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English Literature 101

English Literature has a rich and vast history. Sitting down to read all the classics of this literary tradition can seem overwhelming, but listening to the classics on audio book can greatly increase the amount of literature you take in and be more enjoyable. Almost all great English literature is available on audio books complete with free audio books, fantastic dramatic renderings of Shakespeare, and histories of English literature to aid you in your listening.

 

Charles DickensCharles Dickens

Charles Dickens is the british writer most associated with England's 18th century Victorian era, and is one of the fathers of the modern novel. Dickens' novels are known for their social commentary, and hard criticism of poverty. He was against the stark divide between the rich and the poor in Victorian society, and while his tales were invariably entertaining, they also came laced with the acid tongue of a social satirist.

William ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare

William Shakespeare is the British poet and playright widely considered to be the greatest ever to write in the english language. Indeed, Shakespeare has been voted one of the most important people of the last millenium and all writers are indebted to the vibrant characterization, innovative plotting and philosophical scope he brought to the art of writing.


 
Beowulf
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
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
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
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
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
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus Podcast
by Mary Shelley

The Modern Prometheus
 
Hamlet AudioLearn
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare

Macbeth is William Shakespeare's shortest tragedy and one of his most popular works.
Middlemarch
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
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
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
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
The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner
by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

“The Wedding-Guest sat on a stone: He cannot chuse but hear;... “
 
Robinson Crusoe
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
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
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
Wuthering Heights
by Emily Bronte

More than just a love story, this convincing, unsentimental novel is one of the classics of English...

 
   
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