Four Weird Tales


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(4.2 stars; 82 reviews)

Four Weird Tales by Algernon Blackwood invites listeners into a realm where the supernatural intertwines with the ordinary. This collection features four distinct stories that explore themes of reincarnation, the occult, and the mysteries of existence.

In The Insanity of Jones, a man's descent into madness reveals the thin veil between reality and the unknown. The Man Who Found Out delves into the consequences of uncovering hidden truths, while The Glamour of the Snow captures the enchanting yet eerie beauty of winter landscapes. Finally, Sand presents a haunting tale that blurs the lines between dreams and reality.

Blackwood's masterful storytelling and atmospheric prose create a unique experience that distinguishes these tales from typical horror fiction. Each story is a journey into the uncanny, inviting listeners to ponder the mysteries that lie just beyond the surface of everyday life.

Chapters

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The Insanity of Jones- Chapter 1 17:36 Read by Arie
The Insanity of Jones- Chapter 2 26:16 Read by Arie
The Insanity of Jones- Chapter 3 14:49 Read by Arie
The Man Who Found Out- Chapters 1-2 17:49 Read by Mike Pelton
The Man Who Found Out- Chapters 3-6 21:38 Read by Mike Pelton
The Glamour of the Snow- Chapters 1-2 17:28 Read by Mike Pelton
The Glamour of the Snow- Chapters 3-5 16:46 Read by Mike Pelton
The Glamour of the Snow- Chapters 6-7 19:31 Read by Mike Pelton
Sand- Chapter 1 15:17 Read by Arie
Sand- Chapter 2 20:10 Read by Arie
Sand- Chapter 3 15:09 Read by Arie
Sand- Chapter 4 35:17 Read by Martin Reyto
Sand- Chapter 5 23:42 Read by Arie
Sand- Chapter 6 18:12 Read by Arie
Sand- Chapter 7-8 27:58 Read by Martin Reyto
Sand- Chapter 9 46:09 Read by Martin Reyto
Sand- Chapter 10 16:36 Read by Martin Reyto

Reviews

Four Weird Tales


(4.5 stars)

Well read. Fun quartet of stories each very different with unique plots and outcomes always pleasurable. Thanks!


(2 stars)

this one was a little meandering for me which is too bad as I generally love the author. very well read though by the readers!

good stories


(3 stars)

Good stories but some readers gave it a monotones sound which made it hard to follow

Master of his genre


(5 stars)

Great representation of Algernon Blackwood

Weird indeed


(3 stars)

Sand was very hard to follow.

Both agree


(5 stars)

Best of the best

Brilliant LibriVox.


(4.5 stars)

Wow! Brilliant set of Stories by an early master story teller! And the readers are indistinguishable from professionals. Honestly can’t stop listening to it. Also luv new app - very cool and efficient. Well done to all of you for many hours of this and so many others. He who is tired of LibriVox is tired of life!!!

Riveting!


(5 stars)

Amazing stories and beautifully told. The readers were marvelous and really brought the stories to life. Flawless! Thank you all.