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Șocul întoarcerii în țară
- De: Neagu Djuvara
- Narrado por: Neagu Djuvara
- Duración: 1 h y 25 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 24
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 21
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 22
"Trebuie, mai întâi, sa va spun ca va citesc acum un capitol din cartea mea care se numeste Amintiri din pribegie. [...] Capitolul pe care vi-l citesc este ultimul din aceasta carte si, de fapt, este dincolo de pribegie, fiindca e vorba de socul întoarcerii mele în tara, dupa o absenta de patruzeci si cinci de ani. Eram în momentul acela la Paris, secretar general al unei institutii românesti benevole care se numea Casa Româneasca, si, impresionati peste masura de ce se întâmplase la Bucuresti în decembrie 1989, am hotarât sa venim la Bucuresti cu niste masini, aducând în tara lucruri care lipseau partidelor, universitatilor.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Entire book not available?!
- De Olly en 01-29-18
- Șocul întoarcerii în țară
- De: Neagu Djuvara
- Narrado por: Neagu Djuvara
Moving and compassionate return to Romania
Revisado: 09-06-17
Moving and compassionate description of the Romanian genius of "institutionalizing chaos" after the 1989 fall of communism. A gentle but uncompromising reminder of what normality is. Should be read or listened to by any Romanian.
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The Skeptic's Guide to American History
- De: Mark A. Stoler, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Mark A. Stoler
- Duración: 12 h y 1 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 5,067
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,454
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 4,410
To take a skeptical approach to American history is not to dabble in imaginative conspiracy theories; rather, it's to reframe your understanding of this great nation's past and actually strengthen your appreciation for what makes American history such a fascinating chapter in the larger story of Western civilization. And in this bold 24-lecture series, you can do just that.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Skeptical but Not Cynical
- De Ark1836 en 11-20-15
- The Skeptic's Guide to American History
- De: Mark A. Stoler, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Mark A. Stoler
Enlightening retake on the US history
Revisado: 01-30-17
If you could sum up The Skeptic's Guide to American History in three words, what would they be?
It is not a debunking, not even a re-writing of the US history. It's just history-how it should be written.
What did you like best about this story?
The fact that each detail is put in the context of its time.
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The Conservative Tradition
- De: Patrick N. Allitt, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Patrick N. Allitt
- Duración: 18 h y 20 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 654
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 580
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 571
A thorough understanding of Conservatism's lineage, principles, and impact on history is essential to making sense of the 21st-century political dialogue-a dialogue that consumes the television you watch, the newspapers you read, and the radio you listen to.No matter where you place yourself on the ideological spectrum, these 36 lectures will intrigue you, engage you, and maybe even provoke you to think about this political philosophy in an entirely new way.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another gem by Prof. Allitt & The Great Courses
- De Quaker en 07-12-14
- The Conservative Tradition
- De: Patrick N. Allitt, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Patrick N. Allitt
Stupendous teacher
Revisado: 01-30-17
What did you love best about The Conservative Tradition?
The professor has a deep knowledge of the subject. He puts the subject in perspective. He is affable, effortlessly convincing and non-judgmental. .
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Conservative Tradition?
I particularly enjoyed how he presented the pros and cons of each political position.
Any additional comments?
Professor Allit is one of my absolute favorites.
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Plato, Socrates, and the Dialogues
- De: Michael Sugrue, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Michael Sugrue
- Duración: 12 h y 2 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 867
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 754
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 742
These 16 lectures bring the Socratic quest for truth alive and explore ideas that are as vital today as they were 25 centuries ago. Ideas about truth, justice, love, beauty, courage, and wisdom that can change lives and reveal the world in new ways. Here, you'll delve into the inner structure, action, and meaning of 17 of Plato's greatest dialogues, making these lectures an indispensable companion for anyone interested in philosophy in general or Platonic thought in particular.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Easily the best audiobook in my collection
- De ADRIAN en 02-03-14
- Plato, Socrates, and the Dialogues
- De: Michael Sugrue, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Michael Sugrue
Beautiful to follow until (almost) the very end.
Revisado: 01-30-17
What made the experience of listening to Plato, Socrates, and the Dialogues the most enjoyable?
Professor Sugrue is a Plato enthusiast and his enthusiasm carries you away. Throughout the lectures he made me feel like listening to/conversing with a friend.
What did you like best about this story?
The exploration of specific dialogues.
What about Professor Michael Sugrue’s performance did you like?
His tempo and his enthusiasm.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Poetry saves Philosophy.
Any additional comments?
Did not care for the last couple of lectures, the ones trying to bring home Plato's philosophy. They seemed uncritical and closed.
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Plato's Phaedrus
- De: Plato
- Narrado por: Ray Childs
- Duración: 2 h y 1 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 116
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 101
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 101
Phaedrus lures Socrates outside the walls of Athens, where he seldom goes, by promising to share a new work by his friend and mentor, Lysias, a famous writer of speeches. This dialogue provides a powerful example of the dialectical writing that Plato uses to manifest ideas that are essential to human existence and to living a good life. Phaedrus shows how oral and written forms of language relate to each other and to philosophy.
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1 out of 5 stars
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six pages (Hackett Complete Works edition) missing
- De S. Lee en 01-17-19
- Plato's Phaedrus
- De: Plato
- Narrado por: Ray Childs
Plato's probably mots poetical dialogue.
Revisado: 01-30-17
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Super dialogue with an unforgettable vision of the soul.
What other book might you compare Plato's Phaedrus to and why?
The other two dialogues dedicated to love.
What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?
I (mostly) enjoyed Ray Charles-he brings a wry humor/irony to the role. The one who payed Phaedrus was not credible.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Socrates' second speech.
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Marcel Proust
- De: Edmund White
- Narrado por: David Case
- Duración: 4 h y 9 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 42
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 28
Considered one of the greatest, and most influential, writers of the 20th century, Marcel Proust was also one of its most fascinating figures. A strange, reclusive genius who often lay in bed for days at a time obsessively rewriting his masterpiece, Remembrance of Things Past, Proust was at other times a tireless socialite, attending the grandest parties and dazzling guests with his vivacity and wit.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Read Proust himself instead.
- De Jack en 01-16-06
- Marcel Proust
- De: Edmund White
- Narrado por: David Case
Good bio, so-and-so reading
Revisado: 01-30-17
Would you listen to Marcel Proust again? Why?
Absolutely.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Marcel Proust?
The bio is a wonderful mix of biographical details and well picked quotes from his works.
What didn’t you like about David Case’s performance?
I didn't like it. He has a pretentious tone, especially at the end of the sentence, which makes his reading slightly annoying and monotonous, thus diminishing the richness of the text.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No. It deserves a slower read.
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Tao Te Ching
- A New English Version
- De: Stephen Mitchell, Lao Tzu
- Narrado por: Stephen Mitchell
- Duración: 1 h y 41 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 5,399
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,561
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 4,509
In 81 brief chapters, Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way, provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, as well as a serene and generous spirit. It teaches us how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao: the basic principle of the universe.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful translation and reading, but...
- De Jason en 08-12-13
- Tao Te Ching
- A New English Version
- De: Stephen Mitchell, Lao Tzu
- Narrado por: Stephen Mitchell
Great translation, okay reading.
Revisado: 12-10-12
Where does Tao Te Ching rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It is one of the most translated book in the Western world and arguably one of the most important.
What did you like best about this story?
There is no story.
Would you listen to another book narrated by Stephen Mitchell?
Yes and no. I love his translations-I think he did groundbreaking work translating several books, but his reading is not on par.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No. It's profound and interesting. Needs several sittings.
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