George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man—a witty romantic comedy satirizing war, heroism, and romantic idealism through the story of Raina Petkoff, her fiancé Sergius, and the pragmatic Swiss mercenary Captain Bluntschli. Full cast dramatization.

📖 About the Work

Arms and the Man (1894) is Shaw's comedic masterpiece satirizing romantic notions of war and love. Set during the 1885 Serbo-Bulgarian War, the play follows Raina Petkoff, a young Bulgarian woman engaged to the dashing war hero Sergius Saranoff. When the practical Swiss mercenary Captain Bluntschli seeks refuge in her bedroom, Raina's idealistic worldview is challenged. Through witty dialogue and sharp social commentary, Shaw exposes the absurdities of war heroism, class pretensions, and romantic idealism.

✍️ About George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) was an Irish playwright, critic, and Nobel Prize winner whose works revolutionized modern theater. Known for his wit, social commentary, and advocacy for social reform, Shaw wrote over 60 plays including Pygmalion, Saint Joan, and Man and Superman. Arms and the Man established his reputation as a master of comedy and satire.

🎙️ Full Cast Performance

This LibriVox production features a talented ensemble cast bringing Shaw's characters to life. Narrated by Availle, with Elizabeth Klett as Raina, mb as Captain Bluntschli, Mark F. Smith as Sergius, and a full supporting cast. Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett.

🎭 Cast

• Narrator: Availle
• Raina Petkoff: Elizabeth Klett
• Captain Bluntschli: mb
• Sergius Saranoff: Mark F. Smith
• Catherine Petkoff: Karen Savage
• Major Petkoff: Robert Keiper
• Louka: Arielle Lipshaw
• Nicola: Barry Eads
• Officer: David Lawrence

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw
• 00:46 – Act I
• 44:32 – Act II
• 1:29:42 – Act III

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Al-Ghazali's Letters, Part 2—a collection of letters containing moral and religious teachings sent to various recipients including viziers, scholars, and spiritual seekers. Translated by Ghazali.com contributors, narrated with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

This second collection of Al-Ghazali's correspondence provides intimate glimpses into his moral and religious teachings through personal letters. Written to scholars, government officials, and spiritual seekers, these letters address topics including faith, knowledge, the spiritual path, worldly affairs, and ethical conduct. The letters reveal Al-Ghazali's pastoral role as a spiritual guide and his practical wisdom on navigating religious life in the world.

✍️ About Al-Ghazali

Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali (1058–1111) was a Persian polymath known as one of the most prominent and influential philosophers, theologians, jurists, logicians, and mystics in Islamic history. He is considered the 5th century Hijri's Mujaddid (renewer of the faith) and was awarded the honorific title "Proof of Islam" (Hujjat al-Islam). His works continue to shape Islamic thought and spirituality worldwide.

🎙️ Narration & Translation

This edition features translation by Ghazali.com contributors, with clear narration and full on-screen subtitles—perfect for Muslims seeking spiritual guidance, students of Islamic history and ethics, and anyone interested in personal spiritual correspondence from one of Islam's greatest thinkers.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Introduction
• 00:10 – Letter 1: To Nizam Uddin Ahmed bin Is-Hak
• 15:09 – Letter 2: To Muhir-ud-Deen
• 21:01 – Letter 3: To Shihab-ul-Islam
• 27:02 – Letter 4: To Shahabul-Islam
• 30:59 – Letter 5: To Mu'inul Mulk
• 36:40 – Letter 6: To Sa'adat Khan
• 43:14 – Letter 7: To Abdul Hassan Mas'ud bin Muhammad bin Ghanam
• 50:31 – Letter 8: To Khwaja Abbas Khwarzam
• 52:42 – Collection 9: Letters to Nizamuddin Fakhrul Mulk
• 52:48 – Collection 9: First Letter
• 1:07:35 – Collection 9: Second Letter
• 1:12:05 – Collection 9: Third Letter
• 1:25:35 – Collection 9: Fourth Letter
• 1:37:45 – Collection 9: Fifth Letter
• 1:42:35 – Collection 10: Letters to Mujir-ud-Deen
• 1:42:40 – Collection 10: First Letter
• 1:56:48 – Collection 10: Second Letter
• 2:12:56 – Collection 10: Third Letter

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Dive into the wild with our Chillbook of "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London, read by Mark F. Smith. Join Buck, a domesticated dog, as he navigates the harsh Yukon wilderness during the Gold Rush. 

Experience the stunning landscapes and captivating characters brought to life with our soothing narration and tranquil background music.

Whether you're a fan of the classic novel or simply seeking an escape from the stresses of everyday life, our Chillbook is sure to transport you to another world.

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📙 Chapters:

0:00:00 The Call of the Wild by Jackson London

0:00:10 Chapter 1: Into the Primitive

0:23:27 Chapter 2: The Law of Club and Fang

0:44:39 Chapter 3: The Dominant Primordial Beast

1:17:33 Chapter 4: Who Has Won to Mastership

1:37:46 Chapter 5: The Toil of Trace and Trail

2:12:24 Chapter 6: For the Love of a Man

2:42:46 Chapter 7: The Sounding of the Call

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Al-Ghazali's Allegory of the Pen—a philosophical parable about the importance of knowledge and the pursuit of truth. Translated by Syed Nawab Ali, read and illustrated by Poobette.

📖 About the Work

The Allegory of the Pen is a philosophical parable by Al-Ghazali conveying powerful messages about the importance of knowledge, wisdom, and the pursuit of truth. Through allegorical storytelling, Al-Ghazali explores fundamental questions about learning, understanding, and the nature of knowledge itself. This work demonstrates his ability to convey complex philosophical ideas through accessible narrative.

✍️ About Al-Ghazali

Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali (1058–1111) was a Persian polymath known as one of the most prominent and influential philosophers, theologians, jurists, logicians, and mystics in Islamic history. He is considered the 5th century Hijri's Mujaddid (renewer of the faith) and was awarded the honorific title "Proof of Islam" (Hujjat al-Islam). His works continue to inspire spiritual seekers and scholars worldwide.

🎙️ Narration & Illustration

Read and illustrated by Poobette, with Syed Nawab Ali's translation—perfect for those interested in Islamic philosophy, allegorical literature, and Al-Ghazali's wisdom.

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Today we bring you the last part of Vol. I of “Moral Letters to Lucilius” or “Letters from a Stoic” by Seneca -  in an audiobook/videobook with relaxing music, visuals, and captions to help you stay engaged.

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About Seneca

Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger, usually known as Seneca, was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist, and, in one work, satirist, from the post-Augustan age of Latin literature. (Wikipedia)

About Moral Letters to Lucillius / Letters from a Stoic

"Moral Letters to Lucilius", also known as the Moral Epistles and Letters from a Stoic, is a collection of 124 letters that Seneca the Younger wrote during his retirement, after he had worked for the Emperor Nero for more than ten years.

Genre(s): Classics (Roman & Latin Antiquity), Philosophy, Stoicism

Language: English

Chapter List

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Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness—a profound novella examining imperialism, colonialism, and the darkness of the human psyche through Marlow's journey into the African interior. Narrated by Bob Neufeld with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

Heart of Darkness (1899) is a novella in which sailor Charles Marlow recounts his assignment as steamer captain for a Belgian company in the African interior. The work is widely regarded as a powerful critique of European colonial rule in Africa, particularly Belgium's exploitation of the Congo Free State under King Leopold II. Through Marlow's journey upriver to find the ivory trader Kurtz who has "gone native," Conrad examines themes of power, morality, civilization versus savagery, and the psychological darkness within humanity. This influential work shaped 20th-century literature and continues to provoke important discussions about colonialism and its representations.

✍️ About Joseph Conrad

Joseph Conrad (1857–1924) was a Polish-British novelist and short story writer regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language. Though he did not speak English fluently until his twenties, he became a master prose stylist who brought a non-English sensibility into English literature. His works exploring moral complexity and human nature—including Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, and Nostromo—continue to influence modern literature.

🎙️ Narration

Bob Neufeld brings compelling narration to Conrad's complex prose, with full on-screen subtitles and no background music—perfect for literature students, those interested in colonial history and postcolonial studies, and readers exploring classic modernist fiction.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
• 00:12 – Chapter 1
• 1:40:30 – Chapter 2
• 3:07:30 – Chapter 3

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Today we bring you letters 40 to 52 from “Moral Letters to Lucilius” or “Letters from a Stoic” by Seneca -  in an audiobook/videobook with relaxing music, visuals, and captions to help you stay engaged.

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About Seneca

Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger, usually known as Seneca, was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist, and, in one work, satirist, from the post-Augustan age of Latin literature. (Wikipedia)

About Moral Letters to Lucillius / Letters from a Stoic

"Moral Letters to Lucilius", also known as the Moral Epistles and Letters from a Stoic, is a collection of 124 letters that Seneca the Younger wrote during his retirement, after he had worked for the Emperor Nero for more than ten years.

Genre(s): Classics (Roman & Latin Antiquity), Philosophy, Stoicism

Language: English

Chapter List

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Al-Ghazali's Letters, Part 1—a collection of letters containing moral and religious teachings sent to various recipients including emirs, judges, theologians, and sultans. Translated by Ghazali.com contributors, narrated with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

This first collection of Al-Ghazali's correspondence provides profound insights into his moral and religious teachings through personal letters. Written to government officials, religious leaders, and spiritual seekers, these letters address topics including pious living, administrative ethics, judicial conduct, theological matters, and spiritual guidance. The letters reveal Al-Ghazali's practical wisdom and his role as a spiritual advisor to leaders and scholars throughout the Islamic world.

✍️ About Al-Ghazali

Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali (1058–1111) was a Persian polymath known as one of the most prominent and influential philosophers, theologians, jurists, logicians, and mystics in Islamic history. He is considered the 5th century Hijri's Mujaddid (renewer of the faith) and was awarded the honorific title "Proof of Islam" (Hujjat al-Islam). His works continue to shape Islamic thought and spirituality worldwide.

🎙️ Narration & Translation

This edition features translation by Ghazali.com contributors, with clear narration and full on-screen subtitles—perfect for Muslims seeking spiritual guidance, students of Islamic history and ethics, scholars of medieval Islamic thought, and anyone interested in personal spiritual correspondence from one of Islam's greatest thinkers.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Introduction
• 00:10 – Letter 1: An Open Letter
• 04:17 – Letter 2: To Those Wishing to Achieve a Peaceful and Pious Life
• 14:06 – Letter 3: To Administrative Heads of Government Departments
• 18:10 – Letter 4: To an Emir
• 29:53 – Letter 5: To All Prominent Theologians
• 31:14 – Letter 6: To Judges of the Far Maghreb
• 48:34 – Letter 7: To Ibn Ul Amil
• 55:35 – Letter 8: To Khwaja Imam Abbasi
• 1:00:35 – Letter 9: To Sultan Sanjar Seljuki
• 1:05:25 – Letter 10: To Sa'eed Imadud-din Muhammad Al Wazzan

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Plato's Critias—an incomplete late dialogue featuring the famous story of Atlantis, the legendary civilization beyond the Pillars of Hercules. Translated by Benjamin Jowett, narrated by Kevin Johnson with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

Critias is an incomplete dialogue from the late period of Plato's life, most likely written after The Republic. It contains the famous and detailed account of Atlantis, a powerful maritime civilization that allegedly existed 9,000 years before Plato's time. Through the character Critias (a historical figure who was one of the Thirty Tyrants of Athens and Plato's uncle), Plato describes Atlantis's geography, government, architecture, and eventual downfall—told with such skill that many throughout history have believed it to be true. The dialogue explores themes of ideal societies, divine judgment, and the corruption of civilizations.

✍️ About Plato

Plato (c. 428–347 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and student of Socrates whose dialogues laid the foundations of Western philosophy. His works explore ethics, politics, metaphysics, and epistemology. Critias belongs to his late period and connects with other dialogues including Timaeus, forming part of a planned trilogy that was never completed.

🎙️ Narration & Translation

Kevin Johnson brings engaging narration to Benjamin Jowett's classic translation, with full on-screen subtitles and no background music—perfect for those fascinated by the Atlantis legend, students of ancient philosophy, and anyone interested in utopian civilizations and mythical histories.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Introduction
• 20:23 – Critias by Plato

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Today we bring you letters 29 to 39 from “Moral Letters to Lucilius” or “Letters from a Stoic” by Seneca -  in an audiobook/videobook with relaxing music, visuals, and captions to help you stay engaged.

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About Seneca

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Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger, usually known as Seneca, was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist, and, in one work, satirist, from the post-Augustan age of Latin literature. (Wikipedia)

About Moral Letters to Lucillius / Letters from a Stoic

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"Moral Letters to Lucilius", also known as the Moral Epistles and Letters from a Stoic, is a collection of 124 letters that Seneca the Younger wrote during his retirement, after he had worked for the Emperor Nero for more than ten years.

Genre(s): Classics (Roman & Latin Antiquity), Philosophy, Stoicism

Language: English

Chapter List

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00:00 Letters from a Stoic by Seneca

00:12 Letter 29: On the critical condition of Marcellinus

06:14 Letter 30: On conquering the conqueror

14:51 Letter 31: On siren songs

20:47 Letter 32: On progress

23:31 Letter 33: On the futility of learning maxims

29:29 Letter 34: On a promising pupil

31:09 Letter 35: On the friendship of kindred minds

33:26 Letter 36: On the value of retirement

39:26 Letter 37: On allegiance to virtue

41:49 Letter 38: On quiet conversation

43:18 Letter 39: On noble aspirations

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