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The War of the Worlds By: H. G. Wells 6:53:19

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If you loved Tom Cruise battling alien invaders in the explosive Hollywood blockbuster War of the Worlds, then you’re about to experience the original story that inspired it all. Long before the dazzling special effects and epic destruction hit the big screen, H. G. Wells imagined this terrifying vision of humanity’s fight for survival — a story so…

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The Time Machine By: H. G. Wells 3:37:50

13h ago3:37:50

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Hollywood fans — imagine this: a blockbuster sci-fi film directed by Simon Wells, the great-grandson of H. G. Wells himself. That’s right — the man who invented time travel on the page had his own family carry the legacy onto the big screen. The Time Machine isn’t just a novel; it’s the original blueprint for every epic time-travel movie ever made.…

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Carmilla By: Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu 3:07:49

2d ago3:07:49

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Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Kirsten Dunst, and Antonio Banderas lit up Hollywood with their unforgettable vampire performances in Interview with the Vampire — but long before that film, there was Carmilla, the original gothic tale that started it all. Written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, this mesmerizing story introduced the world to the first female vam…

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The Werewolf By: Clemence Housman 1:51:04

2d ago1:51:04

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If you loved watching Hugh Jackman transform into a werewolf in Hollywood’s dark fantasy epics, then you’ll be thrilled by the chilling gothic tale that captured that same primal power long before the big screen — The Werewolf by Clemence Housman. This haunting classic weaves mystery, seduction, and supernatural terror into one unforgettable legend…

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The Turn of the Screw By: Henry James 5:29:12

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If you’re a fan of Stranger Things and Finn Wolfhard’s haunting performances, you’ll love the chilling atmosphere that inspired his modern gothic film The Turning. Before Hollywood turned it into a psychological ghost story for a new generation, Henry James wrote The Turn of the Screw — a masterpiece of suspense, mystery, and slow-burning terror th…

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The Jewel of Seven Stars By: Bram Stoker 10:13:46

2d ago10:13:46

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If you love The Mummy and Brendan Fraser’s legendary adventures on the big screen, this is the story that started it all. Before Hollywood filled theaters with ancient tombs, cursed treasures, and resurrected queens, Bram Stoker — the same genius who gave us Dracula — wrote The Jewel of Seven Stars, a haunting masterpiece of mystery, archaeology, a…

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The Island of Doctor Moreau By: H. G. Wells 4:53:11

2d ago4:53:11

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Fans of Val Kilmer and classic Hollywood thrillers, get ready to experience the story that inspired one of cinema’s most haunting transformations — The Island of Doctor Moreau. Before it hit the big screen with Kilmer’s unforgettable intensity and Marlon Brando’s eerie, commanding presence, it was H. G. Wells’ shocking masterpiece — a tale of scien…

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Dracula's Guest By: Bram Stoker 29:22

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Before Keanu Reeves ventured into the dark castles of Transylvania in Bram Stoker’s Dracula, there was Dracula’s Guest — the lost opening chapter that started it all. This chilling short story is the secret prologue to the legend that inspired Hollywood’s most romantic and terrifying vampire saga. Picture Keanu’s Jonathan Harker riding alone throug…

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The Invisible Man By: H. G. Wells 4:48:03

3d ago4:48:03

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Before Kevin Bacon terrified audiences in Hollow Man and Elisabeth Moss redefined psychological horror in The Invisible Man (2020), there was the story that started it all — H. G. Wells’ groundbreaking 1897 classic. This is where Hollywood’s obsession with invisibility began: one man’s scientific brilliance spiraling into madness, power, and total …

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde By: Robert Louis Stevenson 2:37:24

3d ago2:37:24

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Before Julia Roberts and John Malkovich brought it to life on the big screen in the haunting 1996 film Mary Reilly, there was Robert Louis Stevenson’s original masterpiece — The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This is where it all began: the story that inspired generations of filmmakers, thrillers, and psychological dramas about the battle…

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The Book of Werewolves By: Sabine Baring-Gould 5:37:02

6d ago5:37:02

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Before Twilight made werewolves into romantic heroes, before Jacob Black's transformation captivated millions, before CGI wolves ran through forests in The Twilight Saga, there was the terrifying truth—and it's far more chilling than any movie dared to show. Sabine Baring-Gould's The Book of Werewolves is the original deep dive into lycanthropy tha…

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Frankenstein By: Mary Shelley 9:03:58

6d ago9:03:58

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Tim Burton has spent his entire career exploring the beauty in monsters and the tragedy of outcasts—from Edward Scissorhands to Corpse Bride to his heartfelt Frankenweenie. Every frame of Burton's Gothic vision traces back to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, the original story of a misunderstood creature seeking love in a world that fears him. Tim Burt…

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Dracula By: Bram Stoker - Part 2 4:43:40

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After Keanu Reeves' Jonathan Harker survived the horrors of Castle Dracula in Francis Ford Coppola's 1992 masterpiece, he returned transformed—no longer a terrified victim, but a determined warrior ready to hunt the monster across Europe in one of cinema's most thrilling climaxes. These final seven chapters are where Keanu Reeves' character evoluti…

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Dracula By: Bram Stoker - Part 1 11:39:15

10d ago11:39:15

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Keanu Reeves delivered one of his most intense performances in Francis Ford Coppola's lavish 1992 epic Bram Stoker's Dracula—a $40 million Gothic spectacle that brought Victorian horror to life with Oscar-winning visuals and unforgettable terror. Before Keanu Reeves became Neo, before he was John Wick, he was Jonathan Harker—the young solicitor who…

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The Further Adventures of Zorro By: Johnston McCulley 6:49:11

10d ago6:49:11

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Antonio Banderas made Zorro a global icon again with his smoldering charisma and breathtaking swordplay—slashing his trademark "Z" across the screen alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones' fiery Elena and Anthony Hopkins' legendary original Zorro. Now dive into the literary adventures that started it all and inspired Hollywood's greatest masked hero. Befor…

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The Mark of Zorro By: Johnston McCulley 7:22:00

11d ago7:22:00

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Antonio Banderas became a worldwide superstar slashing his way through The Mask of Zorro and The Legend of Zorro, bringing smoldering charisma, acrobatic swordplay, and undeniable chemistry with Catherine Zeta-Jones that set screens on fire. Anthony Hopkins passed the legendary mask to Banderas in one of cinema's most epic mentor-student relationsh…

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Cyrano de Bergerac By: Edmond Rostand 4:46:03

11d ago4:46:03

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Steve Martin transformed Edmond Rostand's masterpiece into Roxanne, one of the most beloved romantic comedies of the 1980s—a performance that proved Martin wasn't just a wild and crazy guy, but a deeply romantic leading man with the heart to make audiences swoon. Before Steve Martin stood under that moonlit window delivering some of cinema's most b…

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Geronimo’s Story of His Life By: Geronimo 3:45:39

11d ago3:45:39

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Matt Damon delivered one of his most powerful early performances in the 1993 masterpiece Geronimo: An American Legend—a breakout role that showcased the intensity and depth that would make him one of Hollywood's greatest actors. But everything Damon portrayed—the courage, the conflict, the impossible choices—came from THIS story, told by the legend…

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Peter and Wendy By: J. M. Barrie 4:54:46

12d ago4:54:46

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This is the showdown that inspired Hook, launched a thousand adaptations, and gave us cinema's greatest rival: Captain Hook versus Peter Pan in their ultimate, no-holds-barred battle for Neverland. J.M. Barrie's Peter and Wendy is THE original story—the literary blockbuster that Hollywood has been remaking, reimagining, and returning to for over a …

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Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens By: J. M. Barrie 2:22:54

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Remember the emotional gut-punch of Hook when Robin Williams' Peter Pan had to remember who he truly was? This is that story—but in reverse. This is how Peter Pan FORGOT who he was meant to be and chose to never grow up. Before the swashbuckling battles with Captain Hook on the high seas, before Neverland's Lost Boys and Tinker Bell's jealous spark…

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Tarzan and the Ant Men By: Edgar Rice Burroughs 7:35:12

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Margot Robbie brought Jane Porter to life with fierce intelligence and undeniable star power—now imagine her reaction when Tarzan returns from the jungle shrunk to the size of a coffee cup! Picture this: Margot Robbie's captivating Jane, with all that charm and wit we saw on screen, trying to comprehend that her larger-than-life hero has been reduc…

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Tarzan and the Golden Lion By: Edgar Rice Burroughs 6:25:11

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Return to the heart of the jungle for Tarzan's most breathtaking adventure! Before Disney captured our hearts with the King of the Jungle, Edgar Rice Burroughs gave us this spectacular tale of loyalty, betrayal, and courage that feels like it leapt straight from the silver screen. Tarzan and the Golden Lion delivers all the magic you loved about th…

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Tarzan The Terrible By: Edgar Rice Burroughs 9:01:18

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What if Tarzan discovered his own Jurassic Park? Forget everything you think you know about Tarzan's adventures. Edgar Rice Burroughs crafted the ultimate crossover before crossovers existed—a heart-pounding fusion of prehistoric terror and classic jungle heroism that will leave you breathless. When Tarzan ventures into the forbidden land of Pal-ul…

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Tarzan The Untamed By: Edgar Rice Burroughs 10:59:31

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Think Disney's Oscar-winning 1999 Tarzan with Phil Collins' unforgettable "You'll Be in My Heart" was intense? This audiobook takes the jungle legend you know from Broadway musicals, theme park attractions, and direct-to-video sequels and plunges him into his most harrowing adventure yet. While Tarzan is away from his plantation home in British Eas…

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Jungle Tales of Tarzan By: Edgar Rice Burroughs 7:33:43

13d ago7:33:43

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Before Disney's 1999 Tarzan won the Oscar and Golden Globe Awards for Best Original Song and picked up nine Annie Awards nominations —before Phil Collins made you cry with "You'll Be in My Heart"—there was this collection of twelve breathtaking stories that capture the EXACT moments Disney animated. These twelve archetypal coming-of-age tales tell …

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Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar By: Edgar Rice Burroughs 6:44:39

13d ago6:44:39

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Remember Disney's stunning animated masterpiece that made you fall in love with the jungle? The sweeping vistas of hidden temples, the dangerous mysteries lurking beneath ancient canopies, the epic romance between civilization and the wild? This is where those cinematic elements were born—in Edgar Rice Burroughs' dazzling tale of the lost city of O…

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The Son of Tarzan By: Edgar Rice Burroughs 9:46:36

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Before Disney gave us the iconic father-son dynamic in their beloved animated classic, before Johnny Weissmuller's Tarzan Finds a Son! introduced audiences to the character of Boy in 1939, Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote the ultimate coming-of-age jungle epic that would shape every Tarzan adventure that followed. When Tarzan and Jane's pre-teen son Jack…

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The Beasts of Tarzan By: Edgar Rice Burroughs 5:14:11

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Think you know Tarzan from Disney's 1999 animated masterpiece that won an Academy Award and grossed millions worldwide? This audiobook takes you deeper into the savage heart of the legend—the raw, primal adventure that inspired every Disney frame, every Phil Collins anthem, every vine-swinging moment you've ever loved. After Tarzan and Jane settle …

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The Return of Tarzan By: Edgar Rice Burroughs 9:06:41

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Remember the Disney magic? The 1999 animated Tarzan became a box office phenomenon, grossing over $448 million worldwide and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song with Phil Collins' "You'll Be in My Heart". Disney's version introduced modern audiences to Edgar Rice Burroughs' jungle legend, becoming many viewers' definitive interpretation of…

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The Lost World By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 8:23:23

15d ago8:23:23

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Before Chris Pratt ran from raptors. Before The Lost World: Jurassic Park had T-Rexes terrorizing San Diego. Before Michael Crichton ever typed a single line—there was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 1912 masterpiece that invented the entire "humans meet dinosaurs" genre. This is the book that launched a thousand Hollywood adventures. This groundbreaking …

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Carry On, Jeeves By: P. G. Wodehouse 7:29:50

16d ago7:29:50

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Yes, that Jeeves! Before you were asking an algorithm for answers, the iconic Ask Jeeves search engine took its name from P.G. Wodehouse's brilliant fictional valet —the unflappable gentleman's gentleman who could solve any problem with wit, wisdom, and impeccable timing. Now discover the original Jeeves in this delightfully hilarious audiobook tha…

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button By: F. Scott Fitzgerald 1:03:19

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You’ve seen Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett in the stunning, Oscar-winning film—now discover the fascinating original story that captured Hollywood's imagination. From F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of the most glamorous and iconic writers of the Jazz Age, comes the curious and satirical tale that became a blockbuster sensation. Dive into the world of lavis…

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The Velveteen Rabbit By: Margery Williams 28:12

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While it may not be a dark wizard from Harry Potter or a royal from The Crown, Helena Bonham Carter's acclaimed performance in the Apple TV+ adaptation proves the cinematic power of this classic tale. For fans of modern blockbuster storytelling and timeless emotional drama, Margery Williams's The Velveteen Rabbit is the surprising, Hollywood-calibe…

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His Last Bow, Some Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 6:47:51

20d ago6:47:51

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Don't let the title fool you. This isn't just a quiet curtain call for the great detective; it's a collection of high-octane mysteries leading to a thrilling, blockbuster-worthy finale. While not part of the Robert Downey Jr. films, His Last Bow delivers all the cinematic suspense, sharp dialogue, and explosive action you've come to expect from a H…

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The Return of Sherlock Holmes By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 10:15:01

20d ago10:15:01

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In the Robert Downey Jr. films, you witnessed Sherlock Holmes's daring, near-superhuman escape from his arch-nemesis. But the greatest magic trick of all belongs to the original source material. After being presumed dead, the world's most famous detective returns with an electrifying bang in The Return of Sherlock Holmes. This audiobook is the puls…

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The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 8:51:31

20d ago8:51:31

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Forget everything you thought you knew about the end of the game. For fans of the explosive, conspiracy-fueled adventures of Robert Downey Jr.'s cinematic Holmes, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes is the gripping and surprisingly emotional origin story of his greatest, most cinematic rivalry. This audiobook delivers the story of the one villain big en…

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The Valley of Fear (Sherlock Holmes) By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 5:38:04

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Don't miss a beat of the action-packed mystery that inspired the Guy Ritchie films. While not a direct source for the Robert Downey Jr. cinematic universe, The Valley of Fear is filled with the same kind of high-stakes conspiracy and explosive twists you love. This isn't just a classic story; it's a Hollywood-grade thriller delivered straight to yo…

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The Hound of the Baskervilles (Sherlock Holmes) By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 5:38:04

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Forget what you know about the prim and proper London detective. This isn't the Robert Downey Jr. cinematic universe you’re used to, but it packs all the same thrills, suspense, and Hollywood-level chills. Experience the mystery that inspired decades of movie magic with the original audiobook for The Hound of the Baskervilles. Step onto the fog-shr…

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Doctor Dolittle in the Moon By: Hugh Lofting 4:31:20

20d ago4:31:20

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You've seen the Eddie Murphy movies, but you haven't seen anything yet! Prepare for a blockbuster-level audio adventure that goes far beyond any movie adaptation. The beloved, animal-communicating Doctor Dolittle is back in his grandest adventure ever, and this time, the stakes are cosmic. In this epic audiobook, Hugh Lofting’s classic tale takes o…

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Doctor Dolittle's Zoo By: Hugh Lofting 5:29:26

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Doctor Dolittle's Post Office By: Hugh Lofting 6:40:56

30d ago6:40:56

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Long before Robert Downey Jr. brought the legendary animal-talking doctor to life on the big screen, Hugh Lofting's Doctor Dolittle's Post Office was enchanting readers with its cinematic storytelling and unforgettable characters. This is the tale that helped cement Doctor Dolittle as one of literature's most beloved heroes - a story so visually ri…

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The Patchwork Girl of Oz By: L. Frank Baum 6:38:41

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Step into the enchanting world that captivated filmmakers and audiences alike! L. Frank Baum's The Patchwork Girl of Oz is a spectacular audio journey that brings to life the colorful, whimsical tale that would later dazzle on the silver screen. Meet Scraps, the most unforgettable character to ever spring from Baum's imagination - a patchwork girl …

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The Emerald City of Oz By: L. Frank Baum 5:52:53

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Discover the Sixth Oz Epic That Perfected the World "Wicked" Made Legendary Remember how "Wicked" showcased the magnificent Emerald City as the ultimate seat of power, where political intrigue and magical authority collide in spectacular fashion? Now experience L. Frank Baum's "The Emerald City of Oz"—the sixth book in the Wizard of Oz series that …

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The Road to Oz By L. Frank Baum 4:17:45

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Discover the Fifth Oz Epic That Celebrates the World "Wicked" Made Iconic Remember how "Wicked" transformed our understanding of Oz's complex relationships, showcasing the deep bonds between characters and the grand celebrations that unite this magical kingdom? Now experience L. Frank Baum's "The Road to Oz"—the fifth book in the Wizard of Oz serie…

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Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz By: L. Frank Baum 4:22:20

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Discover the Fourth Oz Adventure That Expanded the World "Wicked" Made Famous Remember how "Wicked" revealed the complex backstory and hidden depths behind the Wizard of Oz, transforming our understanding of his true nature and relationship with the magical land? Now experience L. Frank Baum's "Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz"—the fourth book in the W…

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Ozma of Oz By L. Frank Baum 4:27:26

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Discover the Third Oz Epic That Deepened the World "Wicked" Made Famous Remember how "Wicked" transformed our understanding of Oz with its complex political intrigue, powerful female rulers, and the deeper mythology behind the Emerald City? Now experience L. Frank Baum's "Ozma of Oz"—the third book in the Wizard of Oz series that introduces Princes…

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The Marvelous Land of Oz By L. Frank Baum 4:39:21

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Discover the Original Oz Magic That Inspired "Wicked's" Enchanted World Remember the breathtaking world-building and political intrigue that made "Wicked" such a cinematic masterpiece? The emerald splendor of the Emerald City, the complex power struggles, and the rich backstory that gave depth to characters we thought we knew? Now experience L. Fra…

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The Iliad By: Homer - Part 2 2:36:16

2M ago2:36:16

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Dive into chapters 21-24 of Homer's legendary epic and witness the earth-shattering conclusion that gave the movie "Troy" its most powerful and heartbreaking moments! These final chapters contain the ultimate showdown between Achilles and Hector, the fall of Troy's greatest hero, and the stunning finale that left Brad Pitt's performance etched in c…

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The Iliad By: Homer - Part 1 11:30:20

2M ago11:30:20

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Remember Brad Pitt's electrifying performance as Achilles in "Troy"—that fierce, unstoppable warrior whose rage and glory defined one of cinema's greatest epic battles? Now discover Homer's original masterpiece, the ancient source that gave Hollywood the blueprint for the most spectacular war movie ever made! "Troy" didn't just adapt The Iliad—it b…

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The Odyssey By: Homer 10:44:23

2M ago10:44:23

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Remember George Clooney's unforgettable journey in "O Brother, Where Art Thou?"—that brilliant Coen Brothers masterpiece about three escaped convicts searching for treasure across Depression-era Mississippi? Now experience Homer's original Odyssey, the ancient Greek epic that provided the ingenious blueprint for one of cinema's most beloved adventu…

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