Poetry Audiobooks | Fiction & Literature

Pure Act: The Uncommon Life of Robert Lax

Pure Act tells the story of poet Robert Lax, whose quest to live a true life as both an artist and a spiritual seeker inspired Thomas Merton, Jack Kerouac, William Maxwell and a host of other writers, artists and ordinary people. Known in the U.S. primarily as Merton’s best friend and in Europe as a daringly original avant-garde poet, Lax left behind a promising New York writing career to travel with a circus, live among immigrants in post-war Marseilles and settle on a series of remote Greek islands where he learned and recorded the simple wisdom of the local people. Born a Jew, he became a Catholic and found the authentic community he sought in Greek Orthodox fishermen and sponge divers. In his early life, as he alternated working at The New Yorker, writing screenplays in Hollywood and editing a Paris literary journal with studying philosophy, serving the poor in Harlem and living in a sanctuary high in the French Alps, Lax pursued an approach to life he called pure act?a way of living in the moment that was both spontaneous and practiced, God-inspired and self-chosen. By devoting himself to simplicity, poverty and prayer, he expanded his capacity for peace, joy and love while producing distinctive poetry of such stark beauty critics called him “one of America’s greatest experimental poets” and “one of the new ‘saints’ of the avant-garde.” Written by a writer who met Lax in Greece when he was a young seeker himself and visited him regularly over fifteen years, Pure Act is an intimate look at an extraordinary but little-known life. Much more than just a biography, it’s a tale of adventure, an exploration of friendship, an anthology of wisdom, and a testament to the liberating power of living an uncommon life.

Michael N. Mcgregor (Author), Joe Knezevich (Narrator)

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Les Fourberies de Scapin: Complet - Adapted for French learners - In useful French words for convers

Improve your French while listening and appreciating one of the greatest French writers: Moliere. You can adjust the speed depending on your level in French. You can also buy the book to follow with the transcription as you are listening. The literature has been adapted into useful French words and verb tenses for conversation. With this book, you can improve your French progressively with natural fun, focus and motivation. Indeed, Les Fourberies de Scapin is a really interesting and funny book! Normally, the problem with reading literature in French is that the vocabulary is too complex and not useful for conversations. It's like trying to learn English with the original texts of Shakespeare: a big mistake! So this book is for you if you want to progress in French by reading. Continue à apprendre le français!

Moliere, Molière (Author), Frederic De Lavenne De Choulot (Narrator)

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On the LookOUT: for the better half

Diana dedicates herself to advancing people’s journeys from functional to fantastical through mindset pivot techniques. Dotting the “i” by choice, not by chance became Diana’s mantra while breaking new ground towards the future of personal transformation. Diana’s innate creativity is well reflected in her debut book, where she discloses a part of her soul creating a manifesto on self-love. 'On the LookOUT - for the better half' is an invitation for a mindful journey towards the authentic-self through the lenses of romantic relationships. Captivating, engaging and motivational - the book illustrates the turbulence of youth, while giving us an insight into the stability of adulthood by combining the romantic sarcasm of the poems with the pragmatic approach of today’s reflections. A book dedicated to those who seek and to those who discover: “I thought I was on the lookout for something or someone. However, it was there all along: ME.” (Diana Mereu). What are you On the LookOUT for?

Diana Mereu (Author), Diana Mereu (Narrator)

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Mianus Village

MIANUS VILLAGE IS a vivid, entertaining collection of 36 free verse poems that read and sound more like short, short stories than abstract modern poetry. It tells the story of a blue-collar boy growing up in the rough and tumble atmosphere of a Veterans’ housing project in the years following World War II. Set on the banks of Riverside, Connecticut’s Mianus Village, it is reminiscent of the bittersweet, bygone days of our youth and simpler, safer times for our country. This audiobook will be especially appreciated by Baby Boomers whose Greatest Generation parents once saved the world from tyranny and genocide. Author David Huddle describes the book as a celebration of 'American innocence, decency, humor, and family life” while simultaneously mourning 'their loss.' Says author Peter Shea: 'MIANUS VILLAGE is going to sit you down in the easy chair of your mind. With metric simplicity and an uncanny choice of evocative words, Scully will take you to Mianus Village – a real place for sure, and the setting for many autobiographical tales, but also a place that is emblematic of the commonalities within all of us. 'Following a roughly progressive chronology, the work starts with a tale of a great-grandfather with a “brogue, thick as spud stew,” and ends with the death of his mother. Along the way, we meet some of the many characters that peopled his early life: Daddy, who fought “up the boot of Italy,” Gunner, the natural born killer; Dante, who loses a good portion of a digit to Jack’s Bowie knife; the crazy old fisherman Ike, and Eva Ruth, his secret love.” Simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking, MIANUS VILLAGE will slow down time’s winged flight in your life and make you a child again—every time you listen to it.

Jack T. Scully (Author), Kent Cassella And Wendy Scully (Narrator)

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Komm zu mir, allein. Die schönsten Liebesgedichte

'In der Liebe versinken und verlieren sich alle Widersprüche des Lebens. Nur in der Liebe sind Einheit und Zweiheit nicht im Widerspruch.' Der preisgekrönte indische Dichter in der deutschen Übersetzung. Ein Werk voller Liebe in all ihren Facetten: Die Bandbreite des Lyrikers Rabindranath Tagore reicht von Verehrung bis Verzweiflung, von romantischen Liedern über Spottgedichte bis hin zu Hymnen und dem romantischen Spätwerk. In diesem Band werden seine schönsten Liebesgedichte vereint und laden zu einer literarischen Reise voller Metaphorik ein.-

Rabindranath Tagore (Author), Doris Wolters, Michail Kausch (Narrator)

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House Fires

The New York Times bestselling author of A Work in Progress and Note to Self moves fully into adulthood with his illuminating, soulful, bleeding collection of narrative, poetry, and original film photography. Humanitarian, entrepreneur, and content creator Connor Franta first captivated readers with A Work In Progress, ruminating on his Midwestern roots to his early start as a visionary and online thought-leader. He continued his soul-searching-through-a-broken-heart with Note to Self, challenging readers—and himself—to ponder the spectrum of humanity and their place within it. Now as Franta approaches thirty, life is no less confusing, but he finds this journey endlessly fascinating. Writing about confusion and clarity, loneliness and whirlwind romances, despair and elation—and everything in between—Franta invites readers back into the intimacy of his mind. House Fires magnifies a young man's emotional warfare with his past, the daze of wandering through modern times in search of purpose, and the electricity flying from tomorrow's potential.

Connor Franta (Author), Connor Franta (Narrator)

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A Confederacy of Dumptys: Portraits of American Scoundrels in Verse

The next book in John Lithgow's New York Times bestselling series Following the success of New York Times bestsellers Dumpty and Trumpty Dumpty Wanted a Crown, award-winning actor, author, and illustrator John Lithgow presents the third book in his runaway hit series. A Confederacy of Dumptys takes us through a history of twenty-five 'American Scoundrels' in this all-new collection of Lithgow's satirical poems and illustrations. While the Trump Era was rife with corruption and abuse of power, it was nothing new. Through Lithgow's cutting humor, you will read about a rogues' gallery of villains that came before Donald J. Trump, powerful men and women who were corrupt, venal, criminal, adulterous, racist, or just plain disgusting. With dark and lyrical stories from across American history, you will learn about long-forgotten figures and bad actors of today, including the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, the perpetrator of 19th century women's pyramid schemes, and participants in both the Watergate scandal and the Capitol insurrection. Trump and Nixon show up, of course, but also Leona Helmsley, Boss Tweed, Typhoid Mary, Newt Gingrich, Ted Cruz, and many more. Skipping through time, and delivered with classic Lithgow wit and style, A Confederacy of Dumptys is an exuberant reminder of how not to repeat history. Digital audio edition read by the author. The perfect book for: • Political satire fans-viewers of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. • American history buffs and trivia enthusiasts-readers of Jon's Stewart's America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction and Josh Clark's Stuff You Should Know: An Incomplete Compendium of Mostly Interesting Things. • Poetry, art, and illustration aficionados.

John Lithgow (Author), John Lithgow (Narrator)

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Dancing By The Light of The Moon: Over 250 poems to read, relish and recite

Brought to you by Penguin. Dancing by the Light of the Moon, a collection of poetry to last you a lifetime - poems that will bring you joy, solace, celebration and love for every occasion Includes an updated chapter of poems to bring you hope and happiness this year A POEM CAN . . . Comfort · Challenge · Be a friend Stretch your vocabulary Help you sleep · Break the ice Find you a lover · Be utter nonsense Console · Make you laugh - or cry For every moment in your life there is a poem. In Dancing by the Light of the Moon we have a remarkable collection of over 250 best-loved poems in the English-speaking world. Allow Gyles Brandreth to be your guide to not only the wonders of poetry - and there are many - but also its practical uses in everyday life. Whether seeking some words to reflect your mood, wanting to celebrate or mark an occasion or simply looking for lines of comfort and joy in difficult times, this collection has everything for readers of poetry both young and old, novices and old hands alike, will love and return to again and again. 'Gyles has discovered the secret of finding happiness' DAME JUDI DENCH 'Over 400 pages of top-notch poems by everyone from Shakespeare to Simon Armitage' Daily Mail 'A collection of poems that will transform your memory and change your life' Dr Max Pemberton © Gyles Brandreth 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Gyles Brandreth (Author), Gyles Brandreth (Narrator)

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15 Japanese Short Stories for Beginners: Listen to Entertaining Japanese Stories to Improve Your Voc

This book is a collection of 15 entertaining and culturally interesting Japanese short stories for beginners and intermediate Japanese learners. The book also includes many unique mystery stories that will stimulate your imagination. This Japanese audio book is not designed only for Japanese language students, but also for those who appreciate good Japanese literature. The stories focus on mystery and intrigue, yet are entertaining, humorous, and easily grasped. Here you have a Japanese audio book that will improve your kanji vocabulary and listening skills, an authentic Japanese audiobook that is based on Japanese novels that can be used for beginners and intermediate level students.

Christian Tamaka Pedersen (Author), Christian Tamaka Pedersen, Miho Araki (Narrator)

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It’s Fine, It’s Fine, It’s Fine: It’s Not

A raw, honest and heartfelt poetry collection from Taz Alam – for the tough times, the great times, and everything in between. Depressed, but it’s fine. Anxious, but it’s fine. Heartbroken, but it’s fine. When you’re ready to embrace how you really feel, I hope this book helps you connect, reflect, and be seen. What matters is that you’re here. Maybe we can be fine, together.

Taz Alam (Author), Taz Alam (Narrator)

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There's a Light at the End of My Muddle

You will have fun listening to 'There's a Light at the End of My Muddle', read by the author Ellen Palestrant. There are more than seventy, highly original poems, limericks and tongue-twisters in this collection such as My Story is a Hula-Hoop, Slurping Pasta, Colors are a Magic Trick and Thorny Thicket Thistles. All are entertaining, thought-provoking, witty, zany and imaginative. Did you know that 'vaulting and somersaulting without ever halting at the speed of thunderbolting down streets still asphalting will lead to multi-faulting'? Did you know that you should always 'Let Sleeping Hippos Lie' or that 'Colors can be the Magic Trick to Stoke your Energy and Make you Tick'? This is a highly original audiobook to be enjoyed by all ages.

Ellen Palestrant (Author), Ellen Palestrant (Narrator)

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Into the Storyverse

Alan is wrenched from this life by suicide. Dusty, haunted by the loss of the man he thought he knew, must deal with his own regrets before accepting one final task for his friend. Every step takes Dusty further from the friend he remembers and closer to the man he is becoming. Dusty's outer and inner worlds collide as apathy and depression are challenged by empathy and compassion. Travelling with a back-pack, heavy with items he must deal with, Dusty must choose between the things that drag him down and the things that bring him life. What will he choose? What would you choose?

George Johnston (Author), George Johnston (Narrator)

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