One of Jane Austen’s most beloved works, Pride and Prejudice, is vividly brought to life by Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike ( Gone Girl). In her bright and energetic performance of this British classic, she expertly captures Austen’s signature wit and tone. Her attention to detail, her literary background, and her performance in the 2005 feature film version of the novel provide the perfect foundation from which to convey the story of Elizabeth Bennet, her four sisters, and the inimitable Mr. Darcy.

Renowned as much for her wit and satirical social commentary as for her stories of love and romance, Jane Austen remains unfailingly relevant and one of Britain’s best loved authors. In this Audible Original collection, an all-star list of narrators (Billie Piper, Claire Foy, Emma Thompson, Florence Pugh and Gugu Mbatha-Raw) capture Austen’s pin-sharp humour and tone in these dramatisations of her six beloved novels accompanied by a full cast.

The orphaned Mary Lennox is sullen, ill tempered, and unloved when she's sent to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven. A man consumed by grief over the death of his wife, Archibald has allowed his sprawling estate on the moors to fall into grim disrepair. It's when Mary begins tending to her late aunt's mysterious garden - locked up and neglected for years - that she discovers its life-changing secrets and a flowering rejuvenation of the human spirit.

Directed by the skillful hand of Megan Follows (Directors Guild Award winner) and featuring the voices of Golden Globe® winner Sandra Oh, Emmy Award® Winner Catherine O’Hara, and Emmy Award® Winner Victor Garber, Anne Shirley’s (Emmy Award® winner Michela Luci) adventures come to life in a fresh adaptation of a timeless tale. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Canada’s Prince Edward Island with the magic of an original score and immersive sound design.

Following Jane from her childhood as an orphan in Northern England through her experience as a governess at Thornfield Hall, Charlotte Brontë's Gothic classic is an early exploration of women's independence in the mid-19th century and the pervasive societal challenges women had to endure. At Thornfield, Jane meets the complex and mysterious Mr. Rochester, with whom she shares a complicated relationship that ultimately forces her to reconcile the conflicting passions of romantic love and religious piety.

Here in one recording is every Sherlock Holmes story ever written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Originally appearing in serial form, these famous stories are here presented in the order in which they were first published beginning in 1887. Included in this definitive, award-winning collection are four novels and 56 short stories, a total of 60 titles. The 56 short stories are aggregated into five named collections, just as they were originally published in book form.

「完全攻略！」シリーズからIELTS英単語集が登場！IELTS攻略に必要な語彙が４つのパートに分かれており、例文音声もついているのでしっかりと全セクションで使える語彙を身につける

Mary Lennox, a sickly and contrary little girl, is orphaned to dim prospects in a gloomy English manor - her only friend is a bed-ridden boy named Colin whose prospects may be dimmer than hers. But when Mary finds the key to a Secret Garden, the magical powers of transformation fall within her reach. A beloved classic of children's literature The Secret Garden tells an inspirational tale of transformation and empowerment.

小学生時代の同級生と競馬場での再会をきっかけに甦る川崎での幼児体験の記憶――。その記憶の彼方にいるおぼろげな父の像。私小説的な手法で父の実像を追い求め、人間の真実の姿を映し出した長編。

Anne Elliot has grieved for seven years over the loss of her first love, Captain Frederick Wentworth. But events conspire to unravel the knots of deceit and misunderstanding in this beguiling and gently comic story of love and fidelity.

北東北にある山間の小さな村で、満月の夜、ユタこと勇太は「座敷わらし」のペドロとその仲間たちに出会った。　時空を超えたできごとを通して転校先でいつもひとりぼっちだったユタがかわってゆく･･･　ミュージカルでもお馴染みの物語です。　ご家族ご一緒にお楽しみください。

Sara Crewe is one of the most vivid figures in children's fiction. Born in India and sent to school in England, she is, at first, treated like a princess by the teacher, Miss Minchin. But when it is evident that Sara is not the possessor of a princess's fortune, she is dispatched to live in the attic and become a servant.

After the loss of her mother and her own battle with breast cancer, Joanna Teale returns to her graduate research on nesting birds in rural Illinois, determined to prove that her recent hardships have not broken her. She throws herself into her work from dusk to dawn, until her solitary routine is disrupted by the appearance of a mysterious child who shows up at her cabin barefoot and covered in bruises. The girl calls herself Ursa, and she claims to have been sent from the stars to witness five miracles.

The unapologetic intensity with which Emily Brontë wrote this story ensures that it will forever be considered one of the greatest works of English literature. A passionate tale of a chaotic and often violent love, Wuthering Heights transcends your average romance and, with its Gothic undertones, takes the listener on a journey through one man's lustful hunt for revenge.

Cheveux blonds comme les blés, écharpe au vent... le petit prince est connu de tous. Les aventures de cet enfant pur et innocent tombé du ciel sont emplies d’amour, de poésie et de vérité. Voilà un message qui nous incite à poser un regard neuf sur notre humanité et notre condition humaine. C’est une invitation à revenir à l’essentiel, à célébrer la vie dans son expression la plus noble, en toute simplicité, avec les yeux du cœur.

Anna Karenina seems to have everything - beauty, wealth, popularity and an adored son. But she feels that her life is empty until the moment she encounters the impetuous officer Count Vronsky.

This metaphysical self-help classic instills happiness within and urges individuals to pursue a content life without sin, boredom, or contempt. Written decades ago with post-war depression in mind, this text has transcended time and continues to give applicable advice for modern-day individuals.

ワシントン・スクエア西にある芸術家の集まる地域にすむ、ジョンジーとスー。 この二人の若い画家は、共同のアトリエを持っていました。

しかし、ある日、ジョンジーが肺炎を患ってしまいます。
そして、こう言うのです。

煉瓦の壁を這うつたの葉の、その最後の一葉が散ったとき、自分も死ぬのだと。

In this rich new audio production, acclaimed British American actress Rebecca Hall brings one of E. M. Forster's most admired works to life in this classic tale of human struggle. A charming young Englishwoman, Lucy Honeychurch, is wooed by both free-spirited George Emerson and wealthy Cecil Vyse while vacationing in Italy. Though attracted to George, Lucy becomes engaged to Cecil despite twice turning down his proposals. On hearing of the news, George confesses his love, leaving Lucy torn between marrying the more socially acceptable Cecil or George, the man she knows would bring her true happiness. Should Lucy choose social acceptance or true love?

Whether you're in business, social settings, or simply want to improve your interpersonal skills, this book empowers you to build meaningful connections by remembering the names and faces of the people you meet.

大学教授を父親に持つ、引っ込み思案の優等生・相馬涼子。アル中の母親をかかえ、早熟で、すでに女の倦怠感すら漂わせる不良少女・松尾勝美。17歳の二人の女子高生の出会いと別れを通して、初めて人生の「闇」に触れた少女の揺れ動く心を清冽に描く芥川受賞作。他に、母と娘の間に新しい信頼関係が育まれていく様を、娘の長すぎる髪を切るまでの日々のスケッチで綴る「揺れる髪」等２編。

「光抱く友よ」
「揺れる髪」
「春まだ浅く」

トム・ソーヤはいたずらが大好きな男の子。学校やお手伝いは嫌いだけど、親友のハックと遊んだり、かわいいベッキーとデートしたり、毎日大忙し！

弁護士のアッタスンはある日、友人であるエンフィールドから先日あった暴行事件の話を聞かされます。彼の話によれば、ある晩道を歩いていたら小柄な男と女の子がぶつかる現場を目撃したらしいのです。しかし、ぶつかった直後男は女の子を踏みつけ去っていったとのことでした。エンフィールドは「人間の仕業ではない」と言い、その男を捕まえて女の子の家族の変わりに男と話をして慰謝料をもらいました。アッタスン弁護士はこの話を聞いて、その小柄な男とは自分の知っているエドワード・ハイドであると気づくのです。この事件の真相はいかなるものなのか!? ※本作品は発表時の未熟な時代背景から、今日の社会では一般的でなく、不適切と思われる表現が含まれている箇所がございます。しかし作品のオリジナル性を最大限に尊重し、なるべく当時のまま忠実に再現することを優先いたしました。(C)2007青空文庫

大学生の私は、料亭「忍ぶ川」で志乃としりあった。それぞれの家族とのかかわりやいたましい生い立ちを乗り越え労わりながら逞しく生き抜こうとする。くり返し読み継がれていく名作 　　第44回芥川賞受賞作品

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