Classics with Em
Listen to me read timeless English literature classics!
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This is a new venture. I aim to add a new video each week.​
The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield
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'The Garden Party' is a short story by Katherine Mansfield that explores themes of class, innocence, and the fleeting nature of life. The story follows Laura Sheridan, a young woman preparing for an extravagant garden party at her family’s estate. However, when she learns that a working-class neighbour has died in an accident nearby, she begins to question the fairness of life and the stark divide between social classes. Torn between her family's privileged perspective and her own growing sense of empathy, Laura’s journey leads her to a moment of profound realisation.
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Join me as I narrate this beautifully written story, filled with vivid imagery and deep emotional insight.​
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The Canary by Katherine Mansfield
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'The Canary,' is a poignant short story by Katherine Mansfield. This audiobook brings to life the reflections of an elderly woman as she remembers her beloved pet canary and the joy it brought her. A touching tale of solitude, memory, and companionship.
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The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe
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In this chilling gothic tale, Prince Prospero and his wealthy guests isolate themselves in a lavish abbey to escape a deadly plague known as the Red Death. As they indulge in a grand masked ball, an uninvited guest arrives, bringing terror and an eerie reminder that death spares no one. A haunting story of fate, mortality, and the illusion of control.
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A Scandal in Bohemia, from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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Immerse yourself in A Scandal in Bohemia, the first short story in 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. When the King of Bohemia seeks Sherlock Holmes’s help in recovering a compromising photograph from the clever and resourceful Irene Adler, Holmes finds himself outwitted in a most unexpected way.
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The Lady, or the Tiger? by Frank R. Stockton
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In a distant kingdom ruled by a semi-barbaric king, justice is decided by chance. A man accused of a great offense is brought before the royal arena, where he must choose between two doors - one leading to a deadly fate, the other to an unexpected destiny. But this time, the king’s own daughter holds the secret of what lies beyond. Will love prevail, or will jealousy seal his fate? The choice is his… or is it?
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Cinderella by The Brothers Grimm
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Discover the darker, more magical version of Cinderella in this original tale by the Brothers Grimm. Far from the Disney version, this story is filled with mystery, cruelty, and poetic justice. A true fairy tale in its rawest form.
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