The Mysterious Stranger and Other Stories
Mark Twain
Read by Ted Delorme
Here's a Mark Twain story that's very unlike those he became famous for, but when I read it back in Catholic high school, it left a deep impression. It concerns the deeply religious residents of a small village in Austria during the late sixteenth century, and what happened to several of them when a strange man began to visit their insulated homeland. There's little of Twain's humor here; this is a horror story, a parable. . . and a warning.
(Summary by Ted Delorme) (4 hr 33 min)
Chapters
Chapter 01 | 9:23 | Read by Ted Delorme |
Chapter 02 | 18:50 | Read by Ted Delorme |
Chapter 03 | 21:45 | Read by Ted Delorme |
Chapter 04 | 6:07 | Read by Ted Delorme |
Chapter 05 | 26:55 | Read by Ted Delorme |
Chapter 06 | 27:03 | Read by Ted Delorme |
Chapter 07 | 40:14 | Read by Ted Delorme |
Chapter 08 | 44:09 | Read by Ted Delorme |
Chapter 09 | 12:02 | Read by Ted Delorme |
Chapter 10 | 28:20 | Read by Ted Delorme |
Chapter 11 | 7:26 | Read by Ted Delorme |
Chapter 12 | 30:58 | Read by Ted Delorme |
Reviews
Mysterious Stranger
rshinn@fastmail.net
Hold on to your bible while you listen to Satan describe the folly of mankind. Amazing production. Excellent reading. Full of personality and depth of character. Good thing they didn't burn Samuel Clemens at the stake for writing this!
Wonderful rendition
David Berkenbilt
I read this book as a teenager. Ted's reading of this book is as good as any commercially available or Library of Congress audio book I have ever listened to. I found it absolutely riveting. I read it as a teenager. The edition had beautiful color illustrations. Many of these came to mind as I listened to this reading. The material is very thought provoking. Highly recommend.
Twain's Brain Twister
Jim Hartman
This was a great awakening for me to. Twain really shows his Depth and may challenge your religious beliefs. I listen to this book quite abit and really enjoy how the characters are b . I came out wondering what the hell? l listen to this at least monthly. Tw
Mysterious Stranger... Wow!
Reuben Tierney
Honestly one I've the best stories I've ever experienced... wow! Amazing story by Mark Twain... far better than his children's literature. This story will stay with me for life...
great listening
Gerard Kelly
I really enjoyed the stories and the most excellent reader. A different aspect of Mark Twain's writing revealed. I wish he had done more in this genre.
Not the typical Mark Twain story.
Seven Archers
This story was not in the typical Mark Twain vein, it was a little disturbing. The reader did a great job.
Sammi
Love love love this story!!! And a fabulous read. I've listened to it several times!@ its my favorite story to fall asleep listening to.
Incredible
A LibriVox Listener
Reeling from the talent of this reader! Thank you! Portraying anguish/despair by placing your hand over your mouth was an impressive touch.