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In this Audible Exclusive performance by Matt Lucas of Great Expectations, Charles Dickens demonstrates that conscience, loyalty and empathy are virtues far more valuable than intellect, wealth and social standing. First published in Dickens’ own periodical, All the Year Round, the novel was divided into nine monthly instalments, from December 1860 to August 1861. Unsurprisingly, it was an instant success and managed to sell over 100,000 copies per week. Though written at a challenging time in Dickens’ life, when the impending breakdown of his marriage loomed over him, Great Expectations proves to be one of his most optimistic, comical and romantic novels.

First published in 1843, it tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean and unpleasant man who dislikes people generally and Christmas especially. One Christmas Eve he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come and given a glimpse of the many homes and lives which Scrooge has touched in his wretched life to date. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.

Charles Dickens’ udødelige juleklassiker fra 1843, der minder om, at det aldrig er for sent at ændre sit syn på tilværelsen. Ebenezer Scrooge er en nærig gammel stivstikker. Han hader alle, især børn. Men ved juletid – det tidspunkt på året, Scrooge hader allermest – får han...

Charles Dickens’ forfatterskab er enormt alsidigt, og hans karakterer er så mangfoldige, som det er muligt – og så løber der en rød tråd gennem hans værkproduktion, hvor der lurer en modfortælling lige under historiernes overflade. Det er mesterligt. Eftersom mange af Dickens’...

Det er næsten umuligt at danne et overblik over Dickens samlede værkproduktion. Blandt andet fordi mange af historierne findes i utallige, reviderede genoptryk, men her foreligger et udvalg af de bedste og mest repræsentative noveller fra Dickens’ forfatterskab. Charles Dickens’ episke...

Charles Dickens udgav i 1840’erne fem juleromaner, hvoraf ‘Et juleeventyr’ er den mest kendte. ‘Den hjemsøgte mand og åndens tilbud’ er mindst lige så medrivende. Stemningen er mørk som en decembernat, og i alle afkroge lurer et prisme af skygger, der afbilder begivenhederne som et...

David Copperfield erzählt im Rückblick seine Lebensgeschichte von der Kindheit an bis zum erfolgreichen Schriftsteller mit Familie. Die vier Etappen sind: Kindheit, Ausbildung, Beruf und Ehe mit Dora, Neuanfang mit Agnes. Damit verbunden sind mehrere teilweise tragische Parallelhandlungen mit Romanfiguren, die immer wieder seinen Weg kreuzen und in einzelnen Phasen sein Leben beeinflussen, z. B. seine enge Vertraute Agnes Wickfield, seine Schulfreunde Tommy Traddles ...

This ever-popular story combines mystery, unrequited love, suspense and comedy with Dickens' own bitter-sweet memories of his impoverished childhood. In Dickens' 1861 classic, Pip falls in love with Estella and is financed to become a gentleman by a mysterious benefactor. Memorable characters...

The story of David Copperfield. A coming of age narrative presents the eponymous hero's journey through love, loss, happiness and tragedy. And of course, Dickens' dark sociopolitical detail and comic caricatures are never far from the action...

Christmas would not be the same without the most famous Christmas story ever written. A Christmas Carol in Prose, Being a Ghost Story of Christmas, commonly shortened to A Christmas Carol, is a true classic. Its central character, Ebeneezer Scrooge, is the meanest, most miserly and most...

The Cities Classics Collection: London, Paris, New York allows you to step into the vibrant streets of three of the world's most iconic cities through a carefully curated collection of literary masterpieces. From the foggy alleys of London to the grand boulevards of Paris, and the buzzing avenues of New York, these stories bring to life the essence of urban life, capturing the triumphs, tragedies, and timeless experiences of the people who shaped these cities.

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'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times'; so the recording begins and ends with some of Dickens's best-known words, and between those lines is every Briton's view of the worst excesses of the French Revolution. Set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution, the audiobook tells the story of a French doctor who is imprisoned for 18 years in the Bastille in Paris. Upon his release, he moves to London with his daughter, Lucie, whom he had never met.

The London Classics Collection: Stories of the City allows you to step into the heart of London with a curated selection of iconic literary works that explore the soul of one of the world's most fascinating cities. From the smoky alleys of Victorian London to the political upheavals of the 20th century, this collection brings together stories that capture the city's rich history, diverse characters, and unflinching reflections on society.

Exclusively from Audible. 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.' So begins Charles Dickens' most famous historical drama: a gripping tale of war, social injustice and the choice between darkness and light. After being unjustly imprisoned for 18 years, French doctor Manette is released from the Bastille jail in Paris and embarks upon a journey to London in the hope of finding the daughter he never met.

Oliver Twist is one of Charles Dickens's most famous novels and a powerful classic of Victorian literature. The story follows Oliver, an orphan born into poverty, as he moves from the cruelty of the workhouse into the dangerous streets of London, where innocence, survival, crime, and compassion collide. Through unforgettable characters such as Fagin, the Artful Dodger, Bill Sikes, and Nancy, the novel exposes the harsh realities of child poverty, social injustice, criminal exploitation, and moral corruption.

Enjoy Charles Dickens’ beloved masterpiece, freshly imagined within an enchanting woodland realm. In 1843, Charles Dickens penned a story—a classic Christmas tale full of ghosts and the endearing humbug Ebenezer Scrooge. That story—which has captivated readers for over 150 years—is now accompanied by the delightful illustrations of Joe Sutphin. With charming woodland characters and settings that families will adore, listeners will be transformed by Little Christmas Carol.

Between his work on the 2014 Audible Audiobook of the Year, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: A Novel, and his performance of Classic Love Poems, narrator Richard Armitage ( The Hobbit, Hannibal) has quickly become a listener favorite. Now, in this defining performance of Charles Dickens' classic David Copperfield, Armitage lends his unique voice and interpretation, truly inhabiting each character and bringing real energy to the life of one of Dickens' most famous characters.

Timeless Tales for Kids is an enchanting compilation of children's classic stories read by an all-star cast. Olivia Colman reads E. Nesbit's classic novel The Railway Children, a masterpiece in children's fiction wonderfully evoking a bygone age, packed with fun, excitement and adventure. Bill Nighy reads a much-loved children's classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which continues to delight young and old with its enchanting tale of witches, flying monkeys and magical shoes.

Experience Charles Dickens’s timeless holiday classic in a powerful new audiobook adaptation, performed by Tony-nominated actor Jefferson Mays. Renowned for his acclaimed one-man stage production of A Christmas Carol in New York and at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, Mays brings every character vividly to life in this masterful solo performance—a moving and unforgettable celebration of redemption and the spirit of Christmas.