Short Story | The Dead by James Joyce Audiobook

Full audiobook - The Dead by James Joyce from short story collection Dubliners (1914) with captions to read along online.
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Reading by T Hynes

[@zthetha]

You know how your heart sinks as you hear the ominous words: "This is a Libravox recording" - realising you are in for one of an army of hopeless narrators none of whom have the vaguest idea of how to read a book.... well, don't fret because this guy is first rate. One of the best interpretations of Ireland's favourite syphilitic, coprophilliac son.

[@laurajoygriffith4669]

+willie otoole Do you know who the reader is?

[@roadsplat6394]

In their defense, Libravox recordings are done by volunteers, and anyone that is good enough to get paid to narrate audiobooks probably doesn't want to do something they get paid for, for free.

[@nevetsrekrap]

Yes, but people should be a bit more honest with themselves, and not over-estimate their abilities so badly. This reading is a real treat by comparison.

[@kirkjoly760]

Yes I do.

[@kirkjoly760]

Yes.

[@ElJuegoAlex]

This isn’t dull and underwhelming, this is an appreciation of the quotidian. This is an extensive work that lets us find drama, happiness, and sadness within our ordinary lives and helps us understand that we do not need fabrication and exaggeration to appease our senses. Shift your perceptions, you’ve been spoiled. The Dead can very much be an allusion to a part of life that lies in the coffin.

[@ndjubilant8391]

Yes, very true. James Joyce is the most studied writer in the English language after Shakespeare.

[@Stereojockey]

To say "we've been spoiled" is an understatement. It wasn't until the last 5 pages that I realized the depth of the piece and wondered and mourned my own ability to convey such complexity with words on a page.

[@lauralaladarling3775]

Your Beautiful sensitive narration made this story of human joy, frailty, sadness, and of loss so wonderful it was as if I was at this Christmas celebration. Thank you. Xxxx

[@IDRATHERBREADINGMYDX]

Outstanding! One of the best narrators I've had the pleasure to listen to.

[@schandiramani3518]

Agree!

[@Beantbeantbeant]

The end always has me crying. So amazing

[@philipestrin4381]

Arguably, it’s a toss up as to who is the greatest novelist of the 20th Century, I.e., James Joyce or Marcel Proust. Yet, one would be hard pressed to cite a greater short story than “The Dead.” Its psychological nuance and judiciously delineated detail is unsurpassed. And its final pages encompass an achingly poignant appraisal of the human condition and the tragic transience of all creation. There’s nothing else quite like it in all literature. And this reading does it justice.

[@liminwang99]

Wonderful reading !! The sound of the reading brings "The dead" back to life .

[@himydayhello]

thank you for reading this story so well, i loved the narration, especially when you sang, that was so great!! i am currently studying the irish novella and james joyce truly has become my favourite author!! everything he writes has some sort of double meaning or hidden symbolism!! it's interesting to think about the fact that out of dubliners, the dead is his most autobiographical work... it really reflects his views on ireland and its oppressive religious system, though! thank you again!!

[@ShibymolBabu]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mV60pq2lrrB3ptU this is a detailed analysis of the story.please watch it

[@bobcatal3562]

One of my all time favourite short stories ever, a masterpiece!

[@uihiufewhiuubediacbdhs7325]

Second only to the art of the deal by DJT

[@richardclegg7846]

A rare talent for narration . Wonderful. Perhaps even better than Frank Muller

[@paigecoolest]

I loved this so much from the story to the reader.

[@highlevelranter]

Mr Hynes ! Take a bow, sir. Beautifully done.

[@shuween706]

Excellent job by the narrator! ❤

[@tamtaghvitidze4735]

It made me think of our short and absurd life! :( Great author!

[@XOSARA13]

narrating voice is amazing. it got me drawn into the story at the first second

[@jerrywhoomst1116]

Halfway through The Dead I never would have expected the ending of this story to bring me to tears. Joyce was like some mythical beast of literature.

[@bakk8531]

A very good narration much better than usual. Well Done

[@hpnerd]

Great reading of 'The Dead'

[@meganwalker27]

great short, loved to hear the long lost proper vocab. wonderfully read aloud :)

[@tomosevans2558]

Wonderful reading!

[@stevefbourke]

Well narrated. Pay this fella' to read Ulysses and my life would be complete

[@juliahcornell]

Almost certain this guy also read Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, if you're lookong for more Joyce read by him.

[@THynes]

He’s done Ulysses. It’s on Audible.

[@tangerineblu66]

Grrr.

[@asderc1]

The RTE audio production is excellent if you're looking for a good version.

[@brwnipoints]

He has and here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmKmppiYj6qLo7c Enjoy :)

[@andrewblack1733]

What a lovely reading of this greatest of all stories. I read this slowly, over the course of several days, book in hand while listening along. I recommend anyone do the same.

[@marlymacfarlane]

A pleasure to listen to this great narrator.

[@BF_Brix]

You're an amazing narrator! I had to read this for a Literature class, and while I wasn't too fond of the story itself, as I really can't stand reading longer stories, you make it all the more enjoyable with the enthusiasm in your voice and convenience of audio format. I did however enjoy some of Joyce's shorter tales, like A Painful Case and some of Araby.

[@rosemarykennedy5430]

Have to agree with others who’ve said the reader is exceptionally good!

[@globalman]

The reader was brilliant. What a wonderful experience. Who is he?

[@ginevra3719]

I forgot I had to read it for tomorrow and today I don't have an hour and a half to listen. I hate my self and I want to cry

[@danielcleary6778]

Beautifully read. Thank you!

[@mariafernandacallejas3697]

thank you so much! this reading helped me a lot

[@tobi-gh5uy]

Great piece of fiction by Mr Joyce. Well read!

[@sidbar11]

Great audio book!

[@barryspurr9577]

Beautifully read.

[@Callalily_]

Thanks, I needed this for an exam.

[@roberthagan9512]

The Georgian house where this was set still stands in a dilapidated state in the centre of Dublin. There are currently loud protests at plans to convert it into a hostel.

[@NKP723]

The narrator is very good, but I just can't concentrate. I'm afraid this story just doesn't sit well with me.

[@vestibulate]

uploads unfunny memes twice a year The author has been contacted and wishes to offer this reassurance, that he will soon be offering the story in graphic novel form.

[@jbapat2006]

I saw its reference on Ray Dononvan season 6 last episode. and was curious! lovely story!

[@carsonwall2400]

Joyce is goated

[@rhwinner]

That was good. Now it's time to watch _Abbot and Costello Meet the Monsters_ ...

[@Jingram3976]

A phenomenal reading! Truly spectacular! The story however is rather underwhelming and dull. Boring really to be honest, and I would not have ever read it on my own were it not required of me for English class. Still yet another classic short story added to my repertoire at least.

[@elvisparker4691]

Good ! Keep checking off the Classics on your list 👍

[@LJ-ht4zs]

Amazing story - while I was an English Major in College - this was not required reading. I found Dubliners on my own - and The De!ad, the last of the short stories in the book - wonderful!

[@cody2667]

I'm embarrassed for you.

[@pollynlyubenova8365]

English class making me read the most boring stuff ever written lol Thank god there is an audio version. Makes it much easier.

[@Jacobrosstech]

Book mark 39:00 min

[@garethbeare8741]

Joyce was extraordinarily competent in literary English. That's all I wanted to say.

[@francescaemc2]

grazie

[@thomaskissane8634]

A beautiful reading BUT it's "purposed" -- "whither he had purposed" -- not "proposed" .

[@Lyndzandra]

42:33

[@rdv1485]

Bookmark 20:04

[@michaelfennessy9046]

Bookmark 39:35

[@heythere-c4y]

1:04:02

[@jillianurbano6445]

58:01 (for my reference)

[@alessiap8037]

30:15

[@Bagel56Fatty]

38:13

[@tinostephens2856]

Great read, terrible story.

[@heymmommmm]

if james joyce were alive in 2021 - he'd be a mumble rapper..lil' jj

[@studentsofiamartinezvioli7038]

Makes me tired

[@crisdominguez5403]

Ima be honest. Y’all capping. None of this make sense

[@valeriehall3950]

Thoroughly enjoyed my first narrated story ever. The reader made it so real for me. Thank you!

[@elvisparker4691]

Glad you enjoyed it Valerie. 🙂 Audiobooks are a fantastic use of spare time.

[@rrok13]

1:09:34

[@RockyParker-sd1ok]

39:14

[@emmanueltorres4428]

59:59

[@lastrngstanding7972]

31:31

[@stormyascent6982]

Thanks, this guy is a pro.

[@iammrig]

The Dead is one of the best short stories I've ever read. Extra credits to the narrator Mr T Hynes for this extraordinary reading. 👏👏

[@l_______I]

That's wild, I found it pretty subpar

[@CBeastS]

Fuck this long chapter, it's longer than the rest of the damn book

[@anvilhammer9026]

CBeastS You are certainly a man of great intelligence.

[@Hunter-ik8ku]

This is by far the worst story I've ever read. I've watched the movie, read the story, and listen to the audio book. This is something that just doesn't click in my head. How the fuck do you write a analysis paper over this? A guy doesn't know his wife. wtf

[@alexandersoltviet]

i have to listen to this for a school task. and i must say, this might be the most violently boring audiobook i have had to listen. And this is not to trash the text, or the people liking it. but for me now, in the summer examrush, this is just painful.

[@s0larsystemwolf]

Well done reading. 10/10

[@Abbas_AliG]

58:00

[@Abbas_AliG]

20:03

[@linebacker79]

Exquisite in every way.

[@desireecotto5640]

1:00:38

[@desireecotto5640]

33:52

[@spilledsoda3601]

57:06

[@lucasb3462]

1:02:34

[@zigzag2520]

Sorry for the comment ty kinds it is T Hines my bad , great narrator one of the best 99% better then even the paid narrators.

[@christinemartin63]

I must surely be missing something. I've read some Joyce, including this admired short story, as well as Portrait, Ulysses, Finnegans Wake. I just don't see the "greatness" and "originality." Virginia Woolf? yes. Dostoevsky? absolutely. Conrad? you bet. Ford Madox Ford? no doubt. Three quarters of the Modern Library 100 authors? sure thing. Joyce? Joyce?? seriously? I guess it must help to be Irish to understand the "subtleties." Nevertheless, thanks for posting--for the narration.

[@sgchastain]

Stunning.

[@elvisparker4691]

Steffie C rocking the House !! 👸👸👍💜

[@alwaysndforever]

bookmark: 20:14 page 590

[@SydneySaunders-yz6rq]

30:21 bookmark

[@heythere-c4y]

35:17

[@heythere-c4y]

50:00

[@chiara-ox1be]

1:03:21

[@danielvaljin2538]

The story was underwhelming but luckily it was read by a fantastic narrator.

[@williamdrouin8063]

Terrible taste

[@Marialluisa13]

Who is the narrator.

[@zuki9425]

@@williamdrouin8063 opinionsss

[@audreyandrus9700]

32:59

[@joekhoury17]

24:15

[@jamaalsmikley2j.272]

41:14

[@emmanueltorres4428]

32:06

[@aceshighh]

35:28

[@youshallnotpass15]

49:29

[@kmomster]

Good reading, however dull and underwhelming of a story

[@Bardo0012]

39:55

[@KarinaDaydream]

52:57

[@ChanceTheBrony]

59:01

[@renerimbaud7740]

16:20

[@emmanueltorres4428]

15:14

[@emmanueltorres4428]

32:06

[@arlindfazliu26]

35:14

[@arlindfazliu26]

50:01