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The Classic Tales Podcast B.J. Harrison
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Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, join us on a fantastic journey through the words of the world's greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance.
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A Friend of Napoleon, by Richard Connell
Papa Chibou loves his job as night watchman at the wax museum. But how will he cope when the museum has to close? Richard Connell, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Vintage Episode for the week is “The Minister’s Black Veil”, by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.
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We are going to have a short story summer. Through the summer, we’ll be showcasing the best short stories from 1919 to 1923. Today’s story was written by Richard Connell. You may recognize him from his famous story, The Most Dangerous Game.
Connell was one of the most popular short story writers of his time. He went on to have similar luck as a screenwriter, being nominated for an Academy Award in 1942 for his script, Meet John Doe, based on his short story, “A Reputation”.
And now, “A Friend of Napoleon”, by Richard Connell.
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The Kiss, by Anton Chekhov VINTAGE
After sampling a taste of the divine, will Ryabovich ever experience it again? Anton Chekhov, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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In today’s story, a kiss is used as a microscope to examine the frailty of hope. Chekhov creates an entire world around the kiss, blurring many lines of social and societal privilege and power. I hope you like it.
And now, The Kiss, by Anton Chekhov.
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Prelude, by Edgar Valentine Smith
Can Selina Jo ever figure out a way to get out of her backwoods life? Edgar Valentine Smith, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.
The Vintage Episode for the week is “The Kiss”, by Anton Chekhov. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.
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Today’s story won the O. Henry Memorial Award in 1923, but it was written by a relatively unknown writer. Edgar Valentine Smith sold two stories to Harper’s Magazine in his brief career as a writer – Prelude and ‘Lijah. Not much more is readily available about him.
There are many things notable about today’s story. The craft of the story is very elegant. We are effortlessly drawn into the descriptions of the heroine’s early life. We sympathize with her so much, in her efforts to improve herself. Interesting how the “big break” is crafted. I hope you like it.
Just a heads up – the “n” word is used a couple of times.
And now, Prelude, by Edgar Valentine Smith.
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A Scandal in Bohemia, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE
Can Sherlock Holmes discover a way to save the honor of the masked stranger in his chambers? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.
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Sherlock Holmes is a confirmed bachelor, with some touches of misogyny that creep up every now and then. But when he locks horns with Irene Adler, his opinion of women goes through the roof with respect.
There’s actually a fun book series for kids called Sherlock, Lupin and Me, written by an author that goes by the pseudonym of Irene Adler. It traces the adventures of three young detectives who haven’t hit the big time yet. It’s a lot of fun.
And now, A Scandal in Bohemia, by Arthur Conan Doyle
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Leave It to Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse
Can Jeeves scheme up a way for Corky’s uncle to approve of Corky’s fiancée? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.
The Vintage Episode for the week is “A Scandal in Bohemia”, by Arthur Conan Doyle. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.
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Today’s story is the final story in the series of P.G. Wodehouse short stories found in the volume My Man Jeeves. In case you haven’t noticed, I’m recording anew all the stories in this volume. Some we’ve heard before, and some we haven’t. So while today’s story has shown up before, I hope you won’t mind it again.
And now, Leave It to Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse.
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The Man Who Corrupted Hadleyburg, by Mark Twain VINTAGE
When an offended stranger seeks to corrupt the town, will the good citizens of Hadleyburg stand up to the test? Mark Twain, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.
A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com, and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday.
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Some consider today’s story a replay of the Garden of Eden story. Twain was very interested in pointing out the vulnerability of folks who overtly professed piety and purity. Whether it’s Pudd’nhead Wilson, Huckleberry Finn, or The Prince and the Pauper, oftentimes reading Twain leads to introspection, and a reinvestigation of things we may have taken for granted. Of course, he leads you to this personal place with his razor wit and wisdom. I hope you like our journey to Hadleyburg.
And now, The Man Who Corrupted Hadleyburg, by Mark Twain
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