I like to think that Aleksandr Pushkin is alive and well in another realm acting as a muse to some current writer of ghost stories - someone not unlike yourself! Such a sad ending for him, and so young! Anyway, liked this story and your closing remarks so much, had to revisit it! Many thanks for all your hard work! You’re amazing!
Yes, I love a ghost story in which the ghost comes for revenge -- especially when the ghost is an old lady, as I am in the minds of some! Perfect reading and extremely interesting closing comments!
This story is not only a work of art in itself but has inspired other artists. It was adapted into an opera (known as 'Pique Dame') by Tchaikovsky in 1890. And it was made into a terrific movie in 1949, directed by Thorold Dickinson and starring Anton Walbrook as the officer and Edith Evans as the Countess. It's faithful to the story and I highly recommend it - good, spooky watching on a cold winter night!
The Queen of Spades or Swords represents herself differently to each person. I often use her for a self card or , if she comes in a self reading, I know that I am the one who has to drive the outcome.
Once I listen to one I can’t stop, usually I’m too busy to leave a comment or I forget to say thank you so........ Thank you! Very well read and you could’ve been an actor! It’s never too late! Not that you need to you’re an excellent author! And reader of these amazingly Well chosen stories. I think I stumbled into one of the books/short stories you wrote, if you could let me know the names of them so that I have it correct! Thank you if you’re too busy I understand. 🕊🌟💛✨👑✨💛🌟🕊
@@ClassicGhost yay! Cannot wait to get stuck in! I will listen to one a night and let you know my favourites! I really appreciate you helping me when you must be so busy!✨
Love the atmosphere in these stories, the intrigue of the societies, and the turn of phrase that is deliciously sophisticated! Thank you for a marvelous reading, you made it come alive.
I wonder if come-uppance stories are satisfying and popular - especially those that utilize the supernatural as the agent of justice - due to our belief that there may not be any true justice in the "real" world. Aside from belief in heavenly judgement, if one feels that humans most often get away with things they aught not to, it is a comfort to imagine supernatural intervention.
Your narration made me search Elexandra Puskin. The images of him portrayed in portraits and banquets match the aristocratic lifestyle settings of his novel. I also love the images that you choose for the videos of novels that you narrate. They compliment the mood of the stories very well. In this one the rembrandt lighting technique exoresses the dark mood of the novel very well by creating a diamond shape under one eye of the darker side of the gypsy looking girls face. On another note maybe you can experiment with different microphones to express different moods. Finally coffee is good accorfing to my doctor as long as we grind the coffee beans ourselves because they contain antioxident chemicals that keep our cells healthy. So enjoy your coffee Tony. If it interferes with your sleep then drink no later than 4pm. However i drink after this time and i have no major problems.
After listening to your interview today of the man who wrote the men in the snow, I was wondering is it always required to have creative writing or training in general in order to become a writer? I would like to write spiritual material which is channeled (don’t laugh! Okay laugh! I don’t mind) but there is such a lack of spiritual fiction! Except for the Celestine Prophecy which is fortunately free on TH-cam now, it’s quite rare! This question goes out to anybody who knows! If somebody can recommend me something to listen to on TH-cam I would be most grateful! Anything good even from this channel, (still a newbe) many thanks and blessings!☯️
@@ClassicGhost That’s explains the attraction to ghost stories! Unless you’re a sceptic! LOL! I’ve been in relationships Where my boyfriends were sceptics, and it was awkward because they clearly thought I was insane, having hallucinations and they didn’t believe in ghosts! It’s a flawed premise though to believe that you need to have the same belief system in order to get on with somebody!
Another excellent story thank you Tony I enjoy your channel sorry cant help you out no funds being in indonesia in jail doing 8 years plus for a small amount of drugs for my own personal use
I just moved my membership level up to $5 a month. However, there was a message in red that said COMMUNICATION ERROR AT CHECKOUT. I triple checked all my info - looked good. Did I succeed or not? Help, please.
Thanks for pointing out how stalkerish the line about "preserving because I know the female heart" is. It made me cringe! Not true boys its harassment just like Tony says!
Fine wine.... beautifully spoken. Thanks 😊🏆
I like to think that Aleksandr Pushkin is alive and well in another realm acting as a muse to some current writer of ghost stories - someone not unlike yourself! Such a sad ending for him, and so young! Anyway, liked this story and your closing remarks so much, had to revisit it! Many thanks for all your hard work! You’re amazing!
Thanks for another great story! I love the little rambles at the end with the extra info and comments.
Again, a delightful pleasure. Thank you.
Yes, I love a ghost story in which the ghost comes for revenge -- especially when the ghost is an old lady, as I am in the minds of some! Perfect reading and extremely interesting closing comments!
Lol same!!! Old ladies can be very dangerous.
This story is not only a work of art in itself but has inspired other artists. It was adapted into an opera (known as 'Pique Dame') by Tchaikovsky in 1890. And it was made into a terrific movie in 1949, directed by Thorold Dickinson and starring Anton Walbrook as the officer and Edith Evans as the Countess. It's faithful to the story and I highly recommend it - good, spooky watching on a cold winter night!
The Queen of Spades or Swords represents herself differently to each person. I often use her for a self card or , if she comes in a self reading, I know that I am the one who has to drive the outcome.
I am glad you are ploughing through the back catalogue!
A classic story. Wonderful narration.
A masterful story extremely well-read. I love Pushkin. THANK you.
Wonderful story choice and narration! Thank you so much.
Wonderful job! Thank you🖤🖤🖤
Have never gambled and now...never will. Thanks for spooking my dirty dishes away. Please continue what you do. Thank you so much.
Yuh are very welcome, Marti
@@ClassicGhost ;0)
You & I were either married to the same woman or maybe to sisters because we had the same mother-in-law.
Such a great story and fabulous reading. I love your commentary at the end as well.
Thanks!
Sorry I didn't thank you immediately. Thank you very much!
Mucho gracias amigo
De nada, amiga
So astonishing, I read it the day before yesterday in french...and you make it an equal pleasure to listen to!
♥️♠️♦️♣️ thank you dear Tony 🏵️
Delighted with your literary and historical insights delivered at the end of your excellent readings😍
Excellent
Once I listen to one I can’t stop, usually I’m too busy to leave a comment or I forget to say thank you so........ Thank you! Very well read and you could’ve been an actor! It’s never too late! Not that you need to you’re an excellent author! And reader of these amazingly Well chosen stories. I think I stumbled into one of the books/short stories you wrote, if you could let me know the names of them so that I have it correct! Thank you if you’re too busy I understand.
🕊🌟💛✨👑✨💛🌟🕊
I have haunted castles.
Horror stories for Halloween
London horror stories
Cumbrian ghost stories
The haunting of tullabeg
@@ClassicGhost yay! Cannot wait to get stuck in! I will listen to one a night and let you know my favourites! I really appreciate you helping me when you must be so busy!✨
This is one of my favorites. Thanks for doing this one.
What a wonderful story
Love the atmosphere in these stories, the intrigue of the societies, and the turn of phrase that is deliciously sophisticated! Thank you for a marvelous reading, you made it come alive.
Thank you for your encouragement!
I wonder if come-uppance stories are satisfying and popular - especially those that utilize the supernatural as the agent of justice - due to our belief that there may not be any true justice in the "real" world. Aside from belief in heavenly judgement, if one feels that humans most often get away with things they aught not to, it is a comfort to imagine supernatural intervention.
There is definitely something in what you said
Interesting story. I really do wonder who commanded the ghost to tell him about the cards. Could it have been the deceived girl?
I would like to do
More Russian stuff. Gogol and Chekhov
If I say No to a man and he continues to push, I go inside and hypothetically lock the door and drop the portcullis.
Your narration made me search Elexandra Puskin. The images of him portrayed in portraits and banquets match the aristocratic lifestyle settings of his novel. I also love the images that you choose for the videos of novels that you narrate. They compliment the mood of the stories very well. In this one the rembrandt lighting technique exoresses the dark mood of the novel very well by creating a diamond shape under one eye of the darker side of the gypsy looking girls face. On another note maybe you can experiment with different microphones to express different moods. Finally coffee is good accorfing to my doctor as long as we grind the coffee beans ourselves because they contain antioxident chemicals that keep our cells healthy. So enjoy your coffee Tony. If it interferes with your sleep then drink no later than 4pm. However i drink after this time and i have no major problems.
Another great choice, beautifully presented. Thank you! (Is there a duplicate line at @20:50 ?)
After listening to your interview today of the man who wrote the men in the snow, I was wondering is it always required to have creative writing or training in general in order to become a writer? I would like to write spiritual material which is channeled (don’t laugh! Okay laugh! I don’t mind) but there is such a lack of spiritual fiction! Except for the Celestine Prophecy which is fortunately free on TH-cam now, it’s quite rare! This question goes out to anybody who knows! If somebody can recommend me something to listen to on TH-cam I would be most grateful! Anything good even from this channel, (still a newbe) many thanks and blessings!☯️
There is a bit of channeled stuff out there. My partner is a psychic
@@ClassicGhost
That’s explains the attraction to ghost stories! Unless you’re a sceptic! LOL! I’ve been in relationships Where my boyfriends were sceptics, and it was awkward because they clearly thought I was insane, having hallucinations and they didn’t believe in ghosts! It’s a flawed premise though to believe that you need to have the same belief system in order to get on with somebody!
@@mariameere5807 No, I'm used to all of that.
I finally became a Patron.
I am very grateful. Enjoy Dracula!
Another excellent story thank you Tony I enjoy your channel sorry cant help you out no funds being in indonesia in jail doing 8 years plus for a small amount of drugs for my own personal use
That's fine, mate. No worries
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I just moved my membership level up to $5 a month. However, there was a message in red that said COMMUNICATION ERROR AT CHECKOUT. I triple checked all my info - looked good. Did I succeed or not? Help, please.
On Patreon?
Classic Ghost Stories Podcast - Tony Walker yes. I tried to become a Ghoul, but I don’t know if I succeeded or not. I’m Rachel Bolick.
Classic Ghost Stories Podcast - Tony Walker I think I made it! I’m pretty sure I’m a Ghoul!!!
Thanks for pointing out how stalkerish the line about "preserving because I know the female heart" is. It made me cringe! Not true boys its harassment just like Tony says!