The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories
Arnold Bennett
Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017)
The Matador of the Five Towns is a collection of twenty-two short stories by Arnold Bennett, offering a vivid portrayal of life in the fictional 'Five Towns'—a representation of the pottery manufacturing towns in the English Midlands. Through a series of interconnected narratives, Bennett explores the lives, struggles, and aspirations of the townspeople, revealing the complexities of their everyday existence.
Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing industrial landscape, these stories delve into themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of happiness. Bennett's keen observations and rich characterizations bring to life a diverse cast, from the ambitious potters to the dreamers yearning for something beyond their circumstances.
With a blend of humor and poignancy, this collection captures the essence of a community shaped by its trade and the personal stories that unfold within it. Each tale stands alone yet contributes to a larger tapestry of life in the Five Towns, making this work a distinctive exploration of early 20th-century English society.
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| The Matador of the Five Towns Pt 1 | 39:26 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| The Matador of the Five Towns Pt 2 | 42:07 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| Mimi | 37:36 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| The Supreme Illusion | 15:16 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| The Letter and the Lie | 16:09 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| The Glimpse | 24:46 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| Jock-at-a-Venture | 42:56 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| The Heroism of Thomas Chadwick | 30:40 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| Under the Clock | 17:12 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| Three Episodes in the Life of Mr Cowlishaw, Dentist | 28:40 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| Catching the Train | 26:08 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| The Widow of the Balcony | 18:47 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| The Cat and Cupid | 29:45 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| The Fortune Teller | 27:13 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| The Long Lost Uncle | 32:00 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| The Tight Hand | 16:12 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| Why the Clock Stopped | 29:22 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| Hot Potatoes | 29:46 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| Half a Sovereign | 13:08 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| The Blue Suit | 27:11 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| The Tiger and the Baby | 30:54 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| The Revolver | 17:12 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| An Unfair Advantage | 36:28 | Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017) |
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TALES OF EVERYDAY INTEREST
Avid Listener
Arnold Bennett is one of the finest storytellers ever. He could describe someone reading an electric meter and make it enjoyable. Then, Andy Minter would bring it to life with his inimitable flair. How we are going to miss Andy.
Enjoying Arnold Bennett AND Andy Minter
westovem
Thoroughly enjoying all the “five town” stories AND the reader, Andy Minter. His accent and the way his voice changes for the different characters along with his timing are superb! I wish he would read more Arnold Bennett stories!
A Find!
LibriVox populi var. VB
What a find: Arnold Bennett, and short stories, and read by Andy Minter, narrator extraordinaire. Don't miss !
Don't miss!
Indy
This set of stories is rich in history and characters; a do-not-miss for anyone who loves a good story, and especially if you are interested in this period on British history.
A fun collection of small town humor
Mark Eveleth
I truly believe between the authors great descriptive writing style and the narrators voice they could make a trip to the refrigerator an interesting tale.
Five stars.
Beetzme2
Just to endorse the last reviewer's comments. There are many books, all superbly read by Andy Minter (1934-2017), including many by Arnold Bennett, available, for us to enjoy.
Rallou
What an enjoyable book! Arnold Bennett and Andy Minter is the perfect combination! February 2022
Val
Arnold Bennett tells amusing tales and Andy Mentor brings them to life.