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  The Europeans

  Henry James

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  Eugenia, an American expatriate brought up in Europe, arrives in rural New England with her charming brother Felix, hoping to find a wealthy second husband after the collapse of her marriage to a German prince. 
  Their exotic, sophisticated airs cause quite a stir with their affluent, God-fearing American cousins, the Wentworths—and provoke the disapproval of their uncle, suspicious of foreign influences. To Gertrude Wentworth, struggling against her somber puritan upbringing, the arrival of the handsome Felix is especially enchanting.

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  The Odyssey

  Homer

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  The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest extant works of literature still widely read by modern audiences. As with the Iliad, the poem is divided into 24 books. It follows the Greek hero Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his journey home after the Trojan War. After the war, which lasted ten years, his journey lasted for ten additional years, during which time he encountered many perils and all his crew mates were killed. In his absence, Odysseus was assumed dead, and his wife Penelope and son Telemachus had to contend with a group of unruly suitors who were competing for Penelope's hand in marriage.The Odyssey was originally composed in Homeric Greek in around the 8th or 7th century BCE and, by the mid-6th century BCE, had become part of the Greek literary canon. In antiquity, Homer's authorship of the poem was not questioned, but contemporary scholarship predominantly assumes that the Iliad and the Odyssey were composed independently and that the stories formed as part of a long oral tradition. Given widespread illiteracy, the poem was performed by an aoidos or rhapsode and was more likely to be heard than read.

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  The Picture of Dorian Gray -...

  Oscar Wilde, Gerhard Symons

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  This is an abridged audiobook of The Picture of Dorian Gray in English. It is intended for intermediate English-language students (CEFR: level B1/B2). 
  This audiobook is a simplified version of the classic story by nineteenth-century playwright and novelist Oscar Wilde (1854-1900). 
  It is abridged and narrated by Gerhard Symons, a native English speaker with a neutral English accent. 
  The audiobook run time is five hours and fifty minutes (350 minutes). The audiobook is enhanced with appropriate sound effects throughout. 
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  WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR ETERNAL YOUTH? 
  Victorian London. One afternoon, a beautiful young man is sitting in an artist’s studio. His name is Dorian Gray. He is discussing life in the company of friends. 
  One of his friends convinces him that youth and beauty are the most important things in life. Dorian Gray fears growing old and ugly. He accepts this idea without question, and decides to make a terrible deal with the devil… 
  Every sin that Dorian commits has a cost. Every picture must be seen. Every pleasure that Dorian enjoys has a price. And Dorian will pay a terrible price for eternal youth… 
  © 2023 Three Thrushes

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  Henry VI Part Two

  Pierre Arthur Laure, Tom...

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  Rife with intrigue and treachery, this history play depicts the onset of the fifteenth-century Wars of the Roses between the houses of Lancaster and York. 
  Young King Henry VI has married the beautiful Margaret of Anjou, but the new queen is ruthless and ambitious. Supported by the powerful Duke of Suffolk, Margaret plots the overthrow of her enemies, chief among them the Duke of Gloucester. But the Duke of York also aspires to the crown, and the common people, led by Jack Cade, are in rebellion. To the despair of the mild young king, England descends into civil war. 
  David Tennant plays Henry VI, and Kelly Hunter plays Queen Margaret. Norman Rodway is the Duke of Gloucester, Isla Blair the Duchess of Gloucester, and Clive Merrison plays the Duke of York.

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  The Shadows on the Wall

  Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

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  More classic horror narrations on Jonathan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanDunneHorrorAudiobooks 
  Title: The Shadows on the Wall 
  Author: Mary E. Wilkins Freeman 
  Narrator: Jonathan Dunne 
  Original Publication: 1903 
  Public Domain: Yes 
  Series Placement: Timeless Terrors No. 82 
  Description: 
  The Shadows on the Wall is one of Mary E. Wilkins Freeman’s most unsettling works of supernatural and psychological horror—a quiet, relentless study of grief, guilt, and unseen terror. After the sudden death of a brother, a family becomes haunted by an impossible phenomenon: a life-sized human shadow that appears nightly on the wall, cast by nothing and resembling the dead man with horrifying precision. 
  Central to the story is the shadow itself—motionless, silent, and utterly inexplicable. As fear deepens, another brother attempts to confront the apparition with desperate violence, only to discover that reason and force are powerless against it. Freeman transforms an ordinary domestic space into a site of mounting dread, where silence and stillness become instruments of terror. 
  Rather than relying on spectacle, Freeman builds horror through psychological pressure and restraint, allowing fear to grow naturally from the characters’ reactions to the impossible. Narrated by Amazon-bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne, this performance captures the story’s slow-burn tension, escalating panic, and devastating final revelation. 
  The Shadows on the Wall endures as a masterclass in subtle horror—a reminder that the most frightening forces are often those that cannot be seen, explained, or escaped.

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  Pride and Prejudice

  Jane Austen

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  Step into the refined world of the English countryside in Jane Austen’s beloved novel, Pride and Prejudice. This timeless tale follows the headstrong Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates the complexities of love, family, and social expectations. When she meets the enigmatic Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth must confront her own pride and prejudices as their relationship develops in unexpected ways. 
  Narrated by Susan Edni, this audiobook brings the wit, charm, and emotion of Austen’s work to life. Edni’s performance captures the elegance of Regency England, drawing listeners into Elizabeth’s journey and the lively dynamics of the Bennet family. Her narration beautifully conveys the humor, romance, and social tension that make this novel a classic. 
  Perfect for fans of romance, historical fiction, and literature, Pride and Prejudice is a captivating story of love and growth. With its enduring themes and unforgettable characters, this audiobook will charm listeners of all ages and offer a fresh experience of Austen’s cherished masterpiece. 
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