A free audiobook of G.K. Chesterton's wonderful novel, The Man Who Was Thursday. Read by Zachary Brewster-Geisz. Find more free, public-domain audiobooks at librivox.org.
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The Book was Better than the Movie
Discover the original stories behind Hollywood's biggest blockbusters—completely free! "The Book Was Better" delivers full audiobook versions of classic novels that inspired your favorite films. From "Pride and Prejudice" to "The Great Gatsby," "Winnie-the-Pooh" to "Alice in Wonderland," experience the rich source material that filmmakers have turned into cinematic gold for decades. Compare the book's vision with its silver screen adaptation, uncover deleted scenes Hollywood left on the cutt ...
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The Phantom of the Opera By: Gaston Leroux
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8:38:54Long before Gerard Butler brought his powerful voice and commanding presence to the iconic role of the Phantom, captivating audiences with his tortured romanticism and dramatic intensity, Gaston Leroux crafted the spine-tingling original that would captivate Hollywood for over a century. This mesmerizing audiobook delivers the complete, unabridged …
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My Man Jeeves By: P. G. Wodehouse
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5:10:11Remember when "Ask Jeeves" ruled the internet? That iconic search engine butler who could answer anything didn't just appear from nowhere - he was born from P.G. Wodehouse's brilliant comedy writing that predicted our digital obsession with having the perfect assistant. This laugh-out-loud audiobook collection reveals the original stories behind th…
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The Inimitable Jeeves By: P. G. Wodehouse
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6:54:23Long before "Ask Jeeves" became the internet's most beloved butler helping millions search for answers online, P.G. Wodehouse created the original gentleman's gentleman whose wit and wisdom would become a pop culture phenomenon. This delightfully entertaining audiobook delivers the complete collection of stories that inspired not just a search engi…
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By: Mark Twain
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7:51:42Long before Jonathan Taylor Thomas brought his boyish charm to the role of Tom Sawyer and Val Kilmer captivated audiences as Mark Twain himself, the legendary author created the quintessential American boy whose escapades would captivate Hollywood for generations. This enchanting audiobook delivers the complete, unabridged masterpiece that inspired…
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An Ideal Husband By: Oscar Wilde
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3:18:15Long before Cate Blanchett brought her commanding presence and elegant sophistication to the film adaptation, Oscar Wilde penned the brilliantly witty masterpiece that would prove irresistible to filmmakers seeking the perfect blend of scandal, romance, and razor-sharp dialogue. This captivating audiobook delivers the complete theatrical gem that i…
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow By: Washington Irving
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1:12:00Long before Tim Burton's dark cinematic vision brought the Headless Horseman to life and Johnny Depp mesmerized audiences as the eccentric Ichabod Crane, Washington Irving crafted the spine-tingling American classic that would become one of Hollywood's most atmospheric horror adaptations. This haunting audiobook delivers the complete original story…
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Gulliver's Travels By: Jonathan Swift
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11:12:26Long before Jack Black brought his comedic energy to the modern film adaptation, Jonathan Swift created the extraordinary adventure that would captivate Hollywood for centuries. This captivating audiobook delivers the complete, unabridged masterpiece that inspired multiple film versions and proved that imagination knows no bounds. Experience the in…
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The Importance of Being Earnest By: Oscar Wilde
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2:17:36Long before Reese Witherspoon brought her charm to the big screen adaptation, Oscar Wilde penned the wickedly funny masterpiece that would become a beloved Hollywood comedy. This brilliant audiobook delivers the complete theatrical gem that inspired multiple film adaptations and proved that Victorian wit never goes out of style. Experience the razo…
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Before Disney's animated classic melted hearts worldwide, Felix Salten crafted the original story that would become one of cinema's most beloved films. This captivating audiobook brings you the complete, unabridged tale that inspired the iconic movie that defined childhood for generations. Discover the deeper, richer story behind the Disney magic. …
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz By: L. Frank Baum
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4:00:53With Wicked captivating audiences worldwide, now is the perfect time to rediscover the original tale that started it all. Before Elphaba's untold story, before the emerald spectacle of Broadway and Hollywood, there was Dorothy's timeless adventure that launched a thousand dreams. Step into the authentic Land of Oz through L. Frank Baum's beloved or…
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The Age of Innocence By: Edith Wharton
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11:10:23Step into the opulent world of 1870s New York high society that Martin Scorsese brought to breathtaking cinematic life, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Winona Ryder in one of Hollywood's most acclaimed period dramas. Experience Edith Wharton's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece through our luxurious audiobook that delivers every n…
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Sense and Sensibility By: Jane Austen
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13:00:53The Jane Austen Classic That Launched a Hollywood Renaissance You know the iconic scene: Emma Thompson's Elinor finally breaking down in tears as she whispers "He is not married to Lucy Steele." You've swooned over Hugh Grant's stammering Edward Ferrars and Alan Rickman's brooding Colonel Brandon. You've been swept away by Kate Winslet's passionate…
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Persuasion By: Jane Austen
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8:22:05You've swooned over the passionate romance in Keira Knightley's Pride and Prejudice. You've been captivated by the period drama perfection of Sense and Sensibility with Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet. You've fallen for Dakota Johnson's modern take in Netflix's 2022 Persuasion. Now discover why this Jane Austen masterpiece has become Hollywood's fav…
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The Practice of the Presence of God By: Brother Lawrence
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1:08:07The Hidden Life That Inspired Hollywood's Greatest Faith Films "On retreat, you enter into your imagination to accompany Jesus through his life from his conception to his crucifixion and resurrection. You are walking, talking, praying with Jesus, suffering with him. And it's devastating to see someone who has been your friend, whom you love, be so …
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Little Women By: Louisa May Alcott
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17:25:19You've been mesmerized by the stunning cinematography of Greta Gerwig's Oscar-nominated masterpiece. You've fallen for Timothée Chalamet's brooding Laurie and cheered for Saoirse Ronan's fierce Jo March. Now discover the literary treasure that launched a thousand Hollywood adaptations and continues to inspire filmmakers over a century later. This i…
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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ By: Lew Wallace
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23:05:30Before Morgan Freeman brought his commanding presence to the 2016 remake as the wise Ilderim, before Charlton Heston's legendary chariot race became cinema history, and before Ben-Hur became one of Hollywood's most spectacular epics, there was Lew Wallace's monumental 1880 novel that captivated the world and inspired over a century of film adaptati…
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Aladdin & The Magic Lamp By: Unknown
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34:50Before Will Smith brought his charismatic energy and show-stopping musical numbers to Disney's 2019 live-action spectacle, before Robin Williams immortalized the Genie in Disney's beloved animated classic, there was the original tale from "One Thousand and One Nights" that sparked centuries of magical storytelling. Experience the authentic "Aladdin…
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn By: Mark Twain
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11:43:35Before Elijah Wood became the beloved Frodo Baggins, he brought Mark Twain's unforgettable Huckleberry Finn to life on the silver screen in the 1993 film adaptation. Now experience the complete, unabridged masterpiece that inspired that memorable performance and countless other film and television adaptations throughout Hollywood history. Journey d…
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The Sign of Four (Sherlock Holmes) By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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4:04:02After the legendary introduction in "A Study in Scarlet," Sir Arthur Conan Doyle crafted his most action-packed Sherlock Holmes adventure—one that has captivated filmmakers from classic Hollywood to modern British television adaptations. "The Sign of Four" delivers everything movie audiences love: exotic treasures, deadly pursuits, mysterious pacts…
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A Study in Scarlet (Sherlock Holmes) By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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4:45:27Experience "A Study in Scarlet," the very first Sherlock Holmes adventure, in its pure, unfiltered brilliance through our captivating audiobook. Step into 221B Baker Street where Dr. John Watson first meets the enigmatic consulting detective whose methods would forever change crime fiction and inspire countless films, television series, and adaptat…
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: By Conan Doyle
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9:43:25Before Robert Downey Jr. threw punches in Guy Ritchie's action-packed films, before Benedict Cumberbatch brought the detective into the modern era, before Basil Rathbone donned the deerstalker cap—there was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's literary mastermind who started it all. Step into the foggy streets of Victorian London with our complete audiobook of…
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The Pilgrim's Progress By: John Bunyan
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9:44:22Before CGI battles between good and evil, before quest narratives dominated the box office, there was John Bunyan's revolutionary masterpiece—the original spiritual adventure that has captivated filmmakers' imaginations for generations. Experience "The Pilgrim's Progress" as it was first conceived in 1678—a vivid allegorical journey brought to life…
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Before becoming the hit series "The Chosen," Jesus' story was meticulously documented by Matthew—a former tax collector whose precise mind created the most detailed gospel account we have. Experience the complete narrative that inspired the show, written with the unique perspective and organizational skill of a man who traded collecting taxes for c…
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Romeo & Juliet By: William Shakespeare
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3:02:27Before Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes brought their star-crossed passion to the silver screen, before West Side Story reimagined the feuding families as rival gangs, there was Shakespeare's immortal text—the original forbidden love story that has inspired countless filmmakers across generations. Experience the poetry and power of "Romeo and Jul…
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Pinocchio By: Carol Collodi
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4:59:10Before Tom Hanks brought his heartwarming portrayal of the gentle woodcarver Geppetto to Disney's 2022 live-action adaptation, before countless animated films and stage productions enchanted audiences worldwide, there was Carlo Collodi's original Italian masterpiece that started the magic. Experience the complete, authentic story of the wooden pupp…
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Before James Corden brought Peter Rabbit's mischievous voice to Sony's blockbuster films, before BBC's charming animated series delighted children worldwide, and before countless TV adaptations brought the Lake District to life on screen, there was Beatrix Potter's timeless original tale that started a global phenomenon. Experience the complete col…
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Anne of Green Gables by: Lucy Maud Montgomery
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9:30:03Before Netflix's adaptation and the beloved film classics captured hearts worldwide, there was Lucy Maud Montgomery's timeless novel that started it all. Experience "Anne of Green Gables" as it was originally intended – through the magical prose that has enchanted readers for generations. Step into Anne Shirley's world of "scope for imagination" as…
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Doctor Dolittle by: Hugh Lofting
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2:23:46Step into the whimsical world that inspired Hollywood's beloved comedy! Long before Eddie Murphy brought his comedic genius to the role, Hugh Lofting created the extraordinary character of Dr. John Dolittle—a gentle physician who discovers he can speak with animals. This enchanting audiobook takes you on the original adventure that sparked multiple…
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Through the Looking-glass by: Lewis Carroll
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3:29:46Looking for the true wonder behind the blockbuster? Dive into Lewis Carroll's original masterpiece "Through the Looking-Glass" as you've never experienced it before! Before Hollywood dazzled audiences with visual spectacle, Carroll's extraordinary imagination created a chess-board world where nothing is as it seems. Meet the unforgettable character…
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When We Were Very Young (Winnie-the-Pooh) by: A.A. Mine
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46:49Before Pooh Bear became a beloved Disney icon on the big screen, he began as a tender collection of poems in A.A. Milne's "When We Were Very Young." Step into the magical world that inspired the Hundred Acre Wood we know from film! Experience the original literary gem where Christopher Robin first appeared and where childhood wonder is captured in …
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Alice in Wonderland by: Lewis Carroll
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2:39:49Fall down the rabbit hole and discover the magical tale that inspired countless filmmakers for generations. Before Disney's animation, Tim Burton's vision, or any silver screen adaptation, there was Lewis Carroll's extraordinary imagination. Experience 'Alice in Wonderland' as it was originally meant to be—a whimsical journey through impossible thi…
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The Great Gatsby by: F. Scott Fitzgerald
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4:56:18Experience the dazzling world that inspired Hollywood's most glamorous adaptations! F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' comes alive in this mesmerizing audiobook, taking you deeper into the glittering parties and complex characters that captivated millions on the silver screen. Discover Jay Gatsby's true motivations, Daisy's inner conflicts, a…
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Pride and Prejudice by: Jane Austen
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11:44:11Experience the wit and romance that captivated millions on screen—straight from Jane Austen's brilliant mind! Before Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen brought Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy's electric chemistry to life, their story began in this beloved classic. Discover the sharp dialogue, complex characters, and social commentary that Hollywood coul…
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The Secret Garden by: Frances Hodgson Burnett
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7:32:51Experience the enchantment that captivated Hollywood in Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved classic, "The Secret Garden." Before the magical film adaptations brought this story to the silver screen, these pages introduced us to Mary Lennox, a forgotten child who discovers healing and wonder behind ivy-covered walls. The audiobook reveals richer chara…
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Chesterton's dedicatory poem. DownloadDe către Zach Brewster-Geisz (LibriVox)
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The adventure begins. DownloadDe către Zach Brewster-Geisz (LibriVox)
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Syme reveals his true nature. DownloadDe către Zach Brewster-Geisz (LibriVox)
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Syme fools his foes. DownloadDe către Zach Brewster-Geisz (LibriVox)
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In which Syme meets his enemies. DownloadDe către Zach Brewster-Geisz (LibriVox)
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Who Syme is and how he came to be. DownloadDe către Zach Brewster-Geisz (LibriVox)
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How does Sunday know? DownloadDe către Zach Brewster-Geisz (LibriVox)
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An old man does tricks. DownloadDe către Zach Brewster-Geisz (LibriVox)
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Who is that masked man? DownloadDe către Zach Brewster-Geisz (LibriVox)
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All becomes clear. DownloadDe către Zach Brewster-Geisz (LibriVox)
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Syme tweaks the Marquis. DownloadDe către Zach Brewster-Geisz (LibriVox)
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The Secretary is unstoppable! DownloadDe către Zach Brewster-Geisz (LibriVox)
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How will Syme get out of this one? DownloadDe către Zach Brewster-Geisz (LibriVox)
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Sunday, confronted. DownloadDe către Zach Brewster-Geisz (LibriVox)
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Our heroes debate what Sunday means. DownloadDe către Zach Brewster-Geisz (LibriVox)
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The thrilling conclusion. DownloadDe către Zach Brewster-Geisz (LibriVox)
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