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Der neue Dickens - Kleine Kabinettstücke des größten englischen Romanciers in neuer Übersetzung Kobolde entführen einen griesgrämigen, bösartigen Totengräber und bewegen ihn auf recht drastische Weise zur Reue. Der Tod selbst überzeugt ungewollt einen Verzweifelten von der Schönheit...

A small collection of short ghost stories, penned by Charles Dickens, narrated here by Michael Ward. "The Haunted House" When the narrator witnesses a dreary house in rural England, he is soon told the place is deeply haunted. But is it really? "The Trial for Murder" Haunted by visions of a...

La novela cuenta las peripecias y desventuras de un muchacho llamado Oliver Twist. Su nacimiento en un hospicio, donde queda huérfano y pasa su infancia sometido al hambre, el frío y los continuos maltratos. Su posterior huida a Londres donde su suerte no mejora y de pronto se encuentra en compañía de ladrones y otras gentes de mala calaña.

The fifth and last of Dickens's Christmas novellas; Redlaw is a teacher of chemistry who often broods over wrongs done him and grief from his past. He is haunted by a spirit, a phantom twin and "an awful likeness of himself" This spectre appears and proposes to Redlaw that he can allow him to...

Walter Wilding has lived his life secure in the knowledge that he was the son of his mother. But a chance encounter shocks him to his deathbed, leaving his friend and Executor George Vendale charged with the finding of the real Walter Wilding, Meanwhile George pitches woo to Margerite Obenreizer...

Experience two of the greatest novels of Victorian literature in one captivating collection. In Great Expectations, Charles Dickens tells the unforgettable story of Pip, an orphan whose unexpected fortune sets him on a journey of ambition, self-discovery, and redemption. In The Woman in White, Wilkie Collins delivers a masterful tale of mystery and suspense.

A Classic Pair: A Tale of Two Cities & War and Peace brings together two unforgettable pieces of historical fiction – by turns beautiful and devastating – from nineteenth-century literary giants, Charles Dickens and Leo Tolstoy. This magnetic pairing is brought to life by award-winning narrators, including the unparalleled Miriam Margolyes. A masterpiece of historical fiction, A Tale of Two Cities tells a story of sacrifice, redemption and the bonds that transcend even the most appalling of circumstances.

When 9 old Oliver Twist utters the iconic words, "Please, sir, I want some more," he unwittingly sets off a chain of events that will change his life forever. Thrust into the dark underbelly of Victorian London, Oliver quickly falls into the clutches of Fagin, the cunning mastermind behind a gang of young pickpockets. As Oliver navigates this treacherous world of crime, he discovers the harsh realities of survival and betrayal. But hope arrives in the form of Mr. Brownlow, who offers Oliver a glimpse of kindness and warmth, a stark contrast to the grim existence he has known. Just when it ...

At just seven years old, David Copperfield faces a life-altering moment when he is sent away from his childhood home to live with a cruel stepfather. This pivotal event sets off a whirlwind journey through the trials and tribulations of Victorian England, where David encounters a cast of unforgettable characters, from the eccentric Mr. Micawber to the enigmatic Uriah Heep. Each relationship shapes his identity and influences his quest for happiness and purpose. As David navigates the complexities of friendship, love, and betrayal, he grapples with the harsh realities of adulthood, including ...

Enter the world of timeless detective fiction with Classic Detective Mysteries and Sherlock Holmes Adventures, Vol. 4. Featuring Arthur Conan Doyle's The Adventure of the Copper Beeches alongside Charles Dickens' My Friend the Murderer and Hunted Down, this collection delivers classic mysteries...

Esther Summerson discovers her life will forever change when she becomes a companion to two orphans, Richard Carstone and Ada Clare, entangled in a web of legal battles at the infamous Chancery Court. As the complexities of their guardianship unfold, Esther must navigate a labyrinth of greed, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of justice. Dickens paints a vivid portrait of a society consumed by a flawed legal system, where cases stretch on for years, draining the lives of those involved. Through Esther's eyes, listeners will experience the heartfelt struggles of characters fighting for ...

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of everyday life and the myriad characters that inhabit it, as suggested by the evocative title. This podcast showcases a rotating collection of audiobooks that capture the essence of common experiences and the intricate details of human behavior through vivid storytelling. Each episode offers listeners a new complete audiobook that delves into the nuances of society, featuring sketches that illuminate the charm and complexity of ordinary people and their surroundings. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that invite reflection on...

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.

This carefully curated anthology brings together the most iconic romantic tales of all time—each filled with complex characters, sweeping emotions, and timeless narratives that will captivate your heart. From the fiery romance of Wuthering Heights to the quiet yearning of A Room with a View, these stories are a perfect blend of forbidden love, tragic endings, and tender moments of connection.

Here is one of the best-loved stories ever written. Scrooge is downright mean and cold-hearted - the stingiest man in all of London. Could anything on earth transform him into a kind and caring human being? Probably not. But the Spirit of Christmas is very powerful - more powerful by far than anything on earth.

Here is a time-honored story of personal courage and sacrifice in the midst of a bloody revolution. The workers are in revolt! Every French nobleman is in danger of losing his head to the infamous guillotine. Yet Charles Darnay reounced his title years ago. Why is he scheduled to die for the crimes of his corrupt family? His only hope lies in the hands of one unlikely man.

Immerse yourself in the spirit of generosity, transformation, and the true meaning of Christmas with "A Christmas Carol" as your guiding theme. This podcast invites you to explore a rotating collection of audiobooks that delve into the depths of human experience during the holiday season, highlighting tales of redemption, compassion, and the power of kindness. Each day, a new complete audiobook is featured, showcasing a variety of stories that reflect the warmth and magic associated with this cherished time of year. Through enchanting narratives and heartwarming characters, listeners are ...

Great Expectations is written in the first person and is virtually a fictional autobiography of “Pip” from his childhood, through often painful experiences, to adulthood. It charts his progress as he moves from the Kent marshes - his social status radically changed having gained an unknown benefactor - to busy commercial London. The book is richly populated with a variety of extraordinary characters many of whom, unbeknownst to them, have lives that are inextricably linked to the others. It is all there, love, hate, passion, humour, rejection, duplicity, betrayal, a whole gamut of emotions...

In one of Charles Dickens’ most beloved stories, Philip Pirrip, known as “Pip”, narrates his own journey, from the hindsight of 50 years.Pip grows up with his older sister after losing his parents at a very early age. His sister, a tough unloving woman, rules Pip and her gentle husband Joe with an iron hand. During Pip's 7th year, while playing in the marshes, he is accosted by an escaped criminal whom he decides to help by stealing food from his own home. But the convict is caught and returned to prison.Miss Havisham, an eccentric, rich recluse, sends for Pip to come to her house to ...

A Christmas Carol (full title: A Christmas Carol in Prose, Being a Ghost Story of Christmas) is A Christmas Carol is a Victorian morality tale of an old and bitter miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, who undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of one evening.