I loved this story. It has the themes of anyone fearful of change. And what a delight when she experiences the positive of the new. Whilst it happens at a time of huge upheaval, social and cultural change, there are elements of this that can still be found in modern culture. I think it has a message for today, particularly if you live in a city or large town. Open you heart, we are all different and yet basically have wants that are the same.
I like to imagine that Mrs Bestwick, in true Gibbons style goes on to travel to America too see Georgia and Maryland and the whole Mississippe Delta, and smell Magnolias.
Thank you! And I love your comparison to T.S. Eliot's poem. The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock is my favorite poem. I was introduced to it when I went to university in 1976. Well done, Sir.
Thanks Tony for a beautiful story, delightful ending. This poor women's life properly became a joyful existence. I'm Irish, born in Southampton in 1954 when my dad helped with the rebuilding of that beautiful city. I'm married to an American SSgt USMC and have experienced military life in the US. My father -in-law SSgt in US army, could easily have been one of those soldiers, I never got to met him, he died in a VA hospital aged 4w when my husband was aged 10 years. We have lived in Ireland since since '81. I do hope our lady in this story got to travel outside her own small world and perhaps visited the US.
I enjoyed reading your post. I’m American with an Irish heritage. I love all things Irish. ☘️ it’s cool to be able to strike up a conversation with someone across the world I live in Austin, Texas. Sending lots of blessings your way!
I am an American who absolutely adored this story. I thought it was very complimentary to our boys and it really touched my heart so much. Thank you 🙂❤🙏🏼⭐🌺
Thank you so much for this. I found a subtle sweetness within this story. I love that she found warmth and beauty brought to her home by men of a culture that is used to unacceptance. Her preparation of her home for her expected visitors had a hopefulness to it, as well, shown through her attention to the small details. There's some bravery in this mouse. I've taken your recommendation and ordered a copy of "Cold Comfort Farm." It's traveling from Britain to me in Ohio. I look forward to reading it.
You won't regret reading it. There was a 1968 BBC miniseries of the novel that was shown on American public television in the early 1970s. I was mesmerized by the miniseries and spent years trying to track down the novel. My cousin, who had experience with new and second-hand books told me that it was out of print. I finally found it years later in a rather unusual bookstore, the kind that are all but extinct today. I loved the novel even more than the miniseries, and spent the ensuing years reading and rereading it. Lucky you, to have your first read before you!!
Si happy for you that you will get the joy and laughter of reading "Cold Comfort Farm" for the first time with many more to come. And it was after enjoying the miniseries that I successfully looked for the book. Regards from Chicago.
What a beautiful story. It was so soft,so sweet. into a ladies house came five big men. These men were all so quiet and soft spoken. They were a welcome to her. She was no longer alone. 🌺🌺
Who can forget the grief and anguish Claud Hart-Harris endured from the 1946 Anglo-Nicaraguan wars, though he usually hid it behind a mask of cheerful idiocy?
So you were a psychiatric nurse? I’m a nurse too (American). Thank you for sharing this wonderful short story and the commentary thereafter. Both were heartwarming. ❤
This was wonderful - thank you for reminding me of some glorious Gibbons writing. I adored Cold Comfort Farm and much of her other writings - including Nightingale Wood. I loved that she said “I’m not shy, I’m just unsociable” 🙂
Good Morning Tony! I love Stella Gibbons' writing. Cold Comfort farm is one of my favourite books. Thank you for choosing this. It's new to me. Absolutely charming! 💖💖💖
I can re- read Cold Comfort Farm endlessly and laugh every time. I like the gentle taking the mick from D H Lawrence and such eg Seth vs Mellors. My conversation often peppered with phrases such as “I’ve been out with the pruning snoot all day” “something nasty in the woodshed” I could go on but if you haven’t read the book you’d just think I’m barmy which as I’m Sussex born and bred I probably am.
I am wondering if there is any way we can support you by gifting money through a thanks button here? I see you have Patreon but trying to avoid recurrent payments in my life!
My apologies to Mr. Thomas Markle, and my deepest sympathy, but, slnce I first became aware of her in connection with her current husband, his youngest daughter's behaviour has been grotesque.
Can you cite some examples of our ‘ensuring that the post-war British Empire be dismantled’? I am a 65 year old native Texan, and amateur student of the history of WWII, and this is the first time I’ve heard that particular charge being leveled, but if I’ve been missing something of that magnitude all this time, it’s MY responsibility to look into it.
I don’t hold you personally responsible. not even sure i was a bad thing but here you go www.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/JW-Essay-3.pdf
I loved this story. It has the themes of anyone fearful of change. And what a delight when she experiences the positive of the new. Whilst it happens at a time of huge upheaval, social and cultural change, there are elements of this that can still be found in modern culture. I think it has a message for today, particularly if you live in a city or large town. Open you heart, we are all different and yet basically have wants that are the same.
So enjoyed the narration of the meaning of this story....
The things we fear in life so often are not worth the time.
Thank you, Tony. Agree with you on _Cold Comfort Farm_ ; a great read. Very much enjoyed _Listen to the Magnolias_ . Wonderful narration.
I like to imagine that Mrs Bestwick, in true Gibbons style goes on to travel to America too see Georgia and Maryland and the whole Mississippe Delta, and smell Magnolias.
thank you .your voice is a pleasure
Thank you Mr Walker for your beautifully narrated story. So good to hear it in proper human language. 😊
It's actually becoming rarer to have a human read.
@@classic-literaturesstories You are what AI wants to be, Tony :)
Thank you! And I love your comparison to T.S. Eliot's poem. The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock is my favorite poem. I was introduced to it when I went to university in 1976. Well done, Sir.
Thanks Tony for a beautiful story, delightful ending. This poor women's life properly became a joyful existence. I'm Irish, born in Southampton in 1954 when my dad helped with the rebuilding of that beautiful city. I'm married to an American SSgt USMC and have experienced military life in the US. My father -in-law SSgt in US army, could easily have been one of those soldiers, I never got to met him, he died in a VA hospital aged 4w when my husband was aged 10 years. We have lived in Ireland since since '81. I do hope our lady in this story got to travel outside her own small world and perhaps visited the US.
I enjoyed reading your post. I’m American with an Irish heritage. I love all things Irish. ☘️ it’s cool to be able to strike up a conversation with someone across the world I live in Austin, Texas. Sending lots of blessings your way!
I really enjoyed this story thank you for sharing
I am an American who absolutely adored this story. I thought it was very complimentary to our boys and it really touched my heart so much. Thank you 🙂❤🙏🏼⭐🌺
Thank you so much for this. I found a subtle sweetness within this story. I love that she found warmth and beauty brought to her home by men of a culture that is used to unacceptance. Her preparation of her home for her expected visitors had a hopefulness to it, as well, shown through her attention to the small details. There's some bravery in this mouse.
I've taken your recommendation and ordered a copy of "Cold Comfort Farm." It's traveling from Britain to me in Ohio. I look forward to reading it.
You won't regret reading it. There was a 1968 BBC miniseries of the novel that was shown on American public television in the early 1970s. I was mesmerized by the miniseries and spent years trying to track down the novel. My cousin, who had experience with new and second-hand books told me that it was out of print. I finally found it years later in a rather unusual bookstore, the kind that are all but extinct today. I loved the novel even more than the miniseries, and spent the ensuing years reading and rereading it. Lucky you, to have your first read before you!!
Si happy for you that you will get the joy and laughter of reading "Cold Comfort Farm" for the first time with many more to come. And it was after enjoying the miniseries that I successfully looked for the book. Regards from Chicago.
I loved this story , beautiful prose , joyous ending
I’d never heard of this Stella Gibbons before, and I love this story; must find more of her work!!!
Thank-You!
Beautifully observed & written-thank-you 🙌
Lovely!
What a beautiful story. It was so soft,so sweet. into a ladies house came five big men. These men were all so quiet and soft spoken. They were a welcome to her. She was no longer alone. 🌺🌺
Chicagoan here. What a lovely story. It is told with grace and empathy as well. Thank you!
Also a Chicaoan, here, so enjoying the story and the reader.
I absolutely loved this!
What a beautiful story. Cold Comfort Farm has been a favorite of mine for decades! Your reading brought the words to life. I felt it all! Thank you.
Tony, you are the best. You shouldn't be surprised that Yanks have an urge to decolonize, we have form, you might say.
Beautifully read. Thank you. Great analysis.
Enjoyed this and also imagining how her life with her guests might pleasantly unfold.
Me too 💚
Beautiful and poignant “she heard magnolias”. ❤ Thank you.
Cold Comfort Farm is wonderful. Where else would you find cows named Aimless, Feckless, Pointless and Graceless!
😄.
I love that it had video phones in the story and everyone who was anyone flew a small plane.
It's so funny.
Who can forget the grief and anguish Claud Hart-Harris endured from the 1946 Anglo-Nicaraguan wars, though he usually hid it behind a mask of cheerful idiocy?
Loved this story. It reminded me of my mother❤ i could almost smell the coffee😊
One of my favourite pieces of music to open...
This is a gem in every sense of the word and the reading is superb . Thank you for the bottom of my heart ❤❤❤
So you were a psychiatric nurse? I’m a nurse too (American). Thank you for sharing this wonderful short story and the commentary thereafter. Both were heartwarming. ❤
This was wonderful - thank you for reminding me of some glorious Gibbons writing. I adored Cold Comfort Farm and much of her other writings - including Nightingale Wood. I loved that she said “I’m not shy, I’m just unsociable” 🙂
Good story. I didn't know Gibbons wrote short stories, just CCF.
I didn't either; I'm going to seek out more. She's a very talented writer.
Thank you so much for another classic tale! Have a great day, Mr Walker!
'Fluff fringed posterior' What a great line 😂 but then I am a cat person 🐈
I have one with pantaloons 😅
What an absolutely precious story. Left a tear in my eye but much love in my heart ❤🎉
Thank you so much for this❤
Glad you liked it.
Loved this story! Totally unexpected. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you liked it. I did too
Good Morning Tony!
I love Stella Gibbons' writing.
Cold Comfort farm is one of my favourite books.
Thank you for choosing this. It's new to me.
Absolutely charming!
💖💖💖
Mine also.
This is Tonys grab bag.
I never know what I'll get!
I actually love that idea
I can re- read Cold Comfort Farm endlessly and laugh every time. I like the gentle taking the mick from D H Lawrence and such eg Seth vs Mellors. My conversation often peppered with phrases such as “I’ve been out with the pruning snoot all day” “something nasty in the woodshed” I could go on but if you haven’t read the book you’d just think I’m barmy which as I’m Sussex born and bred I probably am.
It's hilarious.
Absolutely brilliant, thank you so much..a joy to listen to.
I have just found this pod cast.Nice change tony.
I like to mix it up ⬆️
Lovely.
Mmm, a Cox's Pippin. Wonderful apples
my favourites
I am wondering if there is any way we can support you by gifting money through a thanks button here? I see you have Patreon but trying to avoid recurrent payments in my life!
I think youtube do a Superthanks thing, but buymeacoffee.com/10mn8sk
My apologies to Mr. Thomas Markle, and my deepest sympathy, but, slnce I first became aware of her in connection with her current husband, his youngest daughter's behaviour has been grotesque.
I listened to two stories read by AI. Emphasis in the wrong places, no warmth, and no sense it understands what the story actually means.
It doesn't! But it's on the march
Can you cite some examples of our ‘ensuring that the post-war British Empire be dismantled’? I am a 65 year old native Texan, and amateur student of the history of WWII, and this is the first time I’ve heard that particular charge being leveled, but if I’ve been missing something of that magnitude all this time, it’s MY responsibility to look into it.
I don’t hold you personally responsible. not even sure i was a bad thing but here you go www.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/JW-Essay-3.pdf