The Well Told Tale

The Well Told Tale
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The Well Told Tale

Hi everyone. This is Robert. Welcome to The Well Told Tale. Every week I narrate a classic story; the greatest science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction stories ever written, not just in a small chunk at a time, but enough for you to really relax into. No adverts in the middle, just the story itself. All stories are pubic domain and free from copyright.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    The First Men in the Moon Part 5 (of 13)

    After surveying the surface of the Moon, Mr. Bedford and Mr. Cavor have found living plants. The next logical step is to leave the sphere and investigate, but are they ready? You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you):Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-taleBuy The First Men in th...

    29 min

  2. OCT 30

    The First Men in the Moon Part 4 (of 13)

    Mr Bedford and Mr Cavor have landed on the moon and are ready to explore...You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you):Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-taleBuy The First Men in the Moonhttps://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781473218000Other Books by H.G. Wells:The Island of Doctor Mor...

    20 min

  3. OCT 16

    The First Men in the Moon Part 3 (of 13)

    Mr. Bedford and Mr. Cavor have set off on an adventure, heading to the moon in their spaceship...You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you):Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-taleBuy The First Men in the Moonhttps://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781473218000Other Books by H.G. Wells:Th...

    20 min

  4. OCT 9

    The First Men in the Moon Part 2 (of 13)

    Last week, we were introduced to our main characters: the businessman Mr. Bedford and the scientist Mr. Cavor, who has invented a new anti-gravity material called "Cavorite." Mr. Bedford believes that Cavorite has the potential to be profitable, but they still need to find a practical use for it...You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops,...

    24 min

  5. OCT 2

    The First Men in the Moon - Part 1 (of 13)

    This week, we're starting a classic science fiction novel, "The First Men in the Moon" by H.G. Wells. It's not as well-known as Wells' other works, but it's equally important. This book seems to be inspired by Jules Verne's "From the Earth to the Moon" and is believed to contain the first depiction of 'the alien hive mind'. Many science fiction stories have been influenced by and paid homage to this tale.You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks...

    47 min

  6. SEP 25

    The Thing from Outside

    Today's Tale was one of six stories to appear in the very first issue of 'Amazing Stories' magazine. In 1926 it was the first magazine devoted to science fiction.You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you):Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-taleBuy the Darkness and Dawn Tril...

    45 min

  7. SEP 18

    Tom Thumb and Rumpelstiltskin

    This week we return to The Brothers Grimm and two of their classic fairy tales. Tom Thumb: an old English folk tale and Rupelstiltskin a German folktale with roman and greek traditions. You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you):Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-taleGrimm’...

    21 min

  8. SEP 4

    1984 - Part 23 (of 23)

    In Room 101, Winston Smith was broken and he betrayed Julia. Now that he has been set free from the Ministry of Love, what will life be like for Winston Smith?This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you):Books by our favourite authors - https:...

    24 min
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Hi everyone. This is Robert. Welcome to The Well Told Tale. Every week I narrate a classic story; the greatest science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction stories ever written, not just in a small chunk at a time, but enough for you to really relax into. No adverts in the middle, just the story itself. All stories are pubic domain and free from copyright.

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  • Creator
    The Well Told Tale
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    222
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 The Well Told Tale
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