The Fisherman and His Soul by Oscar Wilde ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy]

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03/09/23

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96m

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The Fisherman and His Soul by Oscar Wilde audiobook.

Genre: fantasy

To get what we want is often the greatest curse of all. The fisherman here accidentally catches a mermaid in his net. He falls in love with the Mermaid and tells her that he wants to marry her. She tells him that he can only marry her if he sends away his soul. From a Witch, the Fisherman learns how to send his soul away. The Soul makes several attempts to persuade the Fisherman to take him back, eventually convincing him to do so with the tale of a beautiful dancer who lives nearby. Too late does the Fisherman discover that the soul which he sent out into the world without a heart has become evil. So be careful what you set your heart on. This story was first published in 1896 in the book A House of Pomegranates

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:32:11) Chapter 02

(01:04:23) Chapter 03

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Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde ~ Full Audiobook [comedy]

March 9, 2023

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153m

Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde audiobook.

Genre: comedy

In Victorian London, the impeccably proper Lady Windermere is preparing for her coming-of-age birthday ball when a troubling rumor reaches her ears: her husband, Lord Windermere, has been seen paying large sums of money to a mysterious older woman, Mrs. Erlynne. To Lady Windermere, whose pride rests on strict ideals of morality and reputation, the implication feels unmistakable - betrayal. As society buzzes with speculation, Lord Windermere refuses to offer a satisfying explanation, asking only for trust. The request collides with Lady Windermere's fear of scandal and her determination to judge right from wrong with absolute certainty. When Mrs. Erlynne appears at the ball, the evening becomes a high-stakes test of marriage, loyalty, and social survival. Tempted by the attention of the charming Lord Darlington and pushed by the rigid rules of her world, Lady Windermere faces a choice that could shatter her home and her standing forever. With sparkling wit and razor-sharp observation, Oscar Wilde turns drawing-room politeness into a battlefield where secrets, sacrifice, and hypocrisy threaten to overturn every carefully kept appearance.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:39:57) Chapter 02

(01:21:09) Chapter 03

(01:55:37) Chapter 04

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A Dog of Flanders by Ouida ~ Full Audiobook [tragedy]

March 10, 2023

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117m

A Dog of Flanders by Ouida audiobook.

Genre: tragedy

In a quiet Flemish village near Antwerp, a poor orphan boy named Nello and his loyal dog Patrasche struggle to survive on the edges of society. Taken in by his kindly grandfather, Nello earns a few coins delivering milk and doing odd jobs, while Patrasche, once abused and overworked, becomes both companion and partner in their daily labor. Nello's one true refuge is art: he sketches whenever he can, dreaming of a future beyond hunger and hard winters. But dreams are costly in a world ruled by class, gossip, and small-town pride. As Nello grows close to Alois, the daughter of a local miller, he finds himself pressed between affection and circumstance, especially when the miller's favor turns uncertain. Meanwhile, a prestigious art competition offers Nello a slim chance at recognition, even as setbacks and misunderstandings tighten around him. A Dog of Flanders is a poignant story of loyalty, innocence, and the bruising gap between talent and opportunity, set against the stark beauty of the Flemish landscape and the enduring hope kindled by a single masterpiece.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:21:37) Chapter 2

(00:29:54) Chapter 3

(00:44:01) Chapter 4

(01:03:39) Chapter 5

(01:19:01) Chapter 6

(01:37:25) Chapter 7

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