One of the first instances of science fiction, Wells’ classic tale published in 1986 examines various controversial philosophical issues active at the...
One of the earliest polished examples of existential literature, Notes from the Underground follows the life of a recluse and depicts his antagonistic...
The Island of Doctor Moreau is an 1896 science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells (1866–1946). The text of the novel is the narration of Edwa...
Charmingly romantic story of an invalid, left to solitary recuperation, who subscribes to a letter service to keep his spirits up. The characters here...
"If, in these pages, written in remembrance of my father, I should tell you, my dear friends, nothing new of him, I can, at least, promise you that wh...
I have also written a Book on Lying, which though it takes some pains to understand, contains much that is useful for the exercise of the mind, and mo...
It details O'Shaughnessy's groundbreaking research into the medicinal properties of cannabis, which he conducted during his time in India.
In this bo...
A haunting and lyrical exploration of love, loss, and the human condition.
In Maud, and Other Poems, Alfred, Lord Tennyson explores the themes of lov...
LibriVox volunteers bring you nine different recordings of When We Two Parted, by George Gordon, Lord Byron. This was the weekly poetry project for th...
LibriVox volunteers bring you 23 different recordings of Sonnet 43 by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of F...
Anna Karenina is a complex and tragic novel that explores the themes of love, marriage, and society. The story centers around Anna Karenina, a beautif...
This book presents Saint Catherine of Genoa's insights into the nature and purpose of Purgatory, based on her personal spiritual experiences. It explo...
In "The Mystery of Pain," James Hinton grapples with the profound question of suffering. He rejects facile attempts to dismiss or explain away pain, a...
This book, written by a Jesuit priest, explores the Catholic doctrine of Purgatory. It provides a detailed account of the state of Purgatory, describi...
Havelock Ellis's "Studies in the Psychology of Sex" delves into the complexities of human sexuality, examining a wide range of topics including the na...
