The Toll House by W.W. Jacobs | An Audiobook Narration (unabridged) ReadingTheClassics 2023-10-24 | In this video, I present The Toll-House by W.W. Jacobs - an audiobook narration (unabridged).The Toll-House is one of Jacob's most anthologized horror stories, and with good reason. Few haunted house stories have ever been rendered with better attention to mood, suspense, irony and fear.Three young friends are on a hiking holiday and have found themselves without any real interest on their journey. They decide to spend the night in a local haunted house as a laugh. Whilst each attempts to hide his anxiety with bravado and skepticism, this quickly disappears as the realities of the place they have entered set in.Jacobs' story goes from an exciting premise to an exhilarating, edge of your seat thriller in minutes. You are transported into the house with these three men and experience their terror as it it were your own.Dare to listen to this terrifying haunted house tale, and discover the mystery of The Toll-House by W.W. Jacobs. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!#horrorstories #audiobook #reading
A TERRIFYING Encounter | The Boarded Window by Ambrose Bierce #shorts #horrorstories ReadingTheClassics 2024-10-19 | A terrifying encounter...A short passage from the story "The Boarded Window" by Ambrose Bierce.In a haunting moment, Murlock moves with cold detachment as he tends to his wife’s body. His actions, though precise and deliberate, are performed without feeling. Clinging to a quiet conviction that he will somehow be reunited with her, Murlock's refusal to face reality reveals the depth of his denial.Check out the full audiobook on my channel.#audiobook #horrorstories #shortstories
The Feast of Nemesis by Saki | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-10-17 | In this video, I present The Feast of Nemesis by Saki - an audiobook narration. I do not understand how there are next to no versions of this on YouTube and the version there are have only a handful of views. This story is brilliant. I suppose it might just be my sense of humour... but hey, I get to pick the stories and this one deserved to be picked!What if, instead of celebrating Christmas or Birthdays, you celebrated a day where you dealt a blow to your enemies. Instead of giving a gift, you settle scores. Okay, so its not the nicest message... but it sure is well written and hilarious!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #saki #audiobook #funnystories
The GRIEF of Murlock | The Boarded Window Ambrose by Bierce Audiobook #shorts #horrorstories ReadingTheClassics 2024-10-16 | The grief of MurlockA short passage from the story "The Boarded Window" by Ambrose Bierce.In this evocative passage from The Boarded Window, Murlock is introduced as a man crippled by his lack of experience with grief. His sorrow overwhelms him, leaving him emotionally numb, as if crushed by the weight of his loss. Murlock’s heart remains untouched by the depth of his own tragedy.Check out the full audiobook on my channel.#audiobook #horrorstories #shortstories
The Law of Life by Jack London | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-10-10 | In this video, I present The Law of Life by Jack London - an audiobook narration.I couldn't quite bring myself to start with The Call of the Wild (despite The Simpsons urging me to...).Instead, I chose one of his short stories about an old Inuit chief named Koshkoosh. His tribe has is packing up and leaves him with just a small fire and a pile of sticks.What starts out as a description of the scene, turns into a memory, which then ultimately becomes a philosophical statement about 'the law of life'. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!#jacklondon #audiobook #reading
The moment of REVELATION | Young Goodman Brown by Hawthorne #shorts #audiobook #horrorstories ReadingTheClassics 2024-10-07 | The moment of revelation...A short passage from the story "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne.In this intense and pivotal passage from "Young Goodman Brown," the protagonist cries out in despair, believing that all goodness has vanished from the world. As he surrenders to hopelessness and invites the devil to claim the earth, Goodman Brown’s descent into darkness begins. Fueled by his anguish, he rushes through the forest, as if driven by forces beyond his control, marking a profound turning point in his journey.Check out the full audiobook on my channel.#audiobook #horrorstories #shortstories
The parting with FAITH | Young Goodman Brown by Hawthorne #shorts #audiobook #horrorstories ReadingTheClassics 2024-10-06 | The parting with Faith...A short passage from the story "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne.In this tender yet foreboding passage from Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown," Faith, with sadness in her voice, pleads for her husband to stay home, expressing her fears and anxieties. Her emotional appeal not only reveals the depth of their bond but also foreshadows the dark and uncertain journey ahead for Goodman Brown. As she asks him to delay his departure, the tension builds, setting the stage for the ominous events that follow.Check out the full audiobook on my channel.#audiobook #horrorstories #shortstories
The Encounter with the STRANGER | Young Goodman Brown by Hawthorne #shorts #audiobook #horrorstories ReadingTheClassics 2024-10-05 | The encounter with the stranger...A short passage from the story "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne.In this chilling passage from Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown," suspense builds as the protagonist, Goodman Brown, ventures into the forest. As fear of the unknown grips him, he imagines devils lurking behind every tree—only to come face-to-face with a mysterious figure in the woods. What dark journey lies ahead for Goodman Brown? Check out the full audiobook on my channel.#audiobook #horrorstories #shortstories
The Coffee House of Surat by Leo Tolstoy | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-10-03 | In this video, I present The Coffee House of Surat by Leo Tolstoy - an audiobook narration.Theology, philosophy, this story reflects on the themes of religious tolerance and the futility of human attempts to understand the divine.What I loved most about this tale, is how we get this fascinating intellectual debate, followed up with a beautiful parable. Tolstoy shares a timeless tale that will be forever relevant on this Earth.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!#leotolstoy #audiobook #reading
Footprints on the Seashore by Nathaniel Hawthorne | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-09-26 | In this video, I present Footprints on the Seashore by Nathaniel Hawthorne - an audiobook narration. I do not understand why this isn't a more widely popular story. Sure, its not a complex philosophical tale, there is no horror element... but it is such a beautiful exploration of the imagination of the mind whilst wandering in solitude.If you love a good long walk on the beach, I recommend taking this along for a listen next time you go!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #audiobook #reading #nathanielhawthorne
Ancient Lights by Algernon Blackwood | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-09-19 | In this video, I present Ancient Lights by Algernon Blackwood - an audiobook narration. So, I'm not working my way through the most popular stories out there. I'm working through authors who I find fascinating writers. I'm in love with the style of Algernon Blackwood. His writing just flows and its a pleasure to read. He uses punctuation the way its meant to be used which is a delight when you read literature aloud. And to top it off, his stories are always unique and interesting.I wonder if M. Night. Shyamalan read this before working on "The Happening"?Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #ancientlights #algernonblackwood #audiobook
Azathoth by H.P. Lovecraft | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-09-14 | In this video, I present Azathoth by H.P. Lovecraft - an audiobook narration.For those looking for the "God of all things" Cthulu mythology, this isn't quite that. This is actually a fragment of a novel that was written more like an opening to a story Lovecraft never got around to writing. The meaning of title isn't really clear. Perhaps this was the beginning of some of his later mythology. For me, this is just another piece of beautiful imagery, further demonstrating the incredible writing of Lovecraft.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!#lovecraft #azathoth #audiobook
A Revolt of the Gods by Ambrose Bierce | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-09-12 | In this video, I present A Revolt of the Gods by Ambrose Bierce - an audiobook narration.Okay, do not get turned off by the first line of this story. This is an absurd and humorous tale that is sort of about cats and dogs, but not really... It is true to Bierce's satirical style, using grotesque humour and exaggerated content to critique social and religious absurdities.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!#ambrosebierce #catsanddogs #audiobook
Ex Oblivione by H.P. Lovecraft | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-09-05 | In this video, I present Ex Oblivione by H.P. Lovecraft - an audiobook narration. Some of the imagery in this story is delightful. It is a tale of longing for escape, finding solace in dreams, and choosing your destiny.And quite a philosophical consideration of what death might be.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #audiobook #lovecraft #reading
A Tent in Agony by Stephen Crane | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-08-29 | In this video, I present A Tent in Agony by Stephen Crane - an audiobook narration. This is an odd duck of a story. It starts off with the strangest of tones, then proceeds to shift perspectives and twist itself into a somewhat philosophical and playful reflection of human nature.This is a random story, sort of about the randomness of life, and it has randomly given me a great laugh. I hope you enjoy it too.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #audiobook #camping #reading
The Haunted Mind by Nathaniel Hawthorne | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-08-22 | In this video, I present The Haunted Mind by Nathaniel Hawthorne - an audiobook narration. I was looking for another short story by Hawthorne and stumbled across this one. The description was ‘an exploration of eerie and introspective thoughts that arise during the quiet moments between sleep and wakefulness’.How could we not tackle that!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #audiobook #reading #nathanielhawthorne
The Lady or the Tiger by Frank R. Stockton | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-08-15 | In this video, I present The Lady or the Tiger by Frank R. Stockton - an audiobook narration. Okay, lets be honest here, I chose this one because of an episode of Daria….But what a story! It might drive some people mad, but I absolutely loved everything about this tale. It is so well written, and suspense filled. Not only that, but the philosophical ponderings it brings are exceptional.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #audiobook #ladyorthetiger #reading
The Story of An Hour by Kate Chopin | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-07-21 | In this video, I present The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin - an audiobook narration.Poignant and thought-provoking, this short story is considered a seminal piece in feminist literature. So much to take away and ponder. But that twist…!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #audiobook #katechopin #reading
The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-07-19 | In this video, I present The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe - an audiobook narration. A classic tale, needs no introduction. I thoroughly enjoyed losing myself a bit in the narration of this one. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #audiobook #edgarallanpoe #reading
The Festival by H.P. Lovecraft | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-07-08 | In this video, I present The Festival by H.P. Lovecraft - an audiobook narration. Back to Kingsport we go, yet this time with a completely different tale. Perhaps this should have been a Christmas story? Ah well, lets call it my Christmas in July reading…Every time I hear “Necronomicon”, I think of the Simpsons. But this is Lovecraft at his best, delivering stunning imagery in a creepy setting.Maybe keep the lights on for this one.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #lovecraft #audiobook #reading
The Adventure of the German Student by Washington Irving | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-07-01 | In this video, I present The Adventure of the German Student by Washington Irving - an audiobook narration. What a great story. I really enjoyed this one. Irving does such a great job of keeping it simple and just telling an immersive and intriguing story. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #guillotine #audiobook #horrorstory
A Haunted House by Virginia Woolf | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-06-29 | In this video, I present A Haunted House by Virginia Woolf - an audiobook narration. This was a bit of a challenging story to read. Not because it’s a bad story but because of the way it is narrated.Woolf’s narrator awakes at all hours hearing sounds of a ghostly couple searching the house for their lost treasure. But instead of this being your usual spooky story with a creepy setting, the house is benign, and the ghosts aren’t scary. I found the challenge came when I realised that Woolf’s narrator started searching the house too and follows the ghosts’ activities in their own mind. It is hard to tell what is real or certain.But it is a fascinating story and once I got into it, was actually a good read!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #virginiawoolf #audiobook #hauntedhouse
Napoleon and the Spectre by Charlotte Brontë | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-06-28 | In this video, I present Napoleon and the Spectre by Charlotte Brontë - an audiobook narration.This is quite the quirky tale. Rather than being a horror story itself, it is more of a parody. And a quite gothic one at that. This doesn’t have the finesse of Brontë’s later works but certainly falls well within the style of tale that I have been enjoying working my way through on this channel!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #napoleon #charlottebrontë #audiobook
The Beast in the Cave by H.P. Lovecraft | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-06-09 | In this video, I present The Beast in the Cave by H.P. Lovecraft - an audiobook narration. This is a chilling tale of a lost traveller in a dark cavern who encounters a terrifying unseen creature. As the narrator struggles to escape, he discovers a shocking and horrifying truth about the beast.Though not as scary as some of Lovecraft’s other works, the imagery and narration are true to his style. And that is what keeps you determined to find out just what The Beast in the Cave is.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #lovecraft #audiobook #reading
The Whisperers by Algernon Blackwood | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-06-05 | In this video, I present The Whisperers by Algernon Blackwood - an audiobook narration. Whilst learning about H.P. Lovecraft, I found that he was influenced and inspired by Algernon Blackwood. I didn’t really put any thought into which story of Blackwood’s I would start with, I just picked one!You will not be surprised to find more of this works popping up on this channel later on. Just as with Lovecraft, Blackwood has this way of describing the setting and events that is unique and exquisite. What a fascinating tale of the power of influence and inspiration. And how apt that it is that topic that I stumbled upon Blackwood for!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #whisperers #algernonblackwood #audiobook
The Hollow of the Three Hills by Nathaniel Hawthorne | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-06-02 | In this video, I present The Hollow of the Three Hills by Nathaniel Hawthorne - an audiobook narration. This could very well be Hawthorne’s first published short story. It certainly doesn’t quite rise to the quality of his other works, but it does contain must of his typical style. Many of the elements become hallmarks of his later writing.A guilt-stricken woman seeks knowledge in exchange for a price. The price for knowledge is steep. We are presented with a fascinating view of what could perhaps be considered a sort of séance; darkly set in a hollow between three hills.What price would you be willing to pay for forbidden knowledge?Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!#audiobook #reading #nathanielhawthorne
The Apple by H.G. Wells | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-05-29 | In this video, I present The Apple by H.G. Wells - an audiobook narration. Personally, I found the most interesting part of this story was actually once it was well into its second act. Yes the story of how the man in the carriage had obtained the apple was interesting… but it was the discussion between them where Hinchcliff is getting excited about what it would mean to consume it, versus the man trying to outline the pitfalls – that was what fascinated me!H.G. Wells often uses knowledge, and more specifically the dangers of possessing too much of it, as a central theme of much of his work. Shortly following reading The Pearl of Love, I found this another thought-provoking read!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #apple #hgwells #audiobook
The Strange High House in the Mist by H.P. Lovecraft | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-05-19 | In this video, I present The Strange High House in the Mist by H.P. Lovecraft - an audiobook narration. Thank you so much to one of my subscribers for putting me onto this story. After feeling totally underwhelmed reading The Terrible Old Man, finding out he was a character in another story I couldn’t wait to dive in and see if Lovecraft could redeem the character.Admittedly, that character is only a minor part of this story… but it is so much more in line with what I love about Lovecraft!Perhaps my only complaint about this one, is that it has about 3 false endings and every next piece, whilst still beautiful writing, seems to drag out a story that could have nicely finished in the previous ending.What do you think? Should the Strange High House in the Mist by H.P. Lovecraft stay in the mist? Or is it worth the risk to explore?Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #lovecraft #audiobook #reading
The Pearl of Love by H.G. Wells | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-05-13 | In this video, I present The Pearl of Love by H.G. Wells - an audiobook narration.I think H.G. Wells pretty much gives the best introduction to this story. He explains that he cares not for actual pearls and that this story could be thought of in two ways. Personally, I think it’s the former – a cruel story of love. But perhaps you will think differently.This story has a beautiful poetry. The words wash over you as you marvel in the splendour of not only what Wells is crafting but of the Prince himself. But do not be misled by the beauty of the Pearl of Love – H.G. Wells has a tale to challenge your perception and leave you questioning what this story is really about.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #pearl #hgwells #audiobook
The Terrible Old Man by H.P. Lovecraft | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-05-11 | In this video, I present The Terrible Old Man by H.P. Lovecraft - an audiobook narration. Ok, I’m going to say it, this is not Lovecraft’s best work. Sure, it has his signature horror vibes but it feels like half of the story is missing. Perhaps I’ve been spoiled with the first few stories of Lovecraft’s that I read… which are filled with such elaborate and beautifully crafted details.In this story, everything is left to our imagination. But I suppose, that actually does bring something to the story too. So, where does your imagination take you? What do you think of The Terrible Old Man? Could H.P. Lovecraft have told you more? Or did he give you just enough to terrify you?Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #lovecraft #audiobook #reading
Sredni Vashtar by Saki | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-05-08 | In this video, I present Sredni Vashtar by Saki - an audiobook narration. Sredni Vashtar is a short story that explores themes of imagination, loneliness, and pushing boundaries. Its kind of dark and mysterious but it also makes you think about how powerful our imaginations can be.Can a world you create in your mind become real? Lets find out together as we delve into Sredni Vashtar by Saki. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #saki #audiobook #horrorstory
In The Vault by H.P. Lovecraft | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-05-04 | In this video, I present In The Vault by H.P. Lovecraft - an audiobook narration. This is such a great story. Not necessarily for its content, macabre as it is; but more so for the dark humour, somewhat meta storytelling, and the sublime imagery the Lovecraft weaves into it.Due to the prevalence of the revenge story in our culture, this one might feel somewhat predictable… but you are not going to hear any teen slasher film using dialogue that has this type of juxtaposition and metaphorical depth.I hope you’re not squeamish as we join the poor undertaker who traps himself In the Vault – thanks to H.P. Lovecraft. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #lovecraft #audiobook #reading
Désirées Baby by Kate Chopin | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-04-27 | In this video, I present Désirée’s Baby by Kate Chopin - an audiobook narration.This is a story that explores the deep racism of the South, following a beautiful woman named Désirée who is married to a plantation owner.Happiness is destroyed by societal views on race, highlighting the cruelty of prejudice. Chopin details how race and societal expectations can define identity and the fragility of love in the face of social pressures.This is not a happy tale but it does, sadly, ring true of the era.Join me as we find out what happens to Désirée’s Baby by Kate Chopin. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #audiobook #katechopin #reading
The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-04-20 | In this video, I present The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe - an audiobook narration. I don’t know what to say about this story. This is the macabre at its most macabre.What is that meme – “well that escalated quickly”. I can’t think of a better way to describe this story.At its core, this story is about the destructive power of unchecked emotions and violence; though I think even that could be up for interpretation. I suspect that Poe was just aiming for a suspenseful and disturbing tale but there are deeper messages within about the human condition.Whichever way you want to interpret this story, I hope that you either have a cat you love that you can hug at the end; or at least another human to pull you out of the darkness of this one.I hope you don’t have a pet that resembles The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening! #audiobook #edgarallanpoe #reading
The Man From Snowy River by Banjo Patterson | An Audiobook (Poem) Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-04-15 | In this video, I present The Man from Snowy River by Banjo Patterson - an audiobook narration. This is a classic Australian bush poem by Banjo Patterson who is generally considered one of the greatest writers of Australia’s colonial period.The poem tells the story of a horseback pursuit to recapture the colt of a prizewinning racehorse that has escaped its paddock. I figured I should read this one in my natural Australian accent, so it’s a little different to my other readings. But I felt that Banjo Patterson deserved a more Australian flair!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!
Wakefield by Nathaniel Hawthorne | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-04-11 | In this video, I present Wakefield by Nathaniel Hawthorne - an audiobook narration. Hawthorne had bit of a thing for 'what if' tales. This is one of those tales.Whilst we might ponder the sliding door effect, where our 'what if' is more about making some kind of life altering decision that could set us on a different path, ultimately resulting in a better or at least fundamentally different life; Hawthorne uses the concept of the 'what if' as a thought experiment.What if, a man told his wife he was going away for a few days but then stayed gone for 20 years. Further, what if he had only moved 1 street away.Perhaps my favourite part of this story is that Hawthorne makes no effort to write a story but rather present a formal article explaining his thought experiment, and asking us to come along as he rambles through his analysis.This may not be his greatest work but it is exactly why I fell in love with Hawthorne's writing. His storytelling is sublime.Join me in deciphering the madness (or terrifying precision) of Wakefield by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!#audiobook #nathanielhawthorne #reading
The Parenticide Club by Ambrose Bierce | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-04-02 | In this video, I present The Parenticide Club by Ambrose Bierce - an audiobook narration.This is a bizarre series of short stories about killing off parents and the consequences (or lack thereof). The collection includes:My Favourite MurderOil of DogAn Imperfect ConflagrationThe HypnotistWhilst told in a matter-of-fact style like these are re-tellings of factual events that we are supposed to be invested in, the absurdity of the tales really just convey Bierce's perversion for bleakness and dark humour.As with many of Bierce's tales, the ambiguity of so many details highlights the fact that he is both trying to entertain, as well as educate. These types of stories are not for everyone though, perhaps in part because his sense of humour was quite morose - especially for the time.We don't want to join but perhaps we can just listen in on the Parenticide Club by Ambrose Bierce? Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!#ambrosebierce #horrorstories #audiobook
Oil of Dog by Ambrose Bierce | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-03-28 | In this video, I present Oil of Dog by Ambrose Bierce - an audiobook narration.Another of the bizarre series of short stories about killing off parents, in this tale we find our narrator describing some disturbing career choices which ultimately grow darker as the story builds.Whilst told in a matter-of-fact style like this is a real story that we are supposed to be invested in, the absurdity of it really just conveys Bierce's perversion for bleakness and dark humour.As with any Bierce tale, the ambiguity of so many details highlights the fact that he is both trying to entertain, as well as educate. These types of stories are not for everyone, though perhaps in part because his sense of humour was quite morose, especially for the time.Would you use a medicine with Oil of Dog by Ambrose Bierce? Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!#ambrosebierce #horrorstories #audiobook
An Imperfect Conflagration by Ambrose Bierce | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-03-23 | In this video, I present An Imperfect Conflagration by Ambrose Bierce - an audiobook narration.Another of the bizarre series of short stories about killing off parents, in this tale the narrator begins with how he commits the murder of his father (and not long after his mother).Whilst told in a matter-of-fact style like this is a real story that we are supposed to be invested in, the absurdity of it really just conveys Bierce's perversion for bleakness and dark humour.As with any Bierce tale, the ambiguity of so many details highlights the fact that he is both trying to entertain, as well as educate. These types of stories are not for everyone, though perhaps in part because his sense of humour was quite morose, especially for the time.Will we get burned or not even singed in An Imperfect Conflagration by Ambrose Bierce. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!#ambrosebierce #horrorstories #audiobook
The Hypnotist by Ambrose Bierce | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-03-21 | In this video, I present The Hypnotist by Ambrose Bierce - an audiobook narration.Part of a bizarre series of short stories about killing off parents, in this tale the narrator discovers his power of hypnotism as a teenager.Whilst told in a matter-of-fact style like this is a real story that we are supposed to be invested in, the absurdity of it really just conveys Bierce's perversion for bleakness and dark humour.As with any Bierce tale, the ambiguity of so many details highlights the fact that he is both trying to entertain, as well as educate. These types of stories are not for everyone, though perhaps in part because his sense of humour was quite morose, especially for the time.Make sure you are not lost in the eyes of The Hypnotist by Ambrose Bierce. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!#ambrosebierce #horrorstories #audiobook
Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne in 1 Minute | Audiobook Summary #shorts ReadingTheClassics 2024-03-10 | Today's 1 minute version is of Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne.Condensing the story into 1 minute so you can say you read the whole thing without having to read it!Let me know what other 1 minute versions you want to hear!You can hear me read the whole story here on my channel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!#audiobook #1minute #horrorstory
The Outsider by H.P. Lovecraft in 1 Minute | Audiobook Summary #shorts #lovecraft ReadingTheClassics 2024-03-09 | Today's 1 minute version is of The Outsider by H.P. Lovecraft.Condensing the story into 1 minute so you can say you read the whole thing without having to read it!Let me know what other 1 minute versions you want to hear!You can hear me read the whole story here on my channel. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!#audiobook #1minute #lovecraft
The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-03-07 | In this video, I present The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving - an audiobook narration. Whilst Irving is known for his captivating historical tales, The Devil and Tom Walker takes a thrilling turn into the realm of the supernatural. Don't expect your typical horror story though. Irving weaves a chilling tale of greed, temptation, and the consequences of making deals with the devil - all with a touch of his signature storytelling flair.This has some of the elements of Sleepy Hollow, with a tinge of Nathaniel Hawthorne's New England tales. Quite a captivating read and filled with perfect metaphors for the journey taken.Join me as we try to shield ourselves from the temptations the brought together The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!#audiobook #horrorstory #reading
The Middle Toe of the Right Foot by Ambrose Bierce | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-03-02 | In this video, I present The Middle Toe of the Right Foot by Ambrose Bierce - an audiobook narration.Imagine a murder so heinous, the only witness is... a missing toe. That's the deliciously creepy setup for Ambrose Bierce's The Middle Toe of the Right Foot. Imagine a seemingly ordinary house, shrouded in whispers and rumoured to be haunted. But the real chills come not from ghostly moans, but from a single, severed appendage – the middle toe of a right foot.Ambrose Bierce's humour shines through this ghost story, weaving a twisted tale of duels in the dark, brutal murder, and ghosts of the past.Is "The Middle Toe of the Right Foot" a hilarious whodunit? A toe-tally terrifying ghost story? Or something stranger still? Bierce leaves that up to you to decide, but be prepared for a wild ride that will leave your funny bone tickled and your spine tingling. Just remember, keep an eye on your toes – you never know when they might become part of a bigger mystery.Lets find out why Ambrose Bierce thought the most important character of his story was The Middle Toe of the Right Foot (or lack thereof!). Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!#ambrosebierce #horrorstories #audiobook
A Ghost Story by Mark Twain | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-02-10 | In this video, I present A Ghost Story by Mark Twain - an audiobook narration. So like me, I bet you weren't expecting a spooky story from Mark Twain. Even more than that, you probably weren't expecting a complete tonal shift half-way through it!This is such a wonderful story that starts off as a beautiful horror story and ends up true to Twain's nature by showing an incredible amount of humour.Rather than spoil this one, I think you need to listen for yourself! Join me as we explore a quite brilliantly funny tale of A Ghost Story by Mark Twain. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!#audiobook #ghoststory #reading
The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-01-20 | In this video, I present The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe - an audiobook narration.Where do we start with this macabre tale by Poe? Though we are not intended to know why this tale really goes to such a dark place, the little hint we get at the start paints the picture of a man slighted by another, who feels that this insult has now crossed the line.We follow him as he puts in place his horrific revenge plot on an intoxicated and clearly unsuspecting victim. Never being provided with concrete evidence of the 'crimes' of Fortunato, we must perhaps question Montresor's sanity.Other than a moment at the end of the tale, the narrator lacks any remorse and the self-assured tone of the story casts doubt on the entire narrative.Is the narrator a calculating villain, a delusional madman, or just plain evil...Join me as we delve into the twisted psyche of Montresor in the Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!#audiobook #edgarallanpoe #reading
The Nameless City by H.P. Lovecraft | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2024-01-08 | In this video, I present The Nameless City by H.P. Lovecraft - an audiobook narration. This is a short horror story that follows a protagonist who travels to the middle of the Arabian Desert to explore an ancient underground city.Whilst the story contains Lovecraft's trademark stylisation, this is not an entirely logical narrative. And perhaps it is not supposed to be. Lovecraft himself said this story was based on a dream and that is how it comes across; with moments of clarity amongst a plethora of imagery and concepts.Interestingly enough, the story is one of the most popular even though many publications rejected it. It has been described as 'overwritten' and 'over-dramatic'.Join me as we descend into the Nameless City by H.P. Lovecraft and determine whether or not it is the mad ramblings of an overly dramatic writer, or an evocative nightmare that holds you tight until the very end. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!#lovecraft #audiobook #reading
The Ministers Black Veil by Nathaniel Hawthorne | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2023-12-28 | In this video, I present The Minister's Black Veil by Nathaniel Hawthorne - an audiobook narration. Whilst Hawthorne might not be everyone's cup of tea, I absolutely love his writing style and his generally chosen era for story telling.There are so many different things to take away from this story and examine. Like many of his works, this tale is set in a town in Puritan New England. And we are offered an exploration of sin, repentance, and morality. This story should make you uncomfortable. The intent was to do as much. We are essentially watching a preacher literally wear his sin on his face and how that affects his parishioners and those around him.Whether you seek to find answers, meaning, or your own secrets, join me as we discover the Minister's Black Veil by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!
Twas The Night Before Christmas | Narration | Clement Clarke Moore ReadingTheClassics 2023-12-24 | In this video, I present 'Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore - an audiobook narration.This classic tale is perfect for that last story for your kids (or you!) just before bedtime on Christmas Eve.Let Clement Clarke Moore put you in the Christmas spirit, just as you drift off to sleep when it 'Twas The Night Before Christmas. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!#christmasstory #audiobook #reading
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2023-12-10 | In this video, I present An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce - an audiobook narration.An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is a short story, one of Ambrose Bierce's most famous works.This is another of Bierce's tales which abandons linear narration in favor of the internal mind of the protagonist. It explores the concept of dying with dignity and makes you question whether the narrator is a reliable source.It is not only the narrator who experiences the story but the reader themselves. You will be transported to the scene, horrified by the events, and then swept away with the 'current' of the story (see what i did there!).Lets find out why Ambrose Bierce wanted to tell us the story of An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!
Three Questions by Leo Tolstoy | An Audiobook Narration ReadingTheClassics 2023-12-01 | In this video, I present the Three Questions by Leo Tolstoy - an audiobook narration.This story takes the form of a parable, and it concerns a king who wants to find answers to what he considers the three most important questions in life.It is a powerful tale for those wanting to attain a more peaceful and meaningful life.This king is convinced that if he holds the answers to his three questions, he would succeed in any endeavour. However he finds that the advice from the most educated people in his kingdom is divisive and disappointing. So instead, he seeks out a hermit who is known for his wisdom.Tolstoy illustrates a simple but powerful message. He stresses the importance of service to others and ensuring their happiness as the pursuit of life. Are you ready to let go of your ego and preoccupation with your own concerns, and to focus on better answers to Three Questions by Leo Tolstoy? Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more classic stories and poems. Stay tuned for more enthralling tales that will ignite your imagination. Happy listening!#leotolstoy #audiobook #reading
