Best Classics: Dramatized Audiobooks with Different Voices

We hope you enjoy this full cast reading from Jane Austen's Emma! This is one of the author's most famous works, after Pride and Prejudice. This version has different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

Emma by Jane Austen centers on Emma Woodhouse, a young, intelligent, and wealthy woman with a penchant for matchmaking, but who is clueless about her own feelings and the consequences of her meddling. Believing herself immune to romance, Emma attempts to arrange the love lives of her friends and neighbors, often misinterpreting their desires...

Dive in to this immersive full cast version of The Frog Prince by The Brothers Grimm! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

This story was the inspiration for the Disney film The Princess and the Frog, with Princess Tiana.

In "The Frog Prince" by the Brothers Grimm, a young princess loses her beloved golden ball in a deep spring, only for it to be retrieved by a talking frog in exchange for a promise...

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We hope you enjoy this full cast reading from Persuasion! This is by Jane Austen, most well-known for Pride and Prejudice. This version has different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

Set in 19th-century England, Persuasion focuses on Anne Elliot, a thoughtful and introspective woman considered past her youthful prime. Eight years prior, Anne was persuaded by family and friends to reject a marriage proposal from Frederick Wentworth, a young naval officer with uncertain prospects. Now Wentworth returns a successful and wealthy captain, and they may have a chance...

Dive in to this immersive full cast version of The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

This touching tale by Hans Christian Andersen follows a young duckling who feels out of place in his own world. Ridiculed and rejected, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, facing challenges that test his resilience.

NOTE: This is the classic or original version and may have some darker elements, so parental guidance is recommended.

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We hope you enjoy this full cast reading from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice ! This is Jane Austen's most famous work. This version has different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

Pride and Prejudice revolves around the spirited Elizabeth Bennet and the wealthy, aloof Mr. Darcy. In a society highly concerned with social status and marriage, misunderstandings and preconceptions abound.

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We hope you enjoy this full cast reading of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott! This dramatized version features different voices for each character—including all four March sisters!

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott follows the lives of the four March sisters—practical Meg, headstrong Jo, gentle Beth, and artistic Amy—as they come of age in Civil War–era New England. Raised by their wise and loving mother while their father serves in the war, the girls navigate poverty, personal ambition, and the pressures of womanhood with courage and devotion.

We hope you enjoy this full cast reading from Jane Austen's Love and Friendship! This is by the same author as Pride and Prejudice. This version has different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

Love and Friendship is a hilarious, over-the-top novella by Jane Austen that pokes fun at the wild emotions and impulsive romances of sentimental novels. Told through dramatic letters from the overly passionate Laura, it’s a whirlwind of elopements, fainting spells, and absurd misadventures. With sharp wit and satire, Austen delivers a playful take on lo...

Enjoy this immersive full cast reading of The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

The Yellow Wallpaper is a haunting short story about a woman confined to a room under the guise of medical care, slowly unraveling as she fixates on its strange yellow wallpaper. As isolation and control tighten around her, she becomes obsessed with the patterns she sees—and what might be hiding within them.

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Enjoy this immersive full cast reading of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

In the shadowed halls of Ingolstadt, driven scientist Victor Frankenstein breaches the boundaries of life and death. Stitching together remnants of the departed, he births a creature both awe-inspiring and terrifying. But as Frankenstein shuns his creation, he sets forth a tale of vengeance and sorrow, prompting readers to wrestle with the ethical boundaries of innovation and the haunting loneliness of existence.

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Enjoy this immersive full cast reading of Rumpelstiltskin by The Brothers Grimm! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

In Rumpelstiltskin, a miller's boast puts his daughter in a dangerous situation where she must spin straw into gold. A mysterious little man offers to help her—for a price. The tale follows her cleverness and courage as she tries to escape the consequences of their bargain.

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We hope you enjoy this full cast reading of Mansfield Park by Jane Austen! This dramatized version features different voices for each character—bringing Austen’s world to life in vivid detail.

Fanny Price, a gentle and principled young woman, is raised by her wealthy relatives at the Mansfield estate. Often overlooked and underestimated, Fanny quietly observes as those around her become caught in a web of vanity, flirtation, and moral confusion. When the elegant Crawfords arrive, everything begins to shift—putting Fanny’s integrity and hidden feelings for her cousin Edmund to the test. A rich portrait...

Enjoy this immersive full cast reading of Thumbelina by Hans Christian Andersen! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

This sweet tale follows Thumbelina, a tiny maiden born in a flower, who embarks on a harrowing journey of self-discovery after being kidnapped by a toad. Along her quest for home and belonging, she encounters a variety of creatures, including a lonely mole and a compassionate swallow, each shaping her path in unexpected ways.

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We hope you enjoy this full cast reading of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll! This dramatized version brings the classic story to life with different voices for each character—perfect for fans of radio plays and immersive audiobooks.

Follow curious young Alice as she tumbles down a rabbit hole into a whimsical world filled with talking animals, disappearing cats, and nonsensical tea parties. In this dreamlike land, nothing is quite as it seems. With eccentric characters like the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland explores imagin...

Enjoy this immersive full cast reading of Snow White by the Brothers Grimm! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

Snow White and Rose Red is a Brothers Grimm fairy tale about two kind sisters who live peacefully with their mother in a cottage by the woods. They befriend a gentle bear—actually a prince under a spell—and repeatedly help a rude dwarf in trouble. In the end, their kindness breaks the bear’s curse, and Snow White marries the prince.

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Enjoy this immersive full cast reading of The Time Machine by H.G. Wells! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

The Time Machine by H.G. Wells is a thrilling sci-fi classic about a daring inventor who travels far into the future. There, he discovers a strange new world divided between the peaceful Eloi and the eerie, underground-dwelling Morlocks. As he explores this future society, he uncovers deep questions about humanity, progress, and the fate of civilization.

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Enjoy this immersive full cast reading of The Emperor's New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

In this humorous and insightful story, Andersen tells of an emperor obsessed with his wardrobe. When two swindlers promise him clothes visible only to the wise, the emperor finds himself in a comically precarious situation. This tale delves into human pride, gullibility, and the value of honest perception.

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We hope you enjoy this full cast reading from Jane Austen's Lady Susan! This is by the same author as Pride and Prejudice. This version has different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

This is the story that inspired the film Love and Friendship.

Lady Susan is a sharp, fast-paced novella by Jane Austen, featuring a seductive and scheming widow who uses charm and cunning to outmaneuver those around her. Told through scandalous letters, the story pulls back the curtain on gossip, ambition, and social games. It’s a...

Enjoy this immersive full cast reading of Sleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

A royal couple's heartfelt wish for a child is finally granted with the birth of a princess. To celebrate, they invite all the fairies to her christening, bestowing upon the princess gifts. However, an overlooked old fairy curses the princess to death by a spindle, which a younger fairy softens to a century-long sleep.

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Enjoy this immersive full cast reading of Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

In the magical world of Neverland, the ageless boy, Peter Pan, leads the Darling children on a journey filled with pirates, fairies, and mermaids. But as they confront the cunning Captain Hook, they also grapple with struggle between the joys of eternal childhood and the inevitability of growing up.

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Enjoy this immersive full cast reading of Aladdin! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

"Aladdin," from the collection of tales in Arabian Nights, is an enchanting fairy tale about a young, impoverished boy living in an unnamed city in the Middle East. The story begins when a sorcerer convinces Aladdin to retrieve a magical oil lamp from a magic cave. However, when the sorcerer betrays him, Aladdin finds himself trapped in the cave.

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Enjoy this immersive full cast reading of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

This is the first book in the series, and the inspiration for the famous film, "The Wizard of Oz."

Dorothy, a young girl from Kansas, is swept away by a tornado to the magical land of Oz. Join her and her newfound companions—a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodman (aka Tin Man), and a Cowardly Lion — as they embark on a mesmerizing ques...

Enjoy this immersive full cast reading of Rapunzel by the Brothers Grimm! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

"Rapunzel" by the Brothers Grimm is an enchanting fairy tale about a young girl named Rapunzel, who is locked away in a secluded tower by a wicked witch. Rapunzel grows up to be incredibly beautiful, with long, magical golden hair that the witch uses to climb into the tower.

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We hope you enjoy this full cast reading from Sense and Sensibility! This is by Jane Austen, most well-known for Pride and Prejudice. This version has different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen is set in late 18th-century England, following the contrasting lives of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne.  In a society where wealth and marriage determine one's future, the sisters navigate love, loss, and the pressures of social expectations.

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Enjoy this immersive full cast reading of Little Red Riding Hood by Charles Perrault! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

In Little Red Riding Hood, a young girl’s journey to visit her grandmother takes a dark turn when a cunning wolf plots to deceive her. With danger lurking behind a familiar face, this classic tale warns of the perils of trust.

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Enjoy this immersive full cast reading from Dracula by Bram Stoker! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

In Bram Stoker's Dracula, a young lawyer’s journey to a mysterious castle unleashes the terror of Count Dracula, a centuries-old vampire. As darkness spreads across England, a band of unlikely heroes must unite to confront the deadly count in this gripping tale of horror, mystery, and courage.

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Enjoy this immersive full cast reading of Cinderella by Charles Perrault! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

In Charles Perrault's Cinderella, a kind-hearted young woman rises above cruelty and hardship with the help of a magical fairy godmother. At the royal ball, she captures the prince's heart, leaving behind a glass slipper that sparks a kingdom-wide search for her, leading to her ultimate happily ever after.

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Enjoy this immersive full cast reading from Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version, and music and sound effects bring it to life!

In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, two star-crossed lovers from feuding families defy fate and risk everything for their forbidden love. Tragic and timeless, this iconic tale weaves passion, conflict, and destiny into a powerful story of love and loss.

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Enjoy this immersive full cast reading from Beauty and the Beast by Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

In the timeless tale Beauty and the Beast, a young woman discovers the power of love and compassion as she looks beyond the Beast's monstrous exterior to his kind and gentle heart. With themes of redemption and true beauty, this enchanting story transforms fear into love and magic into happily ever after.

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We hope you enjoy this full cast reading from Moby Dick by Herman Melville! This version has different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

Embark on a thrilling voyage in Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, where the vengeful Captain Ahab leads the whaling ship Pequod in a perilous hunt for the legendary white whale. This epic tale dives into obsession, fate, and the raw power of nature on the unforgiving seas.

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Enjoy this immersive full cast reading from The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

A captivating tale of a young mermaid princess who dreams of experiencing life on land and falls in love with a human prince. In her quest to become human, she makes a profound sacrifice by trading her voice for legs and embarks on a journey to win the prince's heart.

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Enjoy this immersive full cast version of "Puss in Boots" by Charles Perrault! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version. This story was the inspiration for the Puss in Boots films and the character from Shrek.

In Puss in Boots, clever cat attempts to transform the fortunes of his poor young master, who inherits nothing but a cat from his father. Equipped with a pair of magical boots, the astute Puss embarks on a cunning plan to enrich his master. Posing as the servant of a...

Enjoy this immersive full cast version of The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version. This story was the inspiration for Frozen.

A young girl named Gerda must go on a quest to rescue her friend Kai from the clutches of the Snow Queen. After Kay is bewitched by a splinter from a magical mirror and taken to the Snow Queen's icy palace, Gerda embarks on a perilous journey through diverse lands. Along the way, she meets a series of...

Enjoy this immersive full cast version of The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

On a freezing New Year's Eve, a poor little girl, unable to sell her matches, seeks warmth and solace on the streets. Lighting matches to escape the cold, she conjures up comforting visions, including festive feasts and a grand Christmas tree. Each match brings a fleeting glimpse of warmth and happiness, contrasting sharply with her harsh reality.

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Enjoy Twas the Night Before Christmas, the famous holiday classic, in an immersive reading with sound effects! This audiobook version has different voices for the narrator and Santa, which is sometimes called a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

Celebrate the holiday season with ’Twas the Night Before Christmas! This timeless poem by Clement C. Moore captures the joy and wonder of Christmas Eve as Santa Claus and his reindeer visit a family home. Perfect for all ages, this classic tale of holiday cheer will enchant and delight listeners.

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Enjoy A Christmas Carol, the famous holiday classic, in an immersive full cast recording! This version has different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

A Christmas Carol unravels the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly man visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come (Future). Through these encounters, Scrooge confronts his own bitterness and cruelty, ultimately undergoing a profound transformation.

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 Enjoy this full cast reading of The Princess and the Pea by Hans Christian Andersen! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version.

A prince searches the world for a genuine princess but finds none to his satisfaction. One stormy night, a drenched woman claiming to be a princess seeks shelter at the castle. To test her claim, the queen devises a unique test involving a pea and twenty mattresses.

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We hope you enjoy this free full cast version of The Red Shoes by Hans Christian Andersen! This fairy tale is the original story which inspired the famous film and ballet.

This story centers around a young girl's fascination with a pair of red shoes. Her desire for beauty and admiration leads her down a path of vanity and neglect. This story gracefully intertwines themes of desire, consequences, and the journey towards redemption.

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