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Ghost Stories: Stephen Fry's Definitive Collection

By: Stephen Fry, Washington Irving, M.R. James, Amelia B. Edwards, Robert Louis Stevenson, Algernon Blackwood, Edgar Allan Poe, Charlotte Riddell, Bram Stoker
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
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Summary

As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, Halloween approaches. Come, brave listener, pull up a chair, and spend some time with master storyteller Stephen Fry as he tells us some of his favourite ghost stories of all time, in truly terrifying spatial audio.

From the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow to the tortured spirits of M.R. James, from Edgar Allan Poe’s terrifying tale of a doppelganger to Charlotte Riddell’s Open Door that should definitely stay shut, join Stephen as he tells you some truly terrifying tales of ghosts and ghouls, spirits and phantasms, spectres and apparitions. Listener discretion advised.

This collection includes:

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

Lonely Hearts by M.R. James

Was It an Illusion? by Amelia B. Edwards

The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson

The Empty House by Algernon Blackwood

William Wilson by Edgar Alan Poe

The Open Door by Charlotte Riddell

The Judge's House by Bram Stoker

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Ghost stories

Stephen Fry takes us through his favourite ghost stories
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Kill the tedious sound effects

Mr Fry’s reading voice is as always, engaging and mellifluous, and really doesn’t need the assistance of amateur hour sound effects. At one point the same recording of a scream is played multiple times within the same story, lending it an unintentional Pythonesque quality (viz. the Holy Grail coconuts scene), without actually raising the ghost of a laugh. Sadly, this is a rather uninspired and hackneyed selection of soporific stories.
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Utterly superb!

It is an absolutely brilliant collection of stories with phenomenal narration. I highly recommend this title to anyone.

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Classics with a fresh telling

Stephen Fry has a beautifully descriptive voice that gives these classic ghostly tales new life. I thoroughly enjoyed the stories selected. It is the perfect addition to any ghost story enthusiast's library.

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Hauntingly Great 👻

Really perfect and wonderful treat for the dark time of year. Celebrate if you dare the classic storytelling and masterful performance availed herein. It's by far my favourite thing Stephen Fry has ever done, (and the best rendition of MR James since the late Sir Christopher Lee's recording some years ago in my opinion). I shall return to this new Stephen Fry's Definitive Collection again and again (how appropriate, given the theme). Do purchase this very intriguing selection for the thinking man's ghost, and settle down in the dark to enjoy some atmospheric, and dare I say it? 🫣 yes! good old-fashioned ghostly fears. In fact, if it doesn't scare you you are probably already dead... 😉



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Lovely Halloween Treat

Perfect for people who love classic ghost stories, and Stephen Fry's narration is flawless. Spooky and cozy- I'll listen to this again next year!

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Fry excellent

Stephen fry is excellent, but the chosen stories are not quite there. Could have been scarier if the language was changed to suit a modern audience

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Excellent reading and sound design

This is not a modern horror novel, but a collection of old ghost stories, and should be enjoyed as such. Fry's voice and performance in combination with the great music/sound design/ambience gives each story an equally cozy and eerie atmosphere. Note: the very first story might be the most boring one, so don't be discouraged by the first impression.

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Collection

Some of the best ghost stories ever written from legendary authors. Great narration from Fry as always.

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Boring

Stephen Fry is excellent at telling the stories, just a shame the stories are rubbish and boring

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Boring stories, expertly read!

I found this a thoroughly tedious and tiring listen, despite Stephen’s usual excellent delivery. The stories weren’t scary or even spooky, and I found my mind wandering as I disengaged with the story. Disappointing

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