Aesop's Fables

03/09/25 • 190 min

🌟📖 Welcome to Chillbooks, where timeless literary and philosophical works come alive in a serene and immersive setting. Today, we present “Aesop’s Fables”, a collection of moral tales that have influenced storytelling for centuries, read by Phil Chenevert. This audiobook features full on-screen subtitles, allowing you to follow each fable while reflecting on its wisdom.🔖 About “Aesop’s Fables”Attributed to Aesop, a storyteller from ancient Greece, these fables use simple yet profound narratives to convey timeless moral lessons. Stories such as “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Fox and the Grapes,” and “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” explore themes of wisdom, deception, perseverance, and human nature, making them as relevant today as they were thousands of years ago.🌟 About AesopAesop is believed to have lived in 6th century BCE Greece, though little is known about his life. His fables were passed down orally before being recorded and compiled into the beloved collection we know today. These fables have shaped folklore and ethical teaching in cultures around the world.🎙️ Narrated by Phil ChenevertThis audiobook is brought to life by Phil Chenevert, whose warm and engaging narration captures the charm and wit of Aesop’s classic fables.🌄 Subtitled Audiobook for Engaged LearningThis audiobook includes full on-screen subtitles, allowing you to read along with each fable as you listen. The visuals provide a tranquil backdrop, enhancing the storytelling experience.📚 Explore with ChillbooksAt Chillbooks, we bring fully subtitled audiobooks of classic literature, philosophy, and folklore to life, offering a peaceful space for learning and enjoyment. Subscribe to explore more literary treasures.Follow us: • All links (opens in relevant apps): https://solo.to/chillbooks • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6sN19fGxResr0cOr3ihXph • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chillbooks.tv/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/chillbookstv • Facebook: https://facebook.com/chillbooks.tv • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@chillbooks.tv • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Chillbooks

Timestamps:

00:00 Aesop's Fables
00:17 - The First Collection
10:38 - The Second Collection
20:22 - The Third Collection
30:22 - The Fourth Collection
40:25 - The Fifth Collection
50:02 - The Sixth Collection
1:00:05 - The Seventh Collection
1:10:28 - The Eighth Collection
1:20:48 - The Ninth Collection
1:31:18 - The Tenth Collection
1:40:32 - The Eleventh Collection
1:50:42 - The Twelfth Collection
2:00:13 - The Thirteenth Collection
2:10:24 - The Fourteenth Collection
2:20:20 - The Fifteenth Collection
2:30:33 - The Sixteenth Collection
2:40:24 - The Seventeenth Collection
2:50:02 - The Eighteenth Collection
3:00:20 - The Nineteenth Collection

📘 Enjoy the timeless wisdom of ‘Aesop’s Fables,’ narrated by Phil Chenevert and fully subtitled for an engaging and thoughtful experience at Chillbooks.

Timestamps:

00:00 Aesop's Fables
00:17 - The First Collection
10:38 - The Second Collection
20:22 - The Third Collection
30:22 - The Fourth Collection
40:25 - The Fifth Collection
50:02 - The Sixth Collection
1:00:05 - The Seventh Collection
1:10:28 - The Eighth Collection
1:20:48 - The Ninth Collection
1:31:18 - The Tenth Collection
1:40:32 - The Eleventh Collection
1:50:42 - The Twelfth Collection
2:00:13 - The Thirteenth Collection
2:10:24 - The Fourteenth Collection
2:20:20 - The Fifteenth Collection
2:30:33 - The Sixteenth Collection
2:40:24 - The Seventeenth Collection
2:50:02 - The Eighteenth Collection
3:00:20 - The Nineteenth Collection

📘 Enjoy the timeless wisdom of ‘Aesop’s Fables,’ narrated by Phil Chenevert and fully subtitled for an engaging and thoughtful experience at Chillbooks.

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The Alchemy of Happiness by Al-Ghazali

🌟📖 Ramadan Kareem to all people observing it! Welcome to Chillbooks, where timeless spiritual and philosophical works are brought to life in a serene and immersive setting.

Today, we present “The Alchemy of Happiness” by Al-Ghazali, translated by Claud Field and read by Mark Cassidy. This audiobook includes full on-screen subtitles, providing an engaging experience with Al-Ghazali’s insights into the path to true happiness and spiritual fulfillment.

🔖 About “The Alchemy of Happiness”

Written as a spiritual guide, “The Alchemy of Happiness” explores the deeper meaning of human existence, the purification of the soul, and the path to achieving true inner contentment. Drawing from Islamic teachings, philosophy, and Sufi thought, Al-Ghazali provides profound reflections on self-knowledge, divine love, and moral discipline, emphasizing that happiness is found through understanding oneself and one’s relationship with God.

Notice: We have simplified some of the terms used in the translation to be more fitting for a modern audience. (e.g.: "You" instead of "Thee, Thou").

🌟 About Al-Ghazali

Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali (1058–1111) was a highly influential Islamic theologian, philosopher, and Sufi mystic. Known as “The Proof of Islam”, his works, including “The Alchemy of Happiness” and “The Revival of the Religious Sciences”, continue to inspire spiritual seekers worldwide. His teachings bridge the gap between intellectual reasoning and inner spirituality, guiding individuals toward a meaningful life.

🎙️ Narrated by Mark Cassidy

This audiobook is narrated by Mark Cassidy, whose warm and engaging voice enhances the contemplative and inspirational nature of Al-Ghazali’s work.

🌄 Subtitled Audiobook for Engaged Learning

This audiobook includes full on-screen subtitles, allowing you to follow every word of Al-Ghazali’s teachings as you listen. The visuals provide a peaceful and reflective atmosphere, enhancing your journey through spiritual wisdom and self-discovery.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - The Alchemy of Happiness by Al-Ghazali

00:11 - Introduction

02:11 - 1. The Knowledge of Self

20:05 - 2. The Knowledge of God

39:02 - 3. The Knowledge of this World

49:57 - 4. The Knowledge of the Next World

1:10:02 - 5. Self Examination

1:28:32 - 6a. The Love of God

1:36:29 - 6b. The Vision of God

📘 Explore Al-Ghazali’s timeless teachings on spiritual fulfillment in ‘The Alchemy of Happiness,’ translated by Claud Field and narrated by Mark Cassidy, fully subtitled for a contemplative experience at Chillbooks.

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Tao Te Ching by Laozi

🌿📖 Welcome to Chillbooks, where timeless wisdom flows in a tranquil and immersive experience. Today, we present “The Tao Te Ching”, commonly attributed to Laozi, translated by WikiSource contributors and read by Mark Cassidy. This audiobook features full on-screen subtitles, allowing you to follow each verse of the Tao in a calm, meditative atmosphere.🔖 About “The Tao Te Ching”Composed over 2,500 years ago, the Tao Te Ching (also spelled Dao De Jing) is a foundational text of Taoist philosophy. In 81 brief chapters, it explores the nature of Tao (the Way) and Te (Virtue)—encouraging harmony with nature, effortless action (wu wei), humility, and inner peace. Its poetic and paradoxical verses have guided spiritual seekers, rulers, and philosophers across centuries and cultures.🌟 About LaoziLaozi, or Lao Tzu, is traditionally regarded as a 6th-century BCE Chinese sage and the founder of Taoism. Although much about his life is shrouded in mystery, his teachings in the Tao Te Ching continue to influence Eastern and Western thought, from personal well-being to political philosophy.🎙️ Narrated by Mark CassidyThis audiobook is read by Mark Cassidy, whose steady and contemplative narration complements the gentle flow and depth of the Tao’s wisdom.🌄 Subtitled Audiobook for Meditative ListeningThis audiobook includes full on-screen subtitles, inviting you to reflect on each line as it is spoken. The visuals offer a peaceful and minimal aesthetic, designed to support quiet contemplation and inner stillness.Follow us: • All links (opens in relevant apps): https://solo.to/chillbooks • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6sN19fGxResr0cOr3ihXph • Twitter: https://twitter.com/chillbookstv • Facebook: https://facebook.com/chillbooks.tv • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@chillbooks.tv • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Chillbooks📘 Contemplate the way of balance and simplicity with ‘The Tao Te Ching’ by Laozi, translated by WikiSource contributors and narrated by Mark Cassidy—fully subtitled for a peaceful experience at Chillbooks.