Bluebeard

The Bloody Chamber , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 422min

A collection of short stories, The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories was first published in 1979 and awarded the Cheltenham Festival Literary Prize. This Audible exclusive adaptation is narrated by legendary actors, Richard Armitage and Emilia Fox, who take on different chapters of the audiobook. Among these are 'The Bloody Chamber', 'The Courtship of Mr Lyon', 'The Tiger's Bride', 'Puss in Boots', 'The Erl-King', 'The Snow Child', 'The Lady of the House of Love', 'The Werewolf', 'The Company of Wolves' and 'Wolf-Alice'. About the book The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories is a titillating series of dark, sensual and fantastical stories, inspired by well-known fairy tales and folklore. Dissatisfied with the unrealistic portrayal of women in these legendary fables, Carter turns them on their head, introducing subversively dark, sensual and gothic narratives. Breathing new and unexpected life into favourite childhood characters such as Red Riding Hood, Bluebeard and Beauty and the Beast, Carter shocks, seduces and amuses the listener with her unique, iconic and surrealist reimagining. About the author Angela Carter was born in 1940, in Sussex. She grew up in the shabbily respectable south London district of Balham, the second child of an eccentric journalist father and a neurotic housewife mother. She studied English at Bristol University before travelling, teaching and writing numerous best-selling novels. They have all received critical acclaim and remain firm favourites of modern English literature. Angela was a feminist throughout her life, wrote for Spare Rib magazine and voted Labour. Her novels are wholly reflective of her world views and continue to inspire new generations of men and women worldwide. About the narrator Best known for his roles in The Hobbit, Hannibal, Captain America, Robin Hood, Spoo ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Richard Armitage, Emilia Fox. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/031847/bk_adbl_031847_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Fairy Tales: The Origins, History, and Interpretations of the World's Most Famous Fairy Tales , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 64min

Dense forests, evil stepmother, beautiful girl, dwarfs in mines, a prince and, eventually, poisoning (in that order). Sound familiar? Most will recognize the basic plot of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, one of the most popular fairy tales in history. Even if the passing of time (and Disney) embellished it with a thousand details, in particular the happy ending, this and other tales reflect the Sitz im Leben (or setting in life) in which fairy tales emerged. The stories, which were transmitted orally during the Middle Ages, are like fogged windows to the way of life, the kind of people, and social conditions of the regions where they took their final shape. In some instances, such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, they may be echoing historical facts. And the poisoned apple? Sander thinks that the lethal fruit was added later, during the stage of oral transmission, in remembrance of a man who really existed in Germany and was arrested for giving poisoned apples to children because he thought they were stealing from him. For centuries, beautifully illustrated fairy-tale volumes have rested innocently on kids' night tables around the world, long ago relegated to the dubious honor of being branded as "children's literature". But every story is a file packed with information, and Cinderella, Snow White, Puss in Boots, and Bluebeard have always intimated that perhaps they have more to tell besides "beautiful" stories, the same ones that animated the minds of several generations of children. Whether or not they had peaceful dreams is another matter, because even in their current versions, sterilized, and with their original contents doctored, classic fairy tales are far from innocent stories for five-year-old children. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Scott Clem. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/072238/bk_acx0_072238_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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10 Bilingual Fairy Tales in French and English: Improve Your French or English Reading and Listening Comprehension Skills , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 272min

Are you a parent who is trying to raise a bilingual child, or a language learner who is trying to boost your French or English language proficiency? Fairy stories written in dual-language will be an enjoyable resource to help you gain new vocabulary and familiarize yourself with sentence structures. Fairy tales for listeners of all ages The stories are a mix of popular and unknown tales and include "Barbe-Bleue" (Bluebeard), "Cendrillon" (Cinderella), "Peau d'âne" (Donkey Skin), "Les Souhaits Ridicules" (The Ridiculous Wishes), and many more. Written in dual language for French and English learners Whether you are an English speaker who wishes to learn French or a French speaker who wants to improve your English, the stories are written in both French and English to help you learn the second language of your choice. French and English PDF included When you purchase this audiobook, you will also get a free PDF accompaniment, available in both French and English. The stories are narrated by native French and English speakers and are designed to help you practice your listening skills as well as learn correct pronunciation and spelling. Why should you listen to this? If you are any of the following, this audiobook of fairy tales is perfect for you: A parent who is raising bilingual children and looking for appropriate French-English materials A parent or guardian of young children who is looking for a way to bond with the kids through listening to fairy tales together An adult of any age who loves to listen aloud as a way to learn a second language Anyone who is learning French or English Grab your copy today! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Lorenz Martins, Andrea Giordani. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/105030/bk_acx0_105030_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Lolli and the Bunyip: Meditation Adventures for Kids, Book 5 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 53min

Does your child struggle with self-esteem? Suffer from fears, anxieties, anger, and worry? Or even just have a hard time trying to fit in? Lolli and the Bunyip, includes three cleverly crafted meditations, designed specifically to promote healing and transformation while being incredibly fun and adventurous for the child. Lolli's Meditation Adventures are perfectly designed to help increase your children's self-esteem, enhance their imagination and encourage positive thinking. The meditations are designed to boost confidence, increase self-acceptance, and help kids make great choices in life. The main character, Lolli, speaks directly to children, making them feel part of the stories and helping them explore their emotions and feelings in a healthy way. Don't wait to explore the whimsical nature of the Land of Color, a beautiful world that leads your children through stories that they can feel a part of. Three original guided meditations include: Lolli and the Bunyip, helps your child expand their imagination by visiting the Australian Outback and meeting the mythical Bunyip. Along the way, they learn to overcome boredom and help some wallabies, too! Lolli and the Lonely Star, teaches your child to manage the struggles of being different by visiting outer space and helping a lonely star find friends that love and accept it, just the way it is! Lolli and the Treasure Map, teaches that everyone fails sometimes. Your child helps Bluebeard the Pirate rescue his treasure. Along the way, they need to avoid being eaten by the dancing giant, Clickety Grubs! Recently receiving a Reader's 5-star review By Jack Magnus, Elena Paige continues with this ground-breaking series that shows how infinitely adaptable meditation sessions can be, even for hyperactive, squirmy kids. The Meditation Adventures for Kids series has been particularly popular with homeschool ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Elena Paige. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/091549/bk_acx0_091549_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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