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Welcome to Free Audiobook Library, your home for timeless stories brought back to life. This collection features fully restored and professionally remastered recordings of classic public-domain audiobooks from every genre — adventure, mystery, gothic horror, science fiction, philosophy, and the greatest works of world literature. Each episode is curated with care and enhanced for modern listening clarity. Whether you’re rediscovering a childhood favorite or exploring a masterpiece for the first time, this library exists to make classic storytelling accessible to everyone, completely free. Enjoy epic journeys, chilling mysteries, and unforgettable characters — all preserved, restored, and ready to experience anytime. 🌐 Visit: https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com 🔒 Support the archive and

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  1. 🟡 Island of Doctor Moreau (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | H. G. Wells

    In this classic of H. G.Author: H. G. WellsLength: 4 hours 54 minutesGenre: Action & Adventure Fiction, Fantastic FictionChapters:00:00 - Chapter 128:34 - Chapter 256:24 - Chapter 301:34:58 - Chapter 402:13:39 - Chapter 502:51:29 - Chapter 603:30:29 - Chapter 704:18:49 - Chapter 8#FullAudiobook...

  2. 🟡 Food of the Gods, and How It Came to Earth (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | H. G. Wells

    Mr. Bensington and Professor Redwood have invented a substance that causes living things to grow - and grow - and grow.Author: H. G. WellsLength: 8 hours 25 minutesGenre: Humorous Fiction, Science FictionChapters:00:00 - Chapter 121:33 - Chapter 252:20 - Chapter 301:27:56 - Chapter 401:55:21 -...

  3. 🟡 Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Jules Verne - Part 2 of 2

    Part 2 of 2.Originally published 1870, this recording is from the English translation by Frederick P. Walter, published 1991, containing the unabridged text from the original French and offered up into the public domain.Author: Jules VerneLength: 16 hours 46 minutesGenre: Action & Adventure...

  4. 🟡 Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Jules Verne - Part 1 of 2

    Part 1 of 2.Originally published 1870, this recording is from the English translation by Frederick P. Walter, published 1991, containing the unabridged text from the original French and offered up into the public domain.Author: Jules VerneLength: 16 hours 46 minutesGenre: Action & Adventure...

  5. 🟡 Treasure Island (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Robert Louis Stevenson

    This is the extraordinary tale of a boy, Jim Hawkins, who comes into possession of Captain Flint's treasure map, after a buccaneer takes a room at his inn and later dies. The map spreads its ill luck to all who know of it.Author: Robert Louis StevensonLength: 7 hours 34 minutesGenre: Action &...

  6. 🟡 Valley of Fear (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

    John Douglas has been murdered at Birlstone manner, but Sherlock Holmes' main concern is the missing dumbell in the murder room. This fourth and final novel of Sherlock Holmes is based on the real-life adventures of the mob in Pennsylvania and the consequences of betrayal many years later.Author:...

  7. 🟡 Six Creepy Stories by Edgar Allan Poe (Full Audiobook) | Edgar Allan Poe

    Edgar Allan Poe has the ability to manipulate language so well that he could engage my imagination and get me terrified even though little was 'done' in the sense of horrible actions described. My imagination, under the power of his creepy words, conjured the atmosphere and did the rest by...

  8. 🟡 Aunt Jane's Nieces In Society (Full Audiobook) | L. Frank Baum

    Written under pseudonym of Edith Van Dyne. The story continues the adventures of three cousins, Louise, Patsy and Beth,with their debuts in society and the appearance of suitors, one of whom is rejected and kidnaps Louise.Author: L. Frank BaumLength: 4 hours 41 minutesGenre: GeneralChapters:00:00…

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  9. 🟡 Invisible Man (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | H. G. Wells

    Terrifically popular science fiction novel by renowned writer HG Wells, about a scientist discovering how to achieve invisibility. But, in his case, being out of sight evidently does NOT mean out of mind.Author: H. G. WellsLength: 4 hours 38 minutesGenre: Action & Adventure Fiction, Science...

  10. 🟡 Hamlet (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | William Shakespeare

    The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. Set in the Kingdom of Denmark, the play dramatizes the revenge Prince Hamlet exacts on his uncle Claudius for murdering King Hamlet, Claudius's brother and Prince Hamlet's father, and then succeeding to the throne and...

  11. 🟡 Count of Monte Cristo (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Alexandre Dumas - Part 6 of 6

    Part 6 of 6.Le Comte de Monte-Cristo is an adventure novel and one of the author's most popular works. He completed the work in 1844.Author: Alexandre DumasLength: 54 hours 16 minutesGenre: Action & Adventure FictionChapters:00:00 - Chapter 122:23 - Chapter 240:30 - Chapter 301:09:06 - Chapter...

  12. 🟡 Count of Monte Cristo (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Alexandre Dumas - Part 5 of 6

    Part 5 of 6.Le Comte de Monte-Cristo is an adventure novel and one of the author's most popular works. He completed the work in 1844.Author: Alexandre DumasLength: 54 hours 16 minutesGenre: Action & Adventure FictionChapters:00:00 - Chapter 122:23 - Chapter 240:30 - Chapter 301:09:06 - Chapter...

  13. 🟡 Count of Monte Cristo (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Alexandre Dumas - Part 4 of 6

    Part 4 of 6.Le Comte de Monte-Cristo is an adventure novel and one of the author's most popular works. He completed the work in 1844.Author: Alexandre DumasLength: 54 hours 16 minutesGenre: Action & Adventure FictionChapters:00:00 - Chapter 122:23 - Chapter 240:30 - Chapter 301:09:06 - Chapter...

  14. 🟡 Count of Monte Cristo (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Alexandre Dumas - Part 3 of 6

    Part 3 of 6.Le Comte de Monte-Cristo is an adventure novel and one of the author's most popular works. He completed the work in 1844.Author: Alexandre DumasLength: 54 hours 16 minutesGenre: Action & Adventure FictionChapters:00:00 - Chapter 122:23 - Chapter 240:30 - Chapter 301:09:06 - Chapter...

  15. 🟡 Count of Monte Cristo (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Alexandre Dumas - Part 2 of 6

    Part 2 of 6.Le Comte de Monte-Cristo is an adventure novel and one of the author's most popular works. He completed the work in 1844.Author: Alexandre DumasLength: 54 hours 16 minutesGenre: Action & Adventure FictionChapters:00:00 - Chapter 122:23 - Chapter 240:30 - Chapter 301:09:06 - Chapter...

  16. 🟡 Count of Monte Cristo (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Alexandre Dumas - Part 1 of 6

    Part 1 of 6.Le Comte de Monte-Cristo is an adventure novel and one of the author's most popular works. He completed the work in 1844.Author: Alexandre DumasLength: 54 hours 16 minutesGenre: Action & Adventure FictionChapters:00:00 - Chapter 122:23 - Chapter 240:30 - Chapter 301:09:06 - Chapter...

  17. 🟡 American Claimant (Full Audiobook) | Mark Twain

    The American Claimant is an 1892 novel by American humorist and writer Mark Twain. The story focuses on the class differences and expectations of monarchic, hierarchical Britain and the upstart, "all men are created equal" America.Author: Mark TwainLength: 6 hours 42 minutesGenre: General…

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  18. 🟡 Count of Monte Cristo (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Alexandre Dumas - Part 6 of 6

    Part 6 of 6.The story takes place in France, Italy, islands in the Mediterranean and the Levant during the historical events of 1815-1838 (from just before the Hundred Days through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France). The historical setting is a fundamental element of the book.Author…

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  19. 🟡 Count of Monte Cristo (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Alexandre Dumas - Part 5 of 6

    Part 5 of 6.The story takes place in France, Italy, islands in the Mediterranean and the Levant during the historical events of 1815-1838 (from just before the Hundred Days through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France). The historical setting is a fundamental element of the book.Author…

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  20. 🟡 Count of Monte Cristo (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Alexandre Dumas - Part 4 of 6

    Part 4 of 6.The story takes place in France, Italy, islands in the Mediterranean and the Levant during the historical events of 1815-1838 (from just before the Hundred Days through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France). The historical setting is a fundamental element of the book.Author…

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  21. 🟡 Count of Monte Cristo (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Alexandre Dumas - Part 3 of 6

    Part 3 of 6.The story takes place in France, Italy, islands in the Mediterranean and the Levant during the historical events of 1815-1838 (from just before the Hundred Days through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France). The historical setting is a fundamental element of the book.Author…

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  22. 🟡 Count of Monte Cristo (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Alexandre Dumas - Part 2 of 6

    Part 2 of 6.The story takes place in France, Italy, islands in the Mediterranean and the Levant during the historical events of 1815-1838 (from just before the Hundred Days through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France). The historical setting is a fundamental element of the book.Author…

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  23. 🟡 Count of Monte Cristo (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Alexandre Dumas - Part 1 of 6

    Part 1 of 6.The story takes place in France, Italy, islands in the Mediterranean and the Levant during the historical events of 1815-1838 (from just before the Hundred Days through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France). The historical setting is a fundamental element of the book.Author…

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  24. 🟡 Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Robert Louis Stevenson

    The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is the original title of a novel written by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson that was first published in 1886. It is about a London lawyer named Gabriel John Utterson who investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr Henry Jekyll…

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  25. 🟡 Game (Full Audiobook) | Jack London

    Jack London wrote at least four stories about boxing; A Piece of Steak (1909), The Mexican (1911), The Abysmal Brute (1911), and The Game (1905). The Game is told, in part, from the point of view of a woman, the fiance of one of the competitors.Author: Jack LondonLength: 1 hours 41 minutesGenre:...

  26. 🟡 Time Machine (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | H. G. Wells

    H. G.Author: H. G. WellsLength: 3 hours 39 minutesGenre: Action & Adventure Fiction, Fantastic Fiction, General FictionChapters:00:00 - Chapter 121:20 - Chapter 235:08 - Chapter 350:01 - Chapter 401:15:50 - Chapter 501:58:26 - Chapter 602:12:46 - Chapter 702:29:35 - Chapter 802:46:29 - Chapter...

  27. 🟡 Journey to the Centre of the Earth (Full Audiobook) | Jules Verne - Part 2 of 2

    Part 2 of 2.The story involves a German professor (Otto Lidenbrock in the original French, Professor Von Hardwigg in the most common English translation) who believes there are volcanic tubes going toward the center of the Earth. He, his nephew Axel (Harry), and their guide Hans encounter many...

  28. 🟡 Journey to the Centre of the Earth (Full Audiobook) | Jules Verne - Part 1 of 2

    Part 1 of 2.The story involves a German professor (Otto Lidenbrock in the original French, Professor Von Hardwigg in the most common English translation) who believes there are volcanic tubes going toward the center of the Earth. He, his nephew Axel (Harry), and their guide Hans encounter many...

  29. 🟡 Time Machine (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | H. G. Wells

    The Time Machine is a science fiction novella by H. G.Author: H. G. WellsLength: 3 hours 47 minutesGenre: Science FictionChapters:00:00 - Chapter 121:30 - Chapter 235:29 - Chapter 350:55 - Chapter 401:18:45 - Chapter 502:01:44 - Chapter 602:16:10 - Chapter 702:34:30 - Chapter 802:52:47 - Chapter...

  30. 🟡 Henry V (Full Audiobook) | William Shakespeare

    After the turmoil and uncertainty of Henry IV a new era appears to dawn for England with the accession of the eponymous Henry V. In this sunny pageant Chorus guides us along Henry's glittering carpet ride of success as the new king completes his transformation from rebellious wastrel to a truly...

  31. 🟡 Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - Part 2 of 2

    Part 2 of 2.Dr. Watson chronicles here some of the more interesting detective cases that he and his good friend, Mr.Author: Sir Arthur Conan DoyleLength: 11 hours 14 minutesGenre: Action & Adventure Fiction, General Fiction, Detective FictionChapters:00:00 - Chapter 157:54 - Chapter 201:57:54 -...

  32. 🟡 Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - Part 1 of 2

    Part 1 of 2.Dr. Watson chronicles here some of the more interesting detective cases that he and his good friend, Mr.Author: Sir Arthur Conan DoyleLength: 11 hours 14 minutesGenre: Action & Adventure Fiction, General Fiction, Detective FictionChapters:00:00 - Chapter 157:54 - Chapter 201:57:54 -...

  33. 🟡 Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Jules Verne - Part 2 of 2

    Part 2 of 2.Professor Pierre Aronnax is an academic whose thirst for knowledge carries him out of his ivory tower and on the trail of a mysterious sea beast. His curiosity at last is satiated when he finds himself in the belly of the beast-- that is, on board the incredible submarine the…

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  34. 🟡 Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Jules Verne - Part 1 of 2

    Part 1 of 2.Professor Pierre Aronnax is an academic whose thirst for knowledge carries him out of his ivory tower and on the trail of a mysterious sea beast. His curiosity at last is satiated when he finds himself in the belly of the beast-- that is, on board the incredible submarine the…

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  35. 🟡 Oliver Twist (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Charles Dickens - Part 2 of 2

    Part 2 of 2.Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress is the second novel by English author Charles Dickens, published by Richard Bentley in 1838. The story is about an orphan Oliver Twist, who endures a miserable existence in a workhouse and then is placed with an undertaker.Author: Charles...

  36. 🟡 Oliver Twist (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Charles Dickens - Part 1 of 2

    Part 1 of 2.Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress is the second novel by English author Charles Dickens, published by Richard Bentley in 1838. The story is about an orphan Oliver Twist, who endures a miserable existence in a workhouse and then is placed with an undertaker.Author: Charles...

  37. 🟡 Old Curiosity Shop (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Charles Dickens - Part 3 of 3

    Part 3 of 3.Written in the years 1840 to 1841, when Dickens was twenty-eight years old, this is a 'Road' tale in the very best tradition. Little Nell Trent and her Grandfather are the main characters, who secretly set off from their home under cover of night, to escape the wicked dwarf...

  38. 🟡 Old Curiosity Shop (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Charles Dickens - Part 2 of 3

    Part 2 of 3.Written in the years 1840 to 1841, when Dickens was twenty-eight years old, this is a 'Road' tale in the very best tradition. Little Nell Trent and her Grandfather are the main characters, who secretly set off from their home under cover of night, to escape the wicked dwarf...

  39. 🟡 Old Curiosity Shop (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | Charles Dickens - Part 1 of 3

    Part 1 of 3.Written in the years 1840 to 1841, when Dickens was twenty-eight years old, this is a 'Road' tale in the very best tradition. Little Nell Trent and her Grandfather are the main characters, who secretly set off from their home under cover of night, to escape the wicked dwarf...

  40. 🟡 Julius Caesar (Full Audiobook) | William Shakespeare

    William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, based on true events, concerns the conspiracy against Julius Caesar, his assassination in 44 BC, and its immediate aftermath. Probably written in 1599 and among the first of Shakespeare's plays to be performed at the Globe Theater, Julius Caesar...

  41. 🟡 Doctor Ox's Experiment (Full Audiobook) | Jules Verne

    An early, light-hearted short story, published in 1872 by Jules Verne. It takes place in the Flemish town of Quiquendone, where life moves at an extraordinarily tranquil pace.Author: Jules VerneLength: 2 hours 12 minutesGenre: Action & Adventure Fiction, Fantastic Fiction, Humorous...

  42. 🟡 Mary Louise and the Liberty Girls (Alternative Reading) (Full Audiobook) | L. Frank Baum

    The Bluebird Books is a series of novels popular with teenage girls in the 1910s and 1920s. The series was begun by L.Author: L. Frank BaumLength: 4 hours 17 minutesGenre: General Fiction, Detective FictionChapters:00:00 - Chapter 109:26 - Chapter 217:08 - Chapter 333:12 - Chapter 446:35…

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  43. 🟡 Jewel of Seven Stars (Full Audiobook) | Bram Stoker - Part 2 of 2

    Part 2 of 2.The Jewel of Seven Stars (also published under the name: The Jewel of the Seven Stars) is a horror novel by Bram Stoker first published in 1903. The story is about an archaeologist's plot to revive Queen Tera, an ancient Egyptian mummy.Author: Bram StokerLength: 10 hours 21...

  44. 🟡 Jewel of Seven Stars (Full Audiobook) | Bram Stoker - Part 1 of 2

    Part 1 of 2.The Jewel of Seven Stars (also published under the name: The Jewel of the Seven Stars) is a horror novel by Bram Stoker first published in 1903. The story is about an archaeologist's plot to revive Queen Tera, an ancient Egyptian mummy.Author: Bram StokerLength: 10 hours 21...

  45. 🟡 Great Expectations (Full Audiobook) | Charles Dickens - Part 3 of 3

    Part 3 of 3.This classic tale tells of an orphan, Pip, who through a series of strange circumstances first finds a trade as a blacksmith's apprentice and then learns that he has "great expectations" of a future inheritance from an anonymous benefactor. He soon learns to live the profligate life…

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  46. 🟡 Great Expectations (Full Audiobook) | Charles Dickens - Part 2 of 3

    Part 2 of 3.This classic tale tells of an orphan, Pip, who through a series of strange circumstances first finds a trade as a blacksmith's apprentice and then learns that he has "great expectations" of a future inheritance from an anonymous benefactor. He soon learns to live the profligate life…

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  47. 🟡 Great Expectations (Full Audiobook) | Charles Dickens - Part 1 of 3

    Part 1 of 3.This classic tale tells of an orphan, Pip, who through a series of strange circumstances first finds a trade as a blacksmith's apprentice and then learns that he has "great expectations" of a future inheritance from an anonymous benefactor. He soon learns to live the profligate life…

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  48. 🟡 Tragedy of Macbeth (Full Audiobook) | William Shakespeare

    Murder and madness, witches and war: Librivox presents a recording of Macbeth, perhaps Shakespeare's best known tragedy. Macbeth, a general in King Duncan's army, is given a prophecy by a trio of witches: he himself will become king.Author: William ShakespeareLength: 2 hours 11...

  49. 🟡 Tempest (Full Audiobook) | William Shakespeare

    Banished from his own lands by a usurping brother, Prospero and his daughter Miranda have been living on a deserted island for years, until fate brings the brother within the range of Prospero's powers. Will he seek revenge, or reconcilement.Author: William ShakespeareLength: 1 hours 55...

  50. 🟡 American Robinson Crusoe (Full Audiobook) | Samuel B. Allison

    An American Robinson Crusoe is a short version of the original story. An indolent, rebellious teen goes on a marine voyage against his parents' wishes.Author: Samuel B. AllisonLength: 3 hours 15 minutesGenre: Action & Adventure Fiction, General FictionChapters:00:00 - Chapter 114:09 - Chapter...

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Welcome to Free Audiobook Library, your home for timeless stories brought back to life. This collection features fully restored and professionally remastered recordings of classic public-domain audiobooks from every genre — adventure, mystery, gothic horror, science fiction, philosophy, and the greatest works of world literature.

Each episode is curated with care and enhanced for modern listening clarity. Whether you’re rediscovering a childhood favorite or exploring a masterpiece for the first time, this library exists to make classic storytelling accessible to everyone, completely free.

Enjoy epic journeys, chilling mysteries, and unforgettable characters — all preserved, restored, and ready to experience anytime.

🌐 Visit: https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com 🔒 Support the archive and

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