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Rappaccini's Daughter - Part 1 (of 2) Jun 03, 2020

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This week, we have the first part of a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne, "Rappaccini's Daughter." Hawthorne is probably best known for his novel "The Scarlet Letter," but this story has inspired many other works since its first appearance in 1844, from songs and opera to Batman villain Poison Ivy. In this first part, we discover Rappaccini's garden and his mysterious daughter, Beatrice...
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Young Goodman Brown & Other Short Stories - Nathaniel Hawthorne - https://amzn.to/36T68lC
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The Invisible Man - Part 6 (of 6) May 20, 2020

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The final part of our reading of 'The Invisible Man' by H. G. Wells. The Invisible Man, Griffin, has been relaying his extraordinary tale and scientific method to his old university acquaintance, Dr Kemp, and it is beginning to get darker. This is a man who has left sanity behind, and Kemp is trapped in his own house with the unseen danger. What is Griffin's plan, and can Kemp stop him?
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The H. G. Wells Collection: Boxed Set - https://amzn.to/2twijFD
Films
The Invisible Man (1933) - https://amzn.to/2RAgccL
Hollow Man (2000) - https://amzn.to/2V9O1E0
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The Invisible Man - Part 5 (of 6) May 13, 2020

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The fifth part of our reading of 'The Invisible Man' by H. G. Wells. We now know that the Invisible Man is called Griffin. He has taken shelter at the house of an old acquaintance, Doctor Kemp, and Kemp has persuaded him to share his story. But is all as it seems...?
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The Invisible Man - https://amzn.to/2Kb7OfH
The H. G. Wells Collection: Boxed Set - https://amzn.to/2twijFD
Films
The Invisible Man (1933) - https://amzn.to/2RAgccL
Hollow Man (2000) - https://amzn.to/2V9O1E0
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The Invisible Man - Part 4 (of 6) May 06, 2020

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The fourth part of our reading of 'The Invisible Man' by H. G. Wells. We last saw Thomas Marvel, the Invisible Man's unwilling accomplice, racing toward the village of Burdock. He's run off with the money the pair stole, but also the Invisible Man's notebooks. These appear to hold the key to the Invisible Man's predicament, and he'll stop at nothing to get them back...
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Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Invisible Man - https://amzn.to/2Kb7OfH
The H. G. Wells Collection: Boxed Set - https://amzn.to/2twijFD
Films
The Invisible Man (1933) - https://amzn.to/2RAgccL
Hollow Man (2000) - https://amzn.to/2V9O1E0
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The Invisible Man - Part 3 (of 6) Apr 29, 2020

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The third part of our reading of 'The Invisible Man' by H. G. Wells. The Invisible Man has been discovered for what he is, and he was forced to flee without clothes or his precious books. He has persuaded a homeless man, Thomas Marvel, to assist him in his coming schemes. We are about to hear the perspective of the villagers of Iping.
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Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Invisible Man - https://amzn.to/2Kb7OfH
The H. G. Wells Collection: Boxed Set - https://amzn.to/2twijFD
Films
The Invisible Man (1933) - https://amzn.to/2RAgccL
Hollow Man (2000) - https://amzn.to/2V9O1E0
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The Invisible Man - Part 2 (of 6) Apr 22, 2020

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The second part of our reading of 'The Invisible Man' by H. G. Wells. The Invisible Man has arrived in the village of Iping and taken a room. He is frustrated, trying to find a cure for his invisibility and has had to resort to stealing money to survive. Meanwhile, his disguise is wearing thin with the villagers - how long can he stay invisible to them?
If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, and get access to exclusive Tales, please visit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale
Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Invisible Man - https://amzn.to/2Kb7OfH
The H. G. Wells Collection: Boxed Set - https://amzn.to/2twijFD
Films
The Invisible Man (1933) - https://amzn.to/2RAgccL
Hollow Man (2000) - https://amzn.to/2V9O1E0
I would like to thank my patrons: Maura Lee, Jennifer Wood, Jane, Kaffee Stark and Leathery Wings

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The Invisible Man - Part 1 (of 6) Apr 15, 2020

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This week, we return to science fiction legend H. G. Wells and begin a new Tale, 'The Invisible Man.' Wells popularised and invented so many of our beloved sci-fi sub-genres, including time travel and alien warfare (both of which we've covered in previous Tales), and here he tackles the idea of super powers. Originally serialised in 1897, 'The Invisible Man' invites the reader to wonder: What would you do, if no one could see you?
If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, and get access to exclusive Tales, please visit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale
Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Invisible Man - https://amzn.to/2Kb7OfH
The H. G. Wells Collection: Boxed Set - https://amzn.to/2twijFD
Films
The Invisible Man (1933) - https://amzn.to/2RAgccL
Hollow Man (2000) - https://amzn.to/2V9O1E0
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Rip Van Winkle Apr 08, 2020

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This week, our Tale is 'Rip Van Winkle' by Washington Irving. While it draws on a variety of old stories and fairy tales which give it a timeless quality, it was written in 1819, and although it is set in the Catskills, Irving had never actually been to them before he penned his tale.
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Puffin Classics: Rip Van Winkle and Other Stories - https://amzn.to/34nJMHY
Washington Irving: A Treasury - https://amzn.to/2XivlDx
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Part 4 (of 4) Apr 01, 2020

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The fourth and final part of our reading of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll. Alice has shared tea with the Mad Hatter and played flamingo croquet with the Queen of Hearts. She still has time to fit in one or two adventures, including witnessing a trial regarding some missing tarts...
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Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass - https://amzn.to/2vMg1nm
The Annotated Alice - 150th Anniversary Deluxe Edition - https://amzn.to/3aKOqBD
Films
Alice in Wonderland (Disney animation) - https://amzn.to/2vV5c2d
Alice in Wonderland (Disney live action) - https://amzn.to/338mm8B
Fun Stuff
Disappearing Cheshire Cat mug - https://amzn.to/2W8ZAvM
Alice in Wonderland - A Colouring Book - https://amzn.to/2vTWf9e
Croquet Set - https://amzn.to/2vcgkrd
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Part 3 (of 4) Mar 25, 2020

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The third part of our reading of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll. After a number of adventures and some confusing advice, Alice has left the Cheshire Cat behind and is heading off to a certain March Hare's for tea...
If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, please visit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale
Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass - https://amzn.to/2vMg1nm
The Annotated Alice - 150th Anniversary Deluxe Edition - https://amzn.to/3aKOqBD
Films
Alice in Wonderland (Disney animation) - https://amzn.to/2vV5c2d
Alice in Wonderland (Disney live action) - https://amzn.to/338mm8B
Fun Stuff
Disappearing Cheshire Cat mug - https://amzn.to/2W8ZAvM
Alice in Wonderland - A Colouring Book - https://amzn.to/2vTWf9e
Croquet Set - https://amzn.to/2vcgkrd
I would like to thank my patrons: Maura Lee, Jennifer Wood, Jane, Kaffee Stark and Leathery Wings

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