anne's choice, feeling he was not distinguished enough for their...

  • November 4 · 2 hr 42 min

    Lady Susan (version 2)-Jane Austen

    Lady Susan (version 2) by Jane Austen. 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...

  • October 31 · 6 hr 44 min

    Wind Boy-Ethel Cook Eliot

    "Wind Boy" by Ethel Cook Eliot is a captivating tale that explores the profound connection between nature and the human spirit. Through its lyrical prose and evocative imagery, the story invites listeners to reflect on their relationship with the...

  • October 30 · 8 hr 33 min

    Marriage, volume 2-Susan Edmonstoune Ferrier

    "Marriage, volume 2" by Susan Edmonstoune Ferrier delves into the intricate dynamics of relationships and the societal expectations surrounding marriage. This volume continues to explore themes of love, commitment, and the challenges faced by couples,...

  • October 29 · 7 hr 48 min

    Liliecrona's Home-Selma Lagerlöf

    Liliecrona's Home by Selma Lagerlöf invites listeners into a world rich with the themes of home, belonging, and the intricate tapestry of human relationships. This enduring tale captures the essence of what it means to find solace and identity within...

  • October 28 · 9 hr 39 min

    Anne of Green Gables (Dramatic Reading)-Lucy Maud Montgomery

    "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a timeless tale of a spirited orphan named Anne Shirley who finds a home at Green Gables, where her imagination and vivacity bring joy and challenges to those around her. This dramatic reading captures...

  • October 27 · 7 hr 30 min

    Home-Maker-Dorothy Canfield Fisher

    Home-Maker by Dorothy Canfield Fisher explores the intricate dynamics of family life and the role of women in shaping their homes and communities. This thought-provoking narrative delves into the challenges and triumphs of domesticity, emphasizing the...

  • October 26 · 5 hr 56 min

    St. George and St. Michael, Volume 3-George MacDonald

    "St. George and St. Michael, Volume 3" by George MacDonald is a captivating exploration of the eternal struggle between good and evil, embodying themes of courage, faith, and the quest for truth. As the narrative unfolds, it delves into the...

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