Audiobooks by Virginia Woolf

Woolf's novel defies traditional narrative conventions, blurring the boundaries between reality and fiction, and delving into the fluid nature of gender and identity, offering a profound exploration of the construction of self and the constraints imposed by societal expectations. The narrative traverses different historical periods and geographical locations, providing a sweeping panorama of human history and cultural transformation, while also raising questions about the mutable nature of time and the enduring power of art.

Virginia Woolf (Author), Cori Samuel (Narrator)

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[German] - Ein Zimmer für sich allein

Hätte Shakespeare eine Schwester gehabt, ebenso begabt wie er, wie wäre es ihr ergangen? Welche Widerstände mussten Jane Austen oder die Brontë-Schwestern überwinden? Im Oktober 1928 hielt Virginia Woolf zwei Vorträge am ersten Frauencollege Großbritanniens an der Universität Cambridge. Ob ihnen bewusst sei, fragte Woolf ihre Zuhörerinnen, dass sie vielleicht »das am häufigsten abgehandelte Tier des Universums« seien? Schließlich wurde Literatur über Frauen fast ausschließlich von Männern verfasst. Aus Woolfs Vorträgen entstand der Essay Ein Zimmer für sich allein, den sie ein Jahr später veröffentlichte. Bereits zu Woolfs Lebzeiten gepriesen, wurde ihre Abhandlung über Frauen und Literatur zu einem der wegweisenden Texte der Frauenbewegung. Engagiert, poetisch, erfahrungssatt und ironisch analysiert Woolf Geschlechterdifferenzen und führt aus, was Frauen brauchen, um große Literatur zu produzieren: finanzielle, vor allem aber geistige Unabhängigkeit, im viktorianischen England symbolisiert durch ein eigenes Zimmer.

Virginia Woolf (Author), Sandra Voss (Narrator)

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To the Lighthouse | A Calming Story for Sleep: A soothing reading for relaxation and sleep

Dive into the soothing beauty of 'To the Lighthouse' by Virginia Woolf, narrated by the calming voice of Elizabeth Grace and produced by Slumber Studios. Stuggling to relax or fall asleep? Whether you’re dealing with insomnia or an overactive mind, this audiobook is designed to lead you into a deep, restorative sleep. So close your eyes, relax, and let Elizabeth Grace's gentle narration guide you through the evocative world of the Ramsay family. Traverse the emotional landscapes and lyrical prose that Woolf masterfully weaves, from the serene Scottish coast to the profound reflections on time and memory. At Slumber Studios, we specialize in creating relaxing content to help you unwind and drift off to sleep. This audiobook features a slow, soft narration and soothing background music, ensuring a peaceful journey into slumber. If you’re looking for a way to unwind after a long day, you’ve found it. Simply press play, lay down in bed, and let Elizabeth's calming voice transport you into a world of dreams. Wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, ready to embrace the new day.

Virginia Woolf (Author), Elizabeth Grace (Narrator)

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[German] - Die Witwe und der Papagei - Erzählbuch SHORTS, Band 1 (Ungekürzt)

Kurz & bündig - unsere Shorts: Als der geizige Bruder beschloss, der Witwe seinen Papageien zu vererben, war ihm bestimmt nicht klar, was der zerrupfte Vogel im Leben der Frau bewirken wird. Virginia Woolf hat gewusst: Ein ordentlicher Umgang mit Tieren kann das Leben sehr unverhofft auf den Kopf stellen. Nach der Vorlage aus dem Band mit mehreren Erzählungen von Virginia Woolf in der wunderbaren Reihe Steidl Nocturnes

Meike Rötzer, Virginia Woolf (Author), Meike Rötzer (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Una Casa Encantada

Una casa encantada se centra en la historia de dos parejas que comparten la misma casa, con la peculiaridad de que una de ellas es un matrimonio de espectros. El relato es muy breve, pero es suficiente para que Virginia Woolf comience a experimentar en sus teorías narrativas. Virgina Woolf fue hija del crítico literario, periodista e historiador de literatura inglés, Leslie Stephen, se casó con Leonard Woolf con quien fundó la editorial Hogarth Press y formó parte del famoso grupo de Bloomsbury que incluía grandes escritores y artistas como Lytton Strachey, Roger Fry, David Garnett, el economista J. M. Keynes y E. M. Forster, a quien debemos el formidable aspecto de la novela. Este audiolibro cuenta, además de la narración, con diferentes efectos de sonido y canciones, utilizando una edición cuidada, llena de estímulos, para introducirte en esta fascinante historia de la manera más original, elegante y cautivadora posible.

Virginia Woolf (Author), Jose Peciña (Narrator)

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A Rare Recording of Virginia Woolf On Words

Adeline Virginia Woolf (January 25, 1882 - March 28, 1941) was a feminist, pacifist, anti-fascist and English writer born in South Kensington, London. She is considered one of the most important modernist 20th-century authors, literary critics, and pioneer in the use of stream of consciousness as a narrative device. This is the only surviving recording of Virginia Woolf, a talk called, "Craftsmanship."

Virginia Woolf (Author), Virginia Woolf (Narrator)

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Book at Bedtime: A BBC Radio Collection: 10 Unmissable Classics

A bumper collection of accessible classics from the perennially popular BBC Radio 4 series This diverse, wide-ranging anthology features readings of 10 of the greatest books in the English language, taken from the BBC's Book at Bedtime and performed by a stellar cast of narrators. Here are nearly 27 hours of sensational stories, from iconic romances and humorous travelogues to pioneering Modernist masterpieces and compelling explorations of the human heart. Comprising much-loved favourites as well as neglected classics, this genre-spanning selection has something for everyone. This collection includes abridged readings of: Persuasion by Jane Austen: Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth get a second chance at love following their broken engagement seven years earlier. Read by Juliet Stevenson. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë: An orphaned young woman discovers romance when she meets the charming Mr Rochester. Read by Anne-Marie Duff. Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy: Independent Bathsheba Everdene must contend with three very different suitors all vying for her affections. Read by Douglas Hodge. Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes by Robert Louis Stevenson: Stephenson's travelogue from his 12-day hike, taken to distance himself from his love affair with a married woman. Read by Alan Cumming. The Aspern Papers by Henry James: A nameless narrator goes to Venice to persuade American poet Jeffrey Aspern's lover to let him read Aspern's letters. Read by Samuel West. Three Men on the Bummel by Jerome K. Jerome: The Three Men in a Boat return for a bicycle tour through the German Black Forest. Read by Hugh Laurie. Dubliners by James Joyce: Form-defining stories about life in Dublin at the start of the 20th century. Read by Stephen Rea. The Good Soldier by Ford Madox Ford: Two couples, two marriages; both seemingly perfect. But beneath the surface lies deception and betrayal. Read by Toby Stephens. The Rector's Daughter by F.M. Mayor: Mary has spent thirty-five years taking care of others, but with the arrival Robert Herbert her quiet, ordered existence is changed forever. Read by Juliet Stevenson. Orlando by Virginia Woolf: A playful mock biography of a chameleonic historical figure, immortal and ageless, who changes sex and identity on a whim. Read by Amanda Hale. First published 1817 (Persuasion), 1847 (Jane Eyre), 1874 (Far from the Madding Crowd), 1879 (Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes), 1888 (The Aspern Papers), 1900 (Three Men on the Bummel), 1914 (Dubliners), 1915 (The Good Soldier), 1924 (The Rector's Daughter), 1928 (Orlando) © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Charlotte Bronte, Charlotte Brontë, F.M. Mayor, Ford Madox Ford, Henry James, James Joyce, Jane Austen, Jerome K. Jerome, Robert Louis Stevenson, Thomas Hardy, Virginia Woolf (Author), Alan Cumming, Amanda Hale, Anne-Marie Duff, Douglas Hodge, Hugh Laurie, Juliet Stevenson, Samuel West, Stephen Rea, Toby Stephens (Narrator)

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Sad Ending - Love Short Stories

1 - Love Stories - Sad Ending - An Introduction2 - The Informer by Joseph Conrad3 - About Love by Anton Chekhov4 - The Legacy by Virginia Woolf5 - The Furnished Room by O Henry6 - The Victory by Rabindranath Tagore7 - Odour of Chrysanthemums by D H Lawrence8 - The District Doctor by Ivan Turgenev9 - Rappaccini's Daughter - Part 1 by Nathaniel Hawthorne10 - Rappaccini's Daughter - Part 2 by Nathaniel Hawthorne11 - The Lagoon by Joseph Conrad12 - The Dowry by Guy de Maupassant13 - An Awakening by Sherwood Anderson14 - Lost in a Pyramid (or, The Mummy's Curse) by Louisa May Alcott writing as A M Bernard15 - Mrs Pierrepoint by Amy Levy16 - Pyramus & Thisbe by Ovid17 - Spurs by Tod Robbins18 - The Testament of Magdalen Blair - Part 1 by Aleister Crowley19 - The Testament of Magdalen Blair - Part 2 by Aleister Crowley

Ivan Turgenev, Virginia Woolf (Author), Christopher Ragland, Richard Mitchley (Narrator)

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Las excéntricas

La relación entre Virginia Woolf y la excentricidad era peculiar. 'Desde el primer momento se vio que ella era incalculable, excéntrica y propensa a los accidentes', señala su sobrino, el historiador de arte Quentin Bell. Su aspecto, su ropa y, en suma, ella misma podían generar impresiones encontradas. 'Tenía una presencia que la volvía notable de inmediato', dice Madge Garland, legendaria editora de Vogue, al recordar la primera vez que la vio, en los años veinte. Pero lo que también le llamó la atención fue que esa mujer elegante y distinguida llevara puesto 'lo que solo podría describirse como un cesto de basura dado vuelta en la cabeza'. Matías Battistón Si al llegar más o menos a los cuarenta años les parece que otras distinciones se desdibujan en lugar de nimbarlos de gloria, tal vez valga la pena que investiguen, suponiendo que insistan en llevar algún título, qué se puede hacer en aras de la excentricidad. Aunque déjennos advertirles que el fracaso es probable. Virginia Woolf

Virginia Woolf (Author), Cecilia Bona (Narrator)

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Zum Leuchtturm - Erzählbuch, Band 1 (Ungekürzt)

Meike Rötzer nach Virginia Woolf. Das Erzählbuch - Theater für die Ohren und Schlüssel zu den Stoffen, die zu Weltliteratur wurden. Bislang werden Bücher vor- und durchgelesen, jetzt wird erzählt. Die zehnköpfige Familie Ramsay verbringt jeden Sommer mit ihren eigenwilligen Gästen auf der vom Meer umspülten Isle of Skye. Dass Mr Ramsay dem kleinen James die Hoffnung auf die ersehnte Bootsfahrt zum Leuchtturm zunichte macht, wird er ihm sein Leben lang nicht verzeihen. Zehn Jahre sollen vergehen, bis er die Tour an der Seite des Vaters unternimmt. Zehn Jahre, in die der Erste Weltkrieg fällt und sich die Familie unter ganz anderen Vorzeichen wieder im Sommerhaus zusammenfindet. Zum Leuchtturm hielt Woolf für das mit Abstand beste ihrer Bücher. Wie ihr Mann Leonard, der gleich nach der Lektüre wusste, 'es ist ein Meisterwerk'. Es zählt es zu den wichtigsten Büchern britischer Literatur. Grund genug, diese weltberühmte Geschichte zu erzählen. Der Bildhauer und Bühnenbildner Alexander Polzin hat das Portrait von Virginia Woolf für den Erzählbuchverlag gemalt.

Meike Rötzer, Virginia Woolf (Author), Meike Rötzer (Narrator)

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La Duquesa Y El Joyero

La duquesa y el joyero (The duchess and the jeweller) es un magnífico relato corto de Virginia Woolf (1882-1941), sobre el tenso encuentro entre una duquesa y Oliver Bacon, el joyero más rico de la zona, que tiene lugar en la joyería de éste último. Un maravilloso, elegante y cautivador encuentro entre ambos, amigos y enemigos a partes iguales, en el que lucharán verbalmente por sus propios intereses. Este audiolibro cuenta, además de la narración, con diferentes efectos de sonido y canciones, utilizando una edición cuidada, llena de estímulos, para introducirte en esta fascinante historia de la manera más original, elegante y cautivadora posible.

Virginia Woolf (Author), Jose Peciña (Narrator)

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To the Lighthouse - Unabridged

Written in 1927, To the Lighthouse is Virginia Woolf's experimental and brilliant third novel. The narrative concerns the annual visits by the Ramsay family to their summer home in the Isle of Skye in Scotland between 1910 and 1920. Once again employing her unique, stream-of-consciousness style of writing, Woolf creates a fascinating and complex novel where the point of view of the narration switches between the various Ramsay family members and their guests. This semi-autobiographical book was hailed in its time as a breakthrough work of genius by critics and has gone on to become one of the most beloved and carefully studied books of all time. Named by both Modern Library and Time Magazine as as one of the 100 best English language novels of the 20th century, To the Lighthouse is an insightful study of family life, domestic tension and the complexity of human relationships. It is presented here in its original, unabridged format along with a biography of the author.

Virginia Woolf (Author), Sara Nichols (Narrator)

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