The Grey Woman by Elizabeth Gaskell
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- The Grey Woman by Elizabeth Gaskell was published in 1865 in London in a collection known as *The Grey Woman & Other Tales*. By this time, Mrs Gaskell was the very famous author of a number of blockbuster novels. This was also the year in which she suddenly died.
The Grey Woman is not a ghost story, but rather a Gothic romance full of castles with passages, highwaymen, wild country on the borders of France and Germany , disguises and double-dealing.
#victorian #gothicliterature
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If you liked this, I think you'll like The Old Nurse's Story Also by Elizabeth Gaskell
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This is the first story of yours that I have encountered, and as someone who listens and reads a lot of these, I hope that you will take the constructive criticism along with the praise.
There is no question that you are a SUPERB reader, and can make your platform into something truly significant. I would certainly listen to your material all day, IF you did a better job of researching the material, and limited the comments about your personal life. I cannot imagine that you would want to hear MY personal musings on my family, or my desires to have a dog or cat live together. if I was reading you a story, and doing so as well as you do, I think you would just wnat to enjoy the story for itself . Perhaps the personal material could be on a separate website.
Your reading led me to want to know more about Gaskell. it took me five minutes to find out that Gaskell published this in January of 1861, and not the 1880s as you said, and also that she was known for injecting her extensive travel experiences . If I could find all of this afte r five minutes of casual research, I would think you would also have been aware of these basic facts, especially considering all the work you put into your readings.
As I said, since you are an EXCELLENT reader, you might wish to concentrate more on that, rather than spending so much time commenting on things not directly relevant to the stories themselves. Thanks again.
Have you any suggestions to more of the same kind of stories, enjoyed the Old Nurse's tale immensely and would greatly appreciate more of the same....please???
Wow. This story. Quite an adventure. Every time I listened I somehow fell asleep in the beginning about the rain and painting. Very exciting, but I’m too nervous for their disguises. Gotta take a break unless something terrible happens. What an old lady I’ve become! Haha.
Excellent reading, as always.
Thanks, Tony.
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Um… he does that:
1. Because he happens to be an author, and is extremely interested in the background material, himself…
2. Because his subs and patrons love the background material, almost as much as his personal insights & anecdotals- and are kinda like his friends…
3. And, perhaps most significantly, because CZcams will literally demonitize his channel, despite these being in the public domain- unless he “adds transformative creative value or commentary” (or some such Digital Copyright legalese).
Tony is also an excellent researcher, and we are all entitled to a mistake, every so often.
Just thought you might like to know.
Cheers
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Tony, I’m listening to this just over 2 years after it was posted, and I just want you to know how much I needed to hear your message “what if it’s all ok.” - even if just now while listening to you (quite literally in the bath soaking after being up all night with chronic gastrointestinal issues on the heels of two weeks of migraines and tension headaches and some very rough therapy sessions recently addressing childhood cptsd). I also listened earlier today, by pure chance, to your recording of The House of the Dead Hand, and again I needed to hear what you had to say about childhood psychology. Just perfect. My point is, never feel like your musings are unimportant or unappreciated. You never know how they’ll hit someone across the world and long after you’ve left them.
Oh - and both stories were just amazing. So glad to have found you. Much love from North Carolina USA
You are very welcome. Being ill is so wearing. I hope you managed to get some relief.
What a sweet man you are!
Thank you for this gift to the world.
My pleasure!
I don't mind these type of stories at all. I love your narrations. I could listen you narrate a grocery list, and I would love it! Keep up the good work!
Tend to agree.... a voice so pleasing, brings the pictures of the narratives to life, somehow reassuring but never boring. Tony. Love your voice!
Right! I completely agree!
I know exactly what you mean! And the accent, love it!
Fabulous story! More like literature which is what I love, then ghost.... Which I have come to know due to your amazing gift. You're reading was fabulous and I also enjoy your rants afterward because they help me to know you, also an excellent writer.... and who knows maybe we'll have a coffee someday....... in person!
Always a major event of the week when Tony releases a new audio story on his Classis Ghost Stories Podcast CZcams channel. Happy as a clam tonight, satisfaction guaranteed!!
I haven't been here on CZcams after doing a lot over Christmas. My real job is taking g up the time now. Still i will
Do a video a week certainly
This is the first time I’ve listened to one of your narrations.. I loved it! I particularly enjoyed your personal input at the end… keep up the good work ,and thank you !
Welcome aboard! I hope you keep listening :)
@@ClassicGhost Thankyou.. and I certainly shall! 👍🏻
Love me my Elizabeth Gaskell. Thank you for putting this on CZcams.
The “Old Nurses Story” is one of my favorites ❣️
Ooh, a long one! Thank you, Tony!!
The longer the story and narration, by you, the better! Please narrate some Algernon Blackwood. The Willows........... ha! Thanks yet again for your work!
More Elizabeth Gaskell please 😍 thank you for sharing this with us! Much prefer suspense to gore horror.
Exactly! 👍
I really prefer suspenseful supernatural horror to the more extreme ones. Some of them can be well written but a lot seem like gore for gore sakes
Wonderful! I was just getting ready to listen to an old Dorothy Sayer novel, when I looked over and at the top of the recommendations column was a 2 and a half hour video from you. So, of course, I clicked immediately. Stuck with a beast of a migraine today, and I will spend my afternoon with my eyes closed listening to your soothing voice. Thank you.
I'm home with the flu and can't sleep... this is helping me
Hope your headache improves! I used to have migraines myself but in the 5 years since my ear piercing I have only had 2. I don’t know if this works for everyone but it’s worth a try. There is a name for this particular type of piercing but if you Google migraine piercing it will quickly pop up!
***just curious which DLS novel were you going to listen to again? I love her & dear Agatha Christie.
@@Bambisgf77 Clouds of Witnesses. I just relistened to Busmans Holiday again, which is fabulous. But honestly, Clouds of Witnesses, Strong Poison, and The Nine Tailors are the best. Of course, Busmans Holiday is great too. But that's the last one in the series, so I wouldn't listen to that without at least listening to Strong Poison and Gaudy Night first. The most clever I think is the Nine Tailors.
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Excellent narration and voice, thank you! 👌💙
... and no, not all stories have to have ghosts in them.
Really enjoyed this! Thank you for expanding on who the French boy was in the ending….I would have had to listen twice to figure that out….I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed 😬
Fantastic story. Hurried over now from my tv (better sound) to my computer to give lots of thumbs up. You are a master, Tony, in selection, presentation, and commentary! Thank you!
I love the longer stories!
This kept me on the edge of my seat. I think I grew some grey hairs
Good old Mrs Gaskell! Really loved this. thank you for the hard work Tony.
Thank you ❤️ I adore Elizabeth Gaskell. More please
Adored this reading - I didn't miss the ghost until you mentioned it 😅. The message at the end, you gave about being mindful just for now, was timely and lovely.
Oh My Gowd! Tony, @35.50 I must say 'This is you Best Story Reading!!"
I'm back for a re-listen! Thank you, Mr Walker 🎉
Welcome back!
That was so good! I thought it quite modern and easy to follow. Love the analysis. Ursula should marry her love because she was innocent of murdering the potential father in law. That shouldn't taint their relationship provided she disclosed the knowledge immediately. My thoughts....keep up the work, Tony!
Thanks Beth. Always nice to see you
That was amazing, fast paced, adventurous!
The clarity of your reading is wonderful. Thank you so much.
Fabulous storytelling as always. I listened to this snuggled in bed. Terrified when Anna was hiding under the table. Yikes.
Its a rip-roaring adventure
LOVED it! And appreciate your observations at the end...they gave me a few aha moments.
Everything is fine and in this moment I have no worries...what a lovely thought. Thank you. 💜
Wonderful voice and narration! So soothing but kept my interest throughout.
Wonderfully captivating normally I fall asleep right away but I have wanted to hear this story. Every time I’ve fallen sleep😮💨😴😴😴💤💤💤💤💤
Just when I need a break . , Here is Tony! Thank you kind sir!
Really enjoyed this story. A great rollicking adventure as you say. Yes glaring fault re Taylor v farmers daughter....but ah well. Enjoyed the pace and tension built into it. A modern take would surely explore at a hint of the sexual ambiguity of the companion with her aquiline and handsome looks. Her 'more manly'? astute intelligence, foresight and courage. Even though the protagonist is passive the relationship between the two women is so interesting. Does Amante go knowingly to her death?.....
All good point. It would be a very different story as a Netflix original!
Always enjoy Elizabeth Gaskell ❤ thank you
Wonderful narration!
Really enjoyable story. Thanks so much!
I really enjoyed this story. Thank you especially for your explanation
What a great story, thank you!
Wow! Great suspenseful story. Loved the opening scene at the coffee house.
I couldn't "put it down". A riveting tale. Wonderful.
I so enjoyed that! I love Mrs Gaskell's novels and her biography of Charlotte Bronte, but I'd not read that short one before. I love the first part which, as you say, must have been a real trip out for coffee with friends. I like to think of Mrs Gaskell sitting there (before the rain came down) thinking up her story. I was posted in Germany for a couple of years and loved it, especially the south and (what was) East Germany. I remember a trip we took across the defunct border and suddenly tarmac gave way to cobbles and there we were in medieval Europe. Very surreal. Thank you so much for posting this. Good luck with Woman in Black, one of my favourite Susan Hill novels.
I love Elizabeth Gaskell. This was great, even though there were no ghosts in it :) It had enough gothic elements to keep me happy ;) On a more serious note, in the early stages (before the revelation of the husband's true nature), Gaskell gives what could be a completely modern rendering of a marriage blighted by coercive control.
This was some read!! normally I do other things while I’m listening. This was so enthralling I just sat down because I didn’t wanna miss a thing.
I’ve listened to these podcasts all day today while working. What a soothing voice.
Great stories.
Nice of you to say
So pleased Tony is narrating a longer story woo hoo peaceful sleep, here I come!
Splendid. Enjoyed every minute.
Ok, I missed this first time around.
But I am so glad that I picked it up now ( a year later ).
Great work Tony, the whole thing played like a black and white movie for me and helped me through a TON of ironing that it self seems to have been waiting a year to get through.
The story, and your telling kept me gripped and focused on my task and even helped me grasp the meaning at the end; necessary for someone with a limited span of attention.
Thanks.
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thank you so much, wonderful, love tony walkers accent,
Absolutely fabulous story
Yes please change the name of the podcast ...it can only broaden our horizons..include all the different genres of literature that fits your fancy thanks for the great readings
I know it’s been a year but that’s a bit presumptuous. Ghost stories are more popular podcasts you click for that and stay for the talent! Like going to a hamburger stop and staying for the fabulous onion rings! It works!
wow! superb story Tony.
Tony. Your last comment....
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EVERYTHING IS O.K.
has made my day
+Karen Smith don’t worry. Be happy. I will get that in a ramble too
I enjoyed the story but for some reason, the monologue at the end was truly wonderful ❤absolutely love ur ‘mission statement’❤
i read the
‘but’ and tensed up but i needn’t have! Thank you 🙏
@@ClassicGhost awww sorry for the temporary anxiety ☺️ no, your channel and especially your commentary give me so much joy! A favorite while cooking or driving 💕😁
I’m living in Mannheim and I enjoyed this story a lot. Thank you very much.
Ditto this time--with a blanket and cup of hot chocolate and Dog Nico beside me. Fantastic story, presentation and commentary.
Lots of smilies and thumbs up. Thank you!
Oh those old manuscripts... Gothic Horror lives, at least in France and Germany!
A man’s voice with a perfect English accent is very lovely to listen to.
Great the whole way through!
And a note on the corks in the cheeks- supposedly for playing the Godfather, Marlon Brando stuffed cotton in his mouth/jaw. Imagine the hours and hours of filming like that, every take done a dozen times, whew! And that's only a commitment to his craft, I'm sure a commitment to avoiding your own murder life could push a person to handle it lol
Loved this story! Thanks, Mr. Tony!
Really enjoyed this, Thank you, Mr.Walker
Very pleased you did
Wonderful story! Enjoyed it very much
Thank you, really enjoyed it and great narration. I'd have never got the connection between the potential suitar and the murdered man unless you had told me at the end though!
Looking forward to this! 👍💜
I liked the story and you read it well. You're explanation at the end about the story, made it so much better. Thank you.
So excited❣️Thank you as always, truly❤️
Brilliantly done! Thank you for all your hard work ♡
Everything's ok.
What a wonderful story
Loved it! Thank you.
Hi Tony, my mom died over Christmas so I haven't been "with it". I hope you had a decent- actually wonderful holiday season- what with covid, Lord Omicron, your recent move- energy! As a Renaissance Man I expect even you occasionally feel, drained. Still haven't bought James Merrill- stopped reading, NOT GOOD, as I have 50 books at least stacked, well sort of and a Buddhist magazine, ( issues behind) and assorted Beach Reading, from 2020! NYT book review comes with our paper so I add books and cds to the Big A - I used to have a problem, another addictive behavior of filling the basket, 400.00, buy now, PAY LATER, causing marital strife- got it under control and since I am terrified I am going into very early senility, chipped marbles and not enough to begin with- how somebody as down as me could sink lower? Hope all is well. Been listening to Noel Coward, marvelous! and these "old" radio, CBS network in U.S.A.- hosted by E.G. Marshall and before him, a man with a voice with Gothic cachet, Hiram? Mostly the images and titles are better than the content but once in awhile I still it rich! Plus the cultural shift, old commercials, even news - I am a nerd in that respect, I wanted another degree in anthropology! Namaste. Holly Golightly, NOT Traveling
I am sorry for your loss. I recently bought a cd player again and I'm really enjoying it. Ive cut back to doing one CZcams video a week for now. Much easier. My latest podcast project is The Portrait of Dorian Gray. That will find its way to CZcams eventually
For me this is the most difficult type of story for me to figure out how I feel about it. Because the story itself was wonderful but, I loathe the main character. I just listened to this right after listening to "Sandman" and I detested the main character of that story as well. However, (and you can correct if I'm wrong Tony) I believe we were not supposed to like the protagonist of "The Sandman" but, I think we were supposed to view the Gray woman as a tragic hero.
But it's really hard to feel completely sorry for someone whose circumstances came about due to her own inability to stand up for herself. Maybe during the time period this was written a beautiful meek (weak-willed) woman was someone to be desired but, not now. Again excellent story but I prefer a hero or heroine whom I can rally behind and empathize with.
I DON'T MIND that The Grey Woman wasn't a ghost. Wonderful story.
P.S. I had a weird dream the night after I listened to this: murder and other incidents that I don't usually dream about. I'm sure that I was dreaming my own version of this story.
Glad you liked it, Susan
**Reveals Plot - don’t read before listening!
i didn’t find anything weird about this story. it worked incredibly fine. why does a story need to be a certain formula? doesn’t seem to give an author the freedom to write the kind of story he or she would prefer to write. i loved this story - it has compassion, it’s pretty scary, there’s quite a bit of sadness, has a really good plot with twists, and the right ending. the man whose wife was murdered so very wantonly should get him in the end. (as to the murder if the wife, i thought La chauffer had simply gone into the room in the early dawn and did the deed without looking. blond hair would have sufficed.) our little mother lives as happy a life as she could, having been drained almost to death by fear. she is taken care of by the lovely doctor. it’s just really too bad, the author felt she had to let Amant (sp?) go.
you read this so well - i even thought you had a slight Austrian accent in the beginning. guess your just really good with accents :)
oh - and thanks for letting us know who the kid was whom the daughter couldn’t marry. lost track of that.
so much for a short comment :) thank you again 🌷🌿🌼🌱🌷
Woo Hoo!
Just finished listening to this in one chunk and early on thought, What a great narrator!! The added bonus was the structural analysis and then personal chat at the end! Thank you for a great evening!
Glad you enjoyed it!
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Thanks!
Thank you 🙏
One of my favorites!
I’d love to live in a castle like that….a few ghost too….there’s plenty of room for all of us 😊 Oh, I would have a a church organ to play as well 😄😉 Great story, skillfully read as you always too 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍😊 Have you read any Sheridan Le Fanu perhaps? A great gothic horror writer of the mid 1800s
Yes, he has read a few Le Fanu stories
I'd fain live in a castle, too, but never with such servants and a husband that Anna Scherer suffered.
Wonderful narration. I absolutely enjoyed each minute - ghost story or not!!!!! And, thank you for the beautiful, kind and loving sentiment at the end to help us realize life doesnt hold as much fear and danger as we think and we CAN focus on the Blessings we have and not worry about that which may be unknown. GOD Bless you and everyone
I heard you refer to this tonight & I am so, so very glad that I did! Thank you Tony! Another very long one for me to get my teeth into! You must be immune to compliments by now so let me just thank you 🙏
Another long one! I know people prefer the longer tales
Now I breathe again!😅
I love the conversation about stories written by educated & well read writers versus the modern day version of demand of writers by a publisher who assume$ for the reader$ what $hall be acceptable in today becau$e of the [$]MARKET- ease of sell, already known pallet, & known $ell; which is largely why today’s movie, theater, television, & literary market is mostly regurgitated comic book story lines, which is NOT LIKELY TO REPRESENT REAL LIFE, as life is inevitably way more complex & nuanced. I believe that’s why those of us who actually care for something unUSUAL or nonPC turn to the past when stories were written by writers imaginations & built upon experience of person, place, & ‘xposure from talent prior to a “feeding the MARKET$ frenzy”. With this said, their are exceptions- yourself & other like minded Channelers (/podcasters) who also write as well as narrate great stories from previous times & include their own inspired work as well. A good story lingers in one’s collective consciousness because it reflects with a plume the collective unconscious, that which we have visceral connection with inspires. What stirs our story soup, has unique & innovative taste, and nourishes our gut is better found from a true “farmer’s market”, not a bank of GMO’s!
Thank you for your cultural enhancement & true currency depth of feeding our souls with tales of spirits.
When my income i$, then I look forward to spreading $ome your way, until then I can only offer my sincere gratitude, well wishes, & promised future listening. Cheers & chills🍻🍸❣️
I don’t seem to be getting notifications for your stories. 😠. Frustrating. This one is new to me. They usually seem to always anthologize The Old Nurse’s story. As always, excellent.
Im glad you checked back in and saw it
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Love your reading 📖 Tony did you study English at university or do you act or do radio plays.?? Thanks Louise Australia
Neither! But if you know any agents...
Amazing, I gave £5……if I went to a theatre and watched you , it would be a third if more…thank you…if I win the lottery, I will give more x x x
What a shame about the adverts. Otherwise I’d have loved this.
Gotta make a living.
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Hey, no ghost!
So cork not cement can get the super duper invasion of privacy?
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Specificity. You may actually say, too, that they're precise, but not very accurate.
I enjoyed the narration but this story made me feel that I was in a mental hospital. The story was all over the place and I couldn’t make sense of anything. I found this one of the worst stories I’ve ever heard. I couldn’t go on listening beyond half of the story.
Tony's telling stories, so things are better than OK. 💕 You know I love the long stories, so no complaints here!
Now I have an inclination to forward all the sweet dog/cat stuff that comes thru my feed, and the funny ones like dog/pig, cat/ducklings, etc. But this one is just unexpected and awesome: czcams.com/video/Nr_3MvtSgDE/video.html
They send me dog & cat videos too. Also wild boars
Sorry, I could do without the fake accents, it's not very good. Your narration is better without.
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Thank you ☺️