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The Odyssey
- By: Homer, Robert Fagles - translator
- Narrated by: Ian McKellen
- Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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The great adventure story tells of Odysseus, a veteran of the Trojan War, who - through a landscape peopled with monsters, sea nymphs, evil enchantresses, and vengeful gods - makes his tortuous way home to his faithful wife, Penelope. Shipwrecked numerous times, faced with apparently insurmountable obstacles, offered the temptations of ease, comfort, and even immortality, Odysseus remains steadfast and determined. Themes of courage and perseverance, fidelity and fortitude.
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Beautiful recording marred by audio problems!
- By Arthurian Tapestry on 05-06-12
- The Odyssey
- By: Homer, Robert Fagles - translator
- Narrated by: Ian McKellen
Ian McKellan superb!
Reviewed: 06-16-17
Greatest of all stories performed by a matchless storyteller! The best way to enjoy it!
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The Return of Sherlock Holmes
- By: Arthur Conan Doyle
- Narrated by: Edward Raleigh
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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The Return of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of 13 Sherlock Holmes stories.
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A Very Special Sherlock
- By G Fred on 10-13-10
- The Return of Sherlock Holmes
- By: Arthur Conan Doyle
- Narrated by: Edward Raleigh
A Very Special Sherlock
Reviewed: 10-13-10
Holmes fans know these stories but it is Edward Raleigh and his perfromance which sets this version apart from the others.
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Rumpole and the Alternative Society
- By: John Mortimer
- Narrated by: Leo McKern
- Length: 47 mins
- Abridged
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Our Horace Rumpole, the most traditional of traditionalists, defends a hippie-like schoolteacher on a drugs charge. Quite unexpectedly, he finds himself attracted to her and to her unusual lifestyle.
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A Mortimer/McKern Pleasure
- By G Fred on 10-13-10
- Rumpole and the Alternative Society
- By: John Mortimer
- Narrated by: Leo McKern
A Mortimer/McKern Pleasure
Reviewed: 10-13-10
Leo McKern is Horace Rumple and this tale of 1970s counter-culture jurisprudence is a gem. As always, John Mortimer's stories may be about trials and the law but they are also about people and society. In this one, we get a look at WWII nostalgia and narcs with the same even handedness that Mortimer brings to all his stories. So join the "old fella" and enjoy the journey.
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Classic Tales of the Paranormal
- By: various
- Narrated by: Robin Bailey
- Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins
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Here are tales of mystery, the supernatural, and the paranormal, all moulded by Robin Bailey's very smooth and rolling tones. These intriguing stories include "The Man of the Night" by Edgar Wallace, "No. 1 Branch Line: The Signalman" by Charles Dickens, "A Terribly Strange Bed" by Wilkie Collins, "Sredni Vashtar" by Saki, "The Werewolf" by Frederick Marryat, "The Mezzotint" by M.R. James, and "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe.
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Pleasantly Disturbing
- By G Fred on 10-13-10
- Classic Tales of the Paranormal
- By: various
- Narrated by: Robin Bailey
Pleasantly Disturbing
Reviewed: 10-13-10
I purchased this audiobook years ago in cassette form and have waited for it to be reissued. Robin Bailey performs (rather than merely reads) each of these tales and brings them to life. From the creepy gothic story of "A Terribly Strange Bed" by Wilkie Collins to the truly disturbing tale of the peculiar painting in "The Mezzotint" by M.R. James these stories will keep you company and likely keep you awake at night. A gem not to be missed.
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