The Most Beloved Children's Books of E. Nesbit
Fantastical Adventures, Tales of Magical Creatures & Journeys into Enchanting WorldsBy Edith Nesbit
Length125h 10m
About this audiobook
In "The Most Beloved Children's Books of E. Nesbit," Edith Nesbit weaves a rich tapestry of imagination through her enchanting narratives that transcend the boundaries of time. Known for her pioneering contributions to children's literature, Nesbit combines playful realism with fantastical elements, employing a conversational style that engages young readers. Her collection, which includes timeless classics such as "The Railway Children" and "Five Children and It," showcases her ability to blend adventure, magical realism, and deeply relatable characters, capturing the joys and challenges of childhood in Edwardian England and laying the groundwork for future children's authors. Edith Nesbit was not only a trailblazer in children's literature but also an accomplished poet and political activist. Her experiences with socialism and her commitment to social justice unfolded alongside her career as a writer, influencing her storytelling approach, which often imbued narratives with themes of equality and camaraderie. Her own childhood adventures shaped her literary career, providing a wellspring of inspiration for the vivid worlds she created, often reflecting her desire for adventure and social change. Readers seeking to nurture a love of literature in young minds will find these timeless tales both engaging and educational. This anthology serves as a profound introduction to Nesbit's enchanting worlds, inviting readers of all ages to rediscover the magic of childhood, making it an essential addition to any literary collection.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length125 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 17, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Greatest Children’s Books - E. Nesbit Collection: Fantastical Adventures, Tales of Magical Creatures & Journeys into Enchanting Worlds (Illustrated)
2The Bastable Trilogy
3THE STORY OF THE TREASURE SEEKERS
4Chapter I. The Council of Ways and Means
5Chapter II. Digging for Treasure
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6Chapter III. Being Detectives
7Chapter IV. Good Hunting
8Chapter V. The Poet and the Editor
9Chapter VI. Noel’s Princess
10Chapter VII. Being Bandits
11Chapter VIII. Being Editors
12Chapter IX. The G. B.
13Chapter X. Lord Tottenham
14Chapter XI. Castilian Amoroso
15Chapter XII. The Nobleness of Oswald
16Chapter XIII. The Robber and the Burglar
17Chapter XIV. The Divining-Rod
18Chapter XV. ‘Lo, the Poor Indian!’
19Chapter XVI. The End of the Treasure-Seeking
20The Jungle
21The Wouldbegoods
22Bill's Tombstone
23The Tower of Mystery
24The Water-Works
25The Circus
26Being Beavers; Or, the Young Explorers (Arctic or Otherwise)
27The High-Born Babe
28Hunting the Fox
29The Sale of Antiquities
30The Benevolent Bar
31The Canterbury Pilgrims
32The Dragon's Teeth; Or Army-Seed
33Albert's Uncle's Grandmother; Or, the Long-Lost
34The Road to Rome; Or, The Silly Stowaway
35The Conscience-Pudding
36Archibald the Unpleasant
37Over the Water to China
38The Young Antiquaries
39The Intrepid Explorer And His Lieutenant
40The Turk in Chains; Or, Richard's Revenge
41The Golden Gondola
42The Flying Lodger
43The Smuggler's Revenge
44Zaïda, the Mysterious Prophetess of the Golden Orient
45The Lady and the License; Or, Friendship's Garland
46The Poor and Needy
47The Psammead Trilogy
48FIVE CHILDREN AND IT
49Chapter I. Beautiful as the Day
50Chapter II. Golden Guineas
Wet Magic (Illustrated)Edith Nesbit5h 49m$1.99 · $0.00
The Three C's (Illustrated) (Annotated)Edith Nesbit9h 32m$2 · $0.00
THE RAILWAY CHILDREN (Illustrated) (Annotated)Edith Nesbit8h 31m4.3 (75K)$2 · $0.00
The Greatest Children's Books - E. Nesbit Collection: Fantastical Adventures, Tales of Magical Creatures & Journeys into Enchanting Worlds (Illustrated) (Annotated)Edith Nesbit126h 22m4.6 (11)$2 · $0.00
THE BOOK OF DRAGONS (Illustrated) (Annotated)Edith Nesbit5h 46m4.0 (5K)$2 · $0.00
TALES OF FANTASTICAL ADVENTURES – E. Nesbit Collection of Children's Books (Illustrated) (Annotated)Edith Nesbit82h 14m4.6 (12)$2 · $0.00
The Magic City (Illustrated) (Annotated)Edith Nesbit8h 16m4.2 (174)$2 · $0.00
Anak-Anak Kereta ApiEdith Nesbit7h 27m4.0 (1K)$7 · $0.00
THE MOULDIWARP ADVENTURES – Complete Fantasy Series (Illustrated) (Annotated)Edith Nesbit15h 53m$2 · $0.00
THE PSAMMEAD TRILOGY – The Magical Adventures of Five Friends (Illustrated) (Annotated)Edith Nesbit23h 23m$2 · $0.00
THE RAILWAY CHILDREN (Illustrated)Edith Nesbit8h 12m4.2 (88.6K)$2 · $0.00
The Red HouseEdith Nesbit7h 37m3.9 (66)$1 · $0.00
The Literary SenseEdith Nesbit7h 42m3.8 (10)$2 · $0.00
In HomespunEdith Nesbit3h 55m3.6 (47)$2 · $0.00
The Phoenix and the CarpetEdith Nesbit6h 57m4.0 (14.2K)$1 · $0.00
The Fantastical World Of E. NesbitEdith Nesbit80h 59m4.4 (23)$2 · $0.00
The Mouldiwarp AdventuresEdith Nesbit14h 43m4.4 (47)$1 · $0.00
THE BASTABLE FAMILY – Complete Series (Illustrated)Edith Nesbit24h 47m4.2 (171)$1 · $0.00
The Three C's (Illustrated Edition)Edith Nesbit9h 20m4.0 (212)$1 · $0.00
The Greatest Works of E. Nesbit (220+ Titles in One Illustrated Edition)Edith Nesbit244h 42m$2 · $0.00
The Violet Fairy Book (Annotated)Andrew Lang11h 39m4.7 (304)$2 · $0.00
Little Lord Fauntleroy (Annotated)Frances Hodgson Burnett7h 56m4.6 (1.5K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Nutcracker and The Mouse King (Annotated)E.T.A. Hoffmann4h 4m4.6 (1.5K)$2 · $0.00
REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM & NEW CHRONICLES OF REBECCA (Children's Book Classics) (Annotated)Kate Douglas Wiggin15h 32m4.6 (1.4K)$1.99 · $0.00
Just William (Illustrated) (Annotated)Richmal Crompton6h 30m4.6 (1.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Labors of Hercules BealGary D. Schmidt8h 17m4.6 (10.4K)$8 · $0.00
Clancy of the Overflow (The Matilda Saga, #9)Jackie French14h 24m4.6 (471)$33 · $0.00
The Great Fairy Tales - Oscar Wilde Edition (Illustrated) (Annotated)Oscar Wilde6h 31m4.6 (1.1K)$2 · $0.00
Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLewis Carroll3h4.5 (5.9K)$4.99 · $0.00
The Boy Who Followed His Father into AuschwitzJeremy Dronfield6h 54m4.5 (28.5K)$24 · $0.00
Bat and the End of EverythingElana K. Arnold2h 40m4.6 (2.3K)$18 · $0.00
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #6: Ghost HunterMichelle Paver6h 20m4.5 (11.7K)$24 · $0.00
Masterminds: PaybackGordon Korman6h 51m4.5 (5.8K)$24 · $0.00
The House at Pooh CornerA. A. Milne, E. H. Shepard3h 6m4.5 (107.8K)$2 · $0.00
Anne of Green Gables (Annotated)Lucy Maud Montgomery13h 1m4.5 (2.8K)$2 · $0.00
The Guardian Herd: StormboundJennifer Lynn Alvarez6h 19m4.5 (2.3K)$24 · $0.00
The One and Only FamilyKatherine Applegate3h 14m4.5 (7.5K)$18 · $0.00
Other Words for HomeJasmine Warga3h 50m4.5 (42.8K)$20 · $0.00
Amari and the Night BrothersB. B. Alston11h 11m4.5 (42.2K)$29 · $0.00
The Keepers #4: The Starlit LoomTed Sanders10h 56m4.6 (361)$29 · $0.00
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