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	The Tragedy of King Richard II - William Shakespeare LibriVox recording of The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare, is the first of the history series that continues with Parts 1 and 2 of King Henry IV and with The Life of King Henry V. At the beginning of the play, Richard II banishes his cousin Henry Bolingbroke from England. Bolingbroke later returns with an army and the support of some of the nobility, and he deposes Richard... Keywords: LibriVox; literature; audiobook; shakespeare; history; tragedy; play Downloads: 11,798 Average rating: (0 review)
	The Worm Ouroboros - E.R. Eddison This classic 1922 fantasy novel brings you to a strange and lovely world where a young lord wrestles King Gorice for his land's freedom, where unscalable mountains can only be conquered by stubbornness and hippogriffs, where the great explorer Lord Gro finds himself continually driven to betrayal, where sweet young women occasionally fall for evil wizards, and where the heroes actually win their hearts' desire. Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Fantasy Downloads: 9,016 Average rating: (0 review)
	The Ring and the Book - Robert Browning Murder! A trial! An execution! But who was really guilty? Robert Browning's epic poem of historical fiction, psychological drama, and true crime is like nothing else you've ever read. Only Robert Browning would have tried it, and only Robert Browning made it work. Keywords: Audiobook - poetry; historical fiction; crime; mystery Downloads: 1,796
	The Argonautica - Apollonius Rhodius The epic story of Jason and the Argonauts, and their quest for the Golden Fleece. As told by Apollonius Rhodius, in the translation by M.A. Seaton. The last 2 parts are in Part 2. Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; folklore; mythology Downloads: 891
	Against Heresies (Book V) - St. Irenaeus of Lyons Against Heresies concludes with a volume on the meaning of Jesus' teachings and Paul's epistles, refuting the rather farfetched readings of the Gnostics. There's plenty of interesting information on the stuff that early Christians did believe, too! Book I, Book II, Book III, and Book IV. Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion Downloads: 2,908
	Against Heresies (Book IV) - St. Irenaeus of Lyons In this volume of Against Heresies, Irenaeus uses Jesus' statements quoted in the Gospel to argue against the Gnostics' interpretation of Jesus. He emphasizes the continuity of the Old Testament with the New, and the ways the Son made appearances or was foreshadowed in the Old Testament. (For some reason, none of my more recent audiobooks have been put into the Maria Lectrix section by the nice archive.org folks... Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion Downloads: 17,248 Average rating: (0 review)
	An Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 1 - St. Francis de Sales How ordinary people in any walk of life can begin a life of deeper love of God, through making prayer and service a part of their everyday routines. Francois de Sales was a Catholic missionary and priest working in French and Swiss Calvinist areas. At the time he wrote this book, he had become a bishop. He was also a prolific writer. This audiobook continues as IntroDevout2. Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; Religion; spirituality Downloads: 862
	A Dialogue of Comfort in Tribulation - St. Thomas More This fictional dialogue about how Christians should deal with troubles and persecution is set in Hungary immediately prior to an attack by the Ottoman Empire. It was written in the Tower of London while More awaited execution for his religious beliefs. St. Thomas More was chancellor of England, a humanist philosopher, and an early science fiction writer. He was also a good husband and father, and advocate of education for women... Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion; philosophy Downloads: 2,277
	The Lani People - J. F. Bone In the far future, a veterinarian fresh out of school is hired to care for a small flock of valuable alien animals on an out-of-the-way world. But why so high a salary? There must be some catch to it.... This unjustly forgotten 1962 science fiction novel has undergone a small renaissance since coming into the public domain (and escaping its rather memorable cover). Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Science Fiction Downloads: 6,813 Average rating: (1 review)
	Gerusalemme Liberata (Jerusalem Freed), Part 3 - Torquato Tasso Things look bad for the Crusaders as they look for supplies, fight the summer heat, and expect enemy reinforcements from Egypt. And since the enemy forces include wizards and witches, trouble's sure to come! Part 1 Part 2 Keywords: Audiobook - Poetry; History; Religion; fantasy Downloads: 3,104 Average rating: (0 review)
	On Christian Doctrine (A Treatise on Scripture Interpretation Rules) - St. Augustine St. Augustine of Hippo, the famous Christian convert and bishop, teaches basic rules of scripture interpretation, teaching, and preaching. He also advocates free sharing and distribution of information as a multiplier of wealth and stimulus to learning; discusses semantics and linguistics; and does a whole bunch of theologizing. Fun stuff! Keywords: Audiobook - nonfiction; Religion; Bible Downloads: 957
	An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine - John Henry Newman The logical working-out and disputation of all the implications of an idea can be a long, drawn out process. It can also be difficult to explain to people who haven't followed all the twists and turns of the argument. In this book-length essay, Newman argues that Christian doctrinal "development" is not so much produced by change or innovation, as by unfolding what was already implicit in revelation... Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion; philosophy
	The Moon Pool - A. Merritt Fantasy and horror in the South Seas! This 1919 classic has influenced many writers and filmmakers, including the creators of the tv show Lost and the roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons. Abraham Merritt was a journalist, editor, and pulp writer. He died in 1943. His novels Burn, Witch, Burn! and Seven Footprints to Satan have been adapted into movies. Part 2 Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; fantasy Downloads: 2,932 Average rating: (3 reviews)
	The Mysterious Affair at Styles - Agatha Christie While World War I rages on, an English country town's peace is broken by murder. So a wounded officer named Hastings asks for help from a Belgian refugee named -- Poirot. Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; mystery Downloads: 2,123
	Legacy - James. H. Schmitz Strange ancient machines possessing vast power have been discovered. Ruthless people want to control them. Governments, industries, and universities claw for jurisdiction, and scientists for discoveries and status. Trigger Argee just wants to go home and see her boyfriend. But first, she's got a lot of mess to sort out. James H. Schmitz was known and loved for his interesting far future worlds, his flair for adventure and mystery, and his likeable strong female characters. Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; science fiction Downloads: 2,802
	The Brand of Silence - Johnston McCulley After making his fortune, a man returns home -- to find himself surrounded by enemies! Why does everyone hate him? Who is sending him anonymous letters? And why do they say it's retribution? Johnston McCulley is best known as an adventure writer. He created the character Zorro. Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; Mystery; Thriller; Noir; Adventure Downloads: 420
	Banquet of the Ten Virgins - St. Methodius Ten wise virgins go to a drinking party at Philosophy's daughter's place. After they chow down and hang out under a willow tree, it's time to hear each other out on the subject of their mutual calling. Afterwards, one of the virgins writes a letter about the party to her woman friend Gregorion, and Gregorion dines out on the story over at Euboulios' house. Which is where we come in.... St. Methodius of Olympus modelled this work after Plato's Symposium... Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; religion; philosophy Downloads: 605
	Astounding Stories of Super-Science, Feb. 1930 - Various Audiobook version of the second issue of the famous science fiction magazine Astounding Stories, known today as Analog. This issue comes from the days before John W. Campbell, Jr. became its editor. The writers are solid pulp folks, though obscure today. A whole magazineful of interesting adventures: mad scientists, alien invasions, and more! CONTENTS: "Old Crompton's Secret" by Harl Vincent (Harold Vincent Schoepflin) "Spawn of the Stars" by Charles Willard Diffin "The Corpse on the Grating" by... Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Science Fiction; Short Stories Downloads: 1,263 Average rating: (1 review)
	On Prayer - Origen A treatise on prayer by a great early Christian theologian from Alexandria. Using prayers from both the Old and New Testament as examples, he creates a primer on what sort of things a Christian should pray for, and how. His primary tool for doing this is a detailed interpretation of the Lord's Prayer. Some of the theology, Biblical interpretation, and Christian practice that he advocates has been developed further since his time... Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion; spirituality Downloads: 3,258
	The Girl of the Golden West - David Belasco Once upon a time in the gold rush, there was a girl from a mining camp, the Californio bandit she loved, and a cold-hearted Sheriff who wanted them both in his power.... Famous producer David Belasco's famous play about the Old West is remembered today because it was adapted into the opera La Fanciulla del West. But Belasco's novelization not only fills out the story told by the opera. It's also an interesting look into the California of Belasco's mining camp childhood, and both counters the myt... Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; romance; adventure; opera; Western Downloads: 2,675
	Constance Dunlap - Arthur B. Reeves In this 1913 short story collection, a woman does wrong, gets on the wrong side of the law -- then becomes a very odd sort of detective, fighting for others who've done wrong but still deserve justice. Each story stands alone, but is just one chapter in the collection as a whole. Arthur B. Reeves was best known as the author of the Craig Kennedy detective series, but here's more of his prolific output... Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Mystery Downloads: 3,496 Average rating: (0 review)
	The Dark Night of the Soul - St. John of the Cross After the soul has grown in love for God and gotten rid of attachments to things (as described in The Ascent of Mount Carmel in more extended form), it still can't get all the way to union with God, unless God does it Himself. That's what The Dark Night of the Soul is all about. The Ascent of Mount Carmel St. John of the Cross (San Juan de la Cruz) was a Carmelite monk. He was a friend of St. Teresa of Avila, although they seldom met face to face; and like her, he was dedicated to bringing back ... Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion; mysticism Downloads: 11,753 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	Brain Twister - Mark Phillips -- aka Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer An FBI agent hunts for a mindreader, while hampered by a hangover, overzealous nursing homes, and an unstable boss. That's bad enough. Then he finds his telepath -- and his real troubles begin.... Written under the pseudonym "Mark Phillips" by sf writers Randall Garrett and Lawrence M. Janifer, this funny science fiction adventure predates the X-Files by a good thirty years. Under its original title That Nice Old Lady, it was nominated in 1960 for the Hugo Award for Best Novel, against such cont... Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; science fiction; humor Downloads: 2,679
	The Sacrifice of the Mass, Part 1 - M. Gavin, S.J. Audiobook of an early twentieth century catechetical book explaining the doctrine, prayers, and rubrics of the Latin Rite Mass as promulgated at that time. Most of this applies to both the 1962 Mass used today as the Extraordinary Form, and the post-Vatican II Mass used as the Ordinary Form. (It also applies, in broad outline, to earlier Latin Rite Masses and to Masses in other Rites, of course.) It is particularly interesting to see how the interpretation of certain elements of the Mass has cha... Keywords: Audiobook - nonfiction; religion; spirituality Downloads: 801
	The Everlasting Man - G.K. Chesterton What was the state of the world and the human race right before Jesus' birth? What were people thinking about the gods and each other? Was Jesus just another rabbi or philosopher? Or was he weirder than our culture tends to remember? G.K. Chesterton, English newspaper columnist, literary reviewer, and general character knew all about eccentricity and going against the mainstream. This 1925 book, the latest in a line of many previous portraits of great artists and famous historical figures, is hi... Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; essays; Religion; History Downloads: 15,550 Average rating: (1 review)
	"Code Three" - Rick Raphael In the future, a highway policeman's lot is a very different one. Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; science fiction; law enforcement Downloads: 508
	The Seven Words on the Cross - St. Robert Bellarmine An examination of, and meditation upon, the seven sayings spoken by Jesus on the cross -- aka "the seven last words" -- as well as the associated total solar eclipse. Every saying is examined from different perspectives, each intended to make the reader think more deeply about Jesus' life and death and feel the sayings' applications to his own life. The writer also provides various suggestions for enriching one's faith life and doing good... Keywords: Audiobook - nonfiction; religion; crucifixion Downloads: 1,723
	The Art of Dying Well - St. Robert Bellarmine Preparation for death is one of the most important parts of life. During the Middle Ages, there were many poems and treatises published on this topic, and written for every sort of person. But during the Reformation and Counter-Reformation, this sort of spirituality fell out of fashion. Cardinal Roberto Bellarmino, known during his working life for his skills with law and argument, in old age found himself preparing for death by writing simple books that returned to the simple spirituality he'd ... Keywords: Audiobook - nonfiction; Religion; Spirituality; Death Downloads: 562
	The Story of a Soul - St. Therese of Lisieux A young Carmelite nun in Lisieux, France was asked by her Mother Superior to write down the story of her life. She obeyed, and her simple but deep spirituality -- the "Little Way" -- has encouraged many people to deepen their relationship with God. St. Therese of Lisieux (Therese Martin) died at the age of 24. She has been named one of the thirty-three Doctors of the Church, for the profoundness of her teachings. Keywords: Audiobook - nonfiction; autobiography; religion; spirituality Downloads: 1,773 Average rating: (1 review)
	"The Devolutionist" - Homer Eon Flint In this 1921 novella, four friends travel telepathically from Earth to planets in other solar systems, where they encounter strange alien societies. The story stands alone, but is the third in a series of four about travel to other planets by various means. Homer Eon Flint, a promising young writer of science fiction, fantasy and mystery stories, died in 1924, apparently the victim of an early carjacking... Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Science Fiction; Fantasy Downloads: 4,588 Average rating: (0 review)
	The Were-Wolf - Clemence Housman In the depths of a medieval winter, a Norse household is torn apart by uncanny events. Clemence Housman was a gifted writer and illustrator whose talents have become overshadowed by those of her brothers, Lawrence and A.E. Housman. Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Fantasy; Historical fiction Downloads: 210
	Bricriu's Feast - Anon. An old Irish tale of pride, envy, deadly feuds, and dinner. Part of the Ulster Cycle, but stands alone. Keywords: Audiobook-Fiction; legend; Irish Downloads: 811
	An Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 2 - St. Francis de Sales Continuation of the spiritual classic. Book III explores how to develop your character: enhancing your strengths by practicing them, adding the virtues you don't have, and countering your weaknesses and bad tendencies by learning to do better. Part 1 is here. Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; Religion; spirituality Downloads: 392
	Who Is the Rich Man That Shall Be Saved? - St. Clement of Alexandria If it's easier for a camel to walk through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to be saved, what rich man will be? St. Clement of Alexandria comforts the worried and worries the comfortable in this Early Christian bestseller, which grapples with salvation, trust in God, and perseverance. Keywords: Audiobook - nonfiction; religion Downloads: 387
	"Hail to the Chief" - Randall Garrett In a future election, a presidential candidate confronts one of the hard truths of politics: sometimes the best person for the job isn't the easiest one to elect. Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; science fiction; politics Downloads: 918
	The Moon Pool: Part 2 - A. Merritt Part 2 of the classic novel. In a strange realm far from the homes of men, Goodwin and Larry O'Keefe begin to discover the secrets of the Dweller -- and its makers! Part 1. Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; fantasy; science fiction; adventure Downloads: 378
	A Dialogue of Comfort in Tribulation, Part 2 - St. Thomas More The conclusion of More's Dialogue between Anthony and Vincent. Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion; spirituality Downloads: 337
	Assorted Letters of St. Jerome - Jerome, Saint, d. 419 or 20 St. Jerome was one of the greatest curmudgeons and scholars in all history. His letters traveled all across the ancient world, dispensing advice to his many female correspondents, and arguments and insults to his opponents and friends. Letter 13 is a letter to his aunt who'd been fighting with him, proving that he wasn't the only person in the family who had a temper. Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; Religion; spirituality; History Downloads: 277
	The Pilgrimage of Egeria - Egeria Around 381-384 AD, a woman named Egeria made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and other Biblical sites of interest. She wrote all about it to her women friends at home. Come along on her travels! Keywords: Audiobook - nonfiction; religion; travel; history Downloads: 685
	Star Hunter - Andre Norton Ras Hume's an Out-Hunter now, but once he was a star pilot. Now he's found the perfect way to get revenge against the company that blacklisted him. All he needs to do is brainwash some kid into thinking he's the shipwrecked heir to the company fortune, and let his offworld safari members "find" the "castaway". But something on that safari planet is hunting humans.... Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Science Fiction; Adventure Downloads: 3,588 Average rating: (0 review)
	On the Incarnation (De Incarnatione Verbi Dei) - St. Athanasius This plain, easy to understand book on Jesus' humanity and divinity, written by a passionate young priest from Alexandria heavily influenced by the desert monks and St. Anthony, was a bestseller in its time. It still holds up today. It was also the first shot in the long fight of "Athanasius against the world", because Arius, a popular but over-the-hill priest and songwriter who was also from Alexandria, had his bestsellers, too... Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion Downloads: 3,978
	The Argonautica, Part 2 - Apollonius Rhodius Conclusion. The final leg of the Argonauts' journey home might be their deadliest yet, as they confront a hopeless situation and a giant metal man. Part 1 Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; folklore; mythology; poetry Downloads: 159
	"Arson Plus" - Dashiell Hammett A rural case of arson brings in the insurance companies -- and they bring in the Continental Op. Dashiell Hammett's first Continental Op story. Originally published under the pseudonym "Peter Collinson". Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; mystery Downloads: 606
	"A Question of Courage" - J. F. Bone A future naval officer finds himself assigned in wartime to an unhappy spaceship with a notorious captain -- notoriously cautious, that is. Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Science Fiction; Short Stories Downloads: 143
	Oration 40: On Baptism - St. Gregory Nazianzen On January 6, 381, St. Gregory Nazianzen gave this speech on Baptism. It's very interesting stuff. Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion Downloads: 945 Average rating: (0 review)
	On Holy Images - St. John of Damascus A treatise on the validity of using images as an aid to worship by St. John of Damascus (aka St. John Damascene), written while he lived under the second generation of Muslim rule in Syria. But it was also aimed at the Iconoclasts (image-breakers) who controlled the Christian Byzantine Empire at the time, and were not above killing artists. St. John not only points out that icons support the doctrine of the Incarnation -- since God made flesh becomes visible and drawable -- but also that the wri... Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion Downloads: 1,948 Average rating: (0 review)
	The Sacrifice of the Mass, Part 2 - M. Gavin, S.J. Second part of this audiobook of a 1903 Catholic textbook on the Mass. Audiobook concludes in Part 3. Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; Religion; spirituality; liturgy Downloads: 345
	The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath, Part 2 - H.P Lovecraft Randolph Carter's quest for the home of the gods and a sunset city of dreams continues. Track numbers will continue from Part 1. Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; fantasy; adventure Downloads: 861
	"The Risk Profession" - Donald E. Westlake In space, you still need insurance investigators. And anywhere there's people, there's fraud, theft, and murder. Donald E. Westlake is famous for his mysteries and thrillers. In this 1961 story, he shows us a future that's got a little sense of wonder and a lot of human nature. Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; Science Fiction; Mysteries Downloads: 495
	The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath - H. P. Lovecraft Fantasy, horror, and dream meet in this classic 1926 novella by H.P. Lovecraft. Randolph Carter defies the Dream Gods, as he sets out to find their hidden home on unknown Kadath, and the vision of a lovely sunset city that somehow his heart remembers. But the Other Gods have agents in the dream world -- creatures of power and terror.... H.P. Lovecraft is best known as a horror writer, but here he shows his more cheerful side... Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; fantasy; horror Downloads: 993 Average rating: (1 review)