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- 529 - Ep. 924, The Machine Stops, by E.M. Forster VINTAGE
The earth's surface is no longer habitable, and all humanity is sequestered beneath the ground, couched in isolation and contentment. The Machine provides the needs of humanity. But what happens when the Machine stops?
E.M. Forster, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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E.M. Forster, largely known for his novels such as A Room with a View, Howard’s End, and A Passage to India, also delved in the realm of science fiction, and he was no slouch. Today’s story is often heralded as one of the greatest science fiction stories of all time, and was included in the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume 2.
Versions of this story have often made their way into film, including George Lucas’ THX 1138 and the original Logan’s Run film from 1967 bear similarities to it. Even the Pixar film Wall-E depicts a future where the world in uninhabitable, and humanity is dependent upon machines for survival.
And now, The Machine Stops, by E.M. Forster.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 1h 25min - 528 - Ep. 923, A Voyage to Lilliput, Part 3 of 3, from Gulliver's Travels, by Jonathan Swift
With capital punishment in the offing, how can Gulliver escape the land of Lilliput? Jonathan Swift, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Vintage Episode for the week is “The Machine Stops”, by E.M. Forster. Be sure to check out this science fiction classic on Tuesday.
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And now, A Voyage to Lilliput, part 3 of 3, from Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift.
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 - 55min - 527 - Ep. 922, Leave It to Jeeves, by P.G. WodehouseVINTAGE
Can the artistic Corky court his bird-loving uncle to continue supporting him? Maybe Jeeves can help. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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And now, Leave It to Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse.
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Tue, 16 Apr 2024 - 40min - 526 - Ep. 921, A Voyage to Lilliput, Part 2 of 3, from Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift
How can Gulliver stop a war without any bloodshed? Jonathan Swift, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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And now, A Voyage to Lilliput, part 2 of 3, from Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift.
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Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 45min - 525 - Ep. 920, The Yellow Wallpaper VINTAGE, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
What does our nervous heroine see in the yellow wallpaper, that no one else can? Charlotte Perkins Gilman, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Keep an ear open for our Kickstarter for The Golden Triangle – the sixth novel in the Arsène Lupin series. We’re getting ready with boxed sets, special editions, and more! We’ll let you know when we’re ready to pull the trigger.
And it’s time for the Classic Tales Book Club to meet again! Keep an eye on your inboxes today for our monthly newsletter which will contain the zoom link. Our zoom meeting will be on Wednesday, April 10th at 4:00 Pacific time, 7:00 Eastern. We’ll talk about the satirical nature of Gulliver’s Travels, and the power of satire. See you then! Follow the link in the show notes to subscribe to our newsletter, and get the zoom link later today.
Charlotte Perkins Gilman was raised by her three aunts – one of which was Harriet Beecher Stowe. Apart from The Yellow Wallpaper, she is also known for writing Herland, the story of a lost civilization populated entirely by women.
And now, The Yellow Wallpaper, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
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Tue, 09 Apr 2024 - 41min - 524 - Ep. 919, A Voyage to Lilliput, Part 1 of 3, from Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift
How can Lemuel Gulliver escape from the Lilliputians? They’re only six inches tall – should be a cinch, right? Jonathan Swift, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Vintage Episode for the week is “The Yellow Wallpaper”, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.
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I’ve been having fun designing the specials for our Kickstarter for the next Arsène Lupin book – The Golden Triangle. Things are moving along nicely. Keep an ear open for when we pull the trigger, hopefully in a couple of weeks!
And it’s time for the Classic Tales Book Club to meet again! Keep an eye on your inboxes on Tuesday for our monthly newsletter which will contain the zoom link. Our zoom meeting will be on Wednesday, April 10th at 4:00 PM Pacific time, 7:00 PM Eastern. We’ll talk about the satirical nature of Gulliver’s Travels, and the power of satire. See you then! Follow the link in the show notes to subscribe to our newsletter, and get the zoom link on Tuesday.
Mark Twain is quoted as saying that, “a classic is a book which people praise and don’t read”. Gulliver’s Travels likely fits into this category for a lot of us. We’ve seen the Max Fleisher cartoon, or the Ray Harryhausen film in the 70s, or the film with Jack Black in 2010. But we’ve probably never read it. Or we tried, and gave it up. So, what is the lasting appeal of this difficult book?
Gulliver’s Travels was originally published in 1727. Swift’s novel is a satire of British monarchy and Imperialism. He succeeds in taking the mundane, or something we largely take for granted, and pushing it to the extreme to show its absurdity. This goes for everything from governments to our own physical bodies. And yeah, nothing is safe, so get ready for some bodily functions we’d rather not talk about to come front and center.
Gulliver records his travels to several different lands of adventure. Instead of going through the entire book now, we’ll tackle them one voyage at a time. Then we’ll take a breather. This first stint will be the first part of the book – A Voyage to Lilliput in three parts. Gulliver travels to the land of Lilliput, as well as a land of giants, and also visits the dystopian world of the Houyhnhnms (hoo-IH-nims), among others. I hope you like it.
And now, A Voyage to Lilliput, part 1 of 3, from Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift.
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Fri, 05 Apr 2024 - 1h 03min - 523 - Ep. 918, Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, and A Horseman in the Sky, by Ambrose BierceVINTAGE
What knavery occurred during the Civil War at Owl Creek Bridge? Ambrose Bierce, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Ambrose Bierce actually fought in the Civil War. Known as the “Devil’s Lexicographer”, he was known for his sharp wit and biting satire. He wrote several stories set during the Civil War, and also delved into the ghost story genre with great success. H.P. Lovecraft and Stephen Crane, among others, were influenced by his work. He was last known to join Pancho Villa’s revolutionary army as an observer in October 1913. He was never heard from again.
And now, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, and A Horseman in the Sky, by Ambrose Bierce.
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Tue, 02 Apr 2024 - 49min - 522 - Ep. 917, Green Tea, by Sheridan LeFanu
Why is Reverend Jennings so distracted when he gives his sermons? Is it just because he’s partial to green tea? Sheridan LeFanu, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Vintage Episode for the week is “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, and A Horseman in the Sky”, two stories from Ambrose Bierce. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.
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I’ve been having fun designing the specials for our Kickstarter for the next Arsène Lupin book – The Golden Triangle. I have the artwork done for the pins and the cover, now it’s on to creating the boxed sets and other bonus goodies. I’ve got a lot to do, and I want to get it all ready so we can hit the ground running. Keep an ear open for when we pull the trigger!
Today’s story is from a collection entitled: Through a Glass Darkly, by J. Sheridan Lefanu, originally published in 1872. It’s a collection of five stories that include the vampire classic Carmilla, and the mysterious The Room in the Dragon Volant. LeFanu was one of the foremost writers of the ghost story in his time, and helped to shape what is now considered Victorian fiction.
App users can hear The Room in the Dragon Volant in its entirety. It’s over three hours long! It’s located in the special features for today’s episode.
And now, Green Tea, by Sheridan LeFanu.
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Fri, 29 Mar 2024 - 1h 32min - 521 - Ep. 916, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, from The Arabian NightsVINTAGE
Can Ali Baba discover the secret words that open the den of the forty thieves? The Arabian Nights, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Arabian Nights is a collection of stories that has been augmented by many authors and translators through the years. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is among the most famous of the collection, along with the Aladdin stories.
And now, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, from The Arabian Nights.
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 1h 39min - 520 - Ep. 915, The Prussian Officer, by D.H. Lawrence
Why does the Prussian officer pick on his orderly so much? Seriously, what’s eating the guy? D.H. Lawrence, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Vintage Episode for the week is “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves”, from the Arabian Nights. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.
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I’ve been having fun designing the specials for our Kickstarter for the next Arsène Lupin book – The Golden Triangle. Boxed sets, special editions, enamel pins – I’ve got a lot to do, and I want to get it all ready so we can hit the ground running. Keep an ear open for when we pull the trigger!
Today’s story is about two soldiers – an officer and his orderly. The officer is a little older, comes from a wealthy family, has squandered his inheritance and must make a living in the military. He’s angry and ornery all the time.
This orderly is the opposite – he’s young and sensitive. His name is Schöner, which means “more beautiful” in German. I hope you like it.
And now, The Prussian Officer, by D.H. Lawrence.
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Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 1h 08min - 519 - Ep. 914, The Million-Pound Bank Note, by Mark Twain VINTAGE
An outrageously generous gift proves increasingly inconvenient, when no one has change for a million-pound bank note. Mark Twain, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Mark Twain – I mean, he’s Mark Twain. This story was first published in 1893, and has been dramatized several times, first in a silent film, then radio plays, television, and even a film in 1954 with Gregory Peck. I hope you like it!
And now, The Million Pound Bank Note, by Mark Twain.
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Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 52min - 518 - Ep. 913, The Wrong Shape, by G.K. Chesterton
Can Father Brown solve a murder in a curious household? G.K. Chesterton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Classic Tales Book Club was so much fun! It was great getting to know you, and talking a little shop. I think next time we’ll have some giveaways, so keep your schedule clear for the second Wednesday in April.
I’ve been having fun designing the specials for our Kickstarter for the next Arsène Lupin book – The Golden Triangle. Boxed sets, special editions, enamel pins – I’ve got a lot to do, and I want to get it all ready so we can hit the ground running. Keep an ear open for when we pull the trigger!
G.K. Chesterton was a pioneer of the detective story. Many consider his creation of Father Brown the equivalent to, if not an improvement on, Sherlock Holmes. The window that a man of the cloth has to the dark secrets of crime is indeed fascinating and very effective in solving crime.
One thing I noticed in today’s story is Chesterton’s use of racism as a plot device. This story will land differently on twenty-first century ears than it did when it was written in 1911. I don’t want to say much about it other than there are some racially charged terms in the story today – just a heads up.
And now, The Wrong Shape, by G.K. Chesterton.
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Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 48min - 517 - Ep. 912, The Man Upstairs, by P.G. Wodehouse VINTAGE
Annette Brougham can't get any composing done with all the racket from the apartment upstairs. But when she meets the handsome, pompous tenant, her humor only improves slightly. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Tomorrow is the Classic Tales Book Club! We’ll be meeting on Zoom on March 13th at 4:00PM pacific time, 7 PM Eastern Time. Zoom links will be sent through the newsletter, so be sure you’re subscribed and watching your emails. See you then!
Today’s story is part of a collection of short stories titled, The Man Upstairs and Other Stories. It’s a compilation of various stories that don’t contain any of Wodehouse’s typical characters, and fall outside of any canon. I hope you like today’s installment!
And now, “The Man Upstairs”, by P.G. Wodehouse.
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Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 37min - 516 - Ep. 911, Referent, by Ray Bradbury
Roby Morrison attends a very privileged boarding school. But when a spherical space ship lands, everything changes. Ray Bradbury, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Vintage Episode for the week is “The Man Upstairs”, by P.G. Wodehouse. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.
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Wednesday, March 13th at 4 PM Pacific time, 7 PM Eastern time, we’ll have our meeting of The Classic Tales Book Club! I’ll be sending the link to the zoom meeting through the newsletter, which will go out on the 12th. So be sure you’re subscribed to the newsletter, and you’ll be able to join us! A link to subscribe to the newsletter is in the show notes, as well as on the classic tales website. See you then!
“Jump, and you will find out how to unfold your wings as you fall.” -Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury was the consummate writer, telling stories he loved, while thrilling us and challenging the things we thought we knew. Farenheit 451, Something Wicked This Way Comes, Dandelion Wine, The Martian Chronicles, he wrote books, short stories, screenplays, and more.
Today’s story was written under the pseudonym of Brett Sterling for the magazine Thrilling Wonder Stories in October 1948. I hope you like it.
And now, Referent, by Ray Bradbury.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2024 - 24min - 515 - Ep. 910, The Man Who Would Be King, by Rudyard Kipling VINTAGE
Adventurers Dravot and Carnehan have decided to take over a country. Not a big country, just a tiny one. Should be simple, right? Rudyard Kipling, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Keep an ear open for our coming Kickstarter campaign to fund the audiobook of The Golden Triangle, the next in the Arsène Lupin series, by Maurice Leblanc. We’ve got a ton of special bonuses planned. More details coming soon!
And mark your calendar for the Classic Tales Book Club! We’ll be meeting on Zoom on March 13th at 4:00PM pacific time. See you then!
Today’s story has had many media iterations. Most famous is likely the 1975 film with Sean Connery, Michael Caine, and Christopher Plummer. It’s been dramatized in radio on the program Escape, in 1943, and even the Dreamworks film “The Road to Eldorado” can be said to be loosely based on it. J.M. Barrie called it, “the most audacious thing in fiction”. It inspired T.S. Eliot to write a poem when he was young. Kingsley Amis called it, “grossly overrated”. Overrated? Maybe. Audacious? Absolutely. Either way, we hope you like it.
And now, “The Man Who Would be King”, by Rudyard Kipling.
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Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 1h 33min - 514 - Ep. 909, Clouds of Witness, Part 9 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers
All is revealed. Buckle up. Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Vintage Episode for the week is “The Man Who Would Be King”, by Rudyard Kipling. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.
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Mark your calendars for The Classic Tales Book Club! Our first meeting will be at 4:00 Pacific time, 7:00 Eastern time on March 13th. We’ll talk over Zoom about the podcast, and what genre you’d like to hear more often. See you then!
I’m pivoting a bit on the Kickstarter for Bleak House. I just think it’s too long for our first Kickstarter. So, I’m thinking of the next in the Arsène Lupin series – The Golden Triangle. I’ll be making a custom enamel pin only available for supporters of the Kickstarter, among other fun deals. More details coming soon!
And now, Clouds of Witness, Part 9 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers.
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Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 58min - 513 - Ep. 908, The Body Snatcher, by Robert Louis Stevenson VINTAGE
Is an anatomy professor having murder done to secure his specimens? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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A new Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. Clouds of Witness, by Dorothy Sayers will continue episodically every Friday. Please help us to continue producing amazing audiobooks by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com, and becoming a supporter. Thank you so much.
Keep an ear open for our coming Kickstarter campaign to fund the audiobook of Bleak House, by Charles Dickens. We’ve got a ton of special bonuses planned. More details coming soon!
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Today’s story was inspired by true events. William Burke and William Hare committed 16 murders over a period of about 10 months in 1828 in Edinburgh, Scotland. They sold the bodies to Robert Knox, who used them in his anatomy lessons. Of course, Robert Louis Stevenson puts his wonderful spin on the tale. I hope you like it.
And now, “The Body Snatcher”, by Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 49min - 512 - Ep. 907, Clouds of Witness, Part 8 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers
Peter runs off in a final mad dash to secure a secret testimony. But will it be enough to save his brother? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Classic Tales Book Club’s first meeting is set! We will be meeting via Zoom on March 13th, at 4:00 Pm Pacific time. That should make it 7:00 Eastern time. I’ll be joined by the illustrious Christopher Oulette, and we’ll have a fun little chat talking about the show and whatever else comes up. Mark you calendars for March 13th.
I’m working on setting up the Kickstarter project for Dickens’ Bleak House. This is a long one, and I can’t wait to dive in to an immersive story like this. I’m working on the artwork now, and I’ll have more information in the weeks to come. Big thanks to Ammon Anderson for helping me set this up.
And now, Clouds of Witness, Part 8 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers.
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Fri, 23 Feb 2024 - 1h 16min - 511 - Ep. 906, The Blue Cross, by G.K. Chesterton VINTAGE
Why does Inspector Valentin, while following the track of the thief Flambeau, keep crossing paths with two argumentative priests? G.K. Chesterton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Keep an ear open for our coming Kickstarter campaign to fund the audiobook of Bleak House, by Charles Dickens. We’ve got a ton of special bonuses planned. More details coming soon!
Gilbert Keith Chesterton was a philosopher, writer, Christian apologist, and a critic of art and literature. He wrote around 80 books, 200 short stories, and 4,000 essays, (most of the essays appeared as newspaper articles). His most famous literary creation was Father Brown, a catholic priest that has heard the confessions of so many thieves, burglars, and law breakers over the course of his holy career, that he can usually anticipate and deduce the solution to any puzzling crime. Today’s story is the first Father Brown story, first published on July 23rd, 1910 in The Saturday Evening Post.
And now, “The Blue Cross”, by G.K. Chesterton.
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Tue, 20 Feb 2024 - 50min - 510 - Ep. 905, Clouds of Witness, Part 7 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers
How can Wimsey escape the sucking mud pits of Peter’s Pot? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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We have a couple of new developments. The first is The Classic Tales Book Club! We’re going to be having our first meeting in March! This will be a monthly meeting where we discuss the stories on the podcast, and we want you to come and chat with us. I’ll be joined by Classic Tales and classic literature enthusiast Christopher Oulette. Keep an eye on our social media channels for more information.
You may have noticed that I haven’t been able to record the longer audiobooks like I used to. It’s just hard to justify reserving that time in my schedule – taking it away from recording something I could get paid for. But there are still so many books I still want to do. Well, I think I may have found a way around that.
I’ve been wanting to record Bleak House, by Charles Dickens for some time, now. It’s got his outlandish and deep characters, amazing plot twists, and his beautiful prose tying it all together.
So, I’m going to do a Kickstarter project for it! This way I can justify reserving time in my schedule to record and produce this audiobook. I’m planning to have TONS of bonus material and specials to make this happen. So get ready for a lot of fun, and some amazing deals in the near future.
And now, Clouds of Witness, Part 7 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers.
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Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 35min - 509 - Ep. 904, To Build a Fire, by Jack London VINTAGE
Every now and then, you need to build a fire in the Klondike. Should be a simple thing, right? Jack London, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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John Griffith Chaney (Jack London) was born on January 12, 1876 in the slums of San Francisco. His life was marked by poverty and struggle from beginning to end. Unwanted and abandoned by his parents, his foster mother was a former slave, Virginia Prentiss. He went to the University of California at Berkeley for one semester, then ran out of money. He then followed the Gold Rush to the Klondike, where he obtained an abundance of material to write about. He wrote 1,000 words a day, eventually gaining success as an author. He died at the age of 40.
And now, “To Build a Fire”, by Jack London.
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Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 48min - 508 - Ep. 903, Clouds of Witness, Part 6 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers
Now that they’ve secured the inflammatory Goyles, the case should be cut and dried, right? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Classic Tales Book Club is moving forward. We’ll be posting details through our Facebook and Instagram accounts. So be sure to follow us there.
And now, Clouds of Witness, Part 6 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers.
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Fri, 09 Feb 2024 - 1h 05min - 507 - Ep. 902, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge VINTAGE
With the slaying of an albatross, the Ancient Mariner brings a curse that opens the workings of another world. Samuel Taylor Coleridge, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is the longest major poem from Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Originally published in 1798, it marks a shift to modern poetry and the beginning of British Romantic literature. If you’ve heard the saying of someone having an albatross around their neck, this is the thing they’re referencing. The Gustave Doré engraved illustrations for this book are absolutely wonderful.
And now, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
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Tue, 06 Feb 2024 - 33min - 506 - Ep. 901, Clouds of Witness, Part 5 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers
What does Mary bring to light in her long-awaited confession? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Classic Tales Book Club is moving forward. We’ll be posting details through our Facebook and Instagram accounts. So be sure to follow us there. I’m very excited to get this started.
And now, Clouds of Witness, Part 5 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers
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Fri, 02 Feb 2024 - 1h 03min - 505 - Ep. 900, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, by F. Scott FitzgeraldVINTAGE
Benjamin Button begins life as a 70-year-old man, and then things start to get weird. F. Scott Fitzgerald, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Today’s story originally appeared in Collier’s magazine on May 27, 1922. It was later included in the short story collection: Tales of the Jazz age. The story was later adaped to a film in 2008, and a musical in 2019.
This story was recorded when a listener reached out to me from New Orleans, and told me that they were filming a movie in her neighborhood based on this short story.
And now, “Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
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Tue, 30 Jan 2024 - 1h 05min - 504 - Ep. 899, Clouds of Witness, Part 4 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers
What clue does Parker find in Paris that blows the case wide open? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Classic Tales Book Club is moving forward. Details coming soon.
And now, Clouds of Witness, Part 4 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers.
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Fri, 26 Jan 2024 - 1h 04min - 503 - Ep. 898, The Happy Prince and Other Tales, by Oscar Wilde VINTAGE
From his vantage point high above the city, the statue of the happy prince gives of himself in a way that is most astonishing. Oscar Wilde, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Today’s episode consists of three short stories. In "The Model Millionaire", the destiny of a young, ambitious, brilliant pauper changes with an act of his misplaced generosity.
"The Happy Prince" is one of Oscar Wilde's renowned fairy tales. Sacrifice and empathy are layered into this beautiful story.
Finally, in "The Sphinx without a Secret", we learn of an enigmatic woman who holds a secret so close, no suitor can win her.
And now, "The Happy Prince and Other Tales", by Oscar Wilde.
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Tue, 23 Jan 2024 - 52min - 502 - Ep. 897, Clouds of Witness, Part 3 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers
The investigation leads Wimsey to a quaint Yorkshire farm. But why would the farmer set the dogs on him? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Vintage Episode for the week is “The Happy Prince and Other Stores”, by Oscar Wilde. Three short stories you’re sure to enjoy. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.
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The Classic Tales Book Club is moving forward. If any of you have an idea you’d like to contribute, or a special knowledge or skill you think might help, please send me an email through the website. I’d really like to make this a fun place where we can have great conversations, and I’m learning how difficult that is to create. So, if you’d like to pitch in, let me know. Details coming soon.
And now, Clouds of Witness, Part 3 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2024 - 1h 06min - 501 - Ep. 896, The Captain of the Pole-Star, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE
While sailing in the Arctic the Pole-Star becomes trapped in ice. But when superstition begins to run rampant among the crew, the captain begins to cope in a strange way. Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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While mostly famous for his creation of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle enjoyed crafting tales about the supernatural as well. The Captain of the Polestar and other tales includes many great pieces of short fiction.
And now, The Captain of the Pole-star, by Arthur Conan Doyle.
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Tue, 16 Jan 2024 - 1h 08min - 500 - Ep. 895, Clouds of Witness, Part 2 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers
Could a green-eyed cat be the clue that cracks the mystery? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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I’m planning to start a new thing this year – The Classic Tales Book Club. It will be a monthly meeting over Zoom, where we can talk about the books we love. Might be about the stuff on the show, maybe not. But I figured it’s about time we start to know each other better. There’s a familiar comfort with the classics. I just love them. I’d love to have a discussion!
So keep your ears open for the Classic Tales Book Club. Easiest book club ever. Details coming soon.
And now, Clouds of Witness, Part 2 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2024 - 1h 01min - 499 - Ep. 894, The Offshore Pirate, by F. Scott Fitzgerald VINTAGE
Ardita Farnam has a feisty will and a fiery tongue. But when seven hulking musicians seize her yacht while her rich uncle goes ashore, she soon discovers the limits of her persuasive powers. F. Scott Fitzgerald, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Today’s story was released as one of eight stories in Flappers and Philosophers in 1920. It was Fitzgerald’s first published collection, and showcases his rapid development as a writer.
And now, The Offshore Pirate, by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
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Tue, 09 Jan 2024 - 1h 13min - 498 - Ep. 893, Clouds of Witness, Part 1 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers
Can Lord Peter Wimsey help when his brother is accused of murder? Because things aren’t looking good. Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Dorothy Sayers was a pioneer in the world of detective fiction, and in her second novel featuring Lord Peter Wimsey, she deepens her craft. In his first outing in Whose Body, Wimsey verges on caricature, and in Clouds of Witness, he’s drawn as more of a man of action. Sayers will deepen this aspect of Wimsey in subsequent novels.
The title for this book comes from the Bible: Hebrews Chapter 12, verse 1: "Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us."
And now, Clouds of Witness, Part 1 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers.
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Fri, 05 Jan 2024 - 54min - 497 - Ep. 892, The Most Dangerous Game, by Richard Connell VINTAGE
When big-game hunter Sanger Rainsford falls overboard and swims to an island with a bad reputation, the hunter quickly becomes the hunted. Richard Connell, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Big-game safaris and expeditions were fashionable among the wealthy in the 1920’s. The story has had several media appearances, including an audio drama in the CBS Radio Suspense series, featuring Orson Welles in 1943, and an RKO film featuring Fay Wray in 1932.
And now, The Most Dangerous Game, by Richard Connell
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Tue, 02 Jan 2024 - 57min - 496 - Ep. 891, The Caballero's Way, by O. Henry
The Cisco Kid’s days are numbered, now that they’ve located his sweetheart. How can they evade the Federales? O. Henry, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The character of the Cisco Kid was originally created in this short story by O. Henry, but he went through a huge transformation before he became the character widely known today.
The Cisco Kid is not a beloved character in his first appearance in today’s story, first published in 1907. Nope, he’s a vicious killer. However, by the time of his third feature film, The Old Arizona in 1927, Cisco was revamped as a witty Mexican hero, winning the Oscar for Best Actor for Warner Brothers – the second ever given!
Nearly thirty films were produced with the character, along with 156 television episodes produced between 1950 and 1956.
But in today’s story by O. Henry, Cisco is a duplicitous scoundrel. The kind that can’t be killed.
And now, The Caballero’s Way, by O. Henry.
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Fri, 29 Dec 2023 - 31min - 495 - Ep. 890, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson deduce the whereabouts of a famous jewel based on a hat and a Christmas goose. Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle is one of twelve short stories included in the seminal volume The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. If you haven’t checked it out, you should. A link to the complete audiobook can be found in the show notes.
And now, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle, by Arthur Conan Doyle.
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Tue, 26 Dec 2023 - 47min - 494 - Ep. 889, Christmas in Red Butte, by Lucy Maud Montgomery
A last-minute shopping excursion leads to a Christmas miracle in the country. Lucy Maud Montgomery, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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And now, Christmas at Red Butte, by Lucy Maud Montgomery.
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Fri, 22 Dec 2023 - 19min - 493 - Ep. 888, A Christmas Carol, Part 3 of 3, by Charles DickensVINTAGE
The Ghosts of Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come. Neither pull any punches for Ebeneezer Scrooge. Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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And now, A Christmas Carol, Part 3of 3, by Charles Dickens.
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Tue, 19 Dec 2023 - 1h 47min - 492 - Ep. 887, The Intrusion of Jimmy, Part 7 of 7, by P.G. Wodehouse
All is revealed, and Jimmy shows his true mettle – while demonstrating his singular gift for intrusion. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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And now, The Intrusion of Jimmy, Part 7 of 7, by P.G. Wodehouse.
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Fri, 15 Dec 2023 - 57min - 491 - Ep. 886, A Christmas Carol, Part 2 of 3, by Charles DickensVINTAGE
Perspective. That’s what Ebeneezer Scrooge needs, and a journey with a ghost can give it to him. Hopefully. Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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And now, A Christmas Carol, Part 2 of 3, by Charles Dickens.
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Tue, 12 Dec 2023 - 43min - 490 - Ep. 885, The Intrusion of Jimmy, Part 6 of 7, by P.G. Wodehouse
Ah, the things we’ll do when we’re driven to our limits. Burglary? For a Lord of the Realm? I’m not saying it’s completely out of the question. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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At the end of last week’s episode, Spike had proactively stolen Lady Julia’s diamond necklace, and Jimmy planned to put it back during the theatricals that evening.
And now, The Intrusion of Jimmy, Part 6 of 7, by P.G. Wodehouse.
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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 - 1h 07min - 489 - Ep. 884, A Christmas Carol, Part 1of 3, by Charles DickensVINTAGE
Ebeneezer Scrooge rules his shop with an iron fist and a miserly glare. Perhaps a ghost or two can snap him out of it. Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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A Christmas Carol was the first Christmas story I tackled when I started the podcast back in 2007. I think most every actor would love to be involved in a production of A Christmas Carol, and I was no different.
11 years later, in 2018, when I saw how much I had grown as a narrator, and also how much my studio had improved, I decided to record this one again. This recording is the 2018 version, available in the anthology, The Christmas Stories of Charles Dickens. A link is available in the show notes.
And now, A Christmas Carol, Part 1 of 3, by Charles Dickens.
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Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 48min - 488 - Ep. 883, The Intrusion of Jimmy, Part 5 of 7, by P.G. Wodehouse
Safe and sound aboard a canoe on the lake, Jimmy can straiten things out with Molly. But how can he possibly win over her bulldog of a father? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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At the end of last week’s episode, Jimmy had placed Molly bodily into a canoe, and rowed out onto the lake.
And now, The Intrusion of Jimmy, Part 5 of 7, by P.G. Wodehouse.
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Fri, 01 Dec 2023 - 55min - 487 - Ep. 882, The Intrusion of Jimmy, Part 4 of 7, by P.G. Wodehouse
Between the detectives, the suspicious father, and the upcoming theatricals, how is Jimmy to get closer to Molly? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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In his attempts to woo Molly McEachern, Jimmy’s got a lot working against him. Let’s see how he does this week.
And now, The Intrusion of Jimmy, Part 4 of 7, by P.G. Wodehouse.
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Fri, 24 Nov 2023 - 1h 07min - 486 - Ep. 881, The Intrusion of Jimmy, Part 3 of 7, by P.G. Wodehouse
How can Jimmy convince Molly’s pugnacious father that he is not, in fact, a professional burglar? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Well-to-do Jimmy broke into a house on a bet. He got help from Spike Mullins, a penny larcenist who happened to be burgling Jimmy. Together, they broke into the house of the grafting police captain, Mr. McEchern, who coincidentally was the father of the girl Jimmy had been smitten with on his recent steam ship travels.
A year later, Jimmy is in London, and is invited to stay at the country estate of Lord Dreever, a penniless noble with a moneyed and intimidating aunt and uncle. Due to an oversight, Jimmy must walk from the train station to the estate, and who should he meet on his way but Molly McEchern, the very girl who had so impressed him on the steamship, and whose father’s house he had bunglingly burgled.
And now, The Intrusion of Jimmy, Part 3 of 7, by P.G. Wodehouse.
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Fri, 17 Nov 2023 - 51min - 485 - Ep. 880, The Intrusion of Jimmy, Part 2 of 7, by P.G. Wodehouse
A year of globe-trotting can’t cure Jimmy’s curious affliction. Will he ever get the remarkable girl from the steamer out of his head? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Last week, we met Jimmy, who had just returned to America from England, and was smitten with a girl he met, kind of. Their eyes met, but they never spoke. On returning to New York, Jimmy’s flat was broken into by Spike Mullins, who Jimmy took a liking to. Spike and Jimmy then broke into the home of Mr. McEchern, the grafting chief of police, and the father to the enigmatic girl Jimmy saw on the steamer.
And now, The Intrusion of Jimmy, Part 2 of 7, by P.G. Wodehouse.
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Fri, 10 Nov 2023 - 59min - 484 - Ep. 879, The Intrusion of Jimmy, Part 1 of 7, by P.G. Wodehouse
Everyone says that Jimmy is the same jolly chap as ever, even after coming into money. So why does he agree to break into a house? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Today’s story is a standalone Wodehouse title. It’s not part of a series, and like a lot of his books, contains both American and British characters. I hope you like it.
I particularly enjoy his reference to Arsène Lupin. Keep an ear open for it!
And now, The Intrusion of Jimmy, Part 1 of 7, by P.G. Wodehouse.
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Fri, 03 Nov 2023 - 1h 25min - 483 - Ep. 878, The Eyes, by Edith Wharton VINTAGE
Why does withholding Culwin make things worse by holding his tongue? Edith Wharton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Edith Wharton loved ghost stories, and The Eyes is one of her finest. The concept of “the road to hell is paved with good intentions” is on full display, here. Let’s get to it:
And now, The Eyes, by Edith Wharton.
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Wed, 01 Nov 2023 - 52min - 482 - Ep. 877, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, by Washington Irving VINTAGE
Sleepy Hollow sounded like such a peaceful place to the gentle Ichabod Crane. Boy, was he in for a surprise. Washington Irving, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The character of Ichabod Crane in Irving’s immortal story has had many incarnations. He’s been a detective, a dabbler in the supernatural, and a criminologist, among other things. First published in 1820, this is among the first examples of American fiction with enduring popularity. Of course, cartoons help.
I’ve always appreciated how much of the original text survived in the Disney version of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Required viewing at Halloween time.
And now, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, by Washington Irving.
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Mon, 30 Oct 2023 - 1h 24min - 481 - Ep. 876, The Haunters and the Haunted, by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Why is an unobtrusive, simple flat in the middle of London outrageously haunted? Edward Bulwer-Lytton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Right Honourable Lord Edward Bulwer-Lytton was a prolific novelist, and very popular in his day. He coined many phrases now commonplace, such as, “the pen is mightier than the sword”, “The pursuit of the almighty dollar”, and “It was a dark and stormy night”. He represented the Whigs in Parliament, and was the Secretary of State for the Colonies from June 1858 to June 1859.
He married Rosina Doyle Wheeler, also a writer, and they had two children. He wasn’t a faithful husband, and they parted acrimoniously in 1833. When he was standing as a parliamentary candidate in June 1858, Rosina continued to publicly denounce him, in print and in person, and his responses escalated until he eventually had her committed to a mental asylum. She was shortly released after a public outcry.
He suffered with gradual hearing loss from the time he was a young man. As it worsened during the course of his life, he pulled out of the public eye. An unsuccessful ear operation eventually killed him, and he died in 1873.
And now, The Haunters and the Haunted, by Edward Bulwer Litton.
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Fri, 27 Oct 2023 - 1h 13min - 480 - Ep. 875, The Mortal Immortal, by Mary Shelley VINTAGE
Dreaming of eternal tranquility, Winzy quaffs the elixir of immortality. But soon his tranquility turns to torture. Mary Shelley, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Today’s story was commissioned in 1833 for The Keepsake, a literary annual which combined short fiction, poetry, and engraved artwork. “The Mortal Immortal” is an example of a Godwinian confessional narrative, a technique developed by Mary’s father, William Godwin, in his novel St. Leon. Godwin’s novel features a tragic immortal protagonist possessed of exceptional powers, but unable to use them well.
The narrative technique and the theme of exploring the nature of life and immortality are evident in many of her writings, including the short story “Transformation” and of course, Frankenstein
And now, The Mortal Immortal, by Mary Shelley.
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Wed, 25 Oct 2023 - 23min - 479 - Ep. 874, The Tell-Tale Heart, by Edgar Allan Poe VINTAGE
It was the dull, sightless, vulture's eye that shredded his final nerve. Edgar Allan Poe, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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In today’s story, an unnamed narrator attempts to convince us of his sanity, while simultaneously describing a murder he committed. It was first published 180 years ago in 1843.
I heard a radio version of this story where they have different voice actors “tempt”, or “guide” the narrator through the steps of the murder, which was rather effective. When I first recorded this back in 2007, it was in the middle of the night, and I was all alone, and really into the height of the drama, and right at the critical point, a car drove by with some crazy bass going on, and it nearly gave me a heart attack.
This recording was the #3 bestselling audiobook at the iTunes Music Store in 2008.
And now, The Tell-Tale Heart, by Edgar Allan Poe.
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Mon, 23 Oct 2023 - 17min - 478 - Ep. 873, The Closed Cabinet, Part 3 of 3, by Anonymous
The mystery of the cursed room is solved, and all is revealed. Anonymous, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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This week concludes our story by Anonymous of The Closed Cabinet, jointly narrated with Nancy Peterson.
Evie’s cousins live on an ancient estate with a cursed history. Featured in this history is a room with a closed cabinet, where tradition has it that if a single woman sleeps in the room, she will die. On her third night in the room, Evie has an extremely realistic dream, where she lived through the terrifying moment of a wronged woman taking revenge against her abusive husband. She awakes with a cut on her hand from a dagger she retrieved from the closed cabinet – which was open in her dream.
I know that the writing of this story isn’t as fast paced as some of our other offerings, but I am so impressed with the level of craft in the book. Evie is initially extremely naïve and innocent, and Alan is aloof to the point of boorishness. But Evie and Alan gently move from opposite sides of the “worldly experience” spectrum, until they meet at just the right place.
And once again, a huge thank you to Nancy Peterson for her stunning narration. Do yourself a favor, and check out her recordings of the Anne of Green Gables series. Links are in the show notes.
And now, The Closed Cabinet, Part 3 of 3, by Anonymous. Narrated with Nancy Peterson.
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Fri, 20 Oct 2023 - 1h 03min - 477 - Ep. 872, The Ambitious Guest, by Nathaniel HawthorneVINTAGE
Seeking shelter from the storm, a young traveler finds refuge in a cozy cottage nestled in the notch of a hill. But is the cottage really safe? Nathaniel Hawthorne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Today’s story is based in fact. The basis of the story is the Willey tragedy of Crawford Notch, New Hampshire. On August 28, 1826, a family living in the Notch of the White Mountains was killed by an avalanche as they rushed from their home attempting to seek safety. The home they fled, however, was unharmed. Hawthorne visited the area four years later.
Hawthorne wrote this piece as a series of travel pieces he titled, “Sketches from Memory, by a Pedestrian”, in the November 1835 issue of The New-England Magazine. It was later included in the second edition of Twice-Told Tales.
And now, The Ambitious Guest, by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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Wed, 18 Oct 2023 - 23min - 476 - Ep. 871, The Baron of Grogzwig, by Charles Dickens VINTAGE
After abandoning a life of dissipation, the baron settles down - but this version of simple domesticity isn’t what he had in mind. Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Dickens’ first serialized novel, The Pickwick Papers, used a significant amount of peripheral short fiction to bulk up the length of the story, or as Dickens said, “make length”. In Nicholas Nickleby, he did it again, inserting a short story in his serialized title. The Baron of Grogswig can be found in Chapter 6.
Considered a “satire of a Gothic tale”, hopefully the charm of Dickens is still shining strong.
And now, The Baron of Grogzwig, by Charles Dickens.
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Mon, 16 Oct 2023 - 26min - 475 - Ep. 870, The Closed Cabinet, Part 2 of 3, by Anonymous
What does Evie discover when she finds the cursed, closed cabinet – open? Anonymous, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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This week continues our story by Anonymous of The Closed Cabinet, jointly narrated with Nancy Peterson.
Last week, we met Evie who is visiting her esteemed cousins, the Mervyns, who live on an ancient estate with a wicked history. Featured in this history is a room with a closed cabinet, where it is rumored that a girl died when she slept there 150 years ago. Events so fell out that Evie has to stay in this room for several nights. Each night she has terrible dreams.
Note how Evie’s reaction to the elements helps to move the story along, and adds to the supernatural nature of the story. It’s a small step from reacting strongly to the wind, to reacting to other invisible things.
And now, The Closed Cabinet, Part 2 of 3, by Anonymous. Narrated with Nancy Peterson.
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Fri, 13 Oct 2023 - 51min - 474 - Ep. 869, The Red-Headed League, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE
Jabez Wilson is exorbitantly paid to copy the Encyclopedia Britannica at a certain time and place every day. Is he right to be suspicious? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Adventure of the Red-Headed League is one of 12 Sherlock Holmes stories comprising The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. It is one of the 56 short stories in the Sherlock Holmes canon. It was originally published in the Strand Magazine in August 1891.
One thing to note – the dates in the story don’t match the characters’ descriptions of time passing. Wilson first discovers the advertisement for the League on April 27, 1890, works for 8 weeks, finishing at the end of June. However, the story begins as “one day in autumn”, and describes the league closing on October 9, 1890.
The story is still great, but nitpickers are going to nitpick, so we thought we’d point it out.
And now, The Adventure of the Red-Headed League, by Arthur Conan Doyle.
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Wed, 11 Oct 2023 - 57min - 473 - Ep. 868, The Magic Shop, by H.G. Wells VINTAGE
Father and son enter a magic shop where the shopman is a genius at sleight of hand. But, as the son becomes more and more enthralled, the father feels an icy hand grip his heart. H.G. Wells, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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H.G. Wells. Yeah, when he invents a genre, he invents a genre. Think of all the stories with magic shops like the one in today’s story – Harry Potter, The Twilight Zone, Gremlins, Little Shop of Horrors, the list goes on and on.
This story is a little lighter than Wells’ typical fare, and is perfect for Halloween listening. So, let’s journey to a magic shop where “All goods (are) of the same quality…and that is the best”
And now, The Magic Shop, by H.G. Wells.
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Mon, 09 Oct 2023 - 27min - 472 - Ep. 867, The Closed Cabinet, Part 1 of 3, by Anonymous
A family secret, an ominous curse, and a mysterious cabinet equals a surplusage of horrors. No wonder the writer withheld their name. Anonymous, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Today begins a three-part series of The Closed Cabinet, by Anonymous. There are so many wonderful elements in today’s story – a bespelled cabinet built by an ancient witch, a family curse, and beautiful prose tying it all together. But the majority of this story is told from the point of view of a 19-year-old woman. And so I reached out to Nancy Peterson, the award-winning narrator and Tik-Tok sensation, and we decided to collaborate again. So the parts of the story that are told from the heroine, Evie’s point of view will be read by Nancy, and I’ll be chiming in when the men speak.
I thought this approach would be best for the way this story is written. Hopefully it works okay. Just trying something new.
And if you’re a fan of Nancy’s, like I am, she is in the process of recording the Anne of Green Gables series of books, by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Links to her recordings can be found in the show notes. I’ve seen her perform some of it live – it’s amazing.
And now, The Closed Cabinet, Part 1 of 3, by Anonymous. Narrated with Nancy Peterson.
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Fri, 06 Oct 2023 - 56min - 471 - Ep. 866, The Pit and the Pendulum, by Edgar Allan Poe VINTAGE
Enter the tormented mind of a prisoner in his quest for hope in a world of darkness. Edgar Allan Poe, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Edgar Allan Poe. This master of the short story was such a pioneer, defining the sleuth mystery, expanding the realm of science fiction. And of course, he gave us the definitive canon of horror stories.
Today’s story was published 180 years ago, in 1843. There are no supernatural elements in the story itself. The realism of the story is enhanced through the reported sensations of the narrator. It’s a thrill ride, moving from one thrilling episode to the next. It seems as though Poe is experimenting with the effectiveness of several devices to create a desired thrilling effect.
16 years ago, this episode rocketed The Classic Tales Podcast to the #3 Top Podcast in Apple Podcasts (then iTunes). Let’s see how it holds up.
And now, The Pit and the Pendulum, Edgar Allan Poe.
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Wed, 04 Oct 2023 - 43min - 470 - Ep. 865, The Lost Phoebe, by Theodore Dreiser VINTAGE
Everyone says Henry’s wife, Phoebe, has died. But to Henry, she’s still alive. Theodore Dreiser, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Theodore Dreiser was a leading figure of a new literary movement in America, replacing the observances of the Victorian days with new social problems that reflected the industrialization of America. His best known works are Sister Carrie (1922), and An American Tragedy (1925).
Dreiser’s works are far from perfect, and tend to get longer as you read them. However, like many who brave new paths, the writers before Dreiser were remarkably different than those who followed him. While perhaps not a perfect guidepost, he nevertheless showed a new path and took a few wavering steps.
The Lost Phoebe is the only one of Dreiser’s titles in the Classic Tales canon. I’ve tried to return to him over the past 16 years and it just hasn’t worked out. Strange, because The Lost Phoebe has some absolutely masterful moments.
And now, The Lost Phoebe, by Theodore Dreiser.
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Mon, 02 Oct 2023 - 45min - 469 - Ep. 864, A Wagner Matinee, by Willa Cather
Have 30 years dimmed the memory of music in Clark’s aunt? What will happen if it’s awakened? Willa Cather, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Monday we’ll have Theodore Dreiser’s incredible story The Lost Phoebe, and on Wednesday, Poe’s The Pit and the Pendulum. Believe it or not, when this episode of The Pit and the Pendulum was originally released, The Classic Tales Podcast was the #3 podcast in all of iTunes (Apple Podcasts) not just fiction, but in ALL podcasts, in between This American Life and Car Talk. Times have changed, and I’m glad we’ve kept up, to some extent. If you’d like more Vintage Episodes, head on over to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and let us know one way or another. And thanks for your support!
Today’s story is about a gifted musician who fell in love, and eloped to the frontier, forsaking her promising career as a professional musician. It’s interesting to think of this time when her life was wholly unconnected. Talk about off the grid. No internet, television, movies, or even a band concert. Hymns in church – that’s entertainment.
Beautifully written by the great Willa Cather, A Wagner Matinee takes us to a simpler time, while still capturing much of the darker complexities we don’t want to talk about.
And now, A Wagner Matinee, by Willa Cather.
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Fri, 29 Sep 2023 - 26min - 468 - Ep. 863, The Monkey's Paw, by W. W. Jacobs VINTAGE
Does a mummified monkey’s paw have supernatural powers? What happens when a careless wish puts it to the test? W. W. Jacobs, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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William Wymark Jacobs’ remarkable story of The Monkey’s Paw was originally published in 1902 in Harper’s Monthly. It was reprinted the same year in his third collection of short stories, entitled The Lady of the Barge.
It’s been celebrated on stage, screen, radio, television, comics, and even opera since 1903. Something about the unintended consequences connected with having your wish granted really strikes a chord. Let’s strike it again.
And now, The Monkey’s Paw, W.W. Jacobs.
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Wed, 27 Sep 2023 - 28min - 467 - Ep. 862, Rappaccini's Daughter, by Nathaniel HawthorneVINTAGE
It’s the most glorious flower garden the world has ever known. But when a young student falls in love with the mysterious Eve who tends the garden, he learns that this Paradise is anything but a Garden of Eden. Nathaniel Hawthorne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Today we continue the Gothic vein with a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Most of us are familiar with The Scarlet Letter. But Hawthorne really shines in the medium of the short story, and this story is an excellent example.
Gothic elements abound – Beatrice is socially and physically isolated from the rest of the world. There is a supernatural and scientific element to the garden, the romance of the two lovers, and the Faustian/diabolical figure of Dr. Rappaccini.
All in all, it’s a solid piece of literature, if you can overlook the green narrator.
And now, Rappaccini’s Daughter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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Mon, 25 Sep 2023 - 1h 17min - 466 - Ep. 861, The Wind in the Rose Bush, by Mary Wilkins Freeman
Why does the rose bush tremble, when there isn’t a hint of wind? Mary Wilkins Freeman, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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When I first started the show, we did a lot of ghost stories. So, this week, you’ll hear Rappaccini’s Daughter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and The Monkey’s Paw, by W. W. Jacobs. Keep an eye on your podcast feed for two Vintage Episodes – one on Monday, another on Wednesday. If you like them, head on over to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and let us know one way or another. And thanks for your support!
Today’s story is riddled with secrets, and but the main theme is deception. Each woman handles the truth differently in this story, and it’s interesting to see who does what with the information they have.
Puritanism is rampant in the story, from the characters’ style of speaking, their way of life, the attitude toward teenage boys, and the unspoken understanding of how to handle the truth. Good people don’t tell lies, right? Well, let’s see.
And now, The Wind in the Rose Bush, by Mary Wilkins Freeman.
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Fri, 22 Sep 2023 - 41min - 465 - Ep. 860, Barbara of the House of Grebe, Part 2 of 2, by Thomas Hardy VINTAGE
How does Barbara cope with the loss of her handsome Edmond? Can Lord Uplandtowers use this to exact a cruel revenge? Thomas Hardy, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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T.S. Eliot said that Barbara of the House of Grebe “would seem to have been written solely to provide a satisfaction for some morbid emotion”. Looking back on this production, I’m rather inclined to agree. When you think about why this story was written, or what message it’s trying to convey, it may be simply to scratch some dark and murky itch. See how far you can go, kind of thing.
In short, the ending of this story is pretty dark. Just a heads up.
And now, Barbara of the House of Grebe, Part 2 of 2, by Thomas Hardy.
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Wed, 20 Sep 2023 - 35min - 464 - Ep. 859, Barbara of the House of Grebe, Part 1 of 2, by Thomas Hardy VINTAGE
When Barbara elopes with her penniless lover, it sets in motion a series of events culminating in tragedy. Thomas Hardy, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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This episode of The Classic Tales Podcast was originally released on June 22, 2007, along with The Cask of Amontillado, by Edgar Allan Poe, and The Speckled Band, by Arthur Conan Doyle.
I ran across this story in a collection of short stories called The Oxford Book of Gothic Tales, edited by Chris Baldick, which I’d highly recommend. Of course, you’ll run into most of the stories if you listen to the Vintage Episodes of the podcast.
Barbara of the House of Grebe was originally published in the periodical The Graphic in 1890, and later collected with nine other stories in A Group of Noble Dames, and published in book form in 1891.
It’s a pretty gothic story. You’ve got the dark atmosphere, romance, tragedy, and a dark villain. So buckle up. It’s about to get real.
And now, Barbara of the House of Grebe, Part 1 of 2, by Thomas Hardy.
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Mon, 18 Sep 2023 - 47min - 463 - Ep. 858, The Jolly Corner, Part 2 of 2, by Henry James
Why is Bryden’s doppelgänger curiously disfigured? Henry James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Today we finish Brydon’s story, and he meets his doppelgänger – the darker man he could have been. This desperate need to reconnect with his lost chances, lost friendships, lost opportunities, etc. has its roots in the writings of Emmanuel Swedenborg, who influenced James greatly. One of Swedenborg’s theories was that of “vastation”, in which a supernatural encounter with your darker alter-ego occurred, which must be defeated and overcome to progress in the spiritual plane.
Emmanuel Swedenborg influenced many great thinkers, including Fjodor Dostoyevsky, Robert Louis Stevenson, George Bernard Shaw, Sheridan LeFanu, Abraham Lincoln, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and many others.
And now, The Jolly Corner, Part 2 of 2, by Henry James.
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Fri, 15 Sep 2023 - 37min - 462 - Ep. 857, The Speckled Band, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE
Helen Stoner is terrified. Two years ago, her sister died after hearing strange noises in her room. Now after moving into her sister’s room, Helen is hearing the noises again! Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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This episode of The Classic Tales Podcast was originally released on June 22, 2007, along with The Cask of Amontillado, by Edgar Allan Poe, and Part One of Barbara of the House of Grebe, by Thomas Hardy.
The Adventure of the Speckled Band is one of 12 Sherlock Holmes stories comprising The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. It is one of the 56 short stories in the Sherlock Holmes canon, and hosts many tell-tale signs of the classic detective genre. Doyle himself called it his “best story”. It was originally published in the Strand Magazine in February 1892.
And now, The Adventure of the Speckled Band, by Arthur Conan Doyle.
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Wed, 13 Sep 2023 - 58min - 461 - Ep. 856, The Cask of Amontillado, by Edgar Allan Poe VINTAGE
The bloody-minded Montresor leads the pompous Fortunato deep into the wine vaults and catacombs, crowning in a climax that is delightfully sinister. Edgar Allan Poe, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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This episode of The Classic Tales Podcast was originally released on June 22, 2007, along with The Speckled Band, by Arthur Conan Doyle, and Part One of Barbara of the House of Grebe, by Thomas Hardy.
The recording of Basil Rathbone recording The Cask of Amontillado changed my life. It really did. Up until that time, I couldn’t understand the heavier language of the classics. I never really understood Poe until I had an actor help me with it. But when I heard this recording, the world opened up for me. I listened to it over and over again, until I practically memorized it. Then I discovered other audiobooks, and learned how to really read. I could understand these amazing stories that were up until that time, hidden from me. I can’t emphasize how deeply this impacted my life. We named our first-born son Basil.
So, after I listened to a few hundreds of audiobooks over a dozen years or so, I heard about podcasting, and I had an idea for one. The Cask of Amontillado had to be the first episode. I cobbled together an old computer, borrowed some recording equipment, and threw three episodes together.
Now, 17 years later, I record audiobooks as my full-time job.
Let’s start the journey again.
And now, The Cask of Amontillado, by Edgar Allan Poe.
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Mon, 11 Sep 2023 - 19min - 460 - Ep. 855, The Jolly Corner, Part 1 of 2, by Henry James
Is the spectral presence in Bryden’s home the ghost of his alter ego, or is he just seeing what he wants to see? Henry James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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If you’d like to hear more Classic Tales, then buckle up. Starting this week, for every one episode of new content, we will be releasing two Vintage Episodes of The Classic Tales Podcast. You may have noticed that there are only 250+ episodes available through the podcast, but the episode numbers are 850+. That means there are around 600 episodes currently not on the feed. Well, we’re going to change that.
Not only will we continue to create new content every Friday, but on Mondays and Wednesdays we be releasing Vintage Episodes of The Classic Tales Podcast. We’re going to start at the very beginning, with the very first episode, and release two Vintage Episodes every week. If we release two Vintage Episodes for every new episode, we’ll be caught up in around five and a half years.
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Today’s story is incredibly autobiographical, and is considered one of Henry James’ best ghost stories. He wrote it six years before his death, and thirty-three years after he settled in Europe after leaving America.
It’s the story of a wealthy young man who leaves America in his youth, follows a life of dissipation for 33 years in Europe, and returns to his ancestral home in New York. He is struck by the changes he sees, of course. But upon realizing he has a certain knack for real estate development, he is haunted by his alter ego – the man he could have been.
And now, The Jolly Corner, Part 1 of 2, by Henry James.
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Fri, 08 Sep 2023 - 1h 12min - 459 - Ep. 854, The Signal Man, by Charles Dickens
Why is a spectre haunting a lonely signal man in the small hours of the night? Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Oliver Twist. Great Expectations. David Copperfield. A Christmas Carol. Nicholas Nickleby. The list goes on. When it comes to classic literature, Charles Dickens has it covered. He’s written some of the most iconic characters in our canon of classic literature.
He used his power to point out some of the worst parts of the Industrial Revolution in Victorian England. And he also showed us the heights of humanity by detailing the lives of the poor and lower classes. Now, let’s hear a ghost story.
And now, The Signal Man, by Charles Dickens.
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Fri, 01 Sep 2023 - 35min - 458 - Ep. 853, Let's Get Together, by Isaac Asimov
Ten undetectable humanoids are loose in the United States, and if they get together, they will transform into a horrific bomb. How can they be stopped? Isaac Asimov, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Isaac Asimov (1920 – 1992) was an American writer and professor. In his time, he was considered one of the “Big Three” most influential science fiction writers of his day, along with Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke. He wrote or edited over 500 works, including the Foundation series, the first three books of which won the Hugo Award for “Best All-Time Series” in 1966. His other major series are the Galactic Empire series, and the Robot series.
Asimov is also known for inventing terms which are now commonplace. He coined the phrase “robotics” in his 1941 story, “Liar”. Also, the word psychohistory, having to do with a fictional branch of science that combines statistics, science, and history, to make predictions about the future. This concept is explored in his Foundation series.
Today’s story was first published in the February 1957 issue of Infinity magazine. Extensive research did not uncover that the U.S. copyright was renewed.
And now, Let’s Get Together, by Isaac Asimov.
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Fri, 25 Aug 2023 - 43min - 457 - Ep. 852, The Triumph of Night, by Edith Wharton
Why does Mr. Lavington insist that his nephew remain in the brutal winter of New England, defying the diagnoses of many doctors? Edith Wharton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Edith Wharton wrote several ghost stories in the early twentieth century. Today’s story was first published in 1914. She believed a good supernatural tale should, “ send a cold shiver down one’s spine”, but not resort to conventional descriptions of ghosts and similar spirits. In this way she is similar to her contemporary and friend, Henry James.
The craft of the Victorian Ghost Story is evident in the subtle way the atmosphere is crafted, and the suspense gently builds. Notice how Mr. Lavington is described. His smile is fixed on his face. “His intense personality has permeated every corner of his dwelling, in an occult way.” It’s one of those stories you want to listen to again once you’re done, to see what you missed. I hope you like it.
And now, The Triumph of Night, by Edith Wharton.
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Fri, 18 Aug 2023 - 1h 05min - 456 - Ep. 851, The Nice People, by Henry Cuyler Bunner
Why are Mr. and Mrs. Brede telling so many lies? They seem like such nice people. Henry Cuyler Bunner, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Henry Cuyler Bunner (1855-1896) Was an American journalist, novelist, and poet. His works were largely anthologized in the early 1900s, but he’s mostly forgotten now. His short story about the comedic adventures of a circus elephant, Zenobia’s Infidelity, was made into a film in 1939 starring Oliver Hardy.
This piece stuck out to me because there are some really nice moments of description, and the way characters can be described so concisely. It’s also an interesting study of how humor has evolved over the years.
And now, The Nice People, by Henry Cuyler Bunner.
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Fri, 11 Aug 2023 - 23min - 455 - Ep. 850, The Revolt of Mother, by Mary E Wilkins Freeman
How will mother respond when she learns that a new barn is being built where she’d been promised a house? Mary E Wilkins Freeman, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Mary E Wilkins Freeman (1852 – 1930) was an American author who wrote in a variety of formats, including novels, short stories, and children’s poetry. She is known for her strong voice in defending the plight of women.
Today’s story was published in her most famous work, A New England Nun and Other Stories (1891) I discovered it in a book published for high school English students in 1920. I just wanted to point out a couple of things about this story. Note that in the beginning, no names are used for the characters – their roles are emphasized first, then the names come after a while.
Also, in the beginning, when the mother and daughter are discussing father’s behavior, mother says: “You hadn't ought to judge father, though. He can't help it, 'cause he don't look at things jest the way we do.” Notice how this one line sets up everything that follows.
And now, The Revolt of Mother, by Mary E Wilkins Freeman.
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Fri, 04 Aug 2023 - 42min - 454 - Ep. 849, Araby, by James Joyce
Will the joys of the Araby bazaar live up to the hype, or is this enthusiasm possibly misplaced? James Joyce, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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James Augustine Aloysius Joyce lived from 1882 – 1941, and is widely considered one of the most important writers of the 20th century. He contributed to the modernist avant-garde movement, and stream of consciousness writing. His most well-known works include The Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1916), Finnegan’s Wake (1939), and Ulysses (1922).
Today’s story was published in the short story collection Dubliners in 1914. It centers around a coming-of-age narrator who is infatuated with his friend’s sister, and promises to get her something at the Araby bazaar.
There are several themes touched on in Araby, many of which recur frequently in Dubliners. The meeting of imagination with reality, the consequences of idealization, The Catholic Church’s influence to shame desire and sensuality, among others. There is also a focus on the pain one feels when encountering love in reality, rather than in its idealized form.
And now, Araby, by James Joyce.
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Fri, 28 Jul 2023 - 18min - 453 - Ep. 848, The Treasure in the Forest, by H.G. Wells
A cutthroat quest for buried treasure begs the question - is one life more sacred than another? H.G. Wells, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Herbert George Wells lived from 1866 to 1946, and saw the world change on a scale like never before. A forward-thinking social critic, he wrote a number of utopian works and foresaw the advent of aircraft, space travel, nuclear weapons, and the world wide web.
He was known for placing commonplace detail alongside a single extraordinary assumption in each work. This method was dubbed “Wells’ Law”. His most notable works include The Invisible Man, The Time Machine, The Island of Dr. Moreau, and The War of the Worlds.
Today’s story contains the commonplace details surrounding a hunt for buried treasure. What do you see as the single extraordinary assumption?
And now, The Treasure in the Forest, by H.G. Wells.
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Fri, 21 Jul 2023 - 23min - 452 - Ep. 847, The Fortune-Teller, by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
Are there really more things in heaven and earth than we can dream of? Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis is widely regarded as the greatest Brazilian writer. Born on June 21st, 1839 to a poor family, and the grandson of freed slaves in Rio de Janeiro, he did not achieve notoriety outside of Brazil during his lifetime. He was an autodidact, never attending university, and scrapping to learn everything he could while struggling to rise in society. He taught himself French, English, German and Greek, and was the first President of the Brazilian Academy of Letters.
Today’s story begins by referencing the expression from Shakespeare about there being more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in our philosophy. There’s more going on than we can see, or touch, etc.. Ghosts, mystical forces, prophesy, divine guidance, destiny, these types of things. It’s possible that like most people, a version of these things give you comfort. The question I’d pose is – why do they comfort you?
And now, The Fortune-Teller, by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis.
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Fri, 14 Jul 2023 - 30min - 451 - Ep. 846, Tickets, Please, by D.H. Lawrence
Is a young man’s philandering ever really a victimless crime? D.H. Lawrence, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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App users can watch a short video of me talking about another thing I love about the classics, if that’s your idea of a good time.
If you’re in the mood for a good contemporary thriller, check out Immortal Red, by Keith Hummel on Audible. The link is in the show notes. When a biologist discovers a jellyfish that holds the secret to immortality, things start to spin out of control. Tapping into his years of medical experience, Hummel’s convincing thriller spans the globe as governments and mercenaries conspire to acquire the real essence of eternal life. I had a great time recording it. That’s Immortal Red, by Keith Hummel. Don’t miss it!
David Herbert Lawrence was a novelist, poet, short story writer and essayist. His best known novels, including “Sons and Lovers”, “The Rainbow”, and “Lady Chatterley’s Lover”, were subjects of censorship trials for their radical use of strong language and sexuality. Lawrence was largely maligned and estranged during his career. However, E.M. Forster in an obituary notice challenged this view, dubbing Lawrence, “the greatest imaginative novelist of our generation”.
Today’s story isn’t particularly racy at all, please don’t worry about that. But it’s elegantly written, and very powerful in it’s message. It’s from a collection of short stories written from 1913 – 1922, and takes place during World War I. Written a hundred years before the “Me Too” movement, this is one of the issues we’re still struggling with as a species. See if the punishment fits the crime. Then ask yourself why you came to that conclusion.
And now, Tickets, Please, by D.H. Lawrence.
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Fri, 07 Jul 2023 - 37min - 450 - Ep. 845, The Derelict, by William Hope Hodgson
What gruesome mystery surrounds the two-hundred-year-old derelict? William Hope Hodgson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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There are 10 new titles from the archives now available on the website. Works from O. Henry, Kate Chopin, Guy de Maupassant, Louisa May Alcott and others are ready when you are.
One of the things I love about the classics is that even the “scary” stories have something interesting to offer. Take today’s story for instance. It’s not just a story where, “oh, you know what would be really creepy…”. Hodgson, as he often does, has couched his scary story within a story where two men are discussing the nature of life.
Is it life as we know it simply something that spontaneously happens when the elements and conditions are perfect? Or is there a deeper, more mysterious power at play? What does this mean about life after death? Then the story illustrates a point. I mean, seriously, to probe these profound questions in the midst of getting thrilled and spooked is one of the charms of these stories.
And if you’d like to experience this phenomenon further – go read Frankenstein. Again.
And now, The Derelict, by William Hope Hodgson
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Fri, 30 Jun 2023 - 1h 08min - 449 - Ep. 844, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 12 of 12, by Zane Grey
Will Bess and Venters make it out of the valley with Tull’s men on their trail? Will Lassiter and Jane find safety? Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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And now, Riders of the Purple Sage, part 12 of 12, by Zane Grey
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Fri, 23 Jun 2023 - 50min - 448 - Ep. 843, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 11 of 12, by Zane Grey
Why does Bess’s true identity shatter the worlds of Venters, Jane, and even Lassiter? Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Okay, so I’m trying a new thing. I’ve talked before about how much these stories mean to me. I couldn’t read well as a kid, then I discovered audiobooks, and all of these classics which I’ve wanted to read for years but were too difficult were now available to me. I want to share the joy I find in these stories with everyone who’ll hear. This is why I do what I do.
Here’s the thing: I’m sure there are a lot of people listening now with a similar story to tell. I want you to tell them. Here. Here’s the plan:
Send me an email to mail@classictalesaudiobooks.com. Briefly tell me why classic literature means so much to you. Doesn’t need to be much, maybe a quick story, an experience you had while reading something. A decision you made because of a book you read, reaffirmation of a tough decision you made, how they make you feel, whatever it is. There’s a reason you’re listening to this podcast. Tell me what it is, and we’ll see if it will work!
We’ll set up a time, and do a quick zoom meeting where you can tell me about your love for classic literature. Doesn’t need to be long. I’ll record our meeting, and share it with all the classic tales fans on the podcast and YouTube.
Then, we’ll start sprinkling our award-winning audiobook content with your stories. Hopefully we can deepen the conversation, and all develop a greater appreciation for these amazing stories!
So send me an email – mail@classictalesaudiobooks.com. Tell me your story, and we’ll see if we can get you on the show!
And now, Riders of the Purple Sage, part 11 of 12, by Zane Grey
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Fri, 16 Jun 2023 - 46min - 447 - Ep. 842, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 10 of 12, by Zane Grey
With Faye’s abduction, Lassiter’s about to show what he’s made of. Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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This week’s episode starts right where the last one left off, so I’m including a few minutes of the tail end of last week’s episode to lead us into Chapter 20.
And now, Riders of the Purple Sage, part 10 of 12, by Zane Grey
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Fri, 09 Jun 2023 - 34min - 446 - Ep. 841, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 9 of 12, by Zane Grey
When the townsfolk see Venters returning to town with Jane Withersteen’s stolen horses, they know somebody’s gonna die. Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The National Audio Theatre Festival has awarded a Platinum Award to my recording of 813, by Maurice Leblanc. It’s the highest honor they bestow, and I’m so happy and humbled to have received it. Thanks to all of our monthly supporters who have made it possible for us to create this award-winning content.
And now, Riders of the Purple Sage, part 9 of 12, by Zane Grey
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Fri, 02 Jun 2023 - 1h 12min - 445 - Ep. 840, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 8 of 12, by Zane Grey
Who are the shady horsemen Venters finds leading Jane Withersteen’s favorite horses? Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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And now, Riders of the Purple Sage, part 8 of 12, by Zane Grey
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Fri, 26 May 2023 - 1h 06min - 444 - Ep. 839, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 7 of 12, by Zane Grey
Can Venters publicly call out Tull’s crimes without a serious backlash? Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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It looks like it’s time to talk about the elephant in the room: The Mormonism in this story.
First of all, I’ve got to say that Mormon people are some of the best people I’ve known. My parents, friends, colleagues, neighbors - I have a Mormon background. Most of the people I know locally are Mormon. And they’re wonderful – I love them dearly! Mormons, or members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are great. They’re my folks. The fact that I’m producing this book now isn’t any reflection on them.
The thing that’s so nefarious about this book is its villain. It’s not a person – it’s systemic religious extortion used to build wealthy empires, while neglecting the poor and needy. That’s what it’s all about – when the institutions we trust to take care of us that actually take way more than they give. Now, is this a uniquely Mormon/LDS problem? No! But it happened then, and it’s happening now. Don’t believe me? Check out 60 Minutes on CBS last week. This religious empire building they talk of in the book is still happening today.
And so, like other topics that we’ve discussed over the years - racism, classism, poverty, - things that these classic authors wrote about over 100 years ago that were a problem then and are still a problem now, I’m afraid religious-oriented extortion is among them. I wish it wasn’t but here we are.
Let’s see if we can do better.
And now, Riders of the Purple Sage, part 7 of 12, by Zane Grey
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Fri, 19 May 2023 - 1h 15min - 443 - Ep. 838, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 6 of 12, by Zane Grey
Can Jane Withersteen handle another devastating blow to her livelihood? How many hits can her trembling loyalty take? Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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And now, Riders of the Purple Sage, part 6 of 12, by Zane Grey
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Fri, 12 May 2023 - 1h 10min - 442 - Ep. 837, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 5 of 12, by Zane Grey
What will Lassiter do when Jane Withersteen’s true intentions are revealed? Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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This week we continue our series of Riders of the Purple Sage, by Zane Grey. Last week Venters and Bess found a secret place where they could hide and heal. Today we’ll pick up right where we left off there.
And now, Riders of the Purple Sage, part 5 of 12, by Zane Grey
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Fri, 05 May 2023 - 1h 16min - 441 - Ep. 836, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 4 of 12, by Zane Grey
Why does Venters want to save the cattle rustler he shot? How is he going to save anyone, with the rustlers on his trail? Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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And finally, if you’d like to be an Audible reviewer, here’s your chance. I just finished an amazing project, and we need some reviews on Audible to help give it some traction. CBS News reporter Charles Gomez was fearless when facing down dictators. Earning an Emmy and an Edward R. Murrow Award, the Latin correspondent and son of a Cuban immigrant seemed on top of the world. But the terror of exposing his sexuality and AIDS diagnosis led him down a dark path of drugs and depression that nearly destroyed him.
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This week we continue our series of Riders of the Purple Sage, by Zane Grey. Today we return to Venters and his dilemma. He had just shot the famed Masked Rider, afterwards discovering that the rider was, in fact, an unarmed young woman.
And now, Riders of the Purple Sage, part 4 of 12, by Zane Grey
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Fri, 28 Apr 2023 - 1h 12min - 440 - Ep. 835, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 3 of 12, by Zane Grey
Lassiter discovers another plot to sabotage Jane Withersteen’s cattle, and only he can stop it. Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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This week we continue our series of Riders of the Purple Sage, by Zane Grey. Last week, we followed Venters as he discovered the hideout of the cattle rustlers, and discovered that the famed Masked Rider was, in fact, a young woman.
Our story now turns back to Jane Withersteen, as she tries to discover who called her riders in, opening the door for her herd of 2,500 cattle to be stolen.
And now, Riders of the Purple Sage, part 3 of 12, by Zane Grey
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Fri, 21 Apr 2023 - 1h 04min - 439 - Ep. 834, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 2 of 12, by Zane Grey
Venters heads off to discover the cattle rustlers’ hideout in Deception Pass. But when he crosses paths with the Masked Rider, everything goes sideways. Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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This week we continue our series of Riders of the Purple Sage, by Zane Grey. Last week, we met Jane Withersteen, a wealthy single woman who owns an extensive ranch in Southern Utah. Her refusal to enter into a polygamous marriage with Tull caused a deal of friction and threats from the Mormon elders.
Venters, her most trusted hand, saw Judkins from afar riding like gangbusters back to the ranch – apparently with some terrible news…
And now, Riders of the Purple Sage, part 2 of 12, by Zane Grey
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Fri, 14 Apr 2023 - 1h 02min - 438 - Ep. 833, Riders of the Purple Sage, Part 1 of 12, by Zane Grey
Jane Withersteen has a reputation for befriending the homeless outcast. So why are the town elders fuming mad? Zane Grey, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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This week we’re beginning a 12-part series of the Zane Grey classic: Riders of the Purple Sage.
Riders of the Purple Sage is consistently short-listed as one of the best westerns of all time. Zane Grey was instrumental in defining the western novel, and Purple Sage was his best-selling book. Multiple films, operas, and TV adaptations have all been made of Jane Withersteen’s courageous story. Grey also wrote a sequel to it: The Rainbow Trail. I hope you like it!
And now, Riders of the Purple Sage, part 1 of 12, by Zane Gre
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Fri, 07 Apr 2023 - 1h 22min - 437 - Ep. 832, 2 B R 0 2 B, by Kurt Vonnegut
With the world’s population perfectly regulated, what does it mean when Mrs. Wehling has triplets? Kurt Vonnegut, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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This week we’re continuing our little foray into the world of classic science fiction.
Kurt Vonnegut attained international success with his novel Slaugherhouse-Five in 1969. His other notable works include Welcome to the Monkey House, Sirens of Titan and Cat’s Cradle. The latter two were nominated for Hugo Awards for notable science fiction.
And now, 2BR02B, by Kurt Vonnegut.
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Fri, 31 Mar 2023 - 21min - 436 - Ep. 831, The Square Pegs, by Ray Bradbury
In a world where delusions become reality, what is the standard for sanity? Ray Bradbury, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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This week we’re continuing our little foray into the world of classic science fiction.
The New York Times dubbed Ray Bradbury, “The writer most responsible for bringing modern science fiction into the literary mainstream”. While he wrote chiefly in the realm of speculative fiction, he also worked in other genres, including horror, mystery, and coming of age fiction.
His best-known works include the novel Fahrenheit 451, his collections of short stories, The Martian Chronicles and The Illustrated Man, and the speculative horror novel Something Wicked This Way Comes.
Today’s story was first published in the pulp magazine, Thrilling Wonder Stories, in October 1948.
And now, The Square Pegs, by Ray Bradbury.
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Fri, 24 Mar 2023 - 37min - 435 - Ep. 830, The Stainless Steel Rat, by Harry Harrison
What do you call a con man in an advanced world of rocket ships, concrete, and stainless steel? A stainless steel rat. Harry Harrison, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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I thought we’d have a little bit of classic science fiction for a while. We’re starting with a short story by Harry Harrison. The Stainless Steel Rat is his most well-known story, along with the Deadworld series. Originally released in the August 1957 issue of Astounding Science Fiction, the noir style of the story helps us to immediately know our protagonist, and the world he inhabits. I hope you like it.
And now, The Stainless Steel Rat, by Harry Harrison
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Fri, 17 Mar 2023 - 55min - 434 - Ep. 829, Ukridge Rounds a Nasty Corner, by P.G. Wodehouse
How is Ukridge hoping to finagle his own wedding bells? PEPPO – the tonic that bucks you up! I don’t see a problem, here. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Fri, 10 Mar 2023 - 52min - 433 - Ep. 828, The Exit of Battling Billson, by P.G. Wodehouse
What happens when you mix up Ukridge, Battling Billson, and a Welsh revival meeting? Let’s find out. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Fri, 03 Mar 2023 - 49min - 432 - Ep. 827, The Long Arm of Looney Coote, by P.G. Wodehouse
What’s the most substantial thing that Ukridge can bring to a political campaign? Hopefully not scandal – anything but that. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Fri, 24 Feb 2023 - 56min - 431 - Ep. 826, No Wedding Bells For Him, by P.G. Wodehouse
How much harm can be done by taking a simple car ride with a chummy chauffeur? Well, if Ukridge is involved, apparently, quite a bit. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Fri, 17 Feb 2023 - 58min - 430 - Ep. 825, Ukridge Sees Her Through, by P.G. Wodehouse
Can Ukridge deliver on a promise he made to save Doris’ fledgling dictation business? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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And now, Ukridge sees her through, by P.G. Wodehouse.
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Fri, 10 Feb 2023 - 48min
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