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Chillbooks Audiobooks
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Chillbooks — Fully subtitled audiobooks of classic literature, philosophy, and historical texts. Explore timeless works from Plato to Nietzsche, Shakespeare to Fitzgerald, Ibn Khaldun to Sun Tzu with clear narration and on-screen text.🎥 Watch on YouTube:youtube.com/@Chillbooks🔗 Follow Chillbooks:YouTube • All Links • Spotify
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Crito by Plato
⚖️ "No man should either do evil, or return evil for evil, or betray the right." — Socrates, Crito The day before his execution, Socrates's oldest friend arrives with a plan and an argument: escape is possible, the money is ready, the friends are waiting. All that's needed is Socrates's…
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The Odyssey by Homer (Greek Names)
🌊 "Tell me, O Muse, of that ingenious hero who travelled far and wide after he had sacked the famous town of Troy." — Homer, The Odyssey Twenty years away from home. A war that ended in victory and a journey that never seemed to end. The Odyssey is the oldest adventure story in Western…
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The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle
🏛️ "For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them." Aristotle's masterwork on ethics and the good life — 10 books, 9 hours, and the most systematic answer to human happiness ever written. This is the complete, human-read audiobook featuring on-screen captions for...
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Confessions: The Rescuer from Error by Al-Ghazali
🕯️ "The seeker after truth is not one who studies the writings of the ancients and, following his natural disposition, puts his trust in them, but rather the one who suspects his faith in them and questions what he gathers from them." — Al-Ghazali, The Rescuer from Error One of the most...
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The Republic by Plato (2026 Recording)
🏛️ "The heaviest penalty for declining to rule is to be ruled by someone inferior to yourself." Explore the foundation of Western political thought in Plato’s The Republic. This is the complete, human-read audiobook featuring on-screen captions for deep study and focus. Translated by Benjamin...
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The Art of War by Sun Tzu (2026 Recording)
⚔️ "Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting." — Sun Tzu, The Art of War The complete, human-read audiobook of The Art of War by Sun Tzu, in Lionel Giles' classic translation, with the full text on screen and original chapter illustrations by Sage Royce....
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Compendium on the Soul by Avicenna
🧠 "Whoso knoweth himself, knoweth his Lord." — Avicenna, A Compendium on the Soul The complete, human-read audiobook of A Compendium on the Soul by Ibn Sīnā (Avicenna) — in Edward Abbott van Dyck's translation — with the full text on screen throughout. Ten tightly argued sections trace the soul...
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Sayings of Confucius | Translated by Lionel Giles
🏯 "He who learns but does not think is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger." — Confucius The complete, human-read audiobook of Sayings of Confucius, in Lionel Giles's celebrated translation — with the full text on screen. Eight thematic sections drawn from the Analects and...
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
🐇 "We're all mad here." — The Cheshire Cat. Follow Alice down the rabbit-hole into the most delightfully absurd world in English literature. This is the complete, human-read audiobook of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, featuring Sir John Tenniel's iconic original illustrations…
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The Religion of Ancient Egypt by W. M. Flinders Petrie
🏺 “Religion was the foundation of Egyptian civilization, shaping its gods, rituals, ethics, and vision of the afterlife.” — W. M. Flinders Petrie Welcome to Chillbooks — your sanctuary for timeless audiobooks with clear narration, no background music, and full on-screen subtitles to help you…
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Of a Happy Life by Seneca
🏛️ Discover Seneca's guide to lasting happiness and the good life - Of a Happy Life (De Vita Beata) - a complete audiobook with full on-screen subtitles. Essential Stoic wisdom on virtue, pleasure, wealth, and what truly makes life worth living. Narrated by Mark Cassidy, translated by Aubrey...
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Averroes: The Decisive Treatise on The Harmony of Religion & Philosophy
⚖️ “Truth does not contradict truth.” — Averroes (Ibn Rushd) Welcome to Chillbooks — your sanctuary for timeless audiobooks. This is the full human-read audiobook of The Harmony of Religion and Philosophy (The Decisive Treatise / Fasl al-Maqal) by Averroes. This edition features clean narration…
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Of Peace of Mind by Seneca
🏛️ Discover Seneca's timeless guide to inner peace and mental tranquility - Of Peace of Mind (De Tranquillitate Animi) - a complete audiobook with full on-screen subtitles. Learn ancient Stoic wisdom for overcoming anxiety, finding balance, and cultivating unshakeable calm. Narrated by Mark...
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The Aeneid by Virgil
Virgil's The Aeneid—Rome's national epic tracing Aeneas' legendary journey from Troy's ruins to Rome's foundations. A tale of exile, war, destiny, and the costs of empire. Translated by John Dryden, narrated by Mark Cassidy. 📖 About the Work Commissioned by Augustus Caesar, The Aeneid is Rome's...
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The Dhammapada
The Dhammapada—a sacred collection of 423 verses attributed to the Buddha, offering timeless guidance on mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom. Translated by F. Max Müller, narrated by Mark Cassidy. 📖 About the Work The Dhammapada is one of the earliest and most widely read texts in the Pali…
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Dear Young Man by Al-Ghazali
Al-Ghazali's Dear Young Man—a profound spiritual letter on knowledge, sincerity, action, and the path to closeness with God. Translated and narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work Originally written as a heartfelt letter to a former student, Dear Young Man (Ayyuha'l-Walad)...
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The Nicomachean Ethics (Pre-Final Edition) by Aristotle
Aristotle's foundational work on virtue, happiness, and the good life—translated by F. H. Peters and narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work In "The Nicomachean Ethics," Aristotle explores the nature of virtue, character, and eudaimonia (human flourishing). He argues that...
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Letters from a Stoic by Seneca – Volume 3 - Final (Letters 93-124)
The final volume of Seneca's Letters from a Stoic (Letters 93-124)—deep reflections on mortality, virtue, and living well, translated by Richard M. Gummere and narrated by Mark Cassidy. 📖 About the Work These final letters offer Seneca's most profound Stoic wisdom on death, aging, time, inner...
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Andersen's Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tales—including The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, and The Snow Queen—narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles and calming visuals. 📖 About the Collection This collection features Andersen's most cherished classics: tales of transformation…
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Letters from a Stoic by Seneca – Volume 2 (Letters 66-92)
Seneca's Letters from a Stoic, Volume 2 (Letters 66-92)—practical Stoic wisdom on grief, adversity, virtue, and inner strength, translated by Richard M. Gummere and narrated by Mark Cassidy. 📖 About the Work In this second volume, Seneca continues his correspondence with Lucilius, exploring how…
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The Iliad by Homer – Part 2 (Books 17-24)
The Iliad by Homer, Part 2 (Books 17-24)—from Patroclus's death to Achilles' rage and Priam's plea. Translated by Samuel Butler, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles. 📖 About This Volume Part 2 opens with the battle for Patroclus's body and follows Achilles' vengeful return to war,...
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Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
Anna Sewell's Black Beauty—a timeless tale told from a horse's perspective, exploring kindness, cruelty, and compassion through one unforgettable life. Narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work First published in 1877, Black Beauty follows a horse through various owners—some...
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The Conference of the Birds by Attar of Nishapur
Attar's mystical Sufi masterpiece—a spiritual allegory of birds seeking their true king, the Simurgh. Translated by Edward Fitzgerald, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work Written in 12th-century Persia, The Conference of the Birds follows a flock on a perilous journey…
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The Iliad by Homer – Part 1 (Books 1-16)
Homer's The Iliad, Part 1 (Books 1-16)—the epic tale of Achilles' rage, Hector's honor, and the Trojan War. Translated by Samuel Butler, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work Composed in the 8th century BCE, The Iliad recounts the climactic weeks of the Trojan War,...
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Letters from a Stoic by Seneca – Volume 1 (Letters 1-65)
Seneca's Letters from a Stoic, Volume 1 (Letters 1-65)—practical Stoic wisdom on courage, tranquility, and living well. Translated by Richard M. Gummere, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work In this first volume, Seneca shares personal letters to his friend Lucilius,...
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Golden Rules for Making Money by P. T. Barnum (The Art of Money Getting)
P. T. Barnum's The Art of Money Getting—practical wisdom on earning, managing, and keeping wealth from America's most famous showman-entrepreneur. Read by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work Originally published in 1880, The Art of Money Getting offers straightforward guidance on...
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The Niche of Lights by Al-Ghazali
Al-Ghazali's The Niche of Lights—a profound Sufi exploration of divine light, spiritual perception, and the soul's journey toward enlightenment. Translated by W.H.T. Gairdner, narrated by Mark Cassidy. 📖 About the Work The Niche of Lights (Mishkat al-Anwar) draws inspiration from the Qur'anic...
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Politics by Aristotle – A Treatise on Government
Aristotle's Politics—a foundational examination of government, justice, citizenship, and the ideal state. Translated by William Ellis, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work Written in the 4th century BCE, Politics explores different types of political systems—monarchy,...
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Symposium by Plato
Plato's Symposium—a timeless dialogue on love, beauty, and the soul. Speeches by Socrates and companions explore Eros from physical desire to pure beauty. Translated by Benjamin Jowett, narrated by Mark Cassidy. 📖 About the Work Set during an Athenian banquet, Symposium features a series of...
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The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells
H. G. Wells' The War of the Worlds—humanity's struggle against a terrifying Martian invasion with heat rays and towering war machines. Illustrated by Warwick Goble, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work First published in 1898, The War of the Worlds is one of the most...
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The Island of Doctor Moreau by H. G. Wells
H. G. Wells' The Island of Doctor Moreau—a haunting tale of science gone wrong, where a shipwreck survivor discovers a remote island of horrifying animal-human experiments. Narrated by Tom Haire with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work First published in 1896, The Island of Doctor Moreau is a...
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The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis—a surreal masterpiece where Gregor Samsa wakes to find himself transformed into a monstrous insect. Translated by Ian Johnston, narrated by Bob Neufeld with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work Published in 1915, The Metamorphosis (Die Verwandlung) follows Gregor…
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The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet—a timeless collection of poetic essays on love, marriage, freedom, joy, sorrow, and death. Narrated by Mark Smith with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work First published in 1923, The Prophet is Gibran's most famous work—26 poetic essays delivered by the fictional…
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On Liberty by John Stuart Mill
John Stuart Mill's On Liberty—a foundational defense of individual freedom, free speech, and the limits of government authority. Narrated by Bryn Roberts with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work Originally published in 1859, On Liberty is a defining work of classical liberalism. Mill defends...
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Religious and Moral Teachings of Al-Ghazali
Al-Ghazali's Religious and Moral Teachings—timeless spiritual and ethical guidance on pride, love, sincerity, submission to God's will, and the path to happiness. Translated by Syed Nawab Ali, narrated by Mark Cassidy. 📖 About the Work This 1921 compilation distills the ethical and spiritual...
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Egyptian Tales, Translated from the Papyri by W. M. Flinders Petrie
Ancient Egyptian Tales translated from papyri by W. M. Flinders Petrie—mythic, moral, and historical narratives including The Shipwrecked Sailor, The Doomed Prince, and Setna and the Magic Book. Narrated by Mark Cassidy. 📖 About the Work Drawn from ancient papyri and temple inscriptions, these...
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Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson's Self-Reliance—a seminal essay calling for individualism, integrity, and nonconformity. Trust your inner voice and live authentically. Narrated by Bob Neufeld with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work Published in 1841, Self-Reliance is Emerson's powerful call to individualism…
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The Golden Sayings of Epictetus
Epictetus' Golden Sayings—Stoic reflections on self-control, resilience, clarity of thought, and alignment with nature. Translated by Hastings Crossley, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work Collected by Arrian, a devoted student of Epictetus, these sayings encapsulate…
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Tao Te Ching by Laozi
Laozi's Tao Te Ching—81 brief chapters exploring the nature of Tao (the Way) and Te (Virtue), encouraging harmony with nature, effortless action, humility, and inner peace. Narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work Composed over 2,500 years ago, the Tao Te Ching (also…
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Aesop's Fables
Aesop's Fables—timeless moral tales including The Tortoise and the Hare, The Fox and the Grapes, and The Boy Who Cried Wolf. Ancient wisdom on human nature, perseverance, and deception. Narrated by Phil Chenevert with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work Attributed to Aesop, a storyteller from…
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The Alchemy of Happiness by Al-Ghazali
Al-Ghazali's The Alchemy of Happiness—a spiritual guide exploring self-knowledge, divine love, and the path to true inner contentment. Translated by Claud Field, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work Written as a spiritual guide, The Alchemy of Happiness explores the...
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Common Sense by Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine's Common Sense—the revolutionary 1776 pamphlet that inspired American independence, challenging monarchy and championing self-governance. Narrated by Bob Neufeld with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work Published in 1776, Common Sense was a revolutionary pamphlet that argued for the...
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The Poetics by Aristotle
Aristotle's The Poetics—the foundational work on dramatic theory, analyzing tragedy, epic poetry, plot structure, character, catharsis, and the art of storytelling. Translated by S.H. Butcher, narrated by Mark Cassidy. 📖 About the Work Written in the 4th century BCE, The Poetics is one of the...
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Apology by Plato
Plato's Apology—Socrates' defense speech during his 399 BCE trial for corrupting the youth and impiety. A powerful account of the examined life and commitment to truth over popular opinion. Translated by Benjamin Jowett, narrated by Bob Neufeld. 📖 About the Work Plato's Apology is a powerful...
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Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius' Meditations—the Roman Emperor's personal journal of Stoic philosophy on self-discipline, inner peace, resilience, and living with virtue. Translated by Méric Casaubon, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work Written as a personal journal of reflections and...
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Sonnets by William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare's Sonnets—154 celebrated poems exploring love, time, beauty, and mortality with exquisite craft and emotional depth. Narrated by Elizabeth Klett with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work Shakespeare's 154 sonnets are among the most celebrated poems in English literature…
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The Aims of the Philosophers by Al-Ghazali
Al-Ghazali's The Aims of the Philosophers—a systematic introduction to ancient philosophy covering metaphysics, ethics, and logic. Essential prelude to his critique in The Incoherence of the Philosophers. Translation reviewed by Ahmed Khalid. ⚠️ Note: AI tools assisted in the translation and...
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Hayy Ibn Yaqzan by Ibn Tufayl
Ibn Tufayl's Hayy Ibn Yaqzan—a pioneering 12th-century philosophical novel about a child raised alone on a deserted island who discovers truth through reason and self-reliance. Translated by Simon Ockley, narrated with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work Written in the 12th century, The Story of…
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The Sophist and The Statesman by Plato
Plato's The Sophist and The Statesman—two interrelated dialogues exploring the nature of philosophy, truth, political leadership, and the art of governance. Translated by Benjamin Jowett, narrated with full subtitles. 📖 About the Works In The Sophist, Plato examines the nature of sophistry,...
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The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle
🌟📖 Welcome to Chillbooks, where timeless philosophical works are brought to life in a serene and focused setting. Today, we present “The Nicomachean Ethics” by Aristotle, translated by F. H. Peters. This audiobook includes full on-screen subtitles, offering an immersive exploration of…
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Chillbooks — Fully subtitled audiobooks of classic literature, philosophy, and historical texts. Explore timeless works from Plato to Nietzsche, Shakespeare to Fitzgerald, Ibn Khaldun to Sun Tzu with clear narration and on-screen text.🎥 Watch on YouTube:youtube.com/@Chillbooks🔗 Follow Chillbooks:YouTube • All Links • Spotify
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