The Poor Traveller by Charles Dickens - Full Audiobook | Christmas Stories

A full unabridged audiobook of the classic short story, "The Poor Traveller", by Charles Dickens - complete with sounds and visuals.
"The Poor Traveller" tells the story of a fictional relative of Dickens himself; a down-on-his-luck young soldier by the name of Richard Doubledick. Doubledick manages, with the help of a trustworthy Captain, to rebuild his faltering life and becomes something of a national treasure in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars.
The story originally featured as one part of a collection of stories entitled "The Seven Poor Travellers", which featured contributions from various authors including Wilkie Collins, Eliza Lynn and Dickens himself. It made its first appearance in Household Words magazine in 1854.
Dickens began a tradition of Christmas publications with "A Christmas Carol" in 1843 and his Christmas stories soon became a national institution.
Read by Elliot Fitzpatrick.
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[@victorgf9190]

I'm listening to this bedridden at the hospital but I had to stop because I'm not supposed to laugh and Richard Double Dick gets me every time

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

😆 it’ll literally have you in stitches. Get well soon, Victor!

[@15multiventure51]

I wonder if it was chosen on purpose. It can be read as 'Dick Dick-Dick by Dickens' 🤗

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

@@15multiventure51 😆

[@Rosco-P.Coldchain]

Hope your now well on the mend 😂👍

[@lizzienewell4722]

I must confess I had the same reaction. I know the meaning of words change but the effect is hilarious.

[@ursamajor7468]

I never read Dickens until I retired. I saw several versions of The Christmas Carol and the movie, A Tale of Two Cities. They seemed okay. However, when I read these stories. I was amazed by his craftsmanship and his beautifully conceived stories. He is now one of my favorite authors. This story, so beautifully narrated, added to my favorable impressions of Mr.Dickens. Thank you for this.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

That’s great to hear, so glad you enjoyed it!

[@hermanvalentine394]

It may sound corny but for many Christmases I had a tradition of re-reading "A Christmas Carol" every year because each year I seemed to associate with a different character. Dickens is a giant!

[@GrannySweets]

Forgiveness doesn't free the wicked from their evil deeds. Rather, it frees the wounded, allowing their lives more peace. Thank you Sir for a lovely narration.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you for the kind words ❤️

[@patriciawond4382]

Great writing by Dickens, not a word wasted. Perfectly narrated, thanks

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you Patricia, loved narrating this one!

[@bethnorris1361]

​@@classicaudiobookswithelliotyou're excellent....thankful i found you

[@johnnicholas1488]

I second that thought . Thanks.

[@user-sp2hj8jp6h]

This audiobook is a true Dickensian gem. The story of Richard Doubledick, with its themes of redemption and hope, is beautifully brought to life. It's a perfect story for the holiday season.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Very kind of you to say! Happy holidays 🎄

[@raymondhummel5211]

Such a well crafted story. It's no wonder his writings continue to live on.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

So glad you enjoyed this, Raymond!

[@cathygibbons4452]

I had never heard of this story before. Thank you for making this recording. What a wonderful illustration of the power of love and forgiveness!

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

That’s wonderful! I’m so glad you tuned in. This is an excerpt from The Seven Poor Travellers that also featured on its own as a Christmas edition in a magazine of the time. ❤️

[@cathygibbons4452]

I will have to check that out…thank you again!

[@peterbamforth6453]

What a superb narration of an excelent story. 10/10

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Fantastic to hear! Thanks for listening, Peter 🎧

[@beckyburtis9977]

I agree! It is 1 a.m., can't sleep, just found this and listened for 15 seconds and am thrilled. Excellent narration, Charles Dickens, I just hit gold. Thank you So much.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Wonderful! Happy sleep, Becky

[@timmy18135]

I had never heard of this story before. Thank you for making this recording.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

You’re very welcome, thank you for checking it out!

[@ILoveMaths07]

This was so ethereal, so otherworldly. Thank you so much!

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Really glad you enjoyed this one, thank you!

[@snowmoon8050]

I can't listen to this story anymore. 😂 Can't stop laughing when Captain Thornton said...Dear Doubledick 😂😂😂

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Stop giggling at the back, there!

[@Victoria-gq8gt]

I really appreciate your reading of this wonderful Dickens story. I had never inown this story before. Your reading is very timeless, well paced and thoroughly memorable. Thank you!

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Very kind words indeed, Victoria! Thank you so much for taking the time to listen 🎧

[@creyesmgk1]

Incredible story and a plot twist indeed. Thank you for your time into this, Captain Elliot.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you Christian! So glad you enjoyed this 👍

[@gotredeemed]

Very nicely read Elliot. Thank you.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

You’re very welcome, so glad you enjoyed it 📚

[@jaythissak9959]

I enjoyed listening this with no sense where I was. Thank you and Charles Dickens must be mentioned to respect him.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Many thanks, Jay. Great to know this was a relaxing experience for you!

[@florencecurrie7861]

Thank you. This story is new to me. Love Dickens.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

You’re so welcome. It was new to me too! ❤️

[@TheMysteryandSuspenseStories]

A big thank you for this audiobook. 'The Poor Traveller' is a story that resonates deeply, and your narration has made it even more impactful. The combination of Dickens' words and your voice is a perfect match, making for an unforgettable listening experience.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Many thanks for the kind words. So glad you enjoyed!

[@doreekaplan2589]

Well written review.

[@jestermoon]

Take A Moment Genius and wonderfully read, thank you 🎉 Stay Safe and Stay Free

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

That’s very kind of you to say, thanks so much! ❤️

[@wadejameskennedy4495]

Thankyou. Most inspirationally moving. The strong yet at times tender voice.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

So glad you enjoyed this story, Wade. Really appreciate your comment 😃

[@oriana5623]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you so much for listening, Oriana ❤️

[@johnwakeling9233]

What a tale! and how beautifully told! Thank you to all involved.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you, John! Just me on this channel so far. Thanks for listening

[@ES-7766]

This makes me wish I had a friend named Dick, so I could tell him “you’re being a doubledick today!” I love Dickens.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Surely not too hard to find a Richard out there?! 😆

[@storytimebyrichardslater]

Thank you! Really enjoyed it.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Great to hear, thank you Richard. Best of luck with the channel 😊

[@sueforgan7713]

Thank you I really enjoyed this story. I like Dickens ❤

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

You and me both, Sue! Thank you ❤️

[@fernmeadow20]

I am fond of Dickens, brilliant writer!!!! It’s hard to find good narration but you are so very pleasurable to listen to. I subscribed so I can listen with my cuppa. You have given me great pleasure, thank-you.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

That’s lovely to hear, thank you Fern. So pleased you enjoyed this one. Hopefully more Dickens later this month 😊

[@patriciajrs46]

I have to agree with this assertion.

[@alanhughs461]

Oh my day's who are you the reader's aunty. 😂😂😂 I thinking so

[@prof.muhammadaslamgondal3607]

Amazing story wonderfully read. ❤

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

So glad you enjoyed, Muhammad. Thanks for listening!

[@shreeyoga]

Beautiful story ❤️ ♥️ 💕

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you so much for listening!

[@myraaross9770]

Beautiful!

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@nickstone3113]

I came to Dickens later in life and found a powerful voice and a campaigner against the social evils of the time. Of every time.

[@princecrocodyle]

What a heartwarming tale ❤

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks for listening ❤️

[@PINKRIVER1]

I listen to your story every night. Thank you!

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you for listening!

[@courtney_bert]

Beautifully narrated ,thanks mate ❤️

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

You’re welcome, Elizabeth. Thanks for listening ❤️

[@ShanSanJa]

Very nicely read. Thank yo so much.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks very much for listening!

[@OdyXeus7]

Thank you so much for sharing this, beautifully read

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you very much for the kind words, so glad you listened!

[@Shineon83]

DELIGHTFUL story, movingly read ❤

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

So glad you enjoyed this one ❤️

[@Kees247]

Thank you for bringing this old story back to life.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you for listening to it! It’s nothing without people to listen ❤️

[@summerfunrides]

Enjoyed hearing you read!!!

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you, Summer! Really enjoyed this one 😊

[@mijiyoon5575]

THX *Classic Audiobooks with Elliot*

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

You’re welcome, thanks for listening!

[@ionationat3570]

Simply, best.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks for the kind words, it’s really appreciated!

[@ninawalker4453]

Absolutely Fabulous. Great Narrater. Thank you. The Names are hilarious...

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you so much, Nina. Great to have you listening!

[@ninawalker4453]

Subscribed . Thank you 🙏

[@mikedaniels3009]

Forgive in the Name of the divine forgiver of injuries. Thank U 4 the fine reading.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you for listening, Mike. Really appreciated 😊

[@fraidoonw]

Thanks a lot for reading this amazing story so nicely.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

And thank you for listening!

[@ellyharris4345]

Churr, lovely narrator. I’ve liked very much the works of Dickens I have read, and now heard. Thank you.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you, Elly! So glad you enjoyed 😊

[@johnnicholas1488]

Among other things, Dickens was a genius at creating names.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

😂 you’re absolutely right

[@NanaLibby]

Lovely story, well done. ❤️

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

So glad you enjoyed, Libby!

[@saritawariyerteacher-teded6256]

Wonderfully done. Masterful

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@flu42o]

A request: You might read "Tattercoats", an English fairy tale collected by Joseph Jacobs in his More English Fairy Tales, or other works in this collection. Thank you again for your fine narrations. A pleasure to listen.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

There are a couple of Joseph Jacobs stories on the channel actually! But I’ll certainly have a look out for this collection

[@susandixson5830]

Thank you.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

You’re welcome, Susan!

[@frezzyparker1591]

Thank You!!

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you for listening!

[@user-zs6do4ej5n]

Thank you. Wonderfully narrated🎉.good job Splendid story.❤❤

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you so much. So glad you like it!

[@pauljessome5718]

Wonderfully narrated Paul in Canada

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you Paul in Canada! Great to know the stories are making it so far across the waters. Thanks for listening 🎧

[@mydogsareneat]

I have a brain injury and a disability that make it hard to sit through thinga this long. I got through all of this. Dickens wwas truly something special

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Really pleased to be able to help out. Thanks so much for listening ❤️

[@gailnewcomb8256]

What a wonderful story!❤

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you Gail!

[@frostylunetta]

😅 Never heard of this story by Dickens , but it’s an interesting one

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks so much for listening, Lunetta ❤️

[@NeilGerardCFox]

Beautiful

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

So glad you enjoyed it, Neil!

[@feidtjoe3706]

Amazing. Thank you

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

You’re so welcome

[@user-ng6rm1cp7w]

Thanks You, a wonderful story.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you for listening!

[@GrannySweets]

🥂A toast to our gallant narrator who read the story as written with great professionalism while I wonder if he struggled against double-dick chuckling🍾

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks for listening!

[@user-hn5bi3nw9y]

Thank you!

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you for listening 😊

[@costachlle]

Good story, well narrated!

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you very much; great to know you enjoyed it!

[@bipolarbear7325]

That was wonderful. I'm happy to subscribe and look forward to hearing more.👍

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks for listening!

[@tanvirajarif568]

Breathtaking and overwhelming read❤really impossible to put down

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

That’s really kind of you to say. Thanks so much for listening

[@spacelemur7955]

I have greatly enjoyed many of His novels, so I cannot complain that a few of his short stories were clinkers. Oh well, it is bravely and well narrated. Good work, man.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you very much for listening! Really appreciate it

[@ntsemarcel8784]

The most powerful think in a mans life is to choose peace and being at peace with those who wrong you and trying to do right. As it is said, All wars are holy war's; because we are fighting different things we hold dear. Indeed, forgiveness is divine 🙏

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you for listening. Hope this was a peaceful listen for you at this festive time ❤️

[@davidwebster3107]

All wars are rich men’s wars. The poor simply pay the price….

[@kellymcrae7157]

Wonderful story!!

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks for listening, Kelly

[@victorian-dad]

Beautiful story.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks so much for listening!

[@RachelSitea-mn2qk]

This fine tale was narrated so well; would love to hear you narrate “The Portrait Painter” by Dickens (2-part short story).

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Ooh! An excellent suggestion. I’m sure it will turn up at some point. Thanks Rachel ❤️

[@RachelSitea-mn2qk]

@@classicaudiobookswithelliot I’ll keep my ears peeled for it😃- thanks Elliot

[@RachelSitea-mn2qk]

@@classicaudiobookswithelliot hi E, the Dean of Canterbury did a live reading of 🎨TPP 3 years ago (if you didn’t already know). Endearing to see!- but I’d still like to hear your version. A tale of such haunting beauty and convoluted wonder. At the point where he gets stranded, it starts to feel like a shaggy-dog story, funny- then one is promptly thrown into unfolding layers of the uncanny. Loved it for 20 years, don’t understand why it’s so overlooked. I look forward to checking out your offerings.📚

[@Twisties34]

oh that twist. awesome.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Glad you enjoyed listening, Twisties!

[@VilhelmHammershoi1666]

Private Dick Doubledick I think Dickens is having a laugh 😂

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

He certainly knows how to name his characters!

[@1adadada]

Foudn this by accident, whilst trying to beat the midnight deadline and complete my 2023 Goodreads book challenge. What a wonderful story, and a lovely new chanel to subscribe to. How talented you are. Thankyou

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Great to have you on board!

[@SeekerKeeper2021]

Marvellous 🥰

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks so much for listening!

[@guriyaforsahroj]

Really enjoyed

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Really glad to hear it! ❤️

[@susanday3478]

Thank you

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Really hope you enjoyed this tale of redemption, Susan ❤️

[@susanday3478]

Tales of redemption are the best kind. 🙂

[@Farfor_lindina]

Thanks ❤

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

So welcome!

[@everythingaliceann659]

I put this on to send me to sleep now I’m crying from laughing so hard 😂😂

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks for listening, Alice!

[@Ali76564]

This is a privilege to have God bless you

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks Ali! Glad you enjoyed

[@LisaPittman42]

Great story

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks Lisa!

[@lukwagonicholas1305]

The ending is lovely

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks so much for listening, Lukwago!

[@RamasamyArumugam1927]

It was so pleasant to listen to the story in British English. I have subscribed to your channel. Thanks🙂🤟

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Great to have you on board. Thanks for the sub!

[@sonicself-growth125]

Great book

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you!

[@nathancate582]

Tiktok: name a book you have trouble reading due to the unique names. Me: exibit A your honor.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

😬 😆

[@nathancate582]

@classicaudiobookswithelliot don't get me wrong. You did great. But I would have struggled if I was reading it alone. 👍

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks Nathan. Better to switch the filter off in my opinion! Thanks for listening

[@robertmarsh3588]

Impeccably read. Thank you. Weird. Not sure I understood it at all. Was listening in bed and think I dozed off for a few minutes..

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

That’s perfectly acceptable! Glad this was able to help you to relax 😊

[@sdb6757]

😂 I can’t listen to this without laughing. Dickens must have written this when he was in JR High!

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks for listening!

[@katyvdb5993]

Thank you, this is another Charles Dickens short story that was hitherto unfamiliar to me. I wonder if anyone with better historical knowledge than mine can enlighten me on the last remark about the sons Doubledick and the French officer fighting side-by-side? Does anyone know which conflict Dickens was referring to? (If he had lived 50 years later, I would have thought he meant WW1!)

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you for listening, Katy. It’s a really lovely story, similar to his redemption tales more well known to us, but without the supernatural element. Incidentally I believe the conflict which the sons would have fought in was probably the Crimean War (1853-1856) as allies against Russia.

[@louisegogel7973]

I too was unfamiliar and appreciate your thoughts and questions. The Battle at Waterloo is such a famous battle.

[@Bert-the-Pooch]

I gave it an honest go but my giggling at Richard Doubledick was too distracting 😂 It occurred like 10 times in the first 8 minutes!

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Dickens certainly loves to get the name out as much as possible!

[@akanxaaadas9261]

That was a good one,keep it up.wish to hear stories by O Henry.. please consider

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Considering recording “The Gift of the Magi” so keep your eyes peeled!

[@feralbluee]

i can’t believe i saw and listened to this wonderful reading and such a beautiful story with much humanity, just two hours after it was posted - and it’s perfect for this time of year for all. thanks so much. i love this little book. :) 🌲🌺🎄✨🕯️🪔

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks for listening! Have a wonderful Christmas 🎄 ❤️

[@patriciajrs46]

I truly like the thees and thous.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks for listening, Patricia!

[@patriciajrs46]

@@classicaudiobookswithelliot You're welcome.

[@arbrady535]

Good story

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks for listening!

[@florencecurrie7861]

Dickens choice of names i.e. Mr. Pumblechook!

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Another absolute classic 😆

[@maribelpaniaguavillarruel4757]

I love how you read for us. Thanks a lot

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

You’re very welcome, Maribel!

[@saltysailor141]

Wonderful..bravo and encore! Are you the narrator and channel owner? If so? Thank you thank you…. You’ve got a superb reading voice

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

That’s me! It’s a one-man band this channel. Really appreciate you listening

[@islamtawheedsunnahmanhaj-u8499]

Charles Dickens my favourite

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks so much for listening!

[@Rosco-P.Coldchain]

My two favourite story tellers Dickens and Hans Christian Andersen, sorry I’m laughing my head off as whilst writing this he’s talking about Private Dicky Double Dick in the background 😂…Worth a Subb thank you

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thank you for subbing! Great to have you

[@JanicefromKansas]

hello from Kansas🇺🇸

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks for listening, Janice, from across the pond!

[@ataahuagirl1]

isnt it funny...its just what i needed...the gift of forgiveness...love and privacy...the world doesnt need to know...kia ora...all the way from aotearoa(nz)

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

That’s wonderful to hear, thanks so much. I’m looking to come to NZ in the next few years so it’s great to know the stories are making their way so far!

[@ellyharris4345]

Churr

[@WiraRakyat]

Nice

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks for listening!

[@JohannaLeigh]

Excellent reading. That singular name 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Many thanks, Johanna!

[@shaunawomeldorff4986]

Your voice is near asmr 🪕

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Thanks Shauna! So glad this great story is getting a lot of love ❤️

[@petesmodelcarcustoms584]

Strange subject for Dickens. Do you know how old he was when he wrote it?. I'm assuming it pre-dates most of his more socially aware stories🤔.

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

From what I can see he was around 42 when this story appeared. So certainly not a young man!

[@petesmodelcarcustoms584]

@@classicaudiobookswithelliot Thank you for replying. I had never heard the story before and I'm a great fan of Dickens... Shame about all the childish comments you've received over the name. I'm not even sure the term had the same implication at the time it was written

[@ruebenchacko]

Do you only do short audiobooks?

[@classicaudiobookswithelliot]

Hey Rueben! As of now, I’m mostly focussed on short form audiobooks for KZbin as the time commitment for the long ones is so intense. However, some of the longest titles include my reading of “A Study in Scarlet”, “Tales of King Arthur” and “A Christmas Carol”!

[@Blinful]

@@classicaudiobookswithelliotWow! Are you the narrator? That is good reading