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The Prince – Full Audiobook by Niccolò Machiavelli

First published in 1532, The Prince is one of the most influential and controversial works of political philosophy ever written.…

Luceafărul – The Evening Star – Full Audiobook by Mihai Eminescu

First published in 1883, “The Evening Star” (Luceafărul) is one of the most beautiful and profound romantic poems ever written.…

A Modest Proposal – Full Audiobook by Jonathan Swift

First published in 1729, “A Modest Proposal” is one of the most shocking and brilliant satirical essays ever written. Listen…

Crito – Full Audiobook by Plato

First written in ancient Greece, “Crito” is one of Plato’s most enduring and thought-provoking dialogues. Listen to this free, full-length…

The Dead Pool – Full Audiobook by Marcu Beza

First published in the early 20th century, “The Dead Pool” is one of the most haunting and atmospheric Balkan gothic…

The Yellow Wallpaper – Full Audiobook by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

First published in 1892, “The Yellow Wallpaper” is one of the most chilling and thought-provoking gothic short stories ever written.…