Librivox, Free Audiobooks

I was at work recently doing mundane tasks when I found myself needing some stimulation, listening to music just wasn’t cutting it for me. I decided to listen to an audio book and what better topic than Antiquity! I was able to go on Librivox.org and listen to some classical comedy while working on my spreadsheets, which made the time pass so much quicker! I was elated!

Librivox is a website that asks volunteers around the world to read and record books that are in the public domain. These recordings are then made available to all to listen to for free! You can find practically anything on there; I’ve listened to books on all different topics in the past, as my commute gets lengthy and boring very often. You can download these on your computer, listen online or even get them on your phone. There are multiple applications that host these audiobooks, so they’re practically at your fingertips!

The Classics Section at Librivox is full of great titles, from Virgil’s “Aeneid” to Plato’s “The Symposium.” I highly recommend listening to the works as you may need to for class to supplement the readings or just for your own pleasure. When I took the Heroes and Epics course I made sure to listen to the Aeneid to help with my understanding and memory of the story! Listening to these during your commutes instead of music is a great choice, as you’re actually expanding your mind and learning! 

In addition, why not check out Lysistrata read by our own Classical God Dr. Kirk Shellko and a few of our fellow students (now alumni). And if you’re interested in participating in a future reading let us know and we will happily put a group together and volunteer to read some Classical goodness. 

Your President,

Paulina