An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde ~ Full Audiobook [comedy]

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04/17/23

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200m

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An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde audiobook.

Genre: comedy

In the glittering drawing rooms of late-Victorian London, Sir Robert Chiltern seems to have everything: a brilliant political career, a spotless public reputation, and the devoted love of his wife, Lady Chiltern, who believes in honor without compromise. But their carefully composed world begins to tremble when Mrs. Cheveley, a clever and dangerous society woman with a talent for leverage, arrives with information that could ruin Sir Robert overnight. As whispers spread and alliances shift, Sir Robert must choose between protecting his position and telling the truth to the person whose opinion matters most. Caught in the middle is Lord Goring, a witty bachelor and close friend to the Chilterns, whose charm and apparent frivolity conceal a sharper sense of loyalty and strategy. With epigrams as sharp as daggers and manners that mask motives, Wilde turns social comedy into a biting examination of hypocrisy, ambition, and the price of moral perfection. As pressure mounts and secrets threaten to surface, the characters must confront what an 'ideal' person really is - and what it costs to maintain that illusion.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:57:44) Chapter 2

(01:53:15) Chapter 3

(02:38:58) Chapter 4

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He Can Who Thinks He Can by Orison Swett Marden ~ Full Audiobook [self help]

April 17, 2023

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296m

He Can Who Thinks He Can by Orison Swett Marden audiobook.

Genre: self help

In He Can Who Thinks He Can, motivational pioneer Orison Swett Marden makes a brisk, conviction-filled case that the turning point in any life is often a decision of belief. Drawing on vivid anecdotes, practical observations, and the optimistic spirit of early twentieth-century self-improvement, Marden argues that confidence, clear purpose, and persistent effort are not optional extras but the inner tools that shape opportunity. He explores how fear and self-doubt quietly limit ambition, how enthusiasm and courage can be trained like muscles, and why setbacks become either excuses or stepping-stones depending on the mindset behind them. Chapter by chapter, Marden urges listeners to cultivate disciplined habits, constructive thinking, and a resilient will, while warning against negative influences, aimless drifting, and the habit of expecting failure. More than a pep talk, this short classic offers a framework for strengthening character, setting higher standards, and acting with steady determination when circumstances are uncertain. It is a direct invitation to test the power of self-belief in work, relationships, and personal goals.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:19:50) Chapter 02

(00:30:53) Chapter 03

(00:46:11) Chapter 04

(01:05:04) Chapter 05

(01:26:41) Chapter 06

(01:41:55) Chapter 07

(02:03:07) Chapter 08

(02:18:16) Chapter 09

(02:31:32) Chapter 10

(02:48:31) Chapter 11

(03:10:16) Chapter 12

(03:25:38) Chapter 13

(03:40:16) Chapter 14

(03:55:11) Chapter 15

(04:11:29) Chapter 16

(04:20:45) Chapter 17

(04:34:56) Chapter 18

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The Girl on the Boat by P. G. Wodehouse ~ Full Audiobook [comedy]

April 17, 2023

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446m

The Girl on the Boat by P. G. Wodehouse audiobook.

Genre: comedy

On a transatlantic crossing aboard the White Star liner Atlantic, spirited redhead Wilhelmina 'Billie' Bennett finds that a ship is the perfect place for romance to collide with pride, poetry, and plain bad timing. Billie has high standards, a soft spot for dogs, and an awkward secret: she is quietly engaged to Eustace Hignett, a shy would-be poet who is far more frightened of his formidable mother than he is of the open sea. Enter Sam Marlowe, Eustace's confident cousin, who takes one look at Billie and decides that fate has spoken. Unfortunately for everyone, Bream Mortimer, a long-suffering admirer with persistence to spare, is also on board and refuses to be waved off. As the Atlantic plows toward England, alliances shift and misunderstandings multiply, complicated further by the capable, adventurous Jane Hubbard, who has her own feelings about Eustace and little patience for genteel nonsense. With Wodehouse's trademark sparkle, the voyage becomes a floating pressure cooker of mistaken assumptions, impulsive heroics, and social maneuvering, where keeping one's dignity afloat is harder than keeping the ship on course.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:23:24) Chapter 02

(00:44:30) Chapter 03

(01:07:41) Chapter 04

(01:26:46) Chapter 05

(01:46:25) Chapter 06

(02:02:03) Chapter 07

(02:13:56) Chapter 08

(02:23:53) Chapter 09

(02:44:53) Chapter 10