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Wednesday · 2 hr 27 min
Chronicles of Canada Volume 02 - Mariner of St. Malo: A Chronicle of the Voyages of Jacques Cartier
Chronicles of Canada Volume 02 - Mariner of St. Malo: A Chronicle of the Voyages of Jacques Cartier Stephen Leacock (1869 - 1944) Jacques Cartier grew up as a sailor, married well and became an agent of exploration for King Francis I of France. In April, 1534, he sailed for the New World. Before sailing, his men took an oath that they would “behave themselves truly and faithfully in the service of the Most Christian King.” Jacques’ name was made immortal by the faithfulness with which he and his men carried out that oath. Summary from Christian History Institute, used with permission. Genre(s): Middle Ages/Middle History Language: English Keyword(s): Canadian History , chronicles of Canada Group: Chronicles of Canada Series
Tuesday · 4 hr 53 min
The Invisible Man (Version 1)
The Invisible Man (Version 1) H. G. Wells (1866 - 1946) 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! Genre(s): Science Fiction Language: English Keyword(s): literature , science fiction
Monday · 3 hr 22 min
Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule
Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869 - 1948) First written in Gandhi's native language Gujarati, this booklet advocates for Indian non-violent self-rule during the struggle for Indian independence against the British Empire. It is written as a dialogue between two characters. In it, the "Reader" serves as a typical Indian countryman (the targeted audience for Hind Swaraj), who voices common beliefs and arguments of the time concerning Indian independence, while Gandhi, the "Editor," explains why those arguments are flawed and interjects his own valuable arguments of self-reliance, passive resistance and the Indian identity. The Gujarati-language publication was banned from publication by the British in India, causing Gandhi to translate it to English himself to evade the British authorities, as well as rally support from English-speaking Indians and international supporters of independence. It is now considered the intellectual blueprint of India's independence movement. (Mary Kay and Wikipedia) Genre(s): Political Science, Social Science (Culture & Anthropology) Language: English Keyword(s): war , politics , western , India , Law , government , peace , Independence , criticism , dialogue , British Empire , translation , social justice , pacifism , fight , travels , Values , gandhi , activism , pacifist , indian culture , home rule , rejection , self-rule , passive resistance , swaraj , banned book , gujarati , booklet
Sunday · 11 hr 32 min
The Idiot (Part 03 and 04)
The Idiot (Part 03 and 04) Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821 - 1881) Translated by Eva M. Martin ( - fl.1915) The extraordinary child-adult Prince Myshkin, confined for several years in a Swiss sanatorium suffering from severe epilepsy, returns to Russia to claim his inheritance and to find a place in healthy human society. The teeming St Petersburg community he enters is far from receptive to an innocent like himself, despite some early successes and relentless pursuit by grotesque fortune-hunters. His naive gaucheries give rise to extreme reactions among his new acquaintance, ranging from anguished protectiveness to mockery and contempt. But even before reaching the city, during the memorable train journey that opens the novel, he has encountered the demonic Rogozhin, the son of a wealthy merchant – who is in thrall to the equally doomed Nastasia Filippovna: beautiful, capricious and destructively neurotic, she joins with the two weirdly contrasted men in a spiraling dance of death… (Summary by Martin Geeson) Genre(s): Literary Fiction Language: English Keyword(s): romance , Russian Literature , dostoyevsky , naivety
Saturday · 7 hr 16 min
The Idiot ,Vol 1 (Part 01 and 02)
The Idiot (Part 01 and 02) Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821 - 1881) Translated by Eva M. Martin ( - fl.1915) The extraordinary child-adult Prince Myshkin, confined for several years in a Swiss sanatorium suffering from severe epilepsy, returns to Russia to claim his inheritance and to find a place in healthy human society. The teeming St Petersburg community he enters is far from receptive to an innocent like himself, despite some early successes and relentless pursuit by grotesque fortune-hunters. His naive gaucheries give rise to extreme reactions among his new acquaintance, ranging from anguished protectiveness to mockery and contempt. But even before reaching the city, during the memorable train journey that opens the novel, he has encountered the demonic Rogozhin, the son of a wealthy merchant who is in thrall to the equally doomed Natasha Filippovna: beautiful, capricious and destructively neurotic, she joins with the two weirdly contrasted men in a spiralling dance of death... (Summary by Martin Geeson) Genre(s): Published 1800 -1900 Language: English Keyword(s): fiction , novel , dostoyevsky , idiot This project is Part 1 & 2 of the 4 part novel Parts 3 & 4 of the novel
Saturday · 8 hr 24 min
The Idiot , Vol 1(Part 01 and 02)
The Idiot , Vol 1(Part 01 and 02) Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821 - 1881) Translated by Eva M. Martin ( - fl.1915) The extraordinary child-adult Prince Myshkin, confined for several years in a Swiss sanatorium suffering from severe epilepsy, returns to Russia to claim his inheritance and to find a place in healthy human society. The teeming St Petersburg community he enters is far from receptive to an innocent like himself, despite some early successes and relentless pursuit by grotesque fortune-hunters. His naive gaucheries give rise to extreme reactions among his new acquaintance, ranging from anguished protectiveness to mockery and contempt. But even before reaching the city, during the memorable train journey that opens the novel, he has encountered the demonic Rogozhin, the son of a wealthy merchant who is in thrall to the equally doomed Natasha Filippovna: beautiful, capricious and destructively neurotic, she joins with the two weirdly contrasted men in a spiralling dance of death... (Summary by Martin Geeson) Genre(s): Published 1800 -1900 Language: English Keyword(s): fiction , novel , dostoyevsky , idiot This project is Part 1 & 2 of the 4 part novel Parts 3 & 4 of the novel
September 18 · 5 hr
Ὕμνοι ἤτοι προοίμια (Homeric Hymns)
Ὕμνοι ἤτοι προοίμια (Homeric Hymns) Homer (c. 8th cen - c. 8th cen) Οἱ Ὁμηρικοὶ Ὕμνοι ἐντάσσονται στὰ πλαίσια τῶν ἐργασιῶν πού ξεκίνησα ἐδῶ καὶ μερικὰ χρόνια στὴν ἰστοσελίδα μου Projet Homere (Σχέδιο Ὁμήρου (γιὰ τὴν ἑλληνικὴ γλῶσσα στὸ σύνολό της)) - http://www.projethomere.com Ὅπως ἦταν φυσικό, ξεκίνησα τὴν προσπάθεια μου μὲ τὴν ἠχογράφηση τῆς Ὁμηρικῆς ποιήσεως διότι πιστεύω ὅτι βρίσκεται στὴν κορυφὴ τῆς ἑλληνικῆς καὶ τῆς δυτικῆς λογοτεχνίας ἀφοῦ πρόκειται γιὰ τὰ πρῶτα λογοτεχνικὰ ἔργα - Ἐπίσης θεωρῶ ὅτι αὐτὰ τὰ σπουδαῖα ἀρχαῖα ἑλληνικὰ λογοτεχνικὰ ἔργα πρέπει νὰ ἠχογραφηθοῦν ἀπὸ ἑλληνικὲς φωνὲς . The Homeric Hymns are part of the work that I started a few years ago on my website, Projet Homere (Homer Project (For the Greek language as a whole)) - http://www.projethomere.com As I naturally started my effort with the recording of Homeric poetry because I believe it is at the top of Greek and Western literature Since they are the first literary works. Ι also believe that these great ancient Greek literary works must be recorded by Greek voices. Les Hymnes Homériques font partis des travaux que j'ai commencés il y a quelques années sur mon site Projet Homère( sur la langue grecque dans sa globalité) : http://www.projethomere.com Comme il était naturel , j'ai débuté les enregistrements avec la poésie homérique qui est au somment de la littérature grecque et occidentale puisqu'il s'agit des premières œuvres littéraires. Je suis persuadée qu'il est important que les anciennes œuvres littéraires grecques soient enregistrées par des voix grecques. Summary by Ἑλένη Κεμικτσή. Genre(s): Classics (Greek & Latin Antiquity), Elegies & Odes Language: Ancient Greek Keyword(s): homer, homeric hymns
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September 17 · 10 hr 13 min
Herodotus' Histories (Vol 1)
Herodotus' Histories Vol 1 Herodotus (c.484 BCE - 425 BCE) Translated by A. D. Godley (1856 - 1925) The Histories of Herodotus of Halicarnassus is considered the first work of history in Western literature. Written about 440 BC, the Histories tell the story of the war between the Persian Empire and the Greek city-states in the 5th century BC. Herodotus traveled extensively around the ancient world, conducting interviews and collecting stories for his book. The rise of the Persian Empire is chronicled, and the causes for the conflict with Greece. Herodotus treats the conflict as an ideological one, frequently contrasting the absolute power of the Persian king with the democratic government of the Greeks. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia.) Genre(s): Antiquity Language: English Keyword(s): history , classics , Europe , greece , ancient history ), greek history
September 16 · 3 hr 2 min
Henry V
Henry V William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) After the turmoil and uncertainty of Henry IV a new era appears to dawn for England with the accession of the eponymous Henry V. In this sunny pageant Chorus guides us along Henry's glittering carpet ride of success as the new king completes his transformation from rebellious wastrel to a truly regal potentate. Of course, there is an underlying feeling that the good times won't last, and this is all the more reason to enjoy the Indian summer before the protracted and bitter fall of the house of Lancaster. (Introduction by Algy Pug) Cast: Alice: Caroline Sophie Archbishop of Canterbury: Sean Randall Bardolph: John Fricker Bates: David Lawrence Bishop of Ely: Algy Pug Boy: Aldor Chorus: Elizabeth Klett Constable of France: Lars Rolander Court: Dale Burgess Duke of Bedford: Dale Burgess Duke of Bourbon: Algy Pug Duke of Burgundy: Algy Pug Duke of Exeter: David Goldfarb Duke of Gloucester: Tadhg Hynes Duke of Orleans: Ric F Duke of York: Algy Pug Earl of Cambridge: Algy Pug Earl of Salisbury: Algy Pug Earl of Warwick: Algy Pug Earl of Westmoreland: Timothy Ferguson First Ambassador: Dale Burgess Fluellen: Martin Geeson French soldier: Nadine Eckert-Boulet Governor of Harfleur: Dale Burgess Gower: Bruce Pirie Grandpre: Dale Burgess Henry V: Arielle Lipshaw Herald: Maria Therese Hostess Quickly: Elizabeth Klett Jamy: lennich Katharine: ezwa King of France: Paul Adams Lewis the Dauphin: Nadine Eckert-Boulet Lord Scroop: Bruce Pirie Macmorris: Tadhg Hynes Messenger: Elizabeth Klett Montjoy: Amy Gramour Nym: Sandra G Pistol: Algy Pug Queen Isabel: Kalynda Rambures: Elizabeth Klett Sir Thomas Erpingham: Dale Burgess Sir Thomas Grey: Dale Burgess Williams: Ty Unglebower Narrator: Elizabeth Klett Audio edited by: Elizabeth Klett Genre(s): Plays Language: English Keyword(s): history , historical play
September 15 · 3 hr 53 min
Hamlet (Version 1)
Hamlet William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) Hamlet is commonly regarded as one of the greatest plays ever written. Drawing on Danish chronicles and the Elizabethan vogue for revenge tragedy, Shakespeare created a play that is at once a philosophic treatise, a family drama, and a supernatural thriller. In the wake of his father's death, Prince Hamlet finds that his Uncle Claudius has swiftly taken the throne and married his mother, Queen Gertrude. The ghost of the dead king then appears and charges Claudius with 'murder most foul.' Hamlet is called to revenge his father's death: but will he be able to act before it is too late? Cast: Claudius, King of Denmark - Michael Sirois Gertrude, Queen of Denmark, and Mother of Hamlet - Elizabeth Klett Ghost Of Hamlet, the Late King of Denmark - dolohov Hamlet, Son to the former, and Nephew to the present King - John Gonzalez Polonius, Lord Chamberlain - Andy Minter Laertes, Son to Polonius - Denny Sayers Ophelia, Daughter to Polonius - Kristin Hughes Reynaldo, Servant to Polonius - Thomas Wells Horatio, Friend to Hamlet - David Nicol Rosencrantz, Courtier - Kara Shallenberg Guildenstern, Courtier - Karen Savage Francisco, a Soldier - Andrew Lebrun Bernardo, Officer - David O’Connell Marcellus, Officer - Jordan Mueller Voltimand, Courtier - Thomas Wells Osric, Courtier - allex A Gentleman, Courtier - David Jaquay Another Gentleman - mb Clown One, Grave-digger - Brennan Holtzclaw Clown Two, Grave-digger - Christie Nowak A Priest - Kevin O’Coin Fortinbras, Prince of Norway - mb A Captain & his Army - Andrew Lebrun English Ambassador - Andrew Lebrun First Player - Rosalind Wills Player King - Denny Sayers Player Queen - Kirsten Ferreri Player Lucianus - allex Group Of Danes - David O'Connell Lord - LaurenT Servant - Christie Nowak Stage Direction - Rosalind Wills Editors - mb & Jc Guan Dedicated Proof-Listeners - Elizabeth Klett & mb Book Coordinators - J.C., Scott Sherris, Jc Guan, Elizabeth Klett & mb Genre(s): Plays, Drama, Tragedy Language: English
September 14 · 7 hr 10 min
A Guide to Modern Cookery (Le Guide Culinaire) Part I: Fundamental Elements
A Guide to Modern Cookery (Le Guide Culinaire) Part I: Fundamental Elements Auguste Escoffier (1846 - 1935) Translated by James B. Herndon Le Guide Culinaire can be regarded as the ‘Bible’ of modern cooking. It was Escoffier's attempt to codify and streamline the French restaurant food of the day. The original text was printed for the use of professional chefs and kitchen staff; Escoffier's introduction to the first edition explains his intention that the book be used toward the education of the younger generation of cooks. This usage of the book still holds today; many culinary schools still use it as their core textbook. The book overall is 900 pages long and contains over 2500 recipes. Part 1 is 120 pages long and describes the basic principles and techniques required for the chef, including descriptions of more than 250 recipes and preparations. (Summary by Chris Cartwright adapted from Wikipedia) Genre(s): *Non-fiction, Cooking Language: English Keyword(s): cooking , food , recipes , kitchen , cookery , recipe , cuisine , chef , gastronomy
September 13 · 5 hr 9 min
The Adventures of a Grain of Dust
The Adventures of a Grain of Dust Hallam Hawksworth (1863 - ) This charming book for children is full of interesting facts about all sorts of plants, insects, birds and animals and how they all help to enrich the soil for farmers - each in its own special way. Join our narrator, The Grain of Dust on a fascinating journey around the planet to meet them. "I don't want you to think that I'm boasting, but I do believe I'm one of the greatest travellers that ever was; and if anybody, living or dead, has ever gone through with more than I have I'd like to hear about it. Not that I've personally been in all the places or taken part in all the things I tell in this book—I don't mean to say that—but I do ask you to remember how long it is possible for a grain of dust to last, and how many other far-travelled and much-adventured dust grains it must meet and mix with in the course of its life. ...Finally, if what we call flesh and blood can think and talk, why not a grain of dust? In fact, what is flesh and blood but dust come back to life? Says the poet—and the poets know: 'The very dust that blows along the street Once whispered to its love that life is sweet.' You see it's as likely a thing as could happen—this whole story." Summary by J. M. Smallheer with quotes from the Preface of the book Genre(s): Children's Non-fiction, Science Language: English Keyword(s): nature , animals , birds , insects , farming ), agriculture , geology , worms , natural science , soil
September 12 · 4 hr 38 min
Glinda of Oz
Glinda of Oz is the fourteenth Land of Oz book and is the last one written by the original author L. Frank Baum, although the series was continued after his death by several other authors. Dorothy and Ozma discover that a war is brewing in a distant and unexplored part of Oz, between two mysterious races, the Flatheads and the Skeezers. The girls set out to try to prevent the fighting, not knowing what dangers await them. (Summary by Lucy Perry.) Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Action & Adventure Language: English Keyword(s): literature , children (1126), adventure , fantasy baum Group: Oz books
September 11 · 13 min
The Gift of the Magi
The Gift of the Magi is an O. Henry short story in which a young couple are very much in love with each other but can barely afford their one-room apartment. For Christmas, they each make a sacrifice to purchase a gift for the other, with ironic results. The moral of the story is that physical possessions, however valuable they may be, are of little value in the grand scheme of things. The true unselfish love that the characters, Jim and Della, share is greater than their possessions. O. Henry ends the story by clarifying the metaphor between the characters in the story, Della and James (or Jim), and the Biblical Magi. The Gift of the Magi features O. Henry's characteristic twist ending and use of flowery diction. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia.org) Genre(s): Short Stories Language: English Keyword(s): literature Christmas
September 10 · 4 hr 13 min
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is an 1884 science fiction novella by the English schoolmaster Edwin Abbott Abbott. As a satire, Flatland offered pointed observations on the social hierarchy of Victorian culture. However, the novella's more enduring contribution is its examination of dimensions; in a foreword to one of the many publications of the novella, noted science writer Isaac Asimov described Flatland as "The best introduction one can find into the manner of perceiving dimensions." As such, the novella is still popular amongst mathematics, physics and computer science students. (Summary by Wikipedia) Genre(s): General Fiction, Satire, Science Fiction Language: English Keyword(s): literature (1964), science fiction (469), satire (306), women (92), mathematics (32), geometry (8), Victorian society (3), dimensions (2)
September 9 · 11 hr 12 min
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals is a book by Charles Darwin, published in 1872, concerning genetically determined aspects of behaviour. It was published thirteen years after On the Origin of Species and alongside his 1871 book The Descent of Man, it is Darwin's main consideration of human origins. In this book, Darwin seeks to trace the animal origins of human characteristics, such as the pursing of the lips in concentration and the tightening of the muscles around the eyes in anger and efforts of memory. Darwin sought out the opinions of some eminent British psychiatrists, notably James Crichton-Browne, in the preparation of the book which forms Darwin's main contribution to psychology. - Summary by Availle Genre(s): Animals, Science Language: English Keyword(s): evolution (37), emotions (10), darwinism (3), mimic (1), facial expression (1)
September 8 · 41 min
Eutifrón
Eutifrón Plato (Πλάτων) (c. 428 BCE - c. 347 BCE) Translated by Patricio de Azcárate Corral (1800 - 1886) La naturaleza de la santidad, o usando el lenguaje de Platón, lo santo, ocupa el fondo del diálogo; y un supuesto encuentro del adivino Eutifrón con Sócrates es lo que da origen a la cuestión. Eutifrón pretende realizar un acto santo, reclamado por la justicia, pidiendo, con ocasión de la muerte de un esclavo, una condena contra su padre. Sócrates representa en este caso la conciencia moral y la razón. (Patricio de Azcárate) Grabación realizada en colaboración: Tux, Epachuko y KevinS. La composición se terminó durante la pandemia del Covid-19, en abril de 2020. Genre(s): Ancient Language: Spanish
September 7 · 45 min
An Essay on Criticism
An Essay on Criticism was the first major poem written by the English writer Alexander Pope (1688-1744). However, despite the title, the poem is not as much an original analysis as it is a compilation of Pope's various literary opinions. A reading of the poem makes it clear that he is addressing not so much the ingenuous reader as the intending writer. It is written in a type of rhyming verse called heroic couplets. (Summary from Wikipedia) Genre(s): Poetry, Essays & Short Works, Literary Criticism Language: English Keyword(s): poetry (1842), poems (208), essay (83), criticism (18), pope (16), alexander (8), recordings (4)
September 6 · 2 hr 47 min
Erzählungen für Kinder
Neben berühmten Erzählungen wie "Max und Moritz - Eine Bubengeschichte in sieben Streichen" von Wilhelm Busch und zwei der weniger bekannten Texten von Heinrich Hoffmann (Autor von Struwwelpeter) enthält diese Sammlung insgesamt 20 kurze Erzählungen, Gedichte und Märchen für Kinder. (Zusammenfassung von Elli) Genre(s): Short works Language: German Keyword(s): children (1126), short stories (751), German (353), Deutsch (319), teen (128), Kurzgeschichten (23), Grimm (17), Kinder (14), Erzählungen (7), Wilhelm Busch (2), Heinrich Hoffmann (1), Max und Moritz (1), Sibylle von Olfers (1), Frank Adams (1), Else Dorn (1), Johannes Trojan (1), Elsa Maartman Beskow (1), adelbert von chamisso (1), leonhard diefenbach (1), else birkenstock (1), will vesper (1), karl storch (1), heinrich schlitt (1), gertrud caspari (1)
September 5 · 6 hr 54 min
Emma (French Version) Pt.2
Emma, "belle, intelligente et riche" a une fâcheuse tendance a vouloir marier les autres. Ce qu'elle va d'abord faire pour sa sœur, puis sa gouvernante, miss Taylor. Mais la voilà seule, avec son père âgé, veuf et très craintif, voir hypocondriaque. Son ami, M. Knightley essaie de la raisonner en l'empêchant d'avoir cette manie de marier ses proches. Pourtant, ses plans semblent relativement bien fonctionner. Qui sera donc sa prochaine protégée ? Et elle, songera-t-elle à se marier un jour ? - Summary by Laurette Genre(s): Literary Fiction, Romance Language: French

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