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  Rupert of Hentzau

  Anthony Hope

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  In the realm of classic adventure literature, few novels have achieved the enduring charm and timeless appeal of Anthony Hope's "Rupert of Hentzau." Originally published in 1898 as a sequel to "The Prisoner of Zenda," this captivating tale of political intrigue, romance, and daring escapades has cemented its place as a literary gem. 
  Head Stories Audio presents Rupert of Hentzau, narrated by Simon Hester.  With original music.

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  Morphine - This story is perhaps...

  Mikhail Bulgakov

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  Mikhail Bulgakov was born on 15th May 1891 in Kiev, in the Kiev Governorate of the Russian Empire, into a Russian family.  He was one of seven children. 
   
  In 1901, Bulgakov attended the First Kiev Gymnasium, and developed a keen interest in Russian and European literature, theatre and opera.  After the death of his father in 1907, his mother assumed responsibility for his education.  After graduating Bulgakov entered the Medical Faculty of Kiev University and then took up a post as physician at the Kiev Military Hospital. 
   
  At the outbreak of the First World War, he volunteered as a doctor and was sent directly to the front, where he was badly injured at least twice.  To suppress chronic pain, especially in the abdomen, he injected morphine.  It took years to wean himself off. 
   
  He now took up medical posts in various towns and in 1919, he was mobilised by the Ukrainian People's Army and assigned to the Northern Caucasus.  There, he became seriously ill with typhus and barely survived.  
   
  After this illness, Bulgakov abandoned his medicine to pursue writing.  He moved to Vladikavkaz and had two plays staged there with great success.  He wrote too for various newspapers and other outlets, but his critics were many.  And growing. 
   
  When a Moscow's theatre director severely criticised Bulgakov, Stalin personally protected him, saying that a writer of Bulgakov's quality was above ‘party words’ like ‘left’ and ‘right’.   Indeed, it is said that Stalin watched ‘The Days of the Turbins’ at least 15 times. 
   
  It was not to last and by March 1929, Bulgakov's career was ruined when Government censorship stopped publication of any of his work and plays. 
   
  In despair, Bulgakov wrote a personal letter to Stalin.  He requested permission to emigrate.  He received a phone call from the Soviet leader, who asked the writer whether he really desired to leave. He replied that a Russian writer cannot live outside of his homeland.  Stalin thus gave him permission to continue working. In May 1930, he re-joined the theater, as stage director's assistant.  
   
  During the last stressful decade of his life, and in poor health, Bulgakov continued to work on ‘The Master and Margarita’, wrote plays, critical works, stories, and continued translations and dramatisations of novels.  Many of them were not published, others were derided by critics.  
   
  On 10th March 1940, Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov died from nephrosclerosis.  He was 48. 
   
  ‘The Master and Margarita’ was not published in any form until the mid-1960’s 
   
  In this story Bulgakov relates the terrifying and hellish descent into addiction that seems so avoidable and yet so chillingly not.

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  Flowering of the Strange Orchid...

  H. G. Wells

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  The buying of orchids always has in it a certain speculative flavour. You have before you the brown shrivelled lump of tissue, and for the rest you must trust your judgment, or the auctioneer, or your good luck, as your taste may incline. The plant may be moribund or dead, or it may be just a respectable purchase, fair value for your money, or perhaps-for the thing has happened again and again-there slowly unfolds before the delighted eyes of the happy purchaser, day after day, some new variety, some novel richness, a strange twist of the labellum, or some subtler colouration or unexpected mimicry. Pride, beauty, and profit blossom together on one delicate green spike, and, it may be, even immortality. For the new miracle of nature may stand in need of a new specific name, and what so convenient as that of its discoverer? "John-smithia"! There have been worse names.

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  The Metamorphosis - Sleepy story...

  Franz Kafka

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  Step into the surreal world of The Metamorphosis, the haunting classic by Franz Kafka, narrated by the soothing voice of Andrew Bond and produced by Slumber Studios. 
  If sleepless nights or an overactive mind are keeping you awake, this audiobook is crafted to gently lull you into a peaceful and restful sleep. 
  Close your eyes, relax, and let Andrew Bond’s calming narration guide you through the strange and thought-provoking story of Gregor Samsa, who awakens one morning to find himself transformed into a mysterious creature. Experience the quiet tension, emotional depth, and existential wonder of this literary masterpiece—all while easing into deep relaxation. 
  At Slumber Studios, we specialize in creating calming content designed to help you unwind and drift off effortlessly. This audiobook features slow, gentle narration accompanied by soft background music, providing the perfect escape into dreamland. 
  If you’re looking for a peaceful way to end your day, this is the ideal choice. Simply press play, get comfortable, and let Andrew’s tranquil voice carry you through the curious and reflective world of The Metamorphosis. Wake up feeling refreshed, with a sense of calm and clarity to start your day.

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  Virginibus Puerisque III: On...

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer, and a leading representative of English literature. He was greatly admired by many authors, including Jorge Luis Borges, Ernest Hemingway, Rudyard Kipling and Vladimir Nabokov.
  VIRGINIBUS PUERISQUE III: On falling in love: "Lord, what fools these mortals be!"
  THERE is only one event in life which really astonishes a man and startles him out of his prepared opinions. Everything else befalls him very much as he expected.

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  Frankenstein - Audiobook

  Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley,...

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  In Frankenstein, Mary Shelley weaves a gripping tale of ambition, creation, and consequences. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant scientist, defies the natural order by creating life. Horrified by the result, he abandons his creation—a sentient, lonely being who is shunned by society. The Creature's journey, marked by rejection and vengeance, challenges the boundaries of morality and humanity.This Gothic masterpiece blends science fiction and philosophy, raising timeless questions about the pursuit of knowledge, the ethics of creation, and the human need for connection. Set against vivid European landscapes, Frankenstein remains a powerful exploration of the fine line between genius and hubris.

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