Book description
A giant of American humor makes his Penguin Classics debut with "probably the best book in the world" (Neil Gaiman, from the Introduction), in a stunning Deluxe Edition featuring the original, full-color illustrations The hands of all thirteen clocks stand still in the gloomy castle on a lonely hill where a wicked Duke lives with his niece, the beautiful Princess Saralinda. The Duke fancies he has frozen time, for he is afraid that one day a Prince may come and win away the hand of the Princess--the only warm hand in the castle. To thwart that fate, he sets impossible tasks for Saralinda's suitors. But when the bold Prince Zorn of Zorna arrives, disguised as a wandering minstrel, and helped by the enigmatic Golux, the cold Duke may at last have met his match. Since it was first published in 1950, James Thurber's sublimely whimsical fairy tale of love forestalled but ultimately fulfilled has delighted readers of all ages. It is published here with Marc Simont's enchanting, full-color illustrations from the first edition. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Purity
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Wild Kitten
Language courses on audiobooks helped me pick up a new language effortlessly. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a huge plus during long drives.
Pexxious
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Shady Lady
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WanderWord
ListenBook's compatibility with playlists and CUE files is a great addition for those who love organized listening. This app's intuitive controls and user-friendly layout have made audiobook listening a true pleasure. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments.
Bowler
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Saturnalia
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Cosmo
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Overrun
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TrixiePhany
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Ex0tic
This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. I'm enjoying books I never thought I'd be interested in β all thanks to this app.
Trouble Mittens
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3D Waffle
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Mr. Peppermint
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RiddleRanger
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Sherm
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine β thank you! βοΈ A round of applause for an app that prioritizes functionality β I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and other tasks. ππ§ Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy! This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
Ship Whip
This app has transformed my long flights into productive and enjoyable experiences. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. My recordings sound crystal clear.
Solo Kill
Audiobooks have transformed my daily walks into a time of inspiration and learning. ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers! ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve found. The interface is clean and easy to use.
Mad Irishman
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General Broomdog
I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process β I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. I love the quick access to settings. It makes tweaking the app so easy. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience