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Ten Minute Stories

Gelesen von Ben Tucker

(4,444 Sterne; 27 Bewertungen)

Noted author of weird fiction Algernon Blackwood brings us a collection of shorter stories than some of his more well-known tales of terror. These stories illustrate the true breath of Blackwood's talent beyond just that of a purveyor of the supernatural. In addition to strange occurrences, mysterious phenomena, bizarre dreams and tales of the just plain weird contained herein, we also see a more jovial and comedic side of Blackwood as he pokes good-natured fun at the foibles of social manner in upper class society. We also see Blackwood's poetic prose in service of illustrating his love of nature in stories such as "Wind" and "Pines". This collection captures a master stretching his wings and showing the extent of his talent beyond what he was popularly known for. (Summary by Ben Tucker) (6 hr 12 min)

Chapters

I. Accessory Before the Fact

16:27

Read by Ben Tucker

II. The Deferred Appointment

12:58

Read by Ben Tucker

III. The Prayer

13:46

Read by Ben Tucker

IV. Strange Disappearance of a Baronet

15:10

Read by Ben Tucker

V. The Secret

9:26

Read by Ben Tucker

VI. The Lease

9:52

Read by Ben Tucker

VII. Up and Down

11:54

Read by Ben Tucker

VIII. Faith Cure on the Channel

9:22

Read by Ben Tucker

IX. The Goblin's Collection

16:43

Read by Ben Tucker

X. Imagination

9:20

Read by Ben Tucker

XI. The Invitation

9:57

Read by Ben Tucker

XII. The Impulse

9:53

Read by Ben Tucker

XIII. Her Birthday

6:13

Read by Ben Tucker

XIV. Two in One

17:12

Read by Ben Tucker

XV. Ancient Lights

15:21

Read by Ben Tucker

XVI. Dream Trespass

19:09

Read by Ben Tucker

XVII. Let Not the Sun

13:51

Read by Ben Tucker

XVIII. Entrance and Exit

12:16

Read by Ben Tucker

XIX. You May Telephone from Here

11:11

Read by Ben Tucker

XX. The Whisperers

14:21

Read by Ben Tucker

XXI. Violence

17:39

Read by Ben Tucker

XXII. The House of the Past

14:18

Read by Ben Tucker

XXIII. Jimbo's Long Day

11:06

Read by Ben Tucker

XXIV. If the Cap Fits

12:28

Read by Ben Tucker

XXV. News v. Nourishment

12:08

Read by Ben Tucker

XXVI. Wind

10:09

Read by Ben Tucker

XXVII. Pines

10:57

Read by Ben Tucker

XXVIII. The Winter Alps

11:54

Read by Ben Tucker

XXIX. The Second Generation

17:02

Read by Ben Tucker

Bewertungen

pleasantly surprising

(5 Sterne)

A great assortment of stories. Would not have associated these with Blackwood . There is satire and poetry. Many illuminate man's foibles . His descriptions of nature are beautiful. All are read excellently by Ben. Definitely one for my favourites.

so talented!

(5 Sterne)

Blackwood is so funny. Ben Tucker is so generous in showing it. “I’m helping a chap about a lease!” Does it seem likely a listener would laugh over this sentence for 5 minutes? That’s what I did anyway. Great.

Quite good

(5 Sterne)

I thought the secret was a waste of time until I got to the lease and was cracking up. His friend reminded me of Disney's sword in the stone Merlin.

(4,5 Sterne)

An excellent set of stories on interesting and unusual topics. Plus a few that are best described as "essays". A great reader makes them an enjoyable listen.

(4 Sterne)

good stories good reader took a star away because the Irish accent in the prayer was very bad

very good

(5 Sterne)

ben has a great way of bringing these stories to life!