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Rebecca: The classic gothic thriller by Daphne du Maurier

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/783941 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/783941] to listen full audiobooks. Title: Rebecca: The classic gothic thriller Author: Daphne du Maurier Narrator: Holliday Grainger Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 16 hours 34 minutes Release date: November 21, 2024 Genres: Classics Publisher's Summary: A brand-new recording of the classic work, narrated by Holliday Grainger, star of The Borgias and The Capture. On a trip to the South of France, a shy young woman falls in love with Maxim de Winter, a handsome widower. Although his proposal comes as a surprise, she happily agrees to marry him. But as they arrive at her husband's home, Manderley, a change comes over Maxim, and the young bride is filled with dread. Friendless in the isolated mansion, she realises that she barely knows him. In every corner of every room is the phantom of his beautiful first wife, Rebecca, and the new Mrs de Winter walks in her shadow. Not since Jane Eyre has a heroine faced such difficulty with the other woman. An international bestseller, Rebecca is the haunting story of a young girl consumed by love and the struggle to find her identity. 'Rebecca is a masterpiece' GUARDIAN 'Excellent entertainment . . . du Maurier created a scale by which modern women can measure their feelings' STEPHEN KING

Banned Books: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: Four Full-Cast Dramatisations of Modern Classics by Radclyffe Hall, Aldous Huxley, George Orwell, James Joyce

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/785116 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/785116] to listen full audiobooks. Title: Banned Books: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: Four Full-Cast Dramatisations of Modern Classics Author: Radclyffe Hall, Aldous Huxley, George Orwell, James Joyce Narrator: Valerie Edmond, Jonathan Coy, Pippa Nixon, Justin Salinger, Henry Goodman, Christopher Eccleston, Andrew Scott, Niamh Cusack, Full Cast, Tim Pigott-Smith, Stephen Rea, Anton Lesser Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 50 minutes Release date: September 26, 2024 Genres: Classics Publisher's Summary: Four modern masterpieces that dared to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo Deviant. Depraved. Dangerous. Denounced for their transgressive themes and inflammatory ideas, these 20th-century classics have all been considered so seditious that they had to be suppressed. Find out what made these iconic works so threatening to governments worldwide in these superlative dramatisations, featuring stellar casts and specially composed music. Ulysses – Prosecuted for obscenity in the UK and US, James Joyce’s seminal novel tells the combined stories of Stephen Dedalus and Leopold Bloom, as they wander through Dublin on one ordinary day: 16th June 1904. The Well of Loneliness – Radclyffe Hall’s groundbreaking tale of lesbian love was judged as obscene soon after its publication in 1928, and banned in the UK for over 20 years. It centres around Stephen, a baby girl born to well-to-do parents who grows up feeling ‘different’ and knows she will never be attracted to a man. But will she always be an outcast? Brave New World – Aldous Huxley's visionary dystopian fable, banned in Ireland and Australia when it first appeared in 1932, portrays a corrupt future society where promiscuity is the norm, eugenics a respectable science and the drug soma is the opiate of the people. Token dissidents Bernard Marx and Helmholtz Watson long to be free – but it is an outsider, John ‘the Savage’, who shows them the true meaning of rebellion. Nineteen Eighty-Four – London, chief city of Airstrip One. Big Brother stares out from every poster, the Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal. When Ministry of Truth employee Winston Smith finds love with Julia, the duo begin to question the Party – but for enemies of the state, Room 101 awaits… George Orwell’s classic tale, banned in the Soviet Union until 1988 and still one of the most-challenged books in the USA today. The star-studded casts of these dramatisations include Andrew Scott, Henry Goodman, Niamh Cusack, Stephen Rea, Valerie Edmond, Amanda Root, Justin Salinger, John Coy, Milton Lopes, Christopher Eccleston, Pippa Nixon and Tim Pigott-Smith. First published 1918 (Ulysses), 1928 (The Well of Loneliness), 1932 (Brave New World), 1949 (Nineteen Eighty-Four) Cast and credits Ulysses Cast: Stephen Rea, Andrew Scott, Kevin Trainor, Harry Livingstone, Janet Moran, Ronan Raftery, Jim Norton, Joshua Ellershaw, Aidan Dunlop, Henry Goodman, Niamh Cusack, Grainne Keenan, Stephen Hogan, Des McAleer, Christine Absalom, Jonathan Forbes, Bronagh Taggart, Sean Campion, John Rogan, Peter Hamilton Dyer, Joshua Ellershaw, Lorcan Cranitch, Gerard McDermott, Denise Gough, Pip Donaghy, Frances Barber, Susie Riddell Written by James Joyce Dramatised by Robin Brooks Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Jonquil Panting Produced by Jeremy Mortimer Executive producer: Claire Grove Singer: Daire Halpin Pianist: Colin Guthrie The Well of Loneliness Cast: Valerie Edmond, Alexandra Bateman, Roberta Kerr, Rob Pickvance, Amanda Root, Sarah Parks, Paul Warriner, Russell Dixon, Katy Cavanagh, Sara Kaplan, Thomas Hudson, Martin Reeve, Paul Warriner, Katy Cavanagh, Malcolm Hebden Written by Radclyffe Hall Dramatised by Sarah Woods Directed by Melanie Harris Music composed and performed by Odaline de la Martinez Celloist: Andy Wardale Violinist: Janet Fuste Brave New World Cast: Justin Salinger, Jonathan Coy, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Anton Lesser, Milton Lopes, Karina Fernandez, Nicola Ferguson, Sam Rix, James Lailey, Sean Baker, Scarlett Brookes, Brian Protheroe, Nick Underwood Written by Aldous Huxley Dramatised by Jonathan Holloway Directed by David Hunter Nineteen Eighty-Four Cast: Christopher Eccleston, Pippa Nixon, Tim Pigott-Smith, Kim Wall, Robert Blythe, Sam Alexander, Susie Riddell, Christine Absalom, Don Gilet, Joe Sims and Joshua Swinney Written by George Orwell Dramatised by Jonathan Holloway Directed by Jeremy Mortimer (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Aristopia: a Romance-History of the New World by Castello Newton Holford

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/788038 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/788038] to listen full audiobooks. Title: Aristopia: a Romance-History of the New World Author: Castello Newton Holford Narrator: Natalie Adams Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 10 minutes Release date: July 24, 2024 Genres: Classics Publisher's Summary: 'Aristopia: A Romance-History of the New World is an 1895 utopian novel written by Castello Holford. It holds the distinction of being considered the first novel-length alternate history in English and is among the earliest examples of alternate histories in general1. In this captivating tale, Ralph Morton, an early settler in Virginia, stumbles upon a reef made of solid gold. Rather than squandering his newfound wealth, Morton shrewdly uses it to establish a planned society called Aristopia (derived from the Greek word for 'the best place'). Drawing inspiration from Sir Thomas More's Utopia, Morton introduces his own innovations and adaptations. Here are some key features of Aristopia: Land Ownership: In Aristopia, all land is owned by the government, which then leases it to businesses and private citizens. Monopolized Trade: Large-scale trade is monopolized by the state. Wealth Limitations: Inherited wealth is limited. Productive Refugees: Morton welcomes productive refugees from European conflicts, including Huguenots, Irish fugitives, and skilled artisans from northern Italy and Switzerland. Prosperity and Expansion: The colony thrives, expands westward, and even supports the American Revolution. Eventually, Aristopia conquers Canada and comes to dominate all of North America north of Mexico. This novel offers a unique twist on the utopian genre by imagining an alternate history where the United States was founded under different circumstances, leading to a superior society in the author's own time'

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Abridged Version by Lewis Carroll

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/788036 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/788036] to listen full audiobooks. Title: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Abridged Version Author: Lewis Carroll Narrator: Victoria Green Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 5 minutes Release date: July 23, 2024 Genres: Classics Publisher's Summary: ''Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', commonly known as 'Alice in Wonderland', is an 1865 English children's novel written by Lewis Carroll, a mathematics don at Oxford University. The story follows a young girl named Alice who falls through a rabbit hole into a whimsical and fantastical world inhabited by anthropomorphic creatures. This novel is a prime example of the literary nonsense genre. In this captivating tale, Alice encounters peculiar characters such as the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, and the Queen of Hearts. The narrative plays with logic, creating a delightful blend of absurdity and imagination. The artist John Tenniel provided 42 wood-engraved illustrations for the book, which have become iconic. 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' received positive reviews upon its release and is now one of the best-known works of Victorian literature. Its influence extends far beyond the pages of the book, shaping popular culture and inspiring adaptations for screen, radio, art, ballet, opera, musicals, theme parks, board games, and video games. Carroll's sequel, 'Through the Looking-Glass', continues Alice's adventures in another whimsical realm. This timeless classic invites readers of all ages to explore a world where imagination knows no bounds.'

Afterward by Edith Wharton

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/788037 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/788037] to listen full audiobooks. Title: Afterward Author: Edith Wharton Narrator: Jayden Young Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 16 minutes Release date: July 22, 2024 Genres: Classics Publisher's Summary: 'Afterward' is a short story by American writer Edith Wharton. It was first published in the 1910 edition of The Century Magazine and later reprinted in her books The Collected Short Stories of Edith Wharton and Tales of Men and Ghosts. This intriguing tale weaves an ironic ghost story around themes of greed and retribution.