Technology worship takes a turn when the dynamo demands a sacrifice. H.G. Wells, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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And now, The Lord of the Dynamos, by H.G. Wells

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What a bit of luck! The companion to the coveted “Pongo” figurine is now up for auction. How can Archie secure it? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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And now, Indiscretions of Archie, Part 3 of 8, by P.G. Wodehouse

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An heiress finds herself residing in a spectral castle, while her husband explicitly forbids her to explore the south wing. J. Sheridan LeFanu, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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And now, A Chapter in the History of the Tyrone Family, by J. Sheridan LeFanu

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Roscoe Sherriff, a public relations rep, has a brilliant little job for Archie. Now Archie doesn’t necessarily need to steal anything, he just needs to, you know, lend a hand. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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And now, Indiscretions of Archie, Part 2 of 8, by P.G. Wodehouse

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Pets can definitely brighten a dark life. Just make sure you treat them kindly. Or else. Edgar Allan Poe, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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And now, The Black Cat, by Edgar Allan Poe

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What starts as a dripping faucet winds up in an impromptu marriage, and Archie’s American adventures begin…appropriately. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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And now, Indiscretions of Archie, Part 1 of 8, by P.G. Wodehouse

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Bertie is positively knee deep in the old boullion. Can his new man Jeeves help him out? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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And now, Jeeves Takes Charge, by P.G. Wodehouse

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There’s nothing like a true baseball fan, especially in London. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.
 
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Today’s story is from the short story collection, The Man With Two Left Feet and Other Stories. Next week, we’ll begin an 8 part Wodehouse series, so be sure to check in!
 
And now, A Touch of Nature, by P.G. Wodehouse
 
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The Flying Stars are missing. Three brilliant diamonds have been purloined during an innocent Christmas pantomime. Can Father Brown discover the culprit before the curtain falls? G.K. Chesterton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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And now, The Flying Stars, by G.K. Chesterton

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Wakes are worse when seasoned with vengeance. Donn Byrne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Brian Oswald Patrick Donn-Byrne, who lived from 20 November 1889 – 18 June 1928 was an Irish writer. A fair amount of his career was in America, but in his later years, his financial straits forced him and his wife Dorothea to return to Ireland.

The pacing and prose of today’s story really called to me. The gentle stream of consciousness pacing of a man’s mind when his wife has died, and his contemplations really seemed appropriate for this time of year.

And now, The Wake, by Donn Byrne

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Can detective Paul Snyder discover why a sea captain mysteriously died? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Today’s story is Wodehouse’s only effort in the world of sleuthing. I hope you like it.

And now, Death at the Excelsior, by P.G. Wodehouse

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What happens when the hereditary office of village executioner falls to a woman? Kenneth Grahame, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Kenneth Grahame is most famous for his superb fantasies, “The Wind in the Willows”, and “The Reluctant Dragon”. Today’s story is in a similar vein, where a woman demands her birthright of village executioner – and performs her duty with profound competency.

And now, The Headswoman, by Kenneth Grahame

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Is there some sort of monster that lurks around 30,000 feet? One brave aviator is about to find out. Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Today’s story was first published in Strand Magazine in 1913. It has since been included in many anthologies and publications.

And now, The Horror of the Heights, by Arthur Conan Doyle

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An ugly policeman doesn’t have a lot of chances for love. Well then, what does he have to lose? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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I recently finished recording the latest audiobook from Dean Koontz. Now he’s a pretty famous suspense writer, but with his latest book, Going Home in the Dark, it’s actually a comedy. He’s told me that in the past when he’s tried something like this, the publisher’s would push back. They just didn’t get it – that it was supposed to be funny. But Dean heard my audition and thought I’d get where he was going. He thinks I’ve done a “bang-up job” with it.  He describes me as someone “who knows funny – and how not to oversell it”.

So, to honor this good news, we have a P.G. Wodehouse story from the short story collection The Man with Two Left Feet.

And now, The Romance of an Ugly Policeman, by P.G. Wodehouse

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How will the world change after Rip Van Winkle’s 20-year nap? Washington Irving, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Irving wrote Rip Van Winkle when he was temporarily residing in Birmingham, England. Though the story is set in New York’s Catskill Mountains, Irving admitted, “at the time I wrote the story, I had never been on the Catskills.”

And now, Rip Van Winkle, by Washington Irving

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A political agitator gets a biblical reception in the veldt of South Africa. Agatha Christie, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Agatha Christie has sold over 100 million books. Her works have been translated into over 100 languages. She was a nurse and later an apothecary’s assistant in World War I, where she gained her knowledge of poisons.

Today’s story first appeared in the September 1922 issue of The Home: An Australian Quarterly. It was likely written when Christie was in Australia during her Grand Tour, having recently left South Africa, where she set the story. After the first World War, an ex-German soldier who has taken to being a paid political agitator flees for his life after some political work near Johannesburg.

And now, The Wife of the Kenite, by Agatha Christie

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What will happen to the innocent villagers when Dr. Ox begins his experiment? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Last week, we met Dr. Ox, who graciously offered to light the town of Quiquendone at his own expense, pumping in a unique gas of his own invention. It’s time to turn it on.

And now, Dr. Ox’s Experiment, Part 2 of 2, by Jules Verne

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Have you ever dreamed something, and then it happened in reality? E.F. Benson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Edward Frederic Benson is often mentioned in the same breath as M.R. James and William Hope Hodgson, and holds a distinct place as one of the great writers of supernatural fiction in the Edwardian period. Today’s story is one of his finest.

Benson plays with the connection between dreams and reality, and builds the tension through the device of a recurring dream, with a progression of time that mirrors reality.

As with last week’s story, I was getting vibes from the original Twilight Zone when I read this one. I hope you like it.

And now, The Room in the Tower, by E.F. Benson

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Why does Dr. Ox offer to light the town with a mysterious gas at his own expense? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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We kind of have a feeling when we think about Jules Verne. Around the World in 80 Days, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, A Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Lots of fun, sometimes predictive adventure fiction that leaves us feeling good, and a little bit smarter. Today’s story is in this vein. I hope you like it.

And now, Dr. Ox’s Experiment, Part 1 of 2, by Jules Verne

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Can music unlock an entrance to the netherworld?  A.C. Benson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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While many have heard of E.F. Benson, the early 20^th century writer of weird fiction, many readers may not know that he was one of three brothers – all of whom wrote some stellar supernatural stories around the Edwardian period. Edward Frederic (E.F.), Robert Hugh (R.H.), and Arthur Christopher (A.C.) wrote over 150 books between them. Many of them stellar stories of suspense in their own right.

When I discovered today’s story, I felt like I was reading an episode of the original Twilight Zone. I hope you like it.

And now, Basil Netherby, by A.C. Benson

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The tale takes the final turn of the screw.  Henry James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Today we conclude The Turn of the Screw. I hope you like it. .

And now, The Turn of the Screw, Part 3 of 3, by Henry James

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A shot rings out, waking the household. A man stumbles out the front door followed by a dowdy woman with a revolver who shoots him again and again. W. Somerset Maugham, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Today’s story was originally written in 1922, appearing in a collection of stories that came from Maugham’s travels in the Malay provinces. The racism in the story can be hard on the modern ear, but reflects the views of the time. Maugham uses racism as a literary device to fuel the tension in the story, to show the prejudices of the British toward the people they are exploiting. It also demonstrates how the native people in the region resent the British. So, if you’re feeling a bit uncomfortable, it’s by design.

This is one of Maugham’s most famous short stories, and the 1940 Bette Davis film is an excellent adaptation.

And now, The Letter, by W. Somerset Maugham.

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Is Miles influenced by a ghost?  Henry James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Today we continue with The Turn of the Screw. I hope you like it. .

And now, The Turn of the Screw, Part 2 of 3, by Henry James

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There are many people who lust after the things of this world. But some folks just do it too much. Guy de Maupassant, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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I think one of the reasons I love Guy de Maupassant’s writing so much is that his taste seems to be like mine. I’m no master of the short story like he is, but when you start a Maupassant story, you never know where it will take you. It could be vampires, mental illness, or a story about the unfair plight of women with an effective and seemingly effortless denouement.

Today’s story is one of his most famous, and often anthologized. I hope you like it.

And now, The Diamond Necklace, by Guy de Maupassant.

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Why was Miles expelled from school? And who is the haunting man in the tower who seems to know something about it?  Henry James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Today’s story is one of the most well-crafted ghost stories ever written. The Turn of the Screw is famous for a reason – I hope you like it.

And now, The Turn of the Screw, Part 1 of 3, by Henry James

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Can Spade outwit the police and Gutman’s gang? The stunning conclusion of The Maltese Falcon, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Today we continue with The Maltese Falcon.

There is a little more course language in this story than in our usual fare, so if you run into something that makes you uncomfortable, you might want to consider why that is. Might be a good thing to think about.

And now, The Maltese Falcon, Part 8 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett.

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Can a young Marlowe survive as second mate for the ill-fated ship Judea?  Joseph Conrad, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Joseph Conrad was a bit of an adventurer, and today’s story is autobiographical.

And now, “Youth: a narrative”, by Joseph Conrad

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Can Sam leverage the falcon to fence in all the murdering, thieving crooks? Dashiell Hammett, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Today we continue with The Maltese Falcon.

There is a little more course language in this story than in our usual fare, and as with nearly all detective novels of the time, it’s got its share of homophobia and misogyny. Take the time to pause the show and point it out to your kids.

And now, The Maltese Falcon, Part 7 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett.

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The infamous Baron Munchausen is capable of everything and anything. But can he really climb a beanstalk all the way to the moon?  Rudolph Erich Raspe, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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The following stories are taken from the larger volume: The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen. If you’d like me to do more stories from this volume, send me an email. We’ll see what we can do.

And now, “The Sensational Baron Munchausen”, by Rudolph Erich Raspe

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Why is Gutman’s crew rubbing elbows with the captain of the La Paloma? Dashiell Hammett, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Today we continue with The Maltese Falcon.

There is a little more course language in this story than in our usual fare, and as with nearly all detective novels of the time, it’s got its share of homophobia and misogyny. Take the time to pause the show and point it out to your kids.

And now, The Maltese Falcon, Part 6 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett.

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Is the death penalty better or worse than life in prison? Anton Chekhov, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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And now, “The Bet”, by Anton Chekhov

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What wonders does Gutman detail in the cryptic history of the Maltese Falcon? Dashiell Hammett, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Today we continue with The Maltese Falcon.

By the way, the phrase, “off the gooseberry” is an archaic phrase from the 1920s meaning stealing hanging laundry from the line.

There is a little more course language in this story than in our usual fare, and as with nearly all detective novels of the time, it’s got its share of homophobia and misogyny. Take the time to pause the show and point it out to your kids.

And now, The Maltese Falcon, Part 5 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett.

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Can Father Brown discover the thief in an exclusive club merely by their footsteps? G.K. Chesterton today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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G.K. Chesterton’s seminal creation of Father Brown is second only to Sherlock Holmes when it comes to British sleuths. His station gets him into all sorts of places closed to others, and makes him privy to many unusual conversations. I hope you like today’s story from the collection: The Innocence of Father Brown.

And now, “The Queer Feet”, by G.K. Chesterton

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Sam needs to meet with someone named “G” – he just doesn’t know why. Dashiell Hammett, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Today we continue with The Maltese Falcon.

There is a little more course language in this story than in our usual fare, and as with nearly all detective novels of the time, it’s got its share of homophobia and misogyny. Take the time to pause the show and point it out to your kids.

And now, The Maltese Falcon, Part 4 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett.

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A prize-winning colt has escaped and is now living in the wild. Can anyone catch the wild horse? Banjo Paterson today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Andrew Barton “Banjo” Paterson is considered one of the greatest writers of the Australian Colonial period. His song, “Waltzing Matilda” is the unofficial anthem of Australia, and is likely the most popular Australian song ever recorded. His portrait is immortalized on the Australian 10-dollar bill.  

Today’s episode contains the poems, “The Man from Snowy River”, “Old Pardon”, “Conroy’s Gap”, and “Clancy of the Overflow”. I hope you like them.

And now, “The Man From Snowy River”and other poems, by Banjo Paterson

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Someone is tailing Sam, and he needs to know who he can trust, and who he shouldn’t. Dashiell Hammett, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Today we continue with The Maltese Falcon.

There is a little more course language in this story than in our usual fare, and as with nearly all detective novels of the time, it’s got its share of homophobia and misogyny. Take the time to pause the show and point it out to your kids.

And now, The Maltese Falcon, Part 3 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett.

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In a certain chamber on the second story of a wayside inn, men hang themselves. Nobody knows for certain the spell of this benighted room. Erckmann-Chatrian, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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The writing duo of Emile Erckmann and Louis Alexandre Chatrian has produced some of the most chilling and influential supernatural fiction in the genre. At the height of their success, they were known as “The Twins”. Their work was quite well known in England, and M.R. James and H.P. Lovecraft have both spoken highly of the duo’s weird fiction.

And now, “The Invisible Eye”, by Erckmann-Chatrian.

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With the police running after him with their noses to the ground, Sam Spade needs some answers from his client - starting with who she really is. Dashiell Hammett, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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Today we continue with The Maltese Falcon.

There is a little more course language in this story than in our usual fare, and as with nearly all detective novels of the time, it’s got its share of homophobia and misogyny. Take the time to pause the show and point it out to your kids.

And now, The Maltese Falcon, Part 2 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett.

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Mr. Boxer comes home after years believed lost at sea. Maybe. Can a suspicious mother-in-law and a fortune teller suss out the truth?  W. W. Jacobs, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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And now, “The Castaway”, by W. W. Jacobs.

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Spade and Archer get hired to tail a shady guy named Floyd Thursby… and one of the greatest detective novels begins. Dashiell Hammett, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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The Boston Globe said, “Dashiell Hammett is a master of the detective novel, yes, but also one hell of a writer.”  The London Times Literary Supplement said, “The Maltese Falcon is not only probably the best detective story we have ever read, it is an exceedingly well written novel.”. I am inclined to agree.

The characters are economically written, yes. But Hammett also pauses to set the stage and create a dynamic ambiance in a masterful way. The way he describes Spade’s apartment, or the breeze through the window blowing the cigarette ash on his desk. There are many elements of brilliance with this book, and I’m so excited it’s entered the public domain.

There is a little more foul language in this story than in our usual fare, and as with nearly all detective novels of the time, it’s got its share of homophobia and misogyny. Take the time to pause the show and point it out to your kids.

And now, The Maltese Falcon, Part 1 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett.

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