Creation | Audiobook Series

Creation | 🎧 Final Audiobook 9/9: The Peace of Pericles | by Gore Vidal. Creation is a novel written by Gore Vidal, where he interprets and animates history, this time in a panoramic tour of the 5th century B.C. and embellishes it with his own ironic humor, brilliant insights, and piercing observations. We meet a vast array of historical figures in a staggering novel of love, war, philosophy, and adventure. "There isn't a page of CREATION that doesn't inform and very few pages that do not delight." John Leonard, The New York Times. Audiobook edited by Rueda Books & Arts. #history #audiobook #pericles #learnenglish

Creation | Audiobook 8/9: The Golden Age of Xerxes the Great King. Creation is a novel written by Gore Vidal, where he interprets and animates history, this time in a panoramic tour of the 5th century B.C. and embellishes it with his own ironic humor, brilliant insights, and piercing observations. We meet a vast array of historical figures in a staggering novel of love, war, philosophy, and adventure. Book 8: The Golden Age of Xerxes the Great King 00:00:03 Part 1. In the Spring of the Eight Year 00:29:00 Part 2. Outwardly, Xerxes was little changed 00:55:41 Part 3. Xerxes was more shaken by Atossa's death 01:03:07 Part 4. The next dozen Years were the Happiest of my Life 01:16:39 Part 5. I attended the coronation of Artaxerxes 01:30:34 Part 6. My last Years in Persia "There isn't a page of CREATION that doesn't inform and very few pages that do not delight." John Leonard, The New York Times. Audiobook edited by Rueda Books & Arts. #history #historia #audiobook #audiolibro #learnenglish

Creation | Audiobook 7/9: Why the Ganges River Turned Red with Blood. Creation is a novel written by Gore Vidal, where he interprets and animates history, this time in a panoramic tour of the 5th century B.C. and embellishes it with his own ironic humor, brilliant insights, and piercing observations. We meet a vast array of historical figures in a staggering novel of love, war, philosophy, and adventure. Book 7: Why the Ganges River Turned Red with Blood 00:00:03 Part 1. The Journey from Lu to Maqadha 00:21:45 Part 2. Shortly before the Annual Carnival 00:35:55 Part 3. During the next Weeks "There isn't a page of CREATION that doesn't inform and very few pages that do not delight." John Leonard, The New York Times. Audiobook edited by Rueda Books & Arts. #history #historia #audiobook #audiolibro #learnenglish

Creation | Audiobook 6/9: Cathay. Creation is a novel written by Gore Vidal, where he interprets and animates history, this time in a panoramic tour of the 5th century B.C. and embellishes it with his own ironic humor, brilliant insights, and piercing observations. We meet a vast array of historical figures in a staggering novel of love, war, philosophy, and adventure. Book 6: Cathay 00:00:03 Part 1. Two Years after Xerxes' Accession 01:15:19 Part 2. For the First Time 01:58:11 Part 3. I was never presented to de Son of Heaven 03:23:49 Part 4. The Capital City 04:18:31 Part 5. I reported to Baron K'Ang 05:08:59 Part 6. I did my best to bring Together 05:42:47 Part 7. The Rest of the Summer was Taken Up "There isn't a page of CREATION that doesn't inform and very few pages that do not delight." John Leonard, The New York Times. Audiobook edited by Rueda Books & Arts. #history #historia #audiobook #audiolibro #learnenglish

Creation | Audiobook 5/9: The Passing of the Awesome Royal Glory. Creation is a novel written by Gore Vidal, where he interprets and animates history, this time in a panoramic tour of the 5th century B.C. and embellishes it with his own ironic humor, brilliant insights, and piercing observations. We meet a vast array of historical figures in a staggering novel of love, war, philosophy, and adventure. Book 5: The Passing of the Awesome Royal Glory 00:00:05 Part 1. I arrived at Susa 00:19:10 Part 2. Since I had explored a World 01:18:06 Part 3. Mardonius received me aboard a Houseboat 01:50:03 Part 4. For Reasons Unknown 02:19:54 Part 5. To this Day Athenians regard the Battle of Marathon 02:48:00 Part 6. On a bright cold Day "There isn't a page of CREATION that doesn't inform and very few pages that do not delight." John Leonard, The New York Times. Audiobook edited by Rueda Books & Arts. #history #historia #audiobook #audiolibro #learnenglish

Creation | Audiobook 4/9: India. Creation is a novel written by Gore Vidal, where he interprets and animates history, this time in a panoramic tour of the 5th century B.C. and embellishes it with his own ironic humor, brilliant insights, and piercing observations. We meet a vast array of historical figures in a staggering novel of love, war, philosophy, and adventure. Book 4: India 00:00:03 Part 1. From Susa 00:41:44 Part 2. Some Four Hundred Miles 00:55:54 Part 3. Since There are so many rivers in India and no proper bridges 01:44:33 Part 4. In Great State 02:14:45 Part 5. I should say that never in my life 02:42:07 Part 6. I was married at the end of the week 03:07:09 Part 7. As soon as I have decided 03:39:15 Part 8. After Ajatashatru paid me the Dowry 04:25:17 Part 9. The Caravan crossed the Ganges 04:59:34 Part 10. The next morning, while I was being dressed 05:27:37 Part 11. This is what I think I know about the Buddha 05:49:12 Part 12. In the last week of the rainy season "There isn't a page of CREATION that doesn't inform and very few pages that do not delight." John Leonard, The New York Times. Audiobook edited by Rueda Books & Arts. #history #historia #audiobook #audiolibro #learnenglish

Creation | Audiobook 3/9: The Greek Wars Begin. Creation is a novel written by Gore Vidal, where he interprets and animates history, this time in a panoramic tour of the 5th century B.C. and embellishes it with his own ironic humor, brilliant insights, and piercing observations. We meet a vast array of historical figures in a staggering novel of love, war, philosophy, and adventure. Book 3: The Greek Wars Begin 00:00:02 Part 1. During the Year that XerxesS, Mardonius and I were growing up 00:30:16 Part 2. In the summer of the next year 00:51:41 Part 3. We arrived at Sardis in early autumn 01:11:18 Part 4. I stayed at Sardis for two years 01:17:10 Part 5. Lais had numerous complaints about Abdera 01:28:38 Part 6. The great King received me in the room "There isn't a page of CREATION that doesn't inform and very few pages that do not delight." John Leonard, The New York Times. Audiobook edited by Rueda Books & Arts. #history #historia #audiobook #audiolibro #learnenglish

Creation | Audiobook 2/9: In the Days of Darius the Great King. Creation is a novel written by Gore Vidal, where he interprets and animates history, this time in a panoramic tour of the 5th century B.C. and embellishes it with his own ironic humor, brilliant insights, and piercing observations. We meet a vast array of historical figures in a staggering novel of love, war, philosophy, and adventure. Book 2: In the Days of Darius the Great King. 00:00:04 Part 1. At the beginning there was fire 00:29:20 Part 2. In freezing weather, we went up to Susa 00:44:28 Part 3. Shortly after Artysone’s appearance 00:59:52 Part 4. It is said of the palace at Susa 01:14:34 Part 5. The court left Susa in four contingents 01:35:00 Part 6. In my time, school life was strenuous 01:54:33 Part 7. Lais began her affair with Histiaeus 02:26:50 Part 8. During Childhood I led two lives 02:36:25 Part 9. Babylon is more overwhelming than beautiful "There isn't a page of CREATION that doesn't inform and very few pages that do not delight." John Leonard, The New York Times. Audiobook edited by Rueda Books & Arts. #history #historia #audiobook #audiolibro #learnenglish

Creation | Audiobook 1/9: Herodotus Gives a Reading at the Odeon in Athens. Creation is a novel written by Gore Vidal, where he interprets and animates history, this time in a panoramic tour of the 5th century B.C. and embellishes it with his own ironic humor, brilliant insights, and piercing observations. We meet a vast array of historical figures in a staggering novel of love, war, philosophy, and adventure. Book I. Herodotus Gives a Reading at the Odeon in Athens 00:00:09 Part 1. I am Blind, but I am not Deaf 00:18:55 Part 2. Democritus was not prepared 00:51:30 Part 3. At the beginning there was fire "There isn't a page of CREATION that doesn't inform and very few pages that do not delight." John Leonard, The New York Times. Audiobook edited by Rueda Books & Arts. #history #historia #audiobook #audiolibro #learnenglish