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Passing

by Nella Larsen ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark ...

Unabridged

3 hours 33 min

Passing is a novel by American author Nella Larsen, first published in 1929. Set primarily in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the 1920s, the story centers on the reunion of two childhood friends—Clare Kendry and Irene Redfield—and their increasing fascination with each other's lives A must for all students, teachers, and lovers of the epitome of the mile-high artfulness of the English ... Read more

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Passing is a novel by American author Nella Larsen, first published in 1929. Set primarily in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the 1920s, the story centers on the reunion of two childhood friends—Clare Kendry and Irene Redfield—and their increasing fascination with each other's lives A must for all students, teachers, and lovers of the epitome of the mile-high artfulness of the English
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Life and Adventures of Jack Engle An Autobiography

With A Treasury Of Inspirational Quotes

by Walt Whitman ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark ...

Unabridged

4 hours 50 min

Walter Whitman was an American poet, essayist and journalist. A humanist, he was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon, often called the father of free verse. His work was controversial in its time, particularly his 1855 poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was ... Read more

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Walter Whitman was an American poet, essayist and journalist. A humanist, he was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon, often called the father of free verse. His work was controversial in its time, particularly his 1855 poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was
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Love & Friendship

by Jane Austen ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark ...

Unabridged

4 hours 34 min

"Love and Friendship" is a novella by Jane Austen that explores the themes of love, friendship, and the societal expectations that govern relationships in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds through the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her experiences and relationships in a series of letters. Austen's narrative is characterized by its wit and satire, as she keenly observes the manners ... Read more

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"Love and Friendship" is a novella by Jane Austen that explores the themes of love, friendship, and the societal expectations that govern relationships in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds through the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her experiences and relationships in a series of letters. Austen's narrative is characterized by its wit and satire, as she keenly observes the manners
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Red Badge Of Courage, The

by Stephen Crane ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark ...

Unabridged

4 hours 50 min

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 Crane's classic novel gives us a glimpse into ... Read more

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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 Crane's classic novel gives us a glimpse into
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The Sun Also Rises

by Ernest Hemingway ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark ...

Unabridged

6 hours 49 min

The Sun Also Rises is a 1926 novel by American writer Ernest Hemingway, his first, that portrays American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermín in Pamplona to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights. An early and enduring modernist novel, it received mixed reviews upon publication. However, Hemingway biographer Jeffrey Meyers writes that it is now ... Read more

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The Sun Also Rises is a 1926 novel by American writer Ernest Hemingway, his first, that portrays American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermín in Pamplona to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights. An early and enduring modernist novel, it received mixed reviews upon publication. However, Hemingway biographer Jeffrey Meyers writes that it is now
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Sigmund Freud Reflections On War & Death

by Sigmund Freud ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark ...

Unabridged

1 hour 24 min

“Illusions commend themselves to us because they save us pain and allow us to enjoy pleasure instead. We must therefore accept it without complaint when they sometimes collide with a bit of reality against which they are dashed to pieces.”? Sigmund Freud, Reflections on War and DeathHere is a classic historical psychology study by Sigmund Freud. Thoughts for the Time of War and Death is a set of ... Read more

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“Illusions commend themselves to us because they save us pain and allow us to enjoy pleasure instead. We must therefore accept it without complaint when they sometimes collide with a bit of reality against which they are dashed to pieces.”? Sigmund Freud, Reflections on War and DeathHere is a classic historical psychology study by Sigmund Freud. Thoughts for the Time of War and Death is a set of
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Daniel Deronda

by George Eliot ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark ...

Unabridged

31 hours 27 min

"No evil dooms us hopelessly except the evil we love, and desire to continue in, and make no effort to escape from.""For what is love itself, for the one we love best? - an enfolding of immeasurable cares which yet are better than any joys outside our love.""Those who trust us educate us." George EliotIn this enduring Victorian classic written in 1876, two stories weave in and out of each other: ... Read more

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"No evil dooms us hopelessly except the evil we love, and desire to continue in, and make no effort to escape from.""For what is love itself, for the one we love best? - an enfolding of immeasurable cares which yet are better than any joys outside our love.""Those who trust us educate us." George EliotIn this enduring Victorian classic written in 1876, two stories weave in and out of each other:
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Twice Told Tales

by Nathaniel Hawthorne ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark ...

Unabridged

17 hours 7 min

Twice-Told Tales is a short story collection in two volumes by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The first was published in the spring of 1837, and the second in 1842. The stories had all been previously published in magazines and annuals, hence the name.Hawthorne was an American novelist, dark romantic, and short story writer. His works often focus on history, morality, and religion. He was born in 1804 in ... Read more

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Twice-Told Tales is a short story collection in two volumes by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The first was published in the spring of 1837, and the second in 1842. The stories had all been previously published in magazines and annuals, hence the name.Hawthorne was an American novelist, dark romantic, and short story writer. His works often focus on history, morality, and religion. He was born in 1804 in
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Thomas Hardy Bundle

by Thomas Hardy ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark ...

Unabridged

45 hours 48 min

"Jude the Obscure" follows the life of Jude Fawley, a working-class young man with dreams of pursuing education at the university. The story delves into themes of class, education, marriage, and the constraints of societal norms. Jude's relentless pursuit of knowledge and his tumultuous relationships, particularly with his cousin Sue Bridehead, highlight the challenges of aspiring for a better ... Read more

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"Jude the Obscure" follows the life of Jude Fawley, a working-class young man with dreams of pursuing education at the university. The story delves into themes of class, education, marriage, and the constraints of societal norms. Jude's relentless pursuit of knowledge and his tumultuous relationships, particularly with his cousin Sue Bridehead, highlight the challenges of aspiring for a better
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The Jungle Book

by Rudyard Kipling ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark ...

Unabridged

5 hours 44 min

"The Jungle Book" is a literary classic penned by British author Rudyard Kipling and first published in 1894. Set in the heart of the Indian jungle, it is a captivating collection of stories that combine adventure, morality, and the relationship between humans and animals. At its core, the book explores the idea of the "Law of the Jungle," which represents the rules and principles that govern life ... Read more

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"The Jungle Book" is a literary classic penned by British author Rudyard Kipling and first published in 1894. Set in the heart of the Indian jungle, it is a captivating collection of stories that combine adventure, morality, and the relationship between humans and animals. At its core, the book explores the idea of the "Law of the Jungle," which represents the rules and principles that govern life
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The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

by Victor Hugo ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark ...

Unabridged

21 hours 44 min

When you get an idea into your head you find it in everything.”“A one-eyed man is much more incomplete than a blind man, for he knows what it is that's lacking.”“mothers are often fondest of the child which has caused them the greatest pain.”“One drop of wine is enough to redden a whole glass of water.”“He reached for his pocket, and found there, only reality”“You would have imagined her at one ... Read more

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When you get an idea into your head you find it in everything.”“A one-eyed man is much more incomplete than a blind man, for he knows what it is that's lacking.”“mothers are often fondest of the child which has caused them the greatest pain.”“One drop of wine is enough to redden a whole glass of water.”“He reached for his pocket, and found there, only reality”“You would have imagined her at one
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1984 With Full Cast

+ Short Stories

by George Orwell ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark ...

Unabridged

3 hours 26 min

George Orwell's novel "1984," published in 1949, stands as a profound and chilling exploration of dystopian society and totalitarianism. Set in a nightmarish future, the story depicts a world dominated by the all-seeing, all-controlling Party led by the enigmatic Big Brother. Orwell's stark portrayal of a society devoid of privacy, individuality, and truth has resonated deeply with readers for ... Read more

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George Orwell's novel "1984," published in 1949, stands as a profound and chilling exploration of dystopian society and totalitarianism. Set in a nightmarish future, the story depicts a world dominated by the all-seeing, all-controlling Party led by the enigmatic Big Brother. Orwell's stark portrayal of a society devoid of privacy, individuality, and truth has resonated deeply with readers for
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