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**The Classic Tales Podcast**

Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, join us on a fantastic journey through the words of the world’s greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance.

Latest Episodes:

Ep. 905, Clouds of Witness, Part 7 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers Feb 16, 2024

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How can Wimsey escape the sucking mud pits of Peter's Pot? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.

The Vintage Episode for the week is "The Blue Cross", by G.K. Chesterton. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.

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We have a couple of new developments. The first is The Classic Tales Book Club! We're going to be having our first meeting in March! This will be a monthly meeting where we discuss the stories on the podcast, and we want you to come and chat with us. I'll be joined by Classic Tales and classic literature enthusiast Christopher Oulette. Keep an eye on our social media channels for more information.

You may have noticed that I haven't been able to record the longer audiobooks like I used to. It's just hard to justify reserving that time in my schedule – taking it away from recording something I could get paid for. But there are still so many books I still want to do. Well, I think I may have found a way around that.

I've been wanting to record Bleak House, by Charles Dickens for some time, now. It's got his outlandish and deep characters, amazing plot twists, and his beautiful prose tying it all together.

So, I'm going to do a Kickstarter project for it! This way I can justify reserving time in my schedule to record and produce this audiobook. I'm planning to have TONS of bonus material and specials to make this happen. So get ready for a lot of fun, and some amazing deals in the near future.

And now, Clouds of Witness, Part 7 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers.

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Ep. 904, To Build a Fire, by Jack London VINTAGE Feb 13, 2024

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Every now and then, you need to build a fire in the Klondike. Should be a simple thing, right? Jack London, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.

A new Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. Clouds of Witness, by Dorothy Sayers will continue episodically every Friday. Please help us to continue producing amazing audiobooks by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com, and becoming a supporter. Thank you so much.

John Griffith Chaney (Jack London) was born on January 12, 1876 in the slums of San Francisco. His life was marked by poverty and struggle from beginning to end. Unwanted and abandoned by his parents, his foster mother was a former slave, Virginia Prentiss. He went to the University of California at Berkeley for one semester, then ran out of money. He then followed the Gold Rush to the Klondike, where he obtained an abundance of material to write about. He wrote 1,000 words a day, eventually gaining success as an author. He died at the age of 40.

And now, "To Build a Fire", by Jack London.

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Ep. 903, Clouds of Witness, Part 6 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers Feb 09, 2024

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Now that they've secured the inflammatory Goyles, the case should be cut and dried, right? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.

The Vintage Episode for the week is "To Build a Fire", by Jack London. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.

If you've enjoyed the show, please become a monthly supporter, and help us keep the lights on.

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The Classic Tales Book Club is moving forward. We'll be posting details through our Facebook and Instagram accounts. So be sure to follow us there.

And now, Clouds of Witness, Part 6 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers.

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Ep. 902, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge VINTAGE Feb 06, 2024

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With the slaying of an albatross, the Ancient Mariner brings a curse that opens the workings of another world. Samuel Taylor Coleridge, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is the longest major poem from Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Originally published in 1798, it marks a shift to modern poetry and the beginning of British Romantic literature. If you've heard the saying of someone having an albatross around their neck, this is the thing they're referencing. The Gustave Doré engraved illustrations for this book are absolutely wonderful.

And now, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

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Ep. 901, Clouds of Witness, Part 5 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers Feb 02, 2024

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What does Mary bring to light in her long-awaited confession? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.

The Vintage Episode for the week is "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.

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The Classic Tales Book Club is moving forward. We'll be posting details through our Facebook and Instagram accounts. So be sure to follow us there. I'm very excited to get this started.

And now, Clouds of Witness, Part 5 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers

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Ep. 900, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, by F. Scott FitzgeraldVINTAGE Jan 30, 2024

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Benjamin Button begins life as a 70-year-old man, and then things start to get weird. F. Scott Fitzgerald, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.

Today's story originally appeared in Collier's magazine on May 27, 1922. It was later included in the short story collection: Tales of the Jazz age. The story was later adaped to a film in 2008, and a musical in 2019.

This story was recorded when a listener reached out to me from New Orleans, and told me that they were filming a movie in her neighborhood based on this short story.

And now, "Curious Case of Benjamin Button", by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

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Ep. 899, Clouds of Witness, Part 4 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers Jan 26, 2024

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What clue does Parker find in Paris that blows the case wide open? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.

The Vintage Episode for the week is "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.

If you've enjoyed the show, please become a monthly supporter, and help us keep the lights on.

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The Classic Tales Book Club is moving forward. Details coming soon.

And now, Clouds of Witness, Part 4 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers.

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Ep. 898, The Happy Prince and Other Tales, by Oscar Wilde VINTAGE Jan 23, 2024

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From his vantage point high above the city, the statue of the happy prince gives of himself in a way that is most astonishing. Oscar Wilde, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.

Today's episode consists of three short stories. In "The Model Millionaire", the destiny of a young, ambitious, brilliant pauper changes with an act of his misplaced generosity.

"The Happy Prince" is one of Oscar Wilde's renowned fairy tales. Sacrifice and empathy are layered into this beautiful story.

Finally, in "The Sphinx without a Secret", we learn of an enigmatic woman who holds a secret so close, no suitor can win her.

And now, "The Happy Prince and Other Tales", by Oscar Wilde.

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Ep. 897, Clouds of Witness, Part 3 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers Jan 19, 2024

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The investigation leads Wimsey to a quaint Yorkshire farm. But why would the farmer set the dogs on him? Dorothy Sayers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.

The Vintage Episode for the week is "The Happy Prince and Other Stores", by Oscar Wilde. Three short stories you're sure to enjoy. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.

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The Classic Tales Book Club is moving forward. If any of you have an idea you'd like to contribute, or a special knowledge or skill you think might help, please send me an email through the website. I'd really like to make this a fun place where we can have great conversations, and I'm learning how difficult that is to create. So, if you'd like to pitch in, let me know. Details coming soon.

And now, Clouds of Witness, Part 3 of 9, by Dorothy Sayers.

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Ep. 896, The Captain of the Pole-Star, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE Jan 16, 2024

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While sailing in the Arctic the Pole-Star becomes trapped in ice. But when superstition begins to run rampant among the crew, the captain begins to cope in a strange way. Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.

A new Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. New content will be available every Friday. Please help us to keep the lights on by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com, and becoming a supporter. Thank you so much.

While mostly famous for his creation of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle enjoyed crafting tales about the supernatural as well. The Captain of the Polestar and other tales includes many great pieces of short fiction.

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