Chillbooks Audiobooks

Virgil's The Aeneid—Rome's national epic tracing Aeneas' legendary journey from Troy's ruins to Rome's foundations. A tale of exile, war, destiny, and the costs of empire. Translated by John Dryden, narrated by Mark Cassidy.
📖 About the Work
Commissioned by Augustus Caesar, The Aeneid is Rome's foundational epic—chronicling Aeneas' fated journey as he flees Troy, endures trials and storms, and lays the spiritual foundation for Rome. Structured in 12 books, the poem blends myth, prophecy, and history with poetic grandeur and deep emotional resonance. With its themes of duty, sacrifice, and imperial destiny, Virgil's masterpiece has shaped Western literature for two millennia.
✍️ About Virgil
Publius Vergilius Maro (70–19 BCE), known as Virgil, was Rome's greatest poet. A master of epic, pastoral, and didactic verse who wrote during Augustus' reign, his Aeneid glorified Rome's imperial destiny while reflecting on the costs of war and leadership. His influence on Western literature is immeasurable, inspiring authors from Dante to T.S. Eliot.
🎙️ Narration & Translation
Mark Cassidy brings clarity and gravitas to John Dryden's heroic couplet translation (1631–1700), which preserves the majesty and flow of Virgil's Latin while making it accessible for modern readers. Full on-screen subtitles with no background music—perfect for students, scholars, and literary explorers.
📚 Timestamps
00:00 – The Aeneid by Virgil
00:13 – Book I
53:56 – Book II
1:48:41 – Book III
2:34:29 – Book IV
3:23:36 – Book V
4:18:33 – Book VI
5:19:47 – Book VII
6:14:12 – Book VIII
7:03:11 – Book IX
7:58:36 – Book X
9:04:57 – Book XI
10:11:05 – Book XII
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The Dhammapada—a sacred collection of 423 verses attributed to the Buddha, offering timeless guidance on mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom. Translated by F. Max Müller, narrated by Mark Cassidy.
📖 About the Work
The Dhammapada is one of the earliest and most widely read texts in the Pali Canon. Composed of 423 verses divided into 26 thematic chapters, it covers mindfulness, desire, anger, happiness, and the self. Simple, poetic, and deeply profound, these teachings have guided millions for over two millennia with their clarity and universal wisdom on living an ethical, examined life.
✍️ About the Translator
Friedrich Max Müller (1823–1900) was a German-born philologist and Orientalist who played a major role in introducing Eastern spiritual texts to the Western world. His work on the Sacred Books of the East series remains a landmark in comparative religion and linguistics.
🎙️ Narration
Mark Cassidy delivers gentle, distraction-free narration with full on-screen subtitles—perfect for meditation, study, or peaceful listening.
📚 Timestamps
00:00:00 – The Dhammapada
00:00:13 – Chapter 1: The Twin-Verses
00:04:22 – Chapter 2: On Earnestness
00:06:48 – Chapter 3: Thought
00:08:54 – Chapter 4: Flowers
00:11:54 – Chapter 5: The Fool
00:14:59 – Chapter 6: The Wise Man (Pandita)
00:17:45 – Chapter 7: The Venerable (Arhat)
00:19:43 – Chapter 8: The Thousands
00:22:37 – Chapter 9: Evil
00:25:12 – Chapter 10: Punishment
00:28:23 – Chapter 11: Old Age
00:30:26 – Chapter 12: Self
00:32:23 – Chapter 13: The World
00:34:25 – Chapter 14: The Buddha (The Awakened)
00:37:39 – Chapter 15: Happiness
00:39:46 – Chapter 16: Pleasure
00:41:46 – Chapter 17: Anger
00:44:07 – Chapter 18: Impurity
00:47:56 – Chapter 19: The Just
00:50:45 – Chapter 20: The Way
00:53:51 – Chapter 21: Miscellaneous
00:56:40 – Chapter 22: The Downward Course
00:59:24 – Chapter 23: The Elephant
01:02:05 – Chapter 24: Thirst
01:07:41 – Chapter
25: The Bhikshu (Mendicant)
01:11:54 – Chapter 26: The Brahmana (Arhat)
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Al-Ghazali's Dear Young Man—a profound spiritual letter on knowledge, sincerity, action, and the path to closeness with God. Translated and narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.
📖 About the Work
Originally written as a heartfelt letter to a former student, Dear Young Man (Ayyuha'l-Walad) offers concise, transformative advice for anyone on the path of learning and self-improvement. In just a few pages, Al-Ghazali delivers profound insights on knowledge, repentance, and the soul's true needs. With simple language and deep meaning, this short yet powerful work distills the essence of Islamic ethics and spirituality—a timeless reminder for all seekers of truth.
✍️ About Al-Ghazali
Abū Ḥāmid Muḥammad al-Ghazālī (1058–1111) was a Persian theologian, mystic, philosopher, and jurist. Regarded as one of the greatest minds in Islamic history, he is best known for works on spirituality and ethics including The Revival of the Religious Sciences and The Alchemy of Happiness. His writings continue to inspire both religious and secular audiences worldwide.
🎙️ Narration
Mark Cassidy reads with clarity and reverence, presenting full on-screen subtitles with no background music—a pure and focused listening experience.
📚 Timestamps
00:00 – Dear Young Man by Al-Ghazali
00:11 – I. Introduction
02:08 – II. The Need for True Guidance
02:41 – III. A Warning Against Wasting One's Purpose
03:26 – IV. Knowledge Alone Does Not Save Without Action
04:52 – V. The Necessity of Action with Knowledge
08:03 – VI. The Necessity of Action and the Balance Between Effort and Divine Grace
09:51 – VII. The True Purpose of Knowledge and Effort
10:44 – VIII. Life's Impermanence and the Consequence of Actions
10:59 – IX. The Futility of Knowledge Without Purity of Intent
12:02 – X. Knowledge Without Action is Madness; Action Without Knowledge is Futility
12:44 – XI. Awaken to Your Purpose: The Urgency of Spiritual Preparation
14:24 – XII. Knowledge Must Be Paired with Deeds
15:14 – XIII. The Virtue of Night Worship and Seeking Forgiveness
16:40 – XIV. A Lesson from Luqman: Awakening Before Dawn
17:19 – XV. True Knowledge: Conforming Actions to Divine Law
17:53 – XVI. The Illusion of Knowledge Without Discipline and Experience
19:33 – XVII. Essentials for the Seeker of Truth: Knowledge, Repentance, and Action
21:25 – XVIII. Eight Life Lessons for the Seeker of Truth
26:52 – XIX. The Path of Spiritual Guidance and the Qualities of a True Scholar
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Aristotle's foundational work on virtue, happiness, and the good life—translated by F. H. Peters and narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.
📖 About the Work
In "The Nicomachean Ethics," Aristotle explores the nature of virtue, character, and eudaimonia (human flourishing). He argues that ethical living arises from cultivating good habits and practicing rational moderation—the "Golden Mean." This text remains one of the most influential works in moral philosophy.
✍️ About Aristotle
Aristotle (384–322 BCE) was a Greek philosopher whose work spans metaphysics, logic, biology, and political theory. As Plato's student and Alexander the Great's tutor, his practical philosophy of virtue continues to shape modern ethics.
🎙️ Narration
Read by Mark Cassidy with clear, thoughtful narration and full on-screen subtitles—perfect for deep listening and philosophical reflection.
📚 Timestamps
00:00 – The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle
00:13 – Book 1: The End
54:50 – Book 2: Moral Virtue
1:33:30 – Book 3: The Will, Moral Virtues, and Vices
2:38:14 – Book 4: The Several Moral Virtues and Vices
3:38:33 – Book 5: Justice
4:46:46 – Book 6: The Intellectual Virtues
5:29:41 – Book 7: Characters Other Than Virtue and Vice
6:33:54 – Book 8: Friendship or Love
7:30:48 – Book 9: Friendship or Love (Continued)
8:22:43 – Book 10: Pleasure and Happiness
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The final volume of Seneca's Letters from a Stoic (Letters 93-124)—deep reflections on mortality, virtue, and living well, translated by Richard M. Gummere and narrated by Mark Cassidy.
📖 About the Work
These final letters offer Seneca's most profound Stoic wisdom on death, aging, time, inner peace, and rational living. Personal, practical, and timeless—Stoic philosophy in its purest form.
✍️ About Seneca
Lucius Annaeus Seneca (c. 4 BCE – 65 CE) was a Roman philosopher, statesman, and advisor to Emperor Nero. His Stoic writings remain essential guides to self-mastery, resilience, and virtue.
🎙️ Narration
Mark Cassidy delivers each letter with calm clarity, perfectly suited to Seneca's gravity and wisdom. Includes full on-screen subtitles for immersive listening.
📚 Timestamps
00:00 – Letters from a Stoic by Seneca (Volume 3)
00:11 – Letter 93: On the Quality, as Contrasted with the Length, of Life
07:31 – Letter 94: On the Value of Advice
49:42 – Letter 95: On the Usefulness of Basic Principles
1:30:35 – Letter 96: On Facing Hardships
1:33:20 – Letter 97: On the Degeneracy of the Age
1:42:04 – Letter 98: On the Fickleness of Fortune
1:52:04 – Letter 99: On Consolation to the Bereaved
2:09:44 – Letter 100: On the Writings of Fabianus
2:17:12 – Letter 101: On the Futility of Planning Ahead
2:25:26 – Letter 102: On the Intimations of Our Immortality
2:41:58 – Letter 103: On the Dangers of Association with our Fellow-Men
2:44:38 – Letter 104: On Care of Health and Peace of Mind
3:03:46 – Letter 105: On Facing the World with Confidence
3:08:03 – Letter 106: On the Corporeality of Virtue
3:12:39 – Letter 107: On Obedience to the Universal Will
3:18:30 – Letter 108: On the Approaches to Philosophy
3:39:14 – Letter 109: On the Fellowship of Wise Men
3:48:11 – Letter 110: On True and False Riches
3:59:03 – Letter 111: On the Vanity of Mental Gymnastics
4:01:37 – Letter 112: On Reforming Hardened Sinners
4:03:17 – Letter 113: On the Vitality of the Soul
4:19:13 – Letter 114: On Style as a Mirror of Character
4:36:21 – Letter 115: On the Superficial Blessings
4:47:28 – Letter 116: On Self-Control
4:52:14 – Letter 117: On Real Ethics
5:12:44 – Letter 118: On the Vanity of Place-Seeking
5:21:58 – Letter 119: On Nature as our Best Provider
5:30:13 – Letter 120: More about Virtue
5:44:03 – Letter 121: On Instinct in Animals
5:57:02 – Letter 122: On Darkness as a Veil for Wickedness
6:07:47 – Letter 123: On the Conflict between Pleasure and Virtue
6:18:06 – Letter 124: On the True Good as Attained by Reason
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