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The Collection for Literary Lovers

Many of the great works of Literature have been
transformed into superb audio books by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

A Sample Selection
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The Shakespeare Collection The signature works of the Bard Shakespeare is acknowledged as one of the greatest witers of all time, his penetrating insights have illuminated all aspects of the human condition, proving to be timeless classics. Enjoy! Go direct to The Shakespeare Collection
Drama, Mystery & Suspense An impressive collection of dramatized programmes based on Canadian and British literature From the old masters of literature like Conrad to the new ones like Maitland, and to the lesser known but no less influential moderns such as Kinch and Findley - the range of subject matter and ideas is breathtaking. Go direct to Drama, Mystery & Suspense
Classics A superb collection of dramatized programmes by famous playwrights. A truly wonderful cross section of witing talent is on display here from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde to The Last Tycoon by F.Scott Fitzgerald. Go direct to Classics
Spirituality A selection of audio books on spiritual subjects Rumi was a 13th century Sufi scholar and mystic. This tribute was performed live at the Rumi Festival in Toronto, Ontario on October 22 and 23, 1999. Rumi was voted the "Mystic of the Millenium" by Time Go direct to Spiritualit y Go to top of Page
The Massey Lecture Series The Massey Lectures were created by CBC in 1961, in honour of the Right Honourable Vincent Massey, former Governor General of Canada. The objective of the lectures is to " enable distinguished authorities to communicate the results of original study or research on subjects of general interest". Go direct to Massey Lecture Series
Biographies & Documentaries A developing collection of Canadian biographies and documentaries produced by CBC Radio An impressive collection of subject material and viewpoints, covering Farming, Memoirs, Musicians, the Depression and Sportsmen are amongst the many subjects covered in this richly diverse category. Go direct to Biographies & Documentaries
Sociology Enlightened By Love Simon Weil died in obscurity in London in 1943. She was 34. T.S. Elliott introduced her to English readers, with the claim that she possessed "a genius akin to sainthood". On Equilibrium John Ralston Saul is one of the premiere Canadian thinkers of the last decade.His comments and critiques on civil society are both insightful and eloquent. Go direct to Sociology
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