Her voice is perfect for reading Shirley Jackson books. Men reading her race through obliterating any of the many innuendoes of this fine writer. thank you
Listening to this at the far Northwest corner of Ireland.. What a beautiful voice this lady reader has, so calm and relaxing, engaged and engaging. Do you know, I was so at ease that I seemed to be able to hear the pages of a real paper book slowly turning and a clock ticking in the background..
Interesting, how despite the little details that mark the age, that child might’ve walked into a party from any time, out of any time and carried the same conversation. Shirley knew, despite the short sightedness - and short memory of her protagonist, who had already forgotten what he was like as a young person, despite thinking vainly it was not so long ago he did homework, himself.
Thank you so much for listening. It is a good question. Eileen probably reading a chapter on the taking of Gaul in Latin class. The translation of the Latin Phrase is "Gaul is a whole divided into three parts". (Julius Caesar). Caesar knew that the taking of Gaul would increase his political power and prestige. He eventually changed the Roman Republic into an Empire, making himself dictator for life. This story is open to Interpretation. Nuclear Anxiety, Global Warming, A Dystopian Society or just Mans inability to stop making the same mistakes over and over? The beauty of Shirley Jackson is her stories can start out mundane and slowly turn sinister. CSJ
'Anyone who has even a passing acquaintance with Latin knows "Gallia est omnis divisa in partes tres" ("All Gaul is divided into three parts"), the opening line of De Bello Gallico, Julius Caesar's famous commentary on his campaigns against the Gauls in the 50s BC..'
Her voice is perfect for reading Shirley Jackson books. Men reading her race through obliterating any of the many innuendoes of this fine writer. thank you
Thank you so much. CS Jackson
Listening to this at the far Northwest corner of Ireland.. What a beautiful voice this lady reader has, so calm and relaxing, engaged and engaging. Do you know, I was so at ease that I seemed to be able to hear the pages of a real paper book slowly turning and a clock ticking in the background..
Thank you very much, Chris. I appreciate it. CSJ
@@MidnightReadCSJ if THAT was an interesting time, this is a time I am absolutely DISinterested in.
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Well told. MS Jackson rules! E.E.F.
Mr. French, you are truly an inspiration to me. Thank you so much! CSJ
What an excellent narrator! You did a superb job. Thank you so much. Shirley Jackson is a favorite of mine.
Thank you. It is very much appreciated. CSJ
Me too!
Interesting, how despite the little details that mark the age, that child might’ve walked into a party from any time, out of any time and carried the same conversation. Shirley knew, despite the short sightedness - and short memory of her protagonist, who had already forgotten what he was like as a young person, despite thinking vainly it was not so long ago he did homework, himself.
Wonder fully lush and beautiful voice
I’ve been trying to figure this out…what is the significance of the Latin Phrase at the end of this story in relation to the daughter?
Great video!
Thank you so much for listening. It is a good question. Eileen probably reading a chapter on the taking of Gaul in Latin class.
The translation of the Latin Phrase is "Gaul is a whole divided into three parts". (Julius Caesar). Caesar knew that the taking of Gaul would increase his political power and prestige. He eventually changed the Roman Republic into an Empire, making himself dictator for life. This story is open to Interpretation. Nuclear Anxiety, Global Warming, A Dystopian Society or just Mans inability to stop making the same mistakes over and over? The beauty of Shirley Jackson is her stories can start out mundane and slowly turn sinister. CSJ
Night and silence brought me here, thank You for taking your time to read this :) saludos from Perú!
Thank you so much for listening. It is my pleasure. CSJ
Oh Yes, This was what paople thought about in 1949, Science Fiction writers all wroye about Nueclear Armegeddan
Sad that every generation has its freak out issue. At 61, I've lived through my share of them and likely will see a few more.
'Anyone who has even a passing acquaintance with Latin knows "Gallia est omnis divisa in partes tres" ("All Gaul is divided into three parts"), the opening line of De Bello Gallico, Julius Caesar's famous commentary on his campaigns against the Gauls in the 50s BC..'
Yes! 5 years of Latin and I was like “hey! It’s the opening of the Gallic Wars!”
Well done.
A new shirley Jackson and very well read.
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Thank you so much, Peter. I appreciate it. CSJ
stunnnningggggg thank u cs this is immaculate
Thank you! CSJ
She is depressingly underrated
Underrated? I thought she was famous for writing that story "The Lottery"
@ganemrahman3424 yeah but the sad thing is most people stop there
@@Ibukizationfor real ):
I didn't understand the ending 😬
same 😅😅😅
Oh Dear! I was born in 1949.
what is the name of the narrator?
C.S. Jackson
Beautiful narration. But - I don’t get it? Have I missed something- I’m not normally stupid…..😵💫