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Ghost Stories: Stephen Fry's Definitive Collection
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
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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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- Diogenes
- 12-10-23
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.
Meh.
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- M. R.
- 11-10-23
Utterly superb!
It is an absolutely brilliant collection of stories with phenomenal narration. I highly recommend this title to anyone.
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- Claire
- 10-10-23
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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- Mary Yelland
- 30-10-23
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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- Kristian woodland
- 10-10-23
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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- Haley McLoughlin
- 24-10-23
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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- Jon Victor Bankler
- 29-10-23
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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- John Chapman
- 25-10-23
Collection
Some of the best ghost stories ever written from legendary authors. Great narration from Fry as always.
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- Mrs Susan J Ruse
- 18-10-23
Boring
Stephen Fry is excellent at telling the stories, just a shame the stories are rubbish and boring
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- Cass
- 19-10-23
Tremendous!
An excellent selection of tales, superbly narrated by Stephen Fry. Thorough recommended listening for a dark winter’s night.
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- Jack Arnouts
- 11-10-23
Fry is as comforting as ever. Loved it
Being read wonderful old ghost stories by Stephen Fry.....Um, yes please. A spooky, atmospheric, beautifully done masterpiece. Thank you for this.
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- Francis
- 15-10-23
Stephen Fry has such a wonderful voice and way of speaking
I thoroughly enjoy listening to Stephen Fry and ghost stories are some of my favorites. I much prefer the building of intensity and suspense of older writings to the blood and gore of more modern story tellers.
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- Raine
- 23-10-23
This has been added to my yearly reads/listens.
I have mixed feelings regarding writing reviews — as I think they detract greatly from a readers willingness to take a chance on a new story. Opinions always differ, so why rely on someone else’s versus just taking a chance and making my own?
There was very little chance needed here. I saw Ghost Stories and Stephen Fry. That was all that was needed and I was not disappointed in the slightest. Highly enjoyable in every way…and I must confess, some of these spooked me. And I do not spook easily. It wasn’t just the stories themselves, but how they were told.
If there is another of these in future, a part two if you will, I will immediately buy. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Oh and the sound effects? A very nice touch.
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- J. C. Dunn
- 22-10-23
Wish there were more stories
I’d listen to Fry read the phone book. Some good stories here, but I wish there were more. Fun sound effects.
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- Richard A. Nathan
- 22-10-23
Great Stores, Told Perfectly
I have heard most of these stories before, but I have never heard them told better. I only wish Mr. Fry had told more sories that had not been recorded so often by others.
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- Laura
- 18-10-23
Great listen!
This is a great choice of ghost stories. I hope he does a Definitive Collection part two! Stephen Fry is an excellent narrator! He really brought these old ghost stories to life. Loved it!
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- Jeannea707
- 04-12-23
Narration absolutely superb!
Too many times I heard a door creep open thinking it was in my house blunt it was just the audio… absolute must for spooky lovers. This was my first “ghost stories” audible and it won’t be my last.
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- Thomas
- 09-11-23
Perfect for Halloween
What an extra tasty morsel just in time for Halloween. The narrator is none other than the great Stephen Fry. Not only does his masterful telling of the stories delight but his introductions really get you in the mood for the next tale. It really gives you the feeling as if you're at a spooky public reading. The tales are literary and beautifully told. The music and atmosphere are wonderfully appropriate. I listen to it while driving but I imagine with the right set of headphones or earphones, you could be plunged right into the heart of the spooky tales.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-11-23
Amazing reading and spooky sound design.
Some of the stories could start a little dry. But in the end would make me feel a bit uneasy. I also really enjoyed the introductions to each story. But the sound design really did a lot to enhance the experience.
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- annabella
- 22-10-23
Always a pleasure
A great performance by Stephen, replete w sound and tones.. old stories that reminded me of my love of English literature.. a real treat!
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