|
|
  Beowulf
Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney's translation of "Beowulf" comes to life in this gripping rendition that reminds listeners that the work was truly meant to be heard not read. |   The Canterbury Tales
by Geoffrey Chaucer
In this classic, the narrator tells of making the usual April pilgrimage to Becket’s shrine at Canterbury with thirty others. |
| |
 The Chronicles of Narnia CD Box Set
by C.S. Lewis
Journeys to the end of the world, fantastic creatures, and epic battles between good and evil -- what more could any reader ask for? This timeless boxed set includes all seven unabridged recordings... |   Complete Arkangel Shakespeare
by William Shakespeare
The Complete Shakespeare for the 21st Century. This release is of major importance: for the first time all of Shakespeare's plays are available on CD in a single set. |
| |
  Dylan Thomas: The Caedmon Collection
by Dylan Thomas
On February 22, 1952, Dylan Thomas made his first recording for Caedmon Records… |   Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus Podcast
by Mary Shelley
The Modern Prometheus |
| |
  Hamlet AudioLearn
From the symbolism of Yorick’s skull to the mystery of death, AudioLearn is your complete audio study guide to Shakespeare’s Hamlet. |   Hamlet: John Gielgud's Classic 1948 Recording
by William Shakespeare
This outstanding historical recording made in 1941 for radio is widely regarded as one of the finest Hamlet performances ever, and one of John Gielgud's greatest moments. |
| |
  Heart of Darkness Audiobook Podcast
by Joseph Conrad
"Heart of Darkness" was first published in 1902. In this novella, Joseph Conrad explores morality and human nature. |   The History of English Literature
by Perry Keenlyside
English literature may very well be the greatest body of imaginative writing the world has yet seen... |
| |
  An Introduction to English Literature
Literature is the history of ideas. It is a reflection of thoughts, feelings and culture of a time and a place. What better place to start when learning about the world we live in? |   Introduction to Poetry
by Robert Frost
LearnOutLoud.com presents an Introduction to Poetry covering famous poems by great poets throughout the history of English poetry. |
| |
 Lewis & Tolkien
by Christopher Mitchell
Professor Christopher Mitchell of Wheaton College opens the door to insights and events publicly observed in the lives of writers C. S. Lewis and J.R. R. Tolkien... |   Lit Summary Podcast
LearnOutLoud.com is pleased to provide the Lit Summary Podcast. Each episode contains an abbreviated yet complete audio summary of a classic book in western literature. |
| |
  Literary Summaries
by Jane Austen
For anyone with an abiding interest in classic literature, we present this series of concise summaries of some of the most time-worn classics. |  The Lord of the Rings
by J. R. R. Tolkien
From the wonderful landscapes of the Shire and Lothlorien, to the stark and sunless land of Mordor, the courageous Hobbits pursue their quest... |
| |
 Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
Macbeth is William Shakespeare's shortest tragedy and one of his most popular works. |   Middlemarch
by George Eliot
Middlemarch is perhaps the finest novel in the English language. Set in a provincial town at the time of the Great Reform Bill... |
| |
  Paradise Lost
by John Milton
This epic poem, considered the greatest in the English language, as John Milton seeks to “justify the ways of God to men” through relating the story of Satan’s rebellion in Heaven, the deception and fall of Man, and the presaged event of Redemption through Jesus, the Son of God…the “Second Adam.” |  The Pilgrim's Progress
by John Bunyan
This is an updated version for all ages told in wonderful storytelling fashion. John Bunyan was a simple maker and mender of pots and pans who received very little education. In spite of that, he penned the most successful allegory ever written. |
| |
  Pride and Prejudice Podcast
by Jane Austen
The most famous of Jane Austen’s novels, Pride and Prejudice is the satirical tale of the notorious Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, one of the most popular couples in literary history. |  The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner
by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“The Wedding-Guest sat on a stone: He cannot chuse but hear;... “ |
| |
  Robinson Crusoe
by Daniel Defoe
Robinson Crusoe is a novel by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1719 and sometimes regarded as the first novel in English. |   A Study Guide to William Shakespeare's Macbeth
by Mark Breitenberg, Ph.D.
Follow the tragic rise and fall of Macbeth, whose boundless ambition, fueled by witches' prophesies... |
| |
  A Tale of Two Cities Podcast
by Charles Dickens
A generous donation by Gordon W. Draper gives us the ability to bring to you this Charles Dickens classic. |   Wuthering Heights
by Emily Bronte
More than just a love story, this convincing, unsentimental novel is one of the classics of English... |