Chapter 20 - Candide - Voltaire

"It's Like This, Cat," the 1964 Newbery Medal winner by Emily Neville, follows young Dave Mitchell as he navigates the complexities of growing up in New York City with his lawyer father and mother, wh...

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"Deathworld" by Harry Harrison takes listeners on a thrilling journey with Jason dinAlt, a professional gambler endowed with psionic abilities, as he navigates the treacherous landscape of Pyrrus—the ...

10 Elo 5h 23min

John Locke's "Essay Concerning Human Understanding Book IV" delves into the intricate nature of knowledge and probability, exploring the extent of human understanding and the existence of universal pr...

9 Elo 9h 15min

"Life and Works of Joseph Wright" by William Bemrose delves into the life and artistry of Joseph Wright, an esteemed English landscape and portrait painter known as "Wright of Derby." Through an acade...

8 Elo 5h 49min

Nip and Tuck follows two rivals who, despite their competitive nature, share a deep connection as they navigate the challenges of adulthood in the bustling world of Wall Street. As they establish thei...

7 Elo 2h 28min

"Deportation: Its Meaning and Menace" is a poignant pamphlet authored by Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman, penned just before their deportation from the United States in 1919. This critical work exp...

6 Elo 1h 15min

"Descriptive Analyses of Piano Works" by Edward Baxter Perry delves into the poetic motivations behind selected piano compositions, offering listeners a unique perspective that prioritizes the emotion...

5 Elo 6h 21min

"Journey of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca" recounts the extraordinary survival tale of the 16th-century Spaniard who, after being shipwrecked near Tampa Bay, endured eight years among Native American tri...

4 Elo 4h 19min