I've always wanted more of the background of Countess Dolingen. She came there to seek death, & found it, per her inscription. If indeed, she was to be developed by Stoker into one of Dracula's brides Harker found at his castle (I believe I've read this may have been the case, as Harker seems to "recognise" her amongst that dire brood when he is approached by them, later in the book), I wish we had more of her story. I almost prefer this tale to the full book. It is very evocative!
Amazing story and fantastic narration! Thanks! I really like this story. I have heard several renditions of this, and, you guessed it, this is the best! I also realize I listened to this version a while ago before I found your channel. I popped up on my feed, and I gave it a chance. I noticed something interesting about this story. All versions mention "Petty Officers" and "Officers," but one I have read or listened to also mentions an "Ensign." Historically, this makes sense. At the time, Armies also used the same ranks we use in the Navy, usage of which was defined by the type of unit. I am a retired Comamnder, and I find this neat. I also find it odd that Mrs. Stoker (not a nice person by what I read) would allow different versions of this to be printed. Now, my OCD finds my combing editions to find which one contains the work "Ensign." I also like how, according to your description, this is part of Jonathan Harker's travels to the castle.
As always, I'm a latecomer to the party. If someone hasn't already mentioned it, Walpurgisnacht is the night between the 30th of April and the 1st of May- Something that occurred to me, while listening to this: If the story is looked as a standalone piece, Dracula is actually a very beneficent character here. If it wasn't for him, our poor Englishman would have come to a grisly end. His actions only become ominous when connected to the 'rest' of the story.
Enjoying this reading equally as well a second time--rain and wind beating on the windows, thunder and lighting providing sound effects. Your voice and accents are the perfect companions on this chilly journey. Am looking forward to many more. Thank you!
This excellent tale has a double meaning for me: I was a cemetery groundskeeper/gravedigger, and I was once caught in a terrible blizzard at night. I truly appreciate Stoker's exacting description of the topography and the storm. Some years ago, I was invited to a few Halloween get-togethers where I did readings of this short but very effectively creepy tale. Many thanks Tony Walker, for your amazing telling of this story!
@@ClassicGhost -- Yes Tony, it was hard work; especially in Winter or when the headstones and monuments were too close together as not to allow the use of an excavator ("back-hoe"). It was also quite sad, since I remained during the graveside services at a respectable distance, of course. Watching weeping people standing at graveside saying one last "goodbye" to their loved ones is very sobering. Take care -- W
I assume the riders were 1st regiment of Schwere Reiter (heavy cavalry) of the Royal Bavarian Army, as they were based in Munich at the time. Germany was an Empire from 1870, so there were separate armies. Not very interesting to most but I like to visualise them in their grey cloaks and and silver fitted pickelhaubes
in your biography of Stoker , you omit to mention the the vast admiration amounting to idolatry this that Henry Irving the actor held for Stoker. many believe that Henry stoker was with model for Dracula in many ways at least physically. to star in a theatrical version of Dracula but Irving was not interested
Your commentary at the end is REALLY great. It's such a great way of sharing the experience! But, really. Stoker and King? What about Shelly, Stevenson, Poe, Collins? I mean, like, King?! Le Fanu is worth 20 of him. I will always agree that the story-teller's genius is in the details. *Very* much looking forward to your own work, loved the diamond larva. Keep well in Covid-times!!
The commentary at the end is not quite a stream of consciousness, but not far from it, so it's a long way from a studied review. The important thing is you liked it :)
@@ClassicGhost And it provokes interested comment. I really do look forward to hearing more of your own stuff, your own appreciation for detail and story-tellling skills ensures good stories I believe.
I love this! I love your entire site! It's a magnificent treasure. Thank you! I do have a question: a few months ago you posted your rendition of the complete novel, "Dracula," by Bram Stoker. It's been taken down. Is there a chance you might repost it? I enjoyed it tremendously! BTW, might you please consider adding Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" as a new audio recording? Thank you for your time. Thank you for everything! Cheers!
I've always thought that, since Bram Stoker was Irish, he must have known about the beautiful female vampire of Irish folklore -- The Dearg-Due. Just a thought. Many thanks, Tony.
Great story and a lovely reading.! I detect a soft north west UK accent , Lancashire, perhaps? In any case it's nice to hear a narrator I can relate to. Can't wait to work my way through your videos.. A new subby here :)
You now have Twenty times as many subscribers as you did when I joined YOU , I emphasize joining you for I have not missed one single story that I know of thus far . You are a blessing and and you have my vote around comments ! If people don't like it then they are welcome to change channel ( like you once responded me lol but true! )after the story , basta ! Great work Tony and many thanks for pleasant nights .💚 Respectfully Jens aka PARISCRIBE
I just had to delete a nasty comment and you were the very next one so you undid the stain with light and love and lovely words. Thank you very very much!
The history of Dracula's guest as the deleted first chapter may not be as accurate as it seems in the claim made by stoker's widow when she published it. Stoker did a lot of revising and diffrent drafts and in fact, although he used a manual typewriter , at times he would literally cut and paste with revised parts of a manuscript , glueing over the older version. Apparently between the writing of Dracula's guest and the publication there were different scenes that replaced the Dracula's guest scenes with parallel events but somewhat different writing in the characters not quite the same . a lot of research has been done into circus manuscripts yeah regret I have read only a superficial account of them and that read the manuscripts in detail. when I first read Dracula's guest and later when I read an account of the pre-publication revision manuscript, I had had an inkling than a mysterious stranger had come to look after Jonathan Harker and that mysterious stranger was dracula himself -- but I'm not sure how or why he had traveled so far just to watch safety if he's coming guest. although I have heard that the dead travel fast. possibly the wolf that stays on Jonathan Harker to keep him warm is Dracula himself. This seems a possibility to me not a certainty but an intriguing one. it seemed to me that many years ago when I placed dracula's guest directly in front of Dracula the novel, there was something that did not seem to Quit match up with the dates or something. certainly there's nothing in Harker's mood as he goes over Hungarian recipes to indicate that he had that horrible experience in Munich
@@ClassicGhost G'day brother, first, thanks a lot for your reply i really wasn't expecting that which to me means you obviously care about what your subscribers think and that is great. You will go far with this kind of attitude. I apologise if I came across as rude but felt it needed to be said..I think like me most people listen to this stuff at night, for me it helps me sleep. Don't give up my friend, you are an excellent narrator and you pace yourself well, its hard to find good readers so when I found your chanel I was stoked, till the ad's....then I was disappointed hence my comment...but great work, don't give mate and I will continue to sub to your chanel and recommend to others...have a great 2021 and again your feedback is really appreciated. Thanks mate all the best from all of us in Australia!
I could listen to Tony Walkers voice all day. Listened to this story a few times. Brilliant! ❤
Excellent - Thank YOU! - Mark P
Excellent - very enjoyable reading.
This is an excellent quality podcast!
A beautiful reading you can just taste the cold and feel the night . Thank you .
One of my favorites!. Well done.
+23split23 I enjoyed doing it
Ditto, ditto, ditto this time around. Masterful presentation and informative commentarty. Thank you!!!!
I've always wanted more of the background of Countess Dolingen. She came there to seek death, & found it, per her inscription. If indeed, she was to be developed by Stoker into one of Dracula's brides Harker found at his castle (I believe I've read this may have been the case, as Harker seems to "recognise" her amongst that dire brood when he is approached by them, later in the book), I wish we had more of her story. I almost prefer this tale to the full book. It is very evocative!
Yes, I guess she is one of the brides. She deserves her own story.
If there isn't one already, then you will have to write it, right?!🤔😆@@ClassicGhost
Loved it. Thank you 😊. ☺️👵🏻🇦🇺
Great job on this reading. One of my favorite stories.
Thanks you for your great narration. I enjoyed the accents and I could see it all in my head!
Very smooth voice. Good story. Listening as I have morning coffee. I'm ready for the day!!
Nice work with a very nice and memorable story. I almost like it more than Dracula proper.
More than Dracula!!!
So Bram Stoker suffered from a mysterious illness as a child, that explains a lot.
A lovely reading. Thank you.
Amazing story and fantastic narration! Thanks!
I really like this story. I have heard several renditions of this, and, you guessed it, this is the best! I also realize I listened to this version a while ago before I found your channel. I popped up on my feed, and I gave it a chance.
I noticed something interesting about this story. All versions mention "Petty Officers" and "Officers," but one I have read or listened to also mentions an "Ensign." Historically, this makes sense. At the time, Armies also used the same ranks we use in the Navy, usage of which was defined by the type of unit. I am a retired Comamnder, and I find this neat.
I also find it odd that Mrs. Stoker (not a nice person by what I read) would allow different versions of this to be printed. Now, my OCD finds my combing editions to find which one contains the work "Ensign."
I also like how, according to your description, this is part of Jonathan Harker's travels to the castle.
"Only fools rush in where horses fear to tread" - Me.
This was great, thank you.
Really looking forward to more from this channel!
A great story and awesome narration! I’ve heard it before but forgot the title. The description of the landscape is memorably frightening. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This has been one of my favorite short stories and you’ve read it most well. Thank you again for this podcast/channel!
As always, I'm a latecomer to the party.
If someone hasn't already mentioned it, Walpurgisnacht is the night between the 30th of April and the 1st of May-
Something that occurred to me, while listening to this: If the story is looked as a standalone piece, Dracula is actually a very beneficent character here. If it wasn't for him, our poor Englishman would have come to a grisly end. His actions only become ominous when connected to the 'rest' of the story.
Very true, but he needed Jonathan at Castle Dracula to further his evil plot!
Enjoying this reading equally as well a second time--rain and wind beating on the windows, thunder and lighting providing sound effects. Your voice and accents are the perfect companions on this chilly journey. Am looking forward to many more. Thank you!
Thank you Marti
This excellent tale has a double meaning for me: I was a cemetery groundskeeper/gravedigger, and I was once caught in a terrible blizzard at night. I truly appreciate Stoker's exacting description of the topography and the storm. Some years ago, I was invited to a few Halloween get-togethers where I did readings of this short but very effectively creepy tale. Many thanks Tony Walker, for your amazing telling of this story!
Oh wow! What a job! Hard work I bet though.
@@ClassicGhost -- Yes Tony, it was hard work; especially in Winter or when the headstones and monuments were too close together as not to allow the use of an excavator ("back-hoe"). It was also quite sad, since I remained during the graveside services at a respectable distance, of course. Watching weeping people standing at graveside saying one last "goodbye" to their loved ones is very sobering. Take care -- W
Nice narration.
Would love to hear you read some of Edgar Allan Poe’s short stories. Your voice and narration style makes for very enjoyable listening.
I've done Tell Tale Heart and The Black Cat somewhere. Maybe on here, but maybe just on the audio podcast. I will put them up though
I assume the riders were 1st regiment of Schwere Reiter (heavy cavalry) of the Royal Bavarian Army, as they were based in Munich at the time. Germany was an Empire from 1870, so there were separate armies. Not very interesting to most but I like to visualise them in their grey cloaks and and silver fitted pickelhaubes
I suspect Bram Stoker didn't know that!
Who wouldn't!!
in your biography of Stoker , you omit to mention the the vast admiration amounting to idolatry this that Henry Irving the actor held for Stoker. many believe that Henry stoker was with model for Dracula in many ways at least physically. to star in a theatrical version of Dracula but Irving was not interested
Very well narrated. Thank you
I love your rambling 🙂
Great reading! I’m only sad that I’ll be caught up on all these stories soon.
ps. You who else is from Styria? Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Your commentary at the end is REALLY great. It's such a great way of sharing the experience! But, really. Stoker and King? What about Shelly, Stevenson, Poe, Collins? I mean, like, King?! Le Fanu is worth 20 of him. I will always agree that the story-teller's genius is in the details. *Very* much looking forward to your own work, loved the diamond larva. Keep well in Covid-times!!
The commentary at the end is not quite a stream of consciousness, but not far from it, so it's a long way from a studied review. The important thing is you liked it :)
@@ClassicGhost And it provokes interested comment. I really do look forward to hearing more of your own stuff, your own appreciation for detail and story-tellling skills ensures good stories I believe.
I love this! I love your entire site! It's a magnificent treasure. Thank you! I do have a question: a few months ago you posted your rendition of the complete novel, "Dracula," by Bram Stoker. It's been taken down. Is there a chance you might repost it? I enjoyed it tremendously! BTW, might you please consider adding Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" as a new audio recording? Thank you for your time. Thank you for everything! Cheers!
I've always thought that, since Bram Stoker was Irish, he must have known about the beautiful female vampire of Irish folklore -- The Dearg-Due. Just a thought. Many thanks, Tony.
I hadn’t heard of it. I will take
a look
Great story and a lovely reading.! I detect a soft north west UK accent , Lancashire, perhaps? In any case it's nice to hear a narrator I can relate to. Can't wait to work my way through your videos.. A new subby here :)
Grand. Cumbria. West Cumbria specifically, but they say I’m
Posh Cumbrian like Melvyn Bragg and my Uncle Ronnie
I just got a message thanking me for spending $2 with you but I had no idea that I had done so and no memory of having done so .
im from nz too.. loved this one 👌
Nice and wintry down there
@@ClassicGhost swimming pool is at 13.3 ⛲
30th of April night before betaine
Ominous
I thought it was October 31, Samhain. I hadn't associated Bealtaine with spooky things.
You now have Twenty times as many subscribers as you did when I joined YOU , I emphasize joining you for I have not missed one single story that I know of thus far .
You are a blessing and and you have my vote around comments !
If people don't like it then they are welcome to change channel ( like you once responded me lol but true! )after the story , basta !
Great work Tony and many thanks for pleasant nights .💚
Respectfully Jens aka PARISCRIBE
I just had to delete a nasty comment and you were the very next one so you undid the stain with light and love and lovely words. Thank you very very much!
The history of Dracula's guest as the deleted first chapter may not be as accurate as it seems in the claim made by stoker's widow when she published it. Stoker did a lot of revising and diffrent drafts and in fact, although he used a manual typewriter , at times he would literally cut and paste with revised parts of a manuscript , glueing over the older version. Apparently between the writing of Dracula's guest and the publication there were different scenes that replaced the Dracula's guest scenes with parallel events but somewhat different writing in the characters not quite the same . a lot of research has been done into circus manuscripts yeah regret I have read only a superficial account of them and that read the manuscripts in detail. when I first read Dracula's guest and later when I read an account of the pre-publication revision manuscript, I had had an inkling than a mysterious stranger had come to look after Jonathan Harker and that mysterious stranger was dracula himself -- but I'm not sure how or why he had traveled so far just to watch safety if he's coming guest. although I have heard that the dead travel fast. possibly the wolf that stays on Jonathan Harker to keep him warm is Dracula himself. This seems a possibility to me not a certainty but an intriguing one. it seemed to me that many years ago when I placed dracula's guest directly in front of Dracula the novel, there was something that did not seem to Quit match up with the dates or something. certainly there's nothing in Harker's mood as he goes over Hungarian recipes to indicate that he had that horrible experience in Munich
Reading is best at 1 .25 speed until reader starts speaking of the author then you have to slow it down again
Tony... Your voice is reminiscent of Laurence Fox's...brothers? :)
:) no. But that’s a nice compliment
🦇🦇🦇🧛♀️🧛♂️😨😨😨
Great job, shame about the adds. Take a leaf out of Horror Babbles book mate...know wants this many adds when trying to sleep...too bad.
I'm just learning about the ads.
@@ClassicGhost G'day brother, first, thanks a lot for your reply i really wasn't expecting that which to me means you obviously care about what your subscribers think and that is great. You will go far with this kind of attitude. I apologise if I came across as rude but felt it needed to be said..I think like me most people listen to this stuff at night, for me it helps me sleep. Don't give up my friend, you are an excellent narrator and you pace yourself well, its hard to find good readers so when I found your chanel I was stoked, till the ad's....then I was disappointed hence my comment...but great work, don't give mate and I will continue to sub to your chanel and recommend to others...have a great 2021 and again your feedback is really appreciated. Thanks mate all the best from all of us in Australia!
I've seen donate buttons before...