The Wood of the Dead | Algernon Blackwood | A Bitesized Audiobook

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@susangordon1157
@susangordon1157 2 жыл бұрын
I set my glasses aside, leaned back in my chair and pushed play... Dearest Simon, you did not disappoint. I do hope I never have to find out what a world without your readings is like. You have such a wonderful gift and I am grateful that you share it with all of us. ❤
@patriciajrs46
@patriciajrs46 2 жыл бұрын
Well said dear Lady.
@davegreen873
@davegreen873 Жыл бұрын
He has a wonderful gift. The , sadly missed, skill of story telling. And he takes you back to The Olden Days. I thank you, as a 60 year old man. You make me time-travel. Thank you so much for taking the time to create these mental images for us to enjoy at our leisure. You are a true Gentleman Simon.
@GrandOldMovies
@GrandOldMovies 2 жыл бұрын
This is a lovely, melancholy story, which captures so many of Blackwood's themes. He was known to be a mystic, or at least held such beliefs, and he often reflected them in his writing. Your narration was beautifully done!
@lukepenkett3116
@lukepenkett3116 2 жыл бұрын
Such a profoundly beautiful story. Thank you.
@SallyShockley-n4n
@SallyShockley-n4n 10 күн бұрын
Simon,I have read the comments other listeners have written to you and I also add my thanks to you for the many hours of enjoyment I have had listening to you bring to life the stories of many gifted writers. You have amazing talents as an actor, a narrator and you have created the best book audiotape channel I have ever listened to. You are a man with many talents. Thank you for sharing them. ❤
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 7 күн бұрын
What a lovely comment, thank you
@chechoaus
@chechoaus 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Simon for adding pleasure to my evening walks. I truly appreciate it.
@synesthete23
@synesthete23 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely reading of a supernatural story - with a twist. Not to spoil it for anyone, but imagine if she had been the ghost! Thank you Simon for bringing these tales to life for us. 🎩
@nw133
@nw133 2 жыл бұрын
I never thought i could possibly enjoy these "old" stories until i heard them narrated by you Simon. Thank you for opening a whole other world of literature for my absolute enjoyment. Nita Walker from Australia.
@lizpride9960
@lizpride9960 2 жыл бұрын
Ooh! An Algernon Blackwood! My heart's desire-Mr Stanhope narrating this best of ghost story writers! Literary perfection! Thank you! Xx
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, I had noted down your request! Glad to know you enjoyed it, I'm sure I'll be revisiting this author before too long
@lizpride9960
@lizpride9960 2 жыл бұрын
@@BitesizedAudio Thank you so much! I'm honoured! X
@audioghost6162
@audioghost6162 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! This is my favourite favourite story by Blackwood. Thank you!
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent, glad to know that. Thanks for listening!
@davidlee6720
@davidlee6720 2 жыл бұрын
it doesn't matter how old the stories are ; when told well, literature is timeless, a lot better than today very often. Most of that will not stand the test of time.
@Charles-oo8bq
@Charles-oo8bq Жыл бұрын
Older the better.
@darrenmiller6927
@darrenmiller6927 5 ай бұрын
I was concerned, Simon didn't come up on my utube rotation for an entire day! Lol. This show is a comfort. Just seeing Biteside Audio relaxes me.....
@kelliryan464
@kelliryan464 Жыл бұрын
I love all these stories and have read every one so many times for many years. You dearest Simon bring something to these wonderful stories the authors intended to communicate to their readers. No one does this better than you. I cannot thank you enough.
@bonniebarbee7984
@bonniebarbee7984 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been with you for a long time , and never get tired of hearing you tell stories. They are such a blessing that I’ve even listened to them several times in the evening to relax by. God Bless you !!
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Bonnie
@deniswilliams2212
@deniswilliams2212 2 жыл бұрын
One if not the best narrators on the air Many thanks for your saving these stories
@joeharoutunian1805
@joeharoutunian1805 Жыл бұрын
This story and it’s presentation are as close to transcendent as I have heard. It is a very special and moving tale and goes about as far as possible to the other side. A jewel. Thank you. I wish the author could come out of the woods to hear his words so well read. Or maybe he can...
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your very generous comment!
@SallyShockley-n4n
@SallyShockley-n4n 10 күн бұрын
I think this author would love to come out of the woods to hear Simon Stanhope read his story. What an appropriate, mystical comment for this story, this author and this narrator. Well done!
@Tipi_Dan
@Tipi_Dan 2 жыл бұрын
A great story by a great author, delivered sensitively. We can only aspire to Blackwood's rarefied vision, precious words, and carefully measured pacing.
@MrMrsmcd
@MrMrsmcd Жыл бұрын
Not sure if it's the stories or your voice i am drawn to...but every night without fail i listen to you. I used to listen to Agatha Christie all the time but not anymore. Thankyou for keeping us all company in whatever situation we are listening to you.
@maureenkirby1207
@maureenkirby1207 2 жыл бұрын
Simon, you have the most wonderful voice, perfect for these narrations. I could listen to you for hours. Thank you so much.
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Maureen, appreciated
@sandrarickards886
@sandrarickards886 2 жыл бұрын
Could listen to your story telling all day long. Thank you.
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sandra, glad to know you enjoyed it
@AShyLily
@AShyLily 2 жыл бұрын
I love this story! I love all your stories. 🙂Thank you, Mr. Stanhope!
@connieohara7301
@connieohara7301 2 жыл бұрын
I got so excited when I saw a new story. Yea! Thank you Simon.
@blixten2928
@blixten2928 2 жыл бұрын
The day is saved! A world-class narrator of a first-class horror writer!
@dahlrussell
@dahlrussell 2 жыл бұрын
What a marvelous story filled with spirit and a fresh breath of the eternal. Thank you for finding these.
@manuelluisnavarro7701
@manuelluisnavarro7701 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, sir, for the story and your beautiful narration of it.
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for listening, and for your kind comments!
@mijiyoon5575
@mijiyoon5575 2 жыл бұрын
Good very good 👍👍👍👍👍 *TY Simon*
@seanmccuen6970
@seanmccuen6970 2 жыл бұрын
Blackwood may be my all time favorite.
@AmandaWRU
@AmandaWRU Жыл бұрын
Thank you Simon Stanhope, your narration is so excellent
@stephennicholas1590
@stephennicholas1590 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. What a sublime listening experience. Exquisite narration of an exquisitely written story.
@michelleduplooymalherbe2837
@michelleduplooymalherbe2837 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SIMON.........YOU ARE THE BEST!!
@queenflipcharts9785
@queenflipcharts9785 2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks and much appreciation
@ceciliamontes1678
@ceciliamontes1678 Жыл бұрын
Another excellent story and superb narration. Thank you, Simon. Regards from Perú.
@martiwilliams4592
@martiwilliams4592 2 жыл бұрын
A vivid, engaging narritive. I could see it right before me. Thank you!
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, thanks Marti
@cw4034
@cw4034 Жыл бұрын
Great story and great narration. Algenon =Atmosphere
@ericwinnert
@ericwinnert 2 жыл бұрын
Aww, that was incredibly sweet. Brought a little tear to my eye.
@jonsme44
@jonsme44 2 жыл бұрын
A pure delight..
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment, much appreciated
@maureenentwistle6421
@maureenentwistle6421 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful story and read so wonderful. Thank you.
@stephaniealeman8522
@stephaniealeman8522 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you as ever Simon! I have been noticing that I am drawn toward the stories that have rich descriptions of the landscape, especially the flora, and that seem to include it as an important character, as well as setting scene and mood. You often choose these same stories from the genre to give to us so that I don’t have to form any requests for more botanical themes! I’ve listened to this one twice just for the way you say “daisies” 🌼💚 Your choices for voicing here perfectly capture the dreamy, rhapsodic, tremulous air of the narrative. Thank you again! 🌱
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to know that, thank you Stephanie
@moonlover2022
@moonlover2022 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr Simon, for great narrative. This story reminds me The others film(2001).
@eileenferrari1816
@eileenferrari1816 2 жыл бұрын
Always super story’s telling voice so amazing .the perfect person love it thank you you make me relax listening to your voice .☺️
@nostromoau
@nostromoau 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a wonderful story, very good voice acting too.
@KiKiabout
@KiKiabout 2 жыл бұрын
Sweet... Thank You!
@GeorgeBletchly
@GeorgeBletchly Жыл бұрын
Beautiful story. Your reading does ample justice to Blackwood 's wonderful writing.
@SpuktasticAudio
@SpuktasticAudio 2 жыл бұрын
Ah, marvellous! A particularly evocative tale IMHO, rendered to perfection as always. ❤
@johngalardi
@johngalardi 2 жыл бұрын
Again, thank you so much for doing this Simon. I love your performances, and I’ve loved Algernon Blackwood from the very first story of his I read. I still remember finding my first of his collections at a “used and rare book shop.”
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын
My favourite kind of book shop! Thanks John
@davidmahoney3804
@davidmahoney3804 2 жыл бұрын
I let out an audible gasp when he said he recognized the innkeepers daughter. You're channel is great 👍
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын
Kind of you to say so, thank you!
@mjrchapin
@mjrchapin 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful to have another story by you! Sometimes Mr. Blackwood wanders a bit, but this is a perfect story with the right amount of sharp detail!
@carrielange2692
@carrielange2692 2 жыл бұрын
Oh oh oh. One of my favorite authors! Great narration, thank you. A suggestion for future, though It's probably too long maybe, but my favorite Algernon blackwood story is the Wendigo. So haunting. The man whom the trees loved is a fave too.
@mlsg8
@mlsg8 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Another beauty from my favorite Algernon! I will share this one with my students at one of my Psychic Development classes... For so many reasons! The poetic descriptions and the mysterious tale itself will be unique to their ears and experience in your gentle delivery. Thank you thank you thank you. Loved that this was set in Devon... I visit there often in heart when I watch Escape to the Country, as the hosts often show house hunters who have to follow their dreams into Devon, away from the growing, noisy cities. Really helped me enjoy the setting descriptions Algernon laid out before us... Your voice does him so proud, I'm sure!
@Bpl541
@Bpl541 Жыл бұрын
This is such a well written story. I want to look for more by Algernon Blackwood and it would be lovely if you were reading thrm. ❤️🙏🕊️🦉🌲
@lyndaa7560
@lyndaa7560 2 жыл бұрын
You’ve got such a marvellously descriptive voice Simon, mellow as chocolate, you always draw me straight into the story so I can lose myself for the full length of the story. Many thanks as always x
@wmpetroff2307
@wmpetroff2307 2 жыл бұрын
To date "Oh, Whistle...." by MR James is a most terrifying ghost story. This story 'The Wood...' has gorgeous words but no scare for me.
@appalachianamerican7171
@appalachianamerican7171 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy these old stories so very much, Thank You Mr. Simon.
@ufosrus
@ufosrus 2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate an elegant and easy to understand British accent.
@saptarshibanerjee9105
@saptarshibanerjee9105 10 ай бұрын
Excellent…. Due to work I dint really get time to read but thanks to your efforts I am now enjoying the visualisation and gives me some touch to my passion of reading. Thank you.
@lesleyplage-rohrman5945
@lesleyplage-rohrman5945 2 жыл бұрын
Mr.Stanhope, you are the quintessential piece to these readings. I consider myself quite lucky to have found this youtube channel. Your voice is sublime and at this point would listen to anything orated by you. Thank you for many blissful hours of enjoyment.
@davidk6269
@davidk6269 2 жыл бұрын
25:13 "The girl looked at me steadily for nearly a whole minute as though there were many things she wished to tell me or to ask. She picked up her tray to leave the room, but suddenly turned and demanded immediate payment for my meal. In cash." LOL
@Boogie_the_cat
@Boogie_the_cat 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy Algernon Blackwood's work, and I truly believe he would have enjoyed your narration. I also really appreciate the Biography bits in the "Video Description" section. Your hard work and dedication is evident in all of your releases.
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kitty, and I see you've recently joined as a channel member - thanks so much for your support
@judikingsman6132
@judikingsman6132 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Simon ❤
@J.DeLaPoer
@J.DeLaPoer 2 жыл бұрын
Another excellent story! Thanks as always for your work in reviving these old and obscure classics. It’s much appreciated amid the sea of juvenile “creepypasta” tripe flooding the internet these days.
@manoningham9229
@manoningham9229 Жыл бұрын
Tripe refers to cow (beef) stomach, but includes stomach of any ruminant including cattle, sheep, deer, antelope, goat, ox, giraffes, and their relatives.
@cousinsister69
@cousinsister69 Жыл бұрын
Tripe can also mean nonsense or rubbish.
@rachael7060
@rachael7060 5 ай бұрын
Beautiful.😃
@JD-cw4qg
@JD-cw4qg 2 жыл бұрын
another brilliant story, particularly enjoyed this one, thank you Simon
@afroozm9413
@afroozm9413 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the story
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome. Thanks for listening!
@tammyhanlon3057
@tammyhanlon3057 2 жыл бұрын
I am two recordings behind. Getting ready to retire, very soon. So, thank you before I listen for what I am certain will be another treat.
@jimreid963
@jimreid963 2 жыл бұрын
One paragraph of this story is a novel in its own right. So much detail put down with so much care and an obviously loving touch. A sad tale but a happy one also
@spiralrose
@spiralrose 2 жыл бұрын
So glad that you stuck it out and managed to win despite the KZbin mess you went through before. As always, yours is top quality content and probably the only subscription I have that I know I will like every single upload
@donnasmall2172
@donnasmall2172 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing,thank you.
@MoonLitChild
@MoonLitChild 2 жыл бұрын
I usually get my Blackwood fix from Horror Babble but you have a great take on him! I hope you do more.
@angelachouinard4581
@angelachouinard4581 2 жыл бұрын
Simon, an excellent reading of a beautiful and sad story. Blackwood did so much good work but it seems as though the same stories get done over and over. Thanks for choosing one not so common.
@CeliaZA
@CeliaZA 2 жыл бұрын
'Ray, Simon! Thank you, so much!
@patriciajrs46
@patriciajrs46 2 жыл бұрын
You should be Sir Simon. Even though just Simon is wonderful. I, too, love these stories written in and around the turn of the century. It always makes me wonder what kind of stories my grandfather listened to in these early 1900s. He was only a young lad not yet a teenager. He was housed in a work-house where children were listed as inmates.
@deniswilliams2212
@deniswilliams2212 2 жыл бұрын
Blackwood is one of the best Gives you the creeps no what the time of day
@annetteeggett
@annetteeggett 2 жыл бұрын
Strangely beautiful thank you ♥️👻
@jackalina91
@jackalina91 2 жыл бұрын
This was a truly wonderful story. I loved it. Your story selection & delivery is faultless. It really was beautiful & I’m sure if there’s any other stories by the writer or anything remotely similar we would all love to hear you narrating them. Thank you so much Simon. ♥️♥️♥️♥️🇦🇺✌️
@barrycrump6189
@barrycrump6189 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you - you are the best.
@griffini19
@griffini19 2 жыл бұрын
Simon. You are amazing. Thank you so much!!
@sarahmiller1849
@sarahmiller1849 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are like mental desserts. Thank you so much
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын
What a lovely comment, thank you!
@ninawalker4453
@ninawalker4453 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Simon . Have a coffee or 2 on me 🙏
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Nina, greatly appreciated!
@code-52
@code-52 2 жыл бұрын
I always do the goodie goodie gumdrop dance when I see the notification. 😁
@irenabevans3411
@irenabevans3411 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this take thank you
@leonaheraty3760
@leonaheraty3760 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, Simon. Merry Christmas! 🌲😊
@ronknice6007
@ronknice6007 2 жыл бұрын
these are all so good appreciate you
@sugarfalls1
@sugarfalls1 2 жыл бұрын
I really like this most unusual and charming story! Your reading of it is fantastic! Thank you for anther gem!
@waningmooncancer9628
@waningmooncancer9628 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, Simon. You are in fine form as usual. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome talent with us.👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟🕊️🕊️🕊️
@tempestcallidora50
@tempestcallidora50 2 жыл бұрын
Another great story Simon thank you x
@shirleypearl2166
@shirleypearl2166 2 жыл бұрын
I love the Victoria haunted storys u do the most but love all 💜🙏
@liznik.999
@liznik.999 2 жыл бұрын
A really beautiful and mystical story by Blackwood and read so perfectly by you, Simon. Thank you so much for sharing it.
@saran3214
@saran3214 2 жыл бұрын
I forgot to thank you, Simon, for the video. Your usual beautiful job and I really enjoyed it.
@rameyzamora1018
@rameyzamora1018 2 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you thank you for pronouncing "bow window" correctly, Simon! Love you and Algernon. He was quite a character, wasn't he?
@saran3214
@saran3214 2 жыл бұрын
How else do you pronounce it?
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын
He was indeed, I hope to read more of his output in the future. As Sara says, I've not heard anyone use the alternative pronunciation of "bow" in this context, although I have heard people confuse them with a "bay" window, which is a completely different thing!
@rameyzamora1018
@rameyzamora1018 2 жыл бұрын
Guess you've not been listening to the same audiobook narrators I have LOL. I don't bother commenting "doesn't rhyme with cow" any more. There are much better channels like yours to enjoy!
@2msvalkyrie529
@2msvalkyrie529 2 жыл бұрын
What about " bough ".... ? ! ( eg. of a tree ). Bernard Shaw was a great believer in spelling reform of the English language.
@rameyzamora1018
@rameyzamora1018 2 жыл бұрын
@@2msvalkyrie529 Intriguingly, the window in question is shaped both like a bow (as in bow & arrow) & like the bow (rhymes with cow) of a ship.
@thomasreilly6362
@thomasreilly6362 2 жыл бұрын
A very pleasant and enjoyable tale Simon, your narration and research are once again the yard stick for others..
@crazyyoda8721
@crazyyoda8721 2 жыл бұрын
Superb narration and story telling atmosphere I have ever listened too.
@Pattilapeep
@Pattilapeep 2 жыл бұрын
Simon you are absolutely the best!! Cheers Pat in New Jersey
@dranimations7902
@dranimations7902 2 жыл бұрын
Great!
@Bambisgf77
@Bambisgf77 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Simon, new intro is fantastic:) as always content is 10/10! Thank you
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Felene, appreciated!
@mariameere5807
@mariameere5807 2 жыл бұрын
So excited and I already know it’s going to be amazing because it’s from you! My top 5 yt channel’s definitely includes this channel!(you don’t understand how much I love you tube- premium so there’s no ads! I don’t bother with television anymore!) so this is a huge compliment! You are an amazingly talented actor and I appreciate you more than you could ever imagine! I am so grateful for finding your channel and love that you do my two favourite genres- paranormal and mystery’s (detective et cetera) Thank you so much for doing what you do and I pray you will find all the happiness and success you deserve, which is SO much! Blessings galore!👏🙏🎭 🕊🤍🕊
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your lovely supportive comments Maria
@Bambisgf77
@Bambisgf77 2 жыл бұрын
Here here!! 🎉👏🏻⭐️
@mariameere5807
@mariameere5807 2 жыл бұрын
@@Bambisgf77 thank you hun 🌟♥️🌟
@tcripples
@tcripples 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support
@evelanpatton
@evelanpatton 2 жыл бұрын
Ohhhhhh one of the first sooo excited to listen….✨🌟THANK⭐️YOU!🌟✨🤍
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@melmo5218
@melmo5218 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@BitesizedAudio
@BitesizedAudio 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@derrheinhandler
@derrheinhandler 2 жыл бұрын
Dear Simon, thank you for those lovely audio books. I listen to all the Ghost Stories on your Channel and I must say you did a splendid job! Please more of those, especially long Storys Like Nut Bush Farm! Kind Regards from Germany Tim
@jimmillward3505
@jimmillward3505 2 жыл бұрын
loved it. Thank you
@sirbimsaranadirangaalmedaa403
@sirbimsaranadirangaalmedaa403 2 жыл бұрын
As far as I'm concerned I could take an information about a true event in today's story. There is a deadly forest truly existed in this world called champagne woods. I could read an old News paper article under the following topic in addition Thank you for sending me this exclusive video!.
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