Book description
In the winter of 1417, a short, genial, cannily alert man in his late thirties plucked a very old manuscript off a dusty shelf in a remote monastery, saw with excitement what he had discovered, and ordered that it be copied. He was Poggio Bracciolini, the greatest book hunter of the Renaissance. His discovery, Lucretius' ancient poem On the Nature of Things, had been almost entirely lost to history for more than a thousand years. It was a beautiful poem of the most dangerous ideas: that the universe functions without the aid of gods, that religious fear is damaging to human life, that pleasure and virtue are not opposites but intertwined, and that matter is made up of very small material particles in eternal motion, randomly colliding and swerving in new directions. Its return to circulation changed the course of history. The poem's vision would shape the thought of Galileo and Freud, Darwin and Einstein, and--in the hands of Thomas Jefferson--leave its trace on the Declaration of Independence. From the gardens of the ancient philosophers to the dark chambers of monastic scriptoria during the Middle Ages to the cynical, competitive court of a corrupt and dangerous pope, Greenblatt brings Poggio's search and discovery to life in a way that deepens our understanding of the world we live in now. "An intellectually invigorating, nonfiction version of a Dan Brown-like mystery-in-the-archives thriller." --Boston Globe
Lord Theus
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Silver Agent
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K-Tin Man
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Light Despair
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Feline Devil
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Dandelion
With ListenBook, I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Parallax Sugar
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MindfulMingle
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Scuffs
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Boost Princess
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Magenta
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Mud Pie Man
I'm amazed at how immersive the experience is β it's like being inside the story. Audiobooks have become a part of my self-care routine, thanks to this app.
Red Heroine
I'm blown away by how this app has revolutionized my reading experience. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for study materials. I never lose my place again. I love the ability to change the background color. Itβs a nice touch.
Santa's Little Helper
I've been able to explore different cultures and perspectives through a diverse range of books. Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my audiobook experience, ensuring I catch every detail.
DZE
Audiobooks have made long flights feel like a breeze β a true travel essential. I'm blown away by the attention to detail in every aspect of this app. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Sherwood Gladiator
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Sweet Bacon
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BloodEater
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JK Friend
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Emerald Goddess
ListenBook's sleek design and easy chapter access make navigation a breeze. ListenBook has taken my listening pleasure to new heights β it's a true audio marvel. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
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