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The Entertaining Episode of the Article in Question - Lord Peter Gives a French Lesson
"The Entertaining Episode of the Article in Question" is a short story from Dorothy Sayers' book, Lord Peter Views the Body. The mystery features sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey, his valet Bunter, and a famed duchess as they uncover some of the key points of French grammar.
The story showcases Lord Peter's suavity, his ingratiating charm, and--above all--his acute ability to listen for and recall even the slightest incongruities that may turn out to be clues to a mystery. Enjoy this recording of a classic from one of the greatest authors of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction!
The story showcases Lord Peter's suavity, his ingratiating charm, and--above all--his acute ability to listen for and recall even the slightest incongruities that may turn out to be clues to a mystery. Enjoy this recording of a classic from one of the greatest authors of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction!
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The Bibulous Business of a Matter of Taste - Lord Peter Confronts...Himself!?
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"The Bibulous Business of a Matter of Taste" is a short story from Dorothy Sayers' book, Lord Peter Views the Body. The mystery features sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey and some mysterious nemeses as they vie for a secret of national importance. The story showcases Lord Peter's imperturbability, his eye for detection, and above all his appreciation of fine wines as he unravels a puzzle involving maske...
The Vindictive Story of the Footsteps that Ran - Lord Peter's Domestic Conundrum
มุมมอง 14K7 หลายเดือนก่อน
"The Vindictive Story of the Footsteps that Ran" is a short story from Dorothy Sayers' book, Lord Peter Views the Body. The mystery features sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey and his valet Bunter as they investigate a curious murder that takes place during a visit to a friend. The story showcases Lord Peter's characteristic wit, charm, and acumen as the group questions the dubious story behind the murde...
The Lumber Room - A Masterclass in Mischief
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Welcome to this recording of "The Lumber Room," a classic short story by the renowned British author Hector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen name Saki. This tale, set in the early 20th-century England, unfolds within the confines of a traditional household where children's lives are strictly governed by adult rules. "The Lumber Room" showcases Saki's sharp wit and his critique of Edwardian s...
The Fantastic Horror of the Cat in the Bag - Lord Peter's Highway Puzzle
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The short story “The Fantastic Horror of the Cat in the Bag” by Dorothy L. Sayers is part of the collection “Lord Peter Views the Body,” which features the brilliant amateur detective Lord Peter Wimsey. Published in 1928, the story showcases Lord Peter's keen intellect and wit, as well as his knack for being in the right place at the right time. At the outset of this recording, we encounter two...
A Ghost - The Haunting Impression of Lost Love
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This audiobook tells the tale of Guy de Maupassant's "A Ghost," a classic ghost story. In the dimly lit drawing room of an old house on Rue de Grenelle, a group of friends gathers. Each guest shares a story-a tale that defies reason, yet clings to their memories like a shadow. Among them stands the venerable Marquis de la Tour-Samuel, aged eighty-two. His voice trembles as he recounts an incide...
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County - Twain's Leap into Laughter
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"The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," published in 1865, brought Mark Twain his first major success as a writer and elevated him to national prominence. A story-within-a-story, the tale cleverly relates a humorous episode about a gambler while poking fun at the lack of self-awareness of the storyteller. Consequently, it can be appreciated on multiple levels, depending in part on th...
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge - An Incredible Escape Story
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The short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce first appeared in print in 1890. Ever since, this psychological shocker has influenced generations of storytellers in film and writing. Creators influenced by the style and techniques of the story include H.G. Wells, Jorge Luis Borges, Terry Gilliam, and David Lynch. This audio story showcases the surprises that Bierce built ...
Arson Plus - A Classic Detective Makes His Debut
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"Arson Plus," authored by American detective fiction writer Dashiell Hammett, appeared in Black Mask magazine in 1923. It was the first appearance of Hammett's Continental Op, one of the earliest "hardboiled" detectives. The Op would serve as the prototype for other hardboiled sleuths, such as Sam Spade and Philip Marlowe. While these characters would be better known for their cinematic feature...
The Most Dangerous Game - The Hunter Becomes the Prey
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"The Most Dangerous Game" is a short story written by Richard Connell in 1924. The story follows Sanger Rainsford, a skilled hunter from New York, who is stranded on a remote Caribbean island after a sailing accident. On the island, he encounters General Zaroff, a former Russian aristocrat with a penchant for hunting. The story is a thrilling tale of survival and suspense that will keep you on ...
The Hammer of God - Chesterton's Judgment from Above
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Welcome to this audio recording of "The Hammer of God," a short story by the renowned English writer G.K. Chesterton. First published in 1911, this tale is part of Chesterton's collection The Innocence of Father Brown, featuring the beloved titular character, a humble Catholic priest with an uncanny ability to solve perplexing mysteries. Set in the quaint English village of Bohun Beacon, "The H...
The Unprincipled Affair of the Practical Joker - Lord Peter Protects a Lady
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We hope you enjoy this recording of "The Unprincipled Affair of the Practical Joker" by Dorothy Sayers. This story is part of a collection of short stories titled "Lord Peter Views the Body", first published in 1928 and featuring the aristocratic sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey. In this story, Lord Peter is involved in a case of stolen jewels, and blackmail as he tries to help a desperate woman who se...
To Build a Fire - A Story of Struggle Against the Arctic
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Jack London's classic short story, "To Build a Fire," tells the tale of a man traversing the Yukon in the face of implacable cold. First published in the collection Lost Face in 1910, the story has endured as an exploration of man's struggle against natural forces. London delves into themes of confidence and caution, instinct versus reasoning, and experience and ignorance. Enjoy this new record...
'Twas the Night Before Christmas: A New Reading of a Timeless Classic
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"'Twas the Night Before Christmas" hardly needs an introduction. The beloved poem captures the excitement and anticipation of a family on the eve of Christmas. The poem, also known as "A Visit from St. Nicholas," was first published anonymously in 1823 and later attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, who claimed authorship in 1837.
The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle - Sherlock's Christmas Case
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Welcome to this audio recording of “The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle”, one of the 56 short stories featuring Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson. This story, written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and published in The Strand Magazine in January 1892, is the seventh story of the collection The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The story begins with Watson visiting Holmes on the second morning a...
The Gift of the Magi - A Classic Christmas Story with a Twist
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The Gift of the Magi - A Classic Christmas Story with a Twist
The Bet - Anton Chekhov (classic suspense story)
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The Bet - Anton Chekhov (classic suspense story)
The Cask of Amontillado - Edgar Allan Poe (Audio Story)
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The Cask of Amontillado - Edgar Allan Poe (Audio Story)
The Masque of the Red Death - Edgar Allan Poe
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The Masque of the Red Death - Edgar Allan Poe
Declaration of Independence Preamble [Dramatic Reading]
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Declaration of Independence Preamble [Dramatic Reading]
This is for school but I’m actually entertained AINT no way
same
AI strikes again. Lord Peter’s 2nd Name is De Ath and not death. It’s a good story but train your AI properly in both the French words and names.
The video has subtitles now so is ok even if one does not understand french .
Sobranies, accent on second syllable, pls.
British - English - White - Race - Culture and Civilization permeated England before 1900. England’s political Elites felt guilty about their non - white imperialisms and as a liberal form of psychological compensation invited the former empires non - whites to emirate to England. And now the chickens have come home to roost. The same thing can happen to your country!
Consistently speaking French at the beginning...
whose here for school?
Me lol
me
Lol, me
I enjoyed this. Thank you.
Actually, I thought this was very well done…. ….not even comparing it to AI… computer voices. And while familiar with Sayers, I had not heard this story. Well done, I say… what Well done, old chap
I lost the plot immediately. Oh, well. Great narrator. I love Dorothy L. Sayers.
Can you please name the narrator as I recognise the voice but do not know the name.
The reading is just fine. Even if it may be AI. I don't understand why people who listen to this for free complain and criticize.
I agree. Seems silly. Just move on. After all, it costs nothing and, for many of us, delivers much joy.
Dorothy L. Sayers was highly educated and spoke and wrote French perfectly. In the book Clouds of Witness Wimsey's brother is charged with murder but the evidence which clears him turns out to be a long letter written in French. Miss Sayers is rumoured to have been surprised when asked to provide her publishers with an English translation, since she'd imagined her readers would all have spoken and read French as well as she did.
I loved the narration. Ian Carmichael is not the standard I judge by. I look forward to the others! Thsnks!
I can't even recognise this as a Lord Peter Wimsey story with the deadly narration - have to stop hearing it.
I was halfway through listening to a dramatisation of "Clouds of Witness", with the indispensable Ian Carmichael, when suddenly when it suddenly suddenly came to an abrupt halt on grounds of copyright.
great
great
great
I'm kicking it to the curb too. I thought I was the only one that thought this was crap! Only Ian Carmichael can do Winsey properly.
Arrrrrrgh! AI strikes again.
Who is the narrator? Thank you.
sad story.
fr
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With all due respect to the reader he could put in a decent effort. The accent didn’t bother me too much but there seemed no attempt to differentiate voices, no variation of pacing, it was all read too fast without emphasis. Such a drone was good to send me to sleep though. The voice has potential but needs some real effort put into it.
This is one of the best short stories I have ever read. Chesterton was magnificant!
The only error is in the pronunciation of name Death... it should be pronounced in this instance as De-ath, two syllables xxx
Seems you've never read "Murder Must Advertise". Highly recommended. Therein you'll find the correct pronunciation à la DLS.
Thank you for these small gems
Definitely a cautionary tale. Jack London excelled in tales of the North and it's challenges.
Not an impessive reading. Pity. Not that I could have done better... Noticed that then "to cloakroom" was a verb?
Yes.
Its hard to follow this one if you dont speak French….
There are eng subtitles . At least there are now.
Hmm...
I think this reader is much better than Ian Carmichael, who always sounds totally unrealistic. No one speaks like Carmichael, not even the most 'aristoctratic' Enlishperson. Not even the royals. This reader is more 'normal'
Rt on
I like Ian Carmichael more than this reader
Ian Carmichael massacred French. He didn't even make the effort to enquire, even if he didn't master French, how words were more or less pronounced.
What’s an Enlishperson?
paused at 44 seconds...tempo, narrator, vocabulary and wit have captured me attention.
What Fun!
Oh dear, I have to abandon this, the language makes no sense when read by a robot!
But this story it's very useful for foreign English students to practice their skills in " general comprehension" of texts in this language. Besides, the vocabulary used in the story is rather easy and understandable for them. I' m going to advice my own English students to listen to this story. Thank you for this audio.
@@noelle7658 I'm surprised to hear you find this useful. The language and idioms used in the story were common in 1930s Britain, but not used today. "Don't prostrate yourself in gratitude, old bean" - would sound very odd today!
@sleepychamaeleon The axiom of "One person's trash is another person's treasure."
Me too. Its crap.
Sorry. This is second class reading. Ian Carmichael is available on TH-cam reading these stories- perfect.
It is not a lesser reading, it is a well-done reading by someone who is not Ian Carmichael.
Love Ian Carmichael’s reading, he personifies the character of Lord Peter
@@saintexupery8406 nicely put
@@skylights2379but he massacres French. It is jarring. He was paid to read. Most unprofessional. This, from someone who listens to his version of Lord Peter
Fun story, so thank you for sharing!
Lovely, i did something similar with a horrible manager.......
Wonderfully read, great find!
It is so pleasant to have a male reader who doesn’t have a mouth full of spit or marbles especially when speaking French words.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for unploading. A little more attention to consistency in pronunciation of French words would improve this reading. For example, the reader always says Paris in the anglicized form even when it is directly coupled with Evreux, which is correctly pronounced in French. These small things grate on the ear and spoil an otherwise enjoyable story.
Why not record one yourself? English spoken with a French accent, by a French person, is fine. But when an English person speaks French with an English accent, they are wrong. No wonder the English don't learn to speak other languages as a rule, because someone somewhere will tell them that it's awful, and greates on their delicate ears. Just pointing out the double standard.
Wonder how Wimsey himself would pronounce it all. I love the graphic, a youthful Wimsey! Love these stories ❤
I'm cracking up at your response 😂 @@TM-tx9ct
You're welcome, and thanks for the comment. It's a reasonable critique. To the specific example of "Paris," it's worth noting that familiarity with French pronunciation varies widely among TH-cam viewers; preferences for anglicized as opposed to original pronunciation vary as well. "Paris" (anglicized pronunciation) may be one of the few place names in the story recognizable to an audience less acquainted with French. Learning what listeners notice and prefer requires hearing from them after an attempt--successful or not--so thank you again for your comment.
If this were my channel, I would make an impolite suggestion about what you might do with yourself and your perfect shell-like ears. However, it's not, so I can just offer "PffftPHOOEY."
Interesting murder mystery. I've never heard of Lord Peter stories, but this is my second listen of them. Hopefully there will be more? Thanks for a great job narrating!
Glad to hear you liked it! Lord Peter Wimsey is the creation of Dorothy Sayers, one of the great writers of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction (early 20th Century). Although she's not quite as widely known as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle or Agatha Christie, her stories and novels are among the best.
Try your local library
There's also many movies and full audiobook books on TH-cam
Thanks to the volunteer for giving up his time and providing this to all of us with no cost. We are lucky to have it. Please find out how libravox works before complaining.
Absolutely perfect reading of this most underrated tale!
Thank you!
Recently watched a version of this tale on a rerun of Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Brilliant.
The story is a gem. Unfortunately, both it and Bierce get much less attention than they once did.
Ian Carmichael. This no talent American Ain't. Shame.
You are not paying for this at all. You're lucky to hear it. The reader is a volunteer. I prefer a UK accent too but I certainly don't feel aggrieved or in a position to complain. Don't you know how Libravox works? The actor certainly is talented. Do a better job if you want. Otherwise appreciate what you don't have to listen to and get for free.
Well said @@granthurlburt4062
Could not listen who choose this person !
Libravox is a volunteer organization. This is simply a narration, not a radio play or a performance. This gentleman had a lovely voice, did not get paid, and did an excellent job. it didn't cost you a thing. if you had opened your closed mind, you might have enjoyed it.
No - accent is wrong and actor not up to the task - perhaps would better suited to portray a southern gent or a NY stock exchange mogul.
This is FREE. You are not paying for this at all. You're lucky to hear it. The reader is a volunteer. I prefer a UK accent too but I certainly don't feel aggrieved or in a position to complain.
At first I was disturbed by the accent, but a few minutes in I stopped hearing it. This is a lovely reading, clear and beautifully paced. Thank you.