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John Gutenberg, First Master Printer

John Gutenberg, First Master Printer

Explore the transformative impact of Johannes Gutenberg, the pioneering figure behind the movable type printing press, as this podcast delves into the world of early printing and its profound influence on communication and knowledge dissemination. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that invites listeners to journey through the intricacies of Gutenberg's life, his relationships, and the challenges he faced in a society on the brink of a literary revolution. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that highlight the struggles and triumphs of those who contributed to the evolution of print. Through these narratives, listeners will gain insight into the cultural and historical significance of the printed word and its role in shaping modern thought. Discover a new book with every episode, and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of ideas that emerged from the age of Gutenberg and beyond.

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Conjure Woman-Charles Waddell Chesnutt 3 hr 39 min 19 sec
Battles for the Stars (Ed Reads Short Sci-fi, vol. III)-Various 4 hr 38 min 15 sec
Canyons of the Colorado-John Wesley Powell 8 hr 7 min 33 sec
Bible (Fenton) NT06-NT27 Romans to Revelation-Ferrar Fenton Bible 7 hr 42 min 41 sec
Heptameron of the Tales of Margaret, Queen of Navarre, Volume 1-Marguerite of Navarre 5 hr 19 min 16 sec
Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman Vol. 1-Laurence Sterne 1 hr 53 min 24 sec
Letters of Mrs. Adams, the Wife of John Adams, Vol. 1-Abigail Adams 7 hr 41 min 6 sec
Dryden vs Shadwell - a Poetic Duel-John Dryden, Thomas Shadwell 1 hr 31 min 10 sec
Be Kind When You Can-Eliza Cook 30 min 23 sec
Sacred and Profane Love-Arnold Bennett 6 hr 8 min 32 sec
Three Lives-Gertrude Stein 7 hr 50 min 32 sec
Unknown Masterpiece-Honoré de Balzac 1 hr 26 min 11 sec
Fiend's Delight-Ambrose Bierce 2 hr 25 min 35 sec
Dead Men Tell No Tales-E. W. Hornung 6 hr 10 min 54 sec
Watsons (Dramatic Reading)-Jane Austen, L. Oulton 3 hr 53 min 15 sec
Chimes-Charles Dickens 4 hr 11 min 40 sec
History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Vol. 4-Eliza Haywood 6 hr 23 min 34 sec
06 - John Gutenberg, First Master Printer by Franz von Dingelstedt 36 min 57 sec
05 - John Gutenberg, First Master Printer by Franz von Dingelstedt 22 min 29 sec
04 - John Gutenberg, First Master Printer by Franz von Dingelstedt 22 min 1 sec
03 - John Gutenberg, First Master Printer by Franz von Dingelstedt 23 min 19 sec
02 - John Gutenberg, First Master Printer by Franz von Dingelstedt 25 min 56 sec
01 - John Gutenberg, First Master Printer by Franz von Dingelstedt 27 min 2 sec

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