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How true is the saying, âIn the Country of the Blind, the One-Eyed Man is Kingâ? H.G. Wells, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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We have a new title available â Classic Tales for Children, Volume 1. This boxed set includes Pollyanna, The Wind in the Willows, and Alice in Wonderland. Hop on over to the website, and pick up your copy today.
And now, The Country of the Blind, by H.G. Wells.
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When the kids next door cross a line, Mrs. Shields canât help but speak up about it. She knows it will set the gossip machine in motion, but right is right â isnât it? Mary Stanbery Watts, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Have you ever read Pollyanna, by Eleanor H. Porter? Well, you should. Everybody should. With the way things have gotten so dark lately, I figured I just needed a shot of something bright and cheerful, and reading Pollyanna was just what the doctor ordered.
So, I recorded it. Iâll be releasing it as a boxed set, along with Winnie-the-Pooh, The Wind in the Willows and Alice in Wonderland. Keep an eye on your in box, and Iâll send the product link as soon as itâs available this week. You can preorder it now, by following this link:
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Mary Stanbery Watts was a rather prolific writer at the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries. She wrote many stories for McClures, and novels for MacMillan, several set during the Spanish-American war. Todayâs story, âNice Neighborsâ, she wrote near the end of her writing career, in 1923. Just a heads up â this story does deal with violence toward animals.
And now, âNice Neighborsâ, by Mary Stanbery Watts.
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Why does a stay at the Palace Hotel mean trouble? Stephen Crane, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Please donate to the Kickstarter project to fund the audiobook production of Immortal, by Joanna White. Itâs a prequel to her epic fantasy series, Valiant. In Immortal, the protagonist travels through different times without the ability to die. Itâs very well-written, and Iâm sure youâll love it.
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Stephen Crane is mostly known for his seminal novel: The Red Badge of Courage, and also for his short story, âThe Bride Comes to Yellow Skyâ. While todayâs story is seemingly simple, there are several complex themes underpinning the story. Also, the story breaks the stylistic norms of the period, venturing toward the realm of Expressionism.
And now, The Blue Hotel, by Stephen Crane.
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Do the English just not like Americans? Seriously, why wonât Chevâs family warm up to Skip? Margaret Prescott Montague, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Vintage Episode for the week is âThe Blue Hotelâ, by Stephen Crane. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.
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Itâs a prequel to her epic fantasy series, Valiant. In Immortal, the protagonist travels through different times without the ability to die. Itâs very well-written, and Iâm sure youâll love it.
Once we raise the funds, Joanna has hired me to produce the audiobook! Iâll send out a newsletter with a link to the project once weâre ready to launch. Thanks for pitching in!
Todayâs story won the O. Henry Memorial Award in 1919. World War I had just ended, and there were many military stories written at the time, as most everyone in the world had some connection to the war.
Margaret Prescott Montague was a short story writer and novelist. Four of her stories were made into films in the 1920s. Winning the O. Henry Memorial Award is the most prestigious of her accomplishments. She lived from 1878 â 1955.
From the introduction to the O. Henry Memorial Award volume: ââŚthe young Virginian of "England to America" will bring back, to all who read, their own heroes. It is fitting that Miss Montague's story should have received the first prize: poignant, short in words, great in significance, it will stand a minor climactic peak in that chain of literature produced during the actual progress of the World War.â
It is interesting to look back on this story over a hundred years later, and see how it fared. I think itâs safe to say that most people have never heard of the story, or its author, which is a shame. Letâs give it a go.
And now, âEngland to Americaâ, by Margaret Prescott Montague.
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Why does Paul feel like he just doesnât fit in with this world? What will ânot fitting inâ do to him? Willa Cather, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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In todayâs story, Paul just doesnât fit in. Cather layers on the different woes that Paul has to deal with. He uses art as an escape from reality. He also has had issues with his home life, etc. The author gently layers on the struggles of a character so effectively. By the end, we fully understand his motivations, which as it turns out, is heartbreaking.
And now, Paulâs Case, by Willa Cather.
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Is money the root of all evil? Or does it change happiness to despair simply by existing? Booth Tarkington, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Vintage Episode for the week is âPaulâs Caseâ, by Willa Cather. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.
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This summer we are showcasing short stories that have been nominated for the O. Henry Memorial Award from 1919-1923.
Booth Tarkington won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction twice. Once in 1919 for his novel The Magnificent Ambersons, and also in 1923 for Alice Adams.
He was well-known and prolific, penning many best-selling novels including Penrod and Seventeen. He was also an illustrator, playwright and politician, serving one term in 1905 in the Indiana House of Representatives.
In the 1910s and 1920s, Tarkington was regarded as âthe most important and lasting writer in his generationâ. By the end of the 20th Century, however, he had been completely ignored by academia, and in 2019 he was described by Robert Gottlieb as âAmericaâs most distinguished hackâ. Apparently, Tarkingtonâs penchant for glorifying the past, going beyond typical nostalgia, rubbed the modern academicians the wrong way.
I think it might be time we give him another chance.
And now, âThe One Hundred Dollar Billâ, by Booth Tarkington.
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Why does the Reverend Mr. Hooper mysteriously don a black veil and never take if off in public? Nathaniel Hawthorne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Dealing with the concepts of sin, repentance and morality, and set in Puritan New England, the veil in todayâs story is a critique of the Puritanâs concept of original sin. The acrimonious reaction of the townspeople to the ministerâs behavior easily lends itself to exploring these concepts. I hope you like it.
And now, The Ministerâs Black Veil, by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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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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We are going to have a short story summer. Through the summer, weâll be showcasing the best short stories from 1919 to 1923. Todayâs 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, âA Reputationâ.
And now, âA Friend of Napoleonâ, by Richard Connell.
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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 todayâs 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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Can Selina Jo ever figure out a way to get out of her backwoods life? Edgar Valentine Smith, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Todayâs 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 Harperâs Magazine in his brief career as a writer â Prelude and âLijah. Not much more is readily available about him.
There are many things notable about todayâs story. The craft of the story is very elegant. We are effortlessly drawn into the descriptions of the heroineâs early life. We sympathize with her so much, in her efforts to improve herself. Interesting how the âbig breakâ is crafted. I hope you like it.
Just a heads up â the ânâ word is used a couple of times.
And now, Prelude, by Edgar Valentine Smith.
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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.
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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.
Thereâs 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 havenât hit the big time yet. Itâs a lot of fun.
And now, A Scandal in Bohemia, by Arthur Conan Doyle
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Can Jeeves scheme up a way for Corkyâs uncle to approve of Corkyâs fiancĂŠe? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Todayâs story is the final story in the series of P.G. Wodehouse short stories found in the volume My Man Jeeves. In case you havenât noticed, Iâm recording anew all the stories in this volume. Some weâve heard before, and some we havenât. So while todayâs story has shown up before, I hope you wonât mind it again.
And now, Leave It to Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse.
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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.
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Some consider todayâs 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 itâs Puddânhead 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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Will Jeeves rally round when the goggle-eyed Wilmot is foisted on Berty? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Todayâs story is another in the series of P.G. Wodehouse short stories found in the volume My Man Jeeves. In case you havenât noticed, Iâm recording anew all the stories in this volume. Some weâve heard before, and some we havenât. So while todayâs story has shown up before, I hope you wonât mind it again, recorded 15 years later.
And now, Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest, by P.G. Wodehouse.
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When the brilliant, raven-haired beauty Ligeia falls ill, will her genius be enough to help her recover? Edgar Allan Poe, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Playwright and critic George Bernard Shaw said of todayâs story, âThe story of the Lady Ligeia is not merely one of the wonders of literature: it is unparalleled and unapproachedâ. I hope you like it.
And now, Ligeia, by Edgar Allan Poe
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How can Jeeves help wrangle Bickyâs uncle â the hard-boiled egg? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Vintage Episode for the week is âLigeiaâ, by Edgar Allan Poe. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.
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Todayâs story is another in the series of P.G. Wodehouse short stories found in the volume My Man Jeeves. In case you havenât noticed, Iâm recording anew all the stories in this volume. Some weâve heard before, and some we havenât. So while todayâs story showed up as a vintage episode a few weeks back, I hope you wonât mind it again, recorded 15 years later.
And now, Jeeves and the Hard-Boiled Egg, by P.G. Wodehouse
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Hill makes a mistake in his critical biology exam. Should he fess up and take the consequences, or keep his secret forever? H.G. Wells, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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And now, A Slip Under the Microscope, by H.G. Wells
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A seaside excursion is just the thing to mend a broken heart. Unless the lady in question is vacationing there, too. How can Freddieâs friends lend a hand? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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And now, Helping Freddie, by P.G. Wodehouse.
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The life of a scrivener is an existence resigned to the handwritten copying of law documents. One day something clicks in Bartleby, and his simple reply to everything is: âI prefer not to.â Herman Melville, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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Todayâs story was published anonymously in 1853. Melville was in a bit of financial straits at the time, since his last two novels, Moby Dick and Pierre, didnât sell well at all.
Melville's major source of inspiration for the story was an advertisement for a new book, The Lawyer's Story, by James A. Maitland. This advertisement included the complete first chapter, which started: "In the summer of 1843, having an extraordinary quantity of deeds to copy, I engaged, temporarily, an extra copying clerk, who interested me considerably, in consequence of his modest, quiet, gentlemanly demeanor, and his intense application to his duties." Melville biographer Hershel Parker said nothing else in the chapter besides this "remarkably evocative sentence" was notable.
It's never directly addressed why Bartleby acts the way he does, and the author has left it open to interpretation. Many critics posit that his behavior is due to depression.
And now, Bartleby, the Scrivener, by Herman Melville
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Rockyâs formidable aunt wants to experience New York through her nephew. But Rocky hates New York. Maybe Jeeves can help. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
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The Vintage Episode for the week is âBartleby, the Scrivenerâ, by Herman Melville. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.
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And now, The Aunt and the Sluggard, by P.G. Wodehouse.
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