Catherine De' Medici by Honoré de BALZAC (1799 - 1850), translated by Katherine Prescott WORMELEY (1830 - 1908) Genre(s): Historical Fiction, Early Modern Read by: Edmund Bloxam in English Chapters: 00:00:00 - 15 - Book One: The Calvinist Martyr XIV: Catherine in Power 00:28:55 - 16 - Book One: The Calvinist Martyr XIV: Compensation 00:57:32 - 17 - Book Two: The Secrets of the Ruggieri I: The Court under Charles IX 01:22:23 - 18 - Book Two: The Secrets of the Ruggieri II: Schemes against Schemes 02:13:45 - 19 - Book Two: The Secrets of the Ruggieri III: Marie Touchet 02:38:01 - 20 - Book Two: The Secrets of the Ruggieri IV: The King's Tale 02:55:21 - 21 - Book Two: The Secrets of the Ruggieri V: The Alchemists 03:31:02 - 22 - Book Three: Two Dreams The Philosophical Studies from The Human Comedy (La Comedie Humaine) are a series of works that are intended as a reflection on history in part through the use of fiction. 'Catherine de Medici' is one such 'study', and features, alongside detailed history (and even architectural) sections, elements of the 'story' are fictionalised. In particular, this happens through dialogue that describes the feelings of the characters and what they are doing, these parts in the manner of a novel. In particular, Catherine de Medici (apparently), was depicted by historians as a bad ruler. This book is an attempt to redress that misunderstanding. Catherine de Medici is shown as one of the most powerful rulers of her day, using the intricacies of court to enact measures to improve the situation of her peoples and herself. (Summary by Reader) More information: https://librivox.org/catherine-de-medici-by-honore-de-balzac/ LibriVox - free public domain audiobooks (https://librivox.org/)

Selected Essays of Samuel Johnson by Samuel JOHNSON (1709 - 1784) and Stuart Johnson REID (1848 - 1927) Genre(s): Essays & Short Works Read by: Barbara Baker, Bill Boerst, Availle, Pamela Nagami, Denise Nordell, Jesse Zuba, Roohi, Michele Fry, J. McDougall, Anders V Lankford, Philippa in English Chapters: 00:00:00 - 31 - The Criterions of Plagiarism 00:16:00 - 32 - The Usefulness of Advice. The Danger of Habits. The Necessity of Reviewing Life 00:29:28 - 33 - The Revelations of a Garret 00:39:47 - 34 - Labour Necessary to Excellence 00:49:58 - 35 - Directions to Authors Attacked by Criticks. The Various Degrees of Critical Perspicacity 00:58:25 - 36 - Many Advantages not to be Enjoyed Together 01:07:57 - 37 - The Prohibition of Revenge Justifiable by Reason. The Meanness of Regulating our Conduct by the Opinions of Men 01:20:45 - 38 - Human Opinions Suitable. The Hopes of Youth Fallacious 01:29:09 - 39 - The Importance of Punctuality 01:39:42 - 40 - The Art of Living at the Cost of Others 01:49:07 - 41 - The Folly of Continuing too Long upon the Stage 01:59:17 - 42 - The Character of a Liar 02:10:31 - 43 - The Faults of Books Sometimes Imputable to the Reader 02:23:50 - 44 - To Read, Write, and Conserve in Due Proportions the Business of a Man of Letters 02:39:04 - 45 - Unjust Charges of Plagiarism 02:50:47 - 46 - Mercator Complains that he can Find no Happiness in Rural Life 03:02:47 - 47 - That kind of Life most Happy which Affords us most Opportunities of Gaining our own Esteem 03:16:28 - 48 - Our Present State one of Danger and Infelicity 03:27:27 - 49 - On the Duty of Self-Examination 03:40:54 - 50 - The Happiness and Vexation of Authors 03:51:06 - 51 - The Idler's Character 04:00:02 - 52 - Invitation to Correspondents 04:07:02 - 53 - Robbery of Time 04:13:12 - 54 - Uncertainty of Friendship 04:20:25 - 55 - Corruptions of News-Writers 04:27:49 - 56 - Disguises of Idleness. Sober's Character 04:36:21 - 57 - The Terrifick Diction 04:46:23 - 58 - On the Death of a Friend 04:54:56 - 59 - Monitions on the Flight of Time 05:00:52 - 60 - Deborah Ginger's Account of City Wits 05:08:29 - 61 - Minim the Critick I. 05:18:06 - 62 - Minim the Critick II. 05:25:02 - 63 - Dick Shifter's Rural Excursion 05:33:58 - 64 - Steady, Snug, Startle, Solid, and Misty 05:42:08 - 65 - Biography, How Best Performed 05:48:53 - 66 - Books Multiplied by Useless Compilations 05:54:23 - 67 - What Have Ye Done? 05:59:46 - 68 - Omar's Plan of Life 06:07:04 - 69 - The Itch of Writing Universal This is a volume of selected essays by 'the great master of reason' Samuel Johnson. The most famous exerpts from The Rambler, The Adventurer and The Idler are included, covering a vast range of topics. - Summary by Carolin More information: http://librivox.org/selected-essays-of-samuel-johnson-by-samuel-johnson/ LibriVox - free public domain audiobooks (https://librivox.org/)

Cuentos escogidos by Guy de Maupassant (1850 - 1893) Genre(s): Literary Fiction, Published 1900 onward, Single Author Collections Read by: Carlos Lombardi in Spanish Cover design by Annise. Parts: Part 2 https://youtu.be/lCIES99qQsM Chapters: 00:00:00 - 01 - Prefacio de Marcel Prévost 00:17:01 - 02 - En el agua 00:30:44 - 03 - El regreso 00:42:43 - 04 - El guarda 00:57:37 - 05 - El pecío 01:21:49 - 06 - La señorita Perla 01:56:38 - 07 - La loca 02:03:51 - 08 - Pierrot 02:15:07 - 09 - El miedo 02:29:53 - 10 - En el mar 02:41:17 - 11 - Tombouctou 02:56:05 - 12 - En los campos 03:08:08 - 13 - La aventura de Walter Schnaffs 03:25:34 - 14 - La sillera 03:39:37 - 15 - Dionisio 03:54:56 - 16 - El cordelito 04:09:11 - 17 - El bautizo 04:20:03 - 18 - Mi tío julio 04:36:30 - 19 - De viaje 04:49:16 - 20 - La vieja Salvaje 05:05:10 - 21 - El barrilito 05:15:59 - 22 - El bicho de Belhomme 05:30:57 - 23 - El collar 05:48:15 - 24 - El viejo 06:02:07 - 25 - Á caballo 06:16:39 - 26 - Dos amigos 06:30:15 - 27 - El ladrón 06:39:48 - 28 - Tónico 06:56:56 - 29 - Los prisioneros Guy de Maupassant es un escritor naturalista francés cuya escritura sencilla fue muy admirada en su tiempo y escritores posteriores a su tiempo quisieron imitar para lograr esa manera directa que tenía para contar sus historias. Pintaba muy claramente la sociedad francesa de su tiempo y en este texto aborda diferentes historias en las cuales nunca se muestra a través de un relato impersonal. Grandes escritores de su tiempo lo admiraban como Chéjov, León Tolstói, Horacio Quiroga y otros. - Introducción por Carlos Lombardi More information: https://librivox.org/cuentos-escogidos-by-guy-de-maupassant/ LibriVox - free public domain audiobooks (https://librivox.org/)

The Reason Why by Robert Kemp PHILP (1819 - 1882) Genre(s): Family Life, *Non-fiction, Education Read by: Anusha Iyer, MaryAnn, SamW, Sharon C., Julia Niedermaier, Diana Schmidt, Tony Oliva, KHand, Gnomesb, Amy Gramour, Joseph Tabler, Linda Andrus, Doodles, Jamila Phillips, Ashton Ruby, Michele Eaton, Kalynda, Kathrine Engan, Kathrine EnganDarth Vader in English Chapters: 00:00:00 - 00 - Preface 00:06:39 - 01 - Chapter 1 00:10:41 - 02 - Chapter 2 00:18:18 - 03 - Chapter 3 00:27:30 - 04 - Chapter 4 00:38:30 - 05 - Chapter 5 00:48:43 - 06 - Chapter 6 00:57:04 - 07 - Chapter 7 01:08:14 - 08 - Chapter 8 01:22:09 - 09 - Chapter 9 01:28:21 - 10 - Chapter 10 01:33:40 - 11 - Chapter 11 01:44:19 - 12 - Chapter 12 01:54:33 - 13 - Chapter 13 02:06:42 - 14 - Chapter 14 02:18:37 - 15 - Chapter 15 02:34:18 - 16 - Chapter 16 02:49:17 - 17 - Chapter 17 03:05:24 - 18 - Chapter 18 03:14:43 - 19 - Chapter 19 03:23:23 - 20 - Chapter 20 03:32:49 - 21 - Chapter 21 03:39:08 - 22 - Chapter 22 03:49:26 - 23 - Chapter 23 04:02:49 - 24 - Chapter 24 Refraction and Reflection of Light 04:11:28 - 25 - Chapter 25 Mirrors and Reflection 04:20:59 - 26 - Chapter 26 04:39:31 - 27 - Chapter 27 What is Electricity 04:49:54 - 28 - Chapter 28 Lightning 05:03:35 - 29 - Chapter 29 Thunder 05:22:48 - 30 - Chapter 30 Atmosphere 05:37:42 - 31 - Chapter 31 Wind 05:51:02 - 32 - Chapter 32 A Barometer 05:59:56 - 33 - Chapter 33 A Thermometer 06:04:22 - 34 - Chapter 34 What is Sound 06:15:25 - 35 - Chapter 35 What is Water 06:23:49 - 36 - Chapter 36 What is Attraction 06:31:18 - 37 - Chapter 37 What is Repulsion This collection of useful information on 'Common Things' is put in the interesting form of 'Why and Because,' and comprehends a familiar explanation of many subjects which occupy a large space in the philosophy of Nature, relating to air, animals, atmosphere, caloric, chemistry, ventilation, materia medica, meteorology, acoustics, electricity, light, zoölogy, etc. - Summary by Anonymous More information: http://librivox.org/the-reason-why-by-robert-kemp-philp/ LibriVox - free public domain audiobooks (https://librivox.org/)