Chillbooks Audiobooks

The Iliad by Homer, Part 2 (Books 17-24)—from Patroclus's death to Achilles' rage and Priam's plea. Translated by Samuel Butler, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

📖 About This Volume

Part 2 opens with the battle for Patroclus's body and follows Achilles' vengeful return to war, culminating in Hector's death and the profound encounter between Achilles and Priam. These final books explore vengeance, mortality, grief, and compassion—cementing The Iliad as one of history's greatest poetic works.

✍️ About Homer

Homer was the legendary Greek poet whose epics, The Iliad and The Odyssey, shaped the foundations of Western literature. His storytelling blends myth, history, and timeless moral inquiry.

🎙️ Narration

Mark Cassidy delivers these closing chapters with steady solemnity and reverence, supported by full on-screen subtitles for immersive engagement with Homer's epic narrative.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – The Iliad by Homer (Books 17-24)
• 00:13 – Book 17: The Fight for Patroclus' Body
• 37:36 – Book 18: The Shield of Achilles
• 1:08:33 – Book 19: Achilles Returns to Battle
• 1:29:16 – Book 20: The Gods Join the Battle
• 1:54:49 – Book 21: Achilles and the River
• 2:26:10 – Book 22: The Death of Hector
• 2:53:55 – Book 23: The Funeral of Patroclus
• 3:39:27 – Book 24: Priam's Appeal to Achilles

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Anna Sewell's Black Beauty—a timeless tale told from a horse's perspective, exploring kindness, cruelty, and compassion through one unforgettable life. Narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

First published in 1877, Black Beauty follows a horse through various owners—some kind, others cruel. Through joy and suffering, Beauty recounts his journey with emotional depth and moral clarity, making one of literature's most moving appeals for empathy and decency across all walks of life.

✍️ About Anna Sewell

Anna Sewell (1820–1878) was an English novelist who wrote Black Beauty in her final years, while bedridden and in failing health. It was her only novel, published just months before her death, and became one of the best-selling books of all time.

🎙️ Narration

Mark Cassidy delivers a calm, faithful reading with no background music and full on-screen subtitles—ideal for focused, immersive listening.

📚 Timestamps

• 0:00 – Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
• 0:12 – Part I
• 0:14 – Chapter 1: My Early Home
• 4:11 – Chapter 2: The Hunt
• 9:28 – Chapter 3: My Breaking In
• 16:53 – Chapter 4: Birtwick Park
• 21:43 – Chapter 5: A Fair Start
• 28:04 – Chapter 6: Liberty
• 30:53 – Chapter 7: Ginger
• 38:53 – Chapter 8: Ginger's Story Continued
• 45:19 – Chapter 9: Merrylegs
• 50:08 – Chapter 10: A Talk in the Orchard
• 59:55 – Chapter 11: Plain Speaking
• 1:05:29 – Chapter 12: A Stormy Day
• 1:11:25 – Chapter 13: The Devil's Trade Mark
• 1:16:29 – Chapter 14: James Howard
• 1:21:35 – Chapter 15: The Old Hostler
• 1:26:47 – Chapter 16: The Fire
• 1:33:51 – Chapter 17: John Manly's Talk
• 1:40:07 – Chapter 18: Going for the Doctor

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Attar's mystical Sufi masterpiece—a spiritual allegory of birds seeking their true king, the Simurgh. Translated by Edward Fitzgerald, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

Written in 12th-century Persia, The Conference of the Birds follows a flock on a perilous journey to find the Simurgh. Each bird represents human faults and attachments, and their trials mirror the soul's path to divine truth. This cornerstone of Sufi literature explores love, ego, self-annihilation, and spiritual awakening.

✍️ About Attar of Nishapur

Farid ud-Din Attar (c. 1145 – c. 1221) was a Persian Sufi poet and mystic whose allegories profoundly influenced later poets like Rumi. His writings continue to guide seekers on the soul's quest for God.

🎙️ Narration & Translation

Mark Cassidy delivers Edward Fitzgerald's elegant English rendering with soft, contemplative pacing—perfect for deep listening, study, or meditation. Full on-screen subtitles with no background music.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – The Conference of the Birds by Attar of Nishapur
• 00:13 – Chapter 1: The Gathering of the Birds
• 02:50 – Chapter 2: The Hoopoe's Call to Journey
• 06:13 – Chapter 3: Objections and Allegories
• 10:12 – Chapter 4: The Nightingale and the Song of Love
• 13:08 – Chapter 5: The Parrot and Worldly Desire
• 20:32 – Chapter 6: The Falcon, the Phoenix, and the Duck
• 25:51 – Chapter 7: The Dove and the Call of Yusuf
• 27:32 – Chapter 8: Minor Objections and Final Persuasions
• 31:12 – Chapter 9: The Call to Annihilation of Self
• 55:14 – Chapter 10: The Resolution and Coronation
• 57:35 – Chapter 11: The Seven Valleys
• 1:05:55 – Chapter 12: The Journey and Great Trials
• 1:07:34 – Chapter 13: The Arrival at the Simurgh
• 1:10:10 – Chapter 14: The Realization and Dissolution

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Homer's The Iliad, Part 1 (Books 1-16)—the epic tale of Achilles' rage, Hector's honor, and the Trojan War. Translated by Samuel Butler, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

Composed in the 8th century BCE, The Iliad recounts the climactic weeks of the Trojan War, focusing on the rage of Achilles and the struggles of Hector as gods intervene in mortal affairs. A powerful meditation on fate, glory, loyalty, and human suffering, Samuel Butler's prose translation renders Homer's poetry into clear, accessible English.

✍️ About Homer

Homer is the legendary Greek poet credited with The Iliad and The Odyssey, foundational texts of Western literature. Though little is known about his life, his influence on epic storytelling, myth, and moral reflection remains immense.

🎙️ Narration

Mark Cassidy brings steady, reflective narration to Homer's characters and battles, with full on-screen subtitles—ideal for reading along, studying, or experiencing the epic in a tranquil environment.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – The Iliad by Homer (Books 1-16)
• 00:13 – Book 1: The Quarrel Between Agamemnon and Achilles
• 32:50 – Book 2: The Dream, the Catalogue of Ships
• 1:19:12 – Book 3: Paris and Menelaus Duel
• 1:42:05 – Book 4: The Truce Broken
• 2:10:01 – Book 5: The Exploits of Diomedes
• 2:57:23 – Book 6: Hector and Andromache
• 3:23:32 – Book 7: Hector Duels Ajax
• 3:47:30 – Book 8: The Trojans Press Forward
• 4:16:04 – Book 9: The Embassy to Achilles
• 4:52:37 – Book 10: The Night Raid
• 5:21:41 – Book 11: Agamemnon's Valor
• 6:06:30 – Book 12: The Trojans Storm the Wall
• 6:31:15 – Book 13: The Fight at the Ships
• 7:15:21 – Book 14: Hera Deceives Zeus
• 7:43:00 – Book 15: The Greeks Driven Back
• 8:21:14 – Book 16: The Death of Patroclus

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Seneca's Letters from a Stoic, Volume 1 (Letters 1-65)—practical Stoic wisdom on courage, tranquility, and living well. Translated by Richard M. Gummere, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

In this first volume, Seneca shares personal letters to his friend Lucilius, offering guidance on happiness, adversity, and the value of philosophy in daily life. Through practical reflection and ethical insight, these letters provide a Stoic toolkit for navigating the human condition with discipline, integrity, and inner freedom.

✍️ About Seneca

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (c. 4 BCE – 65 CE) was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and playwright. As one of Stoicism's most influential voices, his writings on ethics, resilience, and self-mastery remain deeply personal yet universally applicable.

🎙️ Narration

Mark Cassidy brings steady, expressive narration to Seneca's philosophical reflections, with full on-screen subtitles—ideal for reflection, study, or meditative listening.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Letters from a Stoic by Seneca (Vol. 1)
• 00:11 – Introduction
• 10:20 – Letter 1: On Saving Time
• 13:14 – Letter 2: On Discursiveness in Reading
• 16:23 – Letter 3: On True and False Friendship
• 19:54 – Letter 4: On the Terrors of Death
• 25:37 – Letter 5: On the Philosopher's Mean
• 30:13 – Letter 6: On Sharing Knowledge
• 33:47 – Letter 7: On Crowds
• 40:20 – Letter 8: On the Philosopher's Seclusion
• 45:52 – Letter 9: On Philosophy and Friendship
• 58:10 – Letter 10: On Living to Oneself
• 1:01:04 – Letter 11: On the Blush of Modesty
• 1:05:52 – Letter 12: On Old Age
• 1:12:17 – Letter 13: On Groundless Fears
• 1:22:29 – Letter 14: On the Reasons for Withdrawing from the World
• 1:33:00 – Letter 15: On Brawn and Brains
• 1:39:42 – Letter 16: On Philosophy, the Guide of Life
• 1:45:12 – Letter 17: On Philosophy and Riches
• 1:51:48 – Letter 18: On Festivals and Fasting
• 1:59:31 – Letter 19: On Worldliness and Retirement
• 2:06:47 – Letter 20: On Practicing What You Preach
• 2:14:02 – Letter 21: On the Renown Which My Writings Will Bring You
• 2:21:07 – Letter 22: On the Futility of Halfway Measures
• 2:30:16 – Letter 23: On the True Joy Which Comes from Philosophy
• 2:36:23 – Letter 24: On Despising Death
• 2:51:16 – Letter 25: On Reformation
• 2:55:36 – Letter 26: On Old Age and Death
• 3:00:47 – Letter 27: On the Good Which Abides
• 3:05:40 – Letter 28: On Travel as a Cure for Discontent
• 3:10:29 – Letter 29: On the Critical Condition of Marcellinus
• 3:17:15 – Letter 30: On Conquering the Conqueror
• 3:26:58 – Letter 31: On Siren Songs
• 3:33:39 – Letter 32: On Progress
• 3:36:43 – Letter 33: On the Futility of Learning Maxims
• 3:43:29 – Letter 34: On a Promising Pupil
• 3:45:23 – Letter 35: On the Friendship of Kindred Minds
• 3:47:59 – Letter 36: On the Value of Retirement
• 3:54:44 – Letter 37: On Allegiance to Virtue
• 3:57:22 – Letter 38: On Quiet Conversation
• 3:59:01 – Letter 39: On Noble Aspirations
• 4:02:39 – Letter 40-49
• 5:02:26 – Letters 50-59
• 6:25:28 – Letters 60-65

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P. T. Barnum's The Art of Money Getting—practical wisdom on earning, managing, and keeping wealth from America's most famous showman-entrepreneur. Read by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

Originally published in 1880, The Art of Money Getting offers straightforward guidance on building and managing wealth. Barnum distills decades of business experience into practical lessons on avoiding debt, selecting the right career, treating customers well, advertising effectively, and staying grounded. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or seeking timeless financial wisdom, this short classic still speaks volumes.

✍️ About P. T. Barnum

Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810–1891) was a self-made American businessman, entertainer, and philanthropist. Though best known for founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus, his career spanned multiple industries. Barnum's unique blend of showmanship and sharp business instincts made him one of the most fascinating figures in American history—and a surprisingly humble financial thinker.

🎙️ Narration

Read by Mark Cassidy with clear narration and full on-screen subtitles—ideal for focused listening and note-taking.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – The Art of Money Getting by P. T. Barnum
• 00:11 – Introduction
• 16:02 – Persevere
• 19:53 – Don't Mistake Your Vocation
• 22:21 – Select the Right Location
• 26:03 – Avoid Debt
• 33:13 – Whatever You Do, Do It With All Your Might
• 39:35 – Use the Best Tools
• 41:30 – Don't Get Above Your Business
• 49:49 – Learn Something Useful
• 50:15 – Let Hope Predominate, But Be Not Too Visionary
• 50:42 – Do Not Scatter Your Powers
• 51:25 – Be Systematic
• 54:56 – Read the Newspapers
• 55:24 – Beware of "Outside Operations"
• 57:16 – Don't Indorse Without Security
• 1:01:02 – Advertise Your Business
• 1:05:26 – "Don't Read the Other Side"
• 1:08:11 – Be Polite and Kind to Your Customers
• 1:10:16 – Be Charitable

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Al-Ghazali's The Niche of Lights—a profound Sufi exploration of divine light, spiritual perception, and the soul's journey toward enlightenment. Translated by W.H.T. Gairdner, narrated by Mark Cassidy.

📖 About the Work

The Niche of Lights (Mishkat al-Anwar) draws inspiration from the Qur'anic Light Verse (24:35) to unveil layers of symbolic meaning about how divine light illuminates believers' hearts. Al-Ghazali explores the nature of intellect, levels of human perception, and the veils obscuring divine truth—creating one of the most mystical and philosophical treatises in Islamic spirituality.

✍️ About Al-Ghazali

Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali (1058–1111) was a Persian polymath, theologian, philosopher, and Sufi mystic. Regarded as one of the greatest thinkers in Islamic history, he reconciled reason with revelation. His works—including The Revival of the Religious Sciences, The Incoherence of the Philosophers, and The Alchemy of Happiness—continue to influence Eastern and Western philosophy.

🎙️ Narration & Translation

Mark Cassidy's clear, composed narration brings W.H.T. Gairdner's elegant English translation to life, preserving the beauty and depth of Al-Ghazali's Arabic while making his luminous metaphors accessible for spiritual study, contemplation, or peaceful listening. Full on-screen subtitles included.

📚 Timestamps

• 0:00:00 – The Niche of Lights by Al-Ghazali
• 0:00:13 – Introduction
• 0:04:21 – Part I: Light and Lights (Preliminary Studies)
• 0:04:26 – 1. "Light" as Physical Light
• 0:18:59 – 2. The Qur'an as the Sun of the Intelligence
• 0:21:24 – 3. The Worlds Visible and Invisible: With Their Lights
• 0:26:27 – 4. These Lights as Lamps Terrestrial and Celestial
• 0:29:43 – 5. The Source of All These Grades of Light: God
• 0:33:21 – 6. The Mystic Verity of Verities
• 0:39:03 – 7. The "God-Aspect"
• 0:47:34 – 8. The Relation of These Lights to God
• 0:53:27 – Part II: The Science of Symbolism
• 0:54:26 – 1. The Outward and the Inward in Symbolism
• 1:17:57 – 2. The Psychology of the Human Soul: Its Five Faculties or Spirits
• 1:24:59 – Part III: Application to the Light-Verse and the Veils Tradition
• 1:25:06 – 1. The Exposition of the Symbolism of the Light-Verse
• 1:30:20 – Epilogue: The Darkness Verse
• 1:33:12 – 2. The Exposition of the Symbolism of the Seventy Thousand Veils
• 1:34:44 – Those Veiled by Pure Darkness
• 1:39:39 – Those Veiled by Mixed Light and Darkness

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Aristotle's Politics—a foundational examination of government, justice, citizenship, and the ideal state. Translated by William Ellis, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

Written in the 4th century BCE, Politics explores different types of political systems—monarchy, aristocracy, oligarchy, democracy, and tyranny—and examines the nature of citizenship, ethics in governance, and the foundations of a well-ordered society. Aristotle's analysis remains a cornerstone of political thought over two millennia later.

✍️ About Aristotle

Aristotle (384–322 BCE) was a Greek philosopher whose works laid the foundation for political science, ethics, logic, and metaphysics. A student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great, his writings on government continue to shape political philosophy today.

🎙️ Narration

Mark Cassidy brings articulate, clear narration to Aristotle's complex discussions on government and political organization, with full on-screen subtitles for enhanced comprehension.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Politics: A Treatise on Government by Aristotle
• 00:11 – Book 1: The Origins of the City-State and Household
• 56:58 – Book 2: Ideal and Flawed Constitutions
• 2:26:10 – Book 3: Citizenship and Government
• 3:53:27 – Book 4: Types of Governments and Their Stability
• 5:12:18 – Book 5: Political Revolutions and Instability
• 6:48:18 – Book 6: Democracy and Its Challenges
• 7:27:01 – Book 7: The Ideal State and Education
• 8:50:04 – Book 8: Education as the Foundation of a Just Society

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Plato's Symposium—a timeless dialogue on love, beauty, and the soul. Speeches by Socrates and companions explore Eros from physical desire to pure beauty. Translated by Benjamin Jowett, narrated by Mark Cassidy.

📖 About the Work

Set during an Athenian banquet, Symposium features a series of speeches exploring the nature of Eros (love). Reflections range from humorous to profound, culminating in Socrates' retelling of Diotima's mystical teaching on love as a ladder ascending from physical desire to the contemplation of pure beauty. More than a philosophical treatise, this is a dramatic, poetic, and deeply human work that continues to influence ideas about love, desire, and the relationship between body and soul.

✍️ About Plato

Plato (c. 428–348 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and student of Socrates who founded the Academy in Athens. His writings laid the foundations of Western philosophy, covering ethics, metaphysics, politics, and epistemology. Symposium, along with The Republic and Phaedrus, is among his most celebrated dialogues.

🎙️ Narration & Translation

Mark Cassidy brings steady, accessible narration to Benjamin Jowett's elegant English translation, preserving the clarity and rhetorical style of the original Greek. Each voice is distinct, making the philosophical ideas easy to follow with full on-screen subtitles—ideal for study, reflection, or relaxed listening.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Symposium by Plato
• 00:13 – Persons of the Dialogue
• 00:35 – Scene: The House of Agathon
• 03:00 – Apollodorus' Preface: Recounting the Story
• 07:30 – Phaedrus on Love as the Oldest of the Gods
• 15:00 – Pausanias: Heavenly vs. Common Love
• 24:00 – Eryximachus: Love in Harmony and Medicine
• 33:00 – Aristophanes: The Myth of Soulmates
• 45:00 – Agathon: Love as Young, Beautiful, and Virtuous
• 58:30 – Socrates: Questioning Agathon & Introducing Diotima
• 1:13:30 – Diotima's Ladder of Love
• 1:31:30 – Alcibiades Interrupts: Praising Socrates
• 1:46:30 – Closing: Aftermath and Reflections

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H. G. Wells' The War of the Worlds—humanity's struggle against a terrifying Martian invasion with heat rays and towering war machines. Illustrated by Warwick Goble, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

First published in 1898, The War of the Worlds is one of the most iconic science fiction novels ever written. It follows a man's survival during a Martian invasion that brings humanity to the brink of extinction. More than an alien invasion story, this novel powerfully reflects on colonialism, human arrogance, and the fragility of civilization.

✍️ About H. G. Wells

Herbert George Wells (1866–1946) is often called the father of science fiction. Known for visionary works like The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, and The Island of Doctor Moreau, Wells combined scientific imagination with sharp social critique, influencing literature, film, and philosophy for generations.

🎙️ Narration & Illustrations

Mark Cassidy delivers calm, clear narration that lets the story unfold naturally. Enhanced by Warwick Goble's classic illustrations—his ethereal, atmospheric artwork brings the Martians and Victorian setting vividly to life. Full on-screen subtitles with no background music for immersive, focused listening.

📚 Timestamps

• 0:00:00 – The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells
• 0:00:11 – Book One: The Coming of the Martians
• 0:00:15 – Chapter 1: The Eve of the War
• 0:13:30 – Chapter 2: The Falling Star
• 0:20:50 – Chapter 3: On Horsell Common
• 0:26:27 – Chapter 4: The Cylinder Opens
• 0:32:42 – Chapter 5: The Heat-Ray
• 0:41:06 – Chapter 6: The Heat-Ray in the Chobham Road
• 0:45:52 – Chapter 7: How I Reached Home
• 0:53:14 – Chapter 8: Friday Night
• 0:58:56 – Chapter 9: The Fighting Begins
• 1:10:12 – Chapter 10: In the Storm
• 1:22:33 – Chapter 11: At the Window
• 1:34:07 – Chapter 12: What I Saw of the Destruction of Weybridge and Shepperton
• 1:56:17 – Chapter 13: How I Fell in with the Curate
• 2:06:49 – Chapter 14: In London
• 2:29:19 – Chapter 15: What Had Happened in Surrey
• 2:46:21 – Chapter 16: The Exodus from London
• 3:11:34 – Chapter 17: The "Thunder Child"
• 3:31:26 – Book Two: The Earth Under the Martians
• 3:31:26 – Chapter 1: Under Foot
• 3:46:35 – Chapter 2: What We Saw from the Ruined House
• 4:06:51 – Chapter 3: The Days of Imprisonment
• 4:18:00 – Chapter 4: The Death of the Curate
• 4:27:12 – Chapter 5: The Stillness
• 4:32:40 – Chapter 6: The Work of Fifteen Days
• 4:39:53 – Chapter 7: The Man on Putney Hill
• 5:10:49 – Chapter 8: Dead London
• 5:28:28 – Chapter 9: Wreckage
• 5:38:58 – Chapter 10: The Epilogue

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