Arts Podcasts

Librivox: Sermões by Vieira, Padre AntonioJoin Now to Follow

O Padre Antônio Vieira foi um religioso português – mas mais do que isso, foi um exímio escritor e elemento influente na política do século XIX. Tendo vivido parte da vida no Brasil e parte em Portugal, Vieira deixou uma obra complexa, em estilo barroco, na qual demonstra familiaridade com a literatura antiga (com influências marcantes de Cícero e Sêneca), com os escritos cristãos e com a filosofia de sua época. Apresentamos aqui uma recolha de alguns de seus sermões mais conhecidos. Padre Antônio Vieira was a Portuguese Jesuit – but more than a clergyman, he was a brilliant writer and an influential character in the politics of the 19th century. He spent part of his life in Brazil and part in Portugal, and left an abundant and complex oeuvre in baroque style. In both his sermons and private letters, he showed mastery of Ancient Literature (with marked influences of Cicero and Seneca), Christian writings and Philosophy. Here we present a collection of some of his most famous sermons. (Summary by Leni)

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Electric Guitar Lesons by Rock HouseJoin Now to Follow

Learn to play electric guitar with The Rock House Method(R). Podcasts feature guitar lessons from Rock House Method DVDs and books-the fastest growing and most widely used rock guitar system in the world. Interviews with innovative guitar players and auido lessons deign for podcasting. With podcast you'll also get free lifetime membership access to www.rockhousemethod.com where you'll find additional resources and support. This fully interactive lesson support site helps aspiring musicians to enhance learning, expand knowledge, link with instructors, and connect with a community of people from around the world who are learning to play music using The Rock House Method(R).

Electric Bass Lesons by Rock HouseJoin Now to Follow

Learn to play electric bass guitar with The Rock House Method(R). Podcasts feature guitar lessons from Rock House Method DVDs and books-the fastest growing and most widely used rock bass guitar system in the world. Interviews with innovative guitar players and auido lessons deign for podcasting. With podcast you'll also get free lifetime membership access to www.rockhousemethod.com where you'll find additional resources and support. This fully interactive lesson support site helps aspiring musicians to enhance learning, expand knowledge, link with instructors, and connect with a community of people from around the world who are learning to play music using The Rock House Method(R).

Librivox: Short Poetry Collection 077 by VariousJoin Now to Follow

This is a collection of poems read by LibriVox volunteers for the month of March 2009.

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Librivox: Hunters Out of Space by Kelleam, Joseph E.Join Now to Follow

Originally published in the May, 1960 issue of Amazing Science Fiction Stories. Jack Odin has returned to the world of Opal, the world inside our own world, only to find it in ruins. Many of his friends are gone, the world is flooded, and the woman he swore to protect has been taken by Grim Hagen to the stars. Jack must save her, but the difficulties are great and his allies are few. (Summary by Elliott Miller)

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Librivox: Ester Ried Yet Speaking by Alden, IsabellaJoin Now to Follow

Authored by Isabella M. Alden under the pen name "Pansy." Fifth in the Chautauqua Girls series. Alfred Ried (brother of Ester Ried from that series) wants to help the hundreds of poor street boys in his city to come to faith and improve their conditions, but is discouraged and overwhelmed with the task. Enter Flossy (Shipley) Roberts, a willing worker who focuses on 7 such boys and especially on one. (Summary by TriciaG)

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Librivox: Lorna Doone, a Romance of Exmoor by Blackmore, Richard DoddridgeJoin Now to Follow

"If anybody cares to read a simple tale told simply" ... thus opens Lorna Doone, one of the best love stories ever written. The novel has inspired at least ten movies and mini-series. "John (in West Country dialect this is pronounced Jan) Ridd is the son of a respectable farmer who was murdered in cold blood by a member of the notorious Doone clan, a once-noble family now living in the isolated Doone Valley. Battling his desire for revenge, John also grows into a respectable farmer and continues to take good care of his mother and two sisters. He falls hopelessly in love with Lorna, a girl he meets quite by accident, who turns out to be not only the granddaughter of Sir Ensor Doone (lord of the Doones), but destined to marry (against her will) the impetuous, menacing, and now jealous heir of the Doone Valley, Carver Doone. Carver will let nothing get in the way of his marriage to Lorna, which he plans to force upon her once Sir Ensor dies and he comes into his inheritance". Summary from Wikipedia, adapted by Stav Nisser.

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Librivox: Gulliver of Mars by Arnold, Edwin Lester LindenJoin Now to Follow

This escapist novel first published in 1905 as Lieutenant Gullivar Jones: His Vacation follows the exploits of American Navy Lieutenant Gulliver Jones, a bold, if slightly hapless, hero who is magically transported to Mars; where he almost outwits his enemies, almost gets the girl, and almost saves the day. Somewhat of a literary and chronological bridge between H.G. Wells and Edgar Rice Burroughs, Jones' adventures provide an evocative mix of satire and sword-and-planet adventure. (Summary by James Christopher and Wikipedia)

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Librivox: Boy's Song, A by Hogg, JamesJoin Now to Follow

LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of A Boy's Song by James Hogg. This was the weekly poetry project for April 26th, 2009.

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Librivox: Mozart: The Man and the Artist as Revealed in His Own Words by Kerst, FriedrichJoin Now to Follow

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. His name is one of the most recognizable names in history and one of the most enduring of composers. At age 5, this “wunderkinder” took to the stage and began his life as a prolific and celebrated creator-genius of such luminous works the world has not known since. This collection of morsels taken from his personal letters is engaging and gives a look into the mind of the boy wonder. Was he mad? Was he miraculous? (Summary by Aaron Elliott)

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