The Well Told Tale

Nov 20 2024 224 ep. 40 mins 2.2k

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Hi everyone. This is Robert. Welcome to The Well Told Tale. Every week I narrate a classic story; the greatest science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction stories ever written, not just in a small chunk at a time, but enough for you to really relax into. No adverts in the middle, just the story itself. All stories are pubic domain and free from copyright.

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The First Men in the Moon Part 7 (of 13)

Nov 20 2024 24 mins

The mysterious Selenites have captured Mr Bedford & Mr Cavor on the moon. How will they escape? You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you):Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the

The First Men in the Moon Part 6 (of 13)

Nov 13 2024 32 mins

In our last episode, Mr Cavour and Mr Bedford found plant life on the surface of the moon. But lost the sphere in the course of their investigations. What other surprises does the moon hold for our heroes?You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporti

The First Men in the Moon Part 5 (of 13)

Nov 06 2024 29 mins

After surveying the surface of the Moon, Mr. Bedford and Mr. Cavor have found living plants. The next logical step is to leave the sphere and investigate, but are they ready? You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost

The First Men in the Moon Part 4 (of 13)

Oct 30 2024 19 mins

Mr Bedford and Mr Cavor have landed on the moon and are ready to explore...You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you):Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-taleBuy The Fi

The First Men in the Moon Part 3 (of 13)

Oct 16 2024 20 mins

Mr. Bedford and Mr. Cavor have set off on an adventure, heading to the moon in their spaceship...You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you):Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-we

The First Men in the Moon Part 2 (of 13)

Oct 09 2024 24 mins

Last week, we were introduced to our main characters: the businessman Mr. Bedford and the scientist Mr. Cavor, who has invented a new anti-gravity material called "Cavorite." Mr. Bedford believes that Cavorite has the potential to be profitable, but they still need to find a practical use for it...You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleB

The First Men in the Moon - Part 1 (of 13)

Oct 02 2024 47 mins

This week, we're starting a classic science fiction novel, "The First Men in the Moon" by H.G. Wells. It's not as well-known as Wells' other works, but it's equally important. This book seems to be inspired by Jules Verne's "From the Earth to the Moon" and is believed to contain the first depiction of 'the alien hive mind'. Many science fiction stories have been influenced by and p

The Thing from Outside

Sep 25 2024 45 mins

Today's Tale was one of six stories to appear in the very first issue of 'Amazing Stories' magazine. In 1926 it was the first magazine devoted to science fiction.You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you):Book

Tom Thumb and Rumpelstiltskin

Sep 18 2024 21 mins

This week we return to The Brothers Grimm and two of their classic fairy tales. Tom Thumb: an old English folk tale and Rupelstiltskin a German folktale with roman and greek traditions. You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops,

1984 - Part 23 (of 23)

Sep 04 2024 23 mins

In Room 101, Winston Smith was broken and he betrayed Julia. Now that he has been set free from the Ministry of Love, what will life be like for Winston Smith?This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution.You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps suppo