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Ep. 876, The Haunters and the Haunted, by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Release Date: 10/27/2023

Ep. 1141, The Maugham Obsession, by August Derleth

The Classic Tales Podcast

How far will Maugham’s obsession take him to create the “perfect” robot? August Derleth, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in both familiar and new-to-you classic literature. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I’ve been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres. These are the same...

Ep. 1140, The Adventure of the Stock Broker's Clerk, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE

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Can Sherlock Holmes decipher exactly why a certain job offer is too good to be true? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to the VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I’ve been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres. These are the...

Ep. 1139, Tuppy Changes His Mind, by P.G. Wodehouse

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Against his better judgement, Bertie must rally round old Tuppy, who’s been roped into a rivalrous rugby match. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I’ve been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres. These are the...

Ep. 1138, The Yellow Sign, by Robert W. Chambers VINTAGE

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When casually looking out his window in Washington Square, Scott sees a cadaverous figure that gives him the impression of a plump white grave-worm. And Scott cannot unsee it. Robert W. Chambers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to the VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I’ve been working on for 19 years. Hundreds...

Ep. 1137, The Indian Summer of an Uncle, by P.G. Wodehouse

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The last thing this world needs is for the physically tone-deaf Uncle George to start thinking of matrimony. Can Bertie save humanity from certain embarrassment? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I’ve been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic...

Ep. 1136, The Adventure of the Yellow Face, by Arthur Conan Doyle

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Can Sherlock Holmes help Grant Munro discover what secret his wife seems to be keeping from him? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you can always find something that will meet you where you are. And you can start, stop, try again, as...

Ep. 1135, Jeeves and the Old School Chum, by P.G. Wodehouse

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When Laura Pyke descends on Bingo Little’s felicity, deriding his diet as something fresh out of Dante’s Inferno, all feathers are instantly ruffled. I mean, raw carrots? And no cocktails? Something must be done. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you can...

Ep. 1134, The Furnished Room, by O. Henry VINTAGE

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In the lower west side of New York City, a search for lost love yields unexpected results. O. Henry, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you can always find something that will meet you where you are. And you can start, stop, try again, as much as you want....

Ep. 1133, Jeeves and the Love that Purifies, by P.G. Wodehouse

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When Aunt Dahlia bets on young Thomas misbehaving, you’d think it was a sure thing. But the kid is suddenly sprouting angel’s wings. Can Jeeves lend a hand? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you can always find something that will meet you where you are....

Ep. 1132, The Squaw, by Bram Stoker VINTAGE

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When a vengeful cat casts a spell, it’s best to tread lightly. Bram Stoker, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I’m your host BJ Harrison. I’m glad you could join us. I sent out a newsletter this week with links to our new products, a note on other stuff we’ve got coming down the pike, and a link to a hidden gem in the library. If you missed...

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Why is an unobtrusive, simple flat in the middle of London outrageously haunted? Edward Bulwer-Lytton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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The Right Honourable Lord Edward Bulwer-Lytton was a prolific novelist, and very popular in his day. He coined many phrases now commonplace, such as, “the pen is mightier than the sword”, “The pursuit of the almighty dollar”, and “It was a dark and stormy night”. He represented the Whigs in Parliament, and was the Secretary of State for the Colonies from June 1858 to June 1859.

He married Rosina Doyle Wheeler, also a writer, and they had two children. He wasn’t a faithful husband, and they parted acrimoniously in 1833. When he was standing as a parliamentary candidate in June 1858, Rosina continued to publicly denounce him, in print and in person, and his responses escalated until he eventually had her committed to a mental asylum. She was shortly released after a public outcry.

He suffered with gradual hearing loss from the time he was a young man. As it worsened during the course of his life, he pulled out of the public eye. An unsuccessful ear operation eventually killed him, and he died in 1873.

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