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You're very welcome! I'm glad that I came upon these great stories of Hearns and am happy that you enjoyed it. Thank you again for listening!

I'm so glad that you are pleased with the performance! My wife and I talked past our bedtimes about this story, it is so haunting and fascinating. I had an excellent experience doing this story (a great choice of yours) and am happy that I could share it with you. I'm not sure if my next narration will be a story of Hearn's, but definitely more of his work will be done in the near future. Again, if there is one in particular you would like done feel free to request it. Thank you again for your kind words and for listening.

@@ChristopherReads Thank you for sharing your sweet memory of yours and your wife's. That's really lovely. Out of hundreds of audio-books on RUclips, I'm so lucky to have found you. As an English-is-a-second language person myself , it's a little difficult to find someone who reads by the right speed, pronounciation just fit to my ability. Not only that, I really like your tone and voice, so smooth and relaxig. Thanks a million, Mr Reads! Looking forward to opening up a door to a new world of books!

I'm glad that my performance is so beneficial for you and am very grateful that you have afforded me the opportunity to introduce you to these fine works! Thank you again!

You're very welcome! Thank you for your kind words. It is a great story and I was pleasantly surprised with the result. Thank you again for listening.

I'm so glad that the performance of this favorite story of yours was to your liking! It is a marvelous story, so haunting, with so much history behind it. I've been watching documentaries on the Genpei War, so wonderful! I'll be doing more of Hearn's work and if you have any particular story to request I will gladly perform it. Thanks again!

@@ChristopherReads You've been watching the documentaries ! There are many movies and dramas as well. It's a shame I don't know much about my own country's history but still, I love the story of Genpei War , so many tragic and sad stories behind it like a little bit of them was written in this 'Mimi-Nashi -'. Talking about the Genpei War',　you might be interested in a very very unique crab called 'Heikeopsis' (as a little about it was mentioned in this story) and how the name of 'Heikeopsis' was originated from. I still remember how much I was shocked to see the picture of this crab in a book. Could I request? I'm thrilled to hear that. Please read 'Yuki-Onna' (Snow-Lady?) if possible. Please forget it if it's long. Many many thanks from Japan.

Thanking you for sharing about the 'Heikeopsis!' It just adds to the value of the story that this detail is genuine Japanese folklore, and looking at the crab, it's easy to see how it inspired the imagination. The history of the period is so full of Epic Romance, and I think that the "Tale of the Heike" is on my personal list for future reading, and it would be a dream if someone were to someday make an audiobook of an English translation for us Anglos to appreciate. As for your request, I would love to do 'Yuki-Onna,' and to have it up on the channel next week. Thanks again!

@@ChristopherReads I'm very much looking forward to the next story! By the way, about the all-time enemy of the Heike, the Genzi, there were lots of interesting and unforgettable characters in the family and above all Minamotono Yoshitsune is my most favorite Samurai. As I live near Kamakura - the old political center in Kamakura Era ruled by Genzi, I like exploing this old city. Never tired of visiting there. Always find something new, something exciting. I truely admire your enthusiasm for delving into deep learing! Many many thanks again!!!

You're very welcome! With its mood and atmosphere, the story brings forward to our day the passions, tragedies, and heroism, of a distant age. Indeed, it must have been fascinating to believe the past to be so close. Thanks again!

Yes, this is where the story is originally from! Right now, I'm reading from an anthology that pulls from multiple books of Hearn's including "Kwaidan." I've had other works planned, but all of them of longer length and I haven't had the time. Fortunately, these great stories of Hearn are quite short, yet very effective, and so I'm very happy to bring attention to Hearn's work. Thanks again!

I have found out that there is a Japanese movie called "Kwaidan" which features Hearn's stories. I will have to check it out!

This one was sad, but I'm glad you enjoyed Hearn's work. Thank you again for listening!

Hello! I have only recently come upon Hearn's fascinating work. In reading about him it seems that his work is well regarded in Japan and helped introduce Japan's culture to us Westerners, a work of great benefit for us all. I am happy to have shared his work and am glad that the reading was to your liking. Thanks for listening and greetings from the U.S.

I found a book of his stories just two days ago and am amazed at the effect he can achieve in so short a space. I see that you are already acquainted with him, you are so well read! Thank you again.

It was sad and haunting, but I found it also beautiful. I hope it didn't set you back too much! Thank you again, I appreciate your esteem.

Thank you, I'm glad you appreciated the selection and the performance. I just recently came upon Erckmann-Chatrian and shall be performing more of their stories over time. Thanks again for your encouraging support!

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks again.

Thank you! It's one of the missions of my channel to introduce these lesser- known works to us Anglos and to cultivate a greater appreciation for them. Part of the fun for me is reading some old forgotten collections, discovering some hidden gem, and then sharing the discovery with others. I'm glad that you are sharing in that!

Totally agree even though I'd heard of Pushkin, trying to read can be daunting

Hi, glad you enjoyed it! I felt like there needed to be some Classical counterbalancing to all this Romanticism. I'm looking to add more Platonic dialogues as well as other philosophical works over time.

@ChristopherReads variety is the spice of life. Philosophy comes in many flavors & you'd do it justice. Ramey

Thank you!

Another good story from Tieck. I haven't read anything by Blackwood but I'm sure he's good given how popular he is on a lot of channels these days and so I'll have to check him out at some point. Thanks again!

This story had both an unsettling and fascinating effect on me for reasons that I can't quite put my finger on though I often wonder about it. I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Thanks again!

I'm happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for listening.

@@ChristopherReads I struggle to read older texts like N. Hawthorne so this is really appreciated

I'm so glad that the text was made more accessible for you! I'm happy to have been of help.

Hello, I'm so glad that you got so much value out of the story! I too found it a stirring and very accurate depiction of the spiritual life and the tender mercy of God for sinners. It is very much a "true" story. As an aside, I have recently converted to Catholicism and while I am not well educated on Lutheranism and the historical and theological details of Luther's concern with the Catholic Church, there may be a misunderstanding as to what an indulgence is. An indulgence is not a bought forgiveness (forgiveness cannot be bought but is obtained by God's grace) but rather a remission of temporal punishment for souls (whether alive here or in purgatory) for sins that have already been forgiven. As always thank you so much, I'm glad to know there are people out there who get value out of these "German Tales."

@ChristopherReads Good clarification! One hopes to be a lifelong learner. My Lutheranism didn't have purgatory but heaven & hell? Yup.

Thank you so much! I'm so happy that you enjoy the choices and presentation. It's a goal of my channel to present some of these lesser known gems and cultivate an appreciation for them with English speakers. Again, thank you so much!

This story has fascinated me for years and I'm glad you found it compelling. You're very welcome!

Hawthorne is a great author to make one's acquaintance. Thank you so much for your support!

Thank you very much!

You're very welcome!

Thank you so much for your kind words!

I do strongly tend towards "dramatic" readings, and I appreciate that this is not to everyone's taste. Thank you for weighing in and giving me a listen.

I agree, annoying unnatural vocal rendition; exhausting to listen to

Sorry it wasn't for you. Thanks for giving me a chance!

Oh, I've been told I've confused you with Christopher Reeves - apologies.

It gets worse. Apparently, Christopher Reeves has passed away!

I’m in good company being confused with Superman. Apology accepted and thanks for listening!

Thank you so much! Your comment is very encouraging, especially as I am new to narration and often wonder whether I'm doing a decent job. I feel an affinity for these stories as I'm of a melancholic disposition but I ultimately find them hopeful as they intimate wondrous things. Thanks again!

Was sincere. You read seamlessly, which is what I'm chasing. Keep reading as to do so adds enormous substance to one's life. Love and best wishes to you, from Ireland

Yes, I see what you are saying, and it is so true what you say of reading. Thanks again, and love and best wishes to you as well.

You will be a success. Your voice is wonderful. Good luck! Your narration and emotion are top notch.

Thank you! Your words are deeply encouraging to me!

Hawthorne is a favorite of mine too and this story was one of his best. At some point I should like to do another great story of his, "Rappacini's Daughter." Thank you so much for your comment.

You’re welcome!

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Thank you!

@@ChristopherReads You're welcome! ^_^

I just recently discovered this author and hope to do more of his work, particularly, "Unexpected Reunion." Unfortunately, I have yet to find a translation in the public domain and will at some point ask permission of a publisher. Thanks again for listening!

@@ChristopherReads The mix of long & shorter pieces keeps things fresh. Well done.

I have been haunted and enthralled by this story ever since I first read it years ago and consider myself blessed to have come upon it. It started my fascination with German literature and I hope I've done it a little justice. I'm grateful for your kind words, thanks again!

@@ChristopherReads Glad I met your talented self.

Indeed, this is where I read the story! I've become an enthusiast for these "German Tales" and it is an aim of my channel to cultivate appreciation for them. More stories from this collection will appear on my channel over time. Thank you for your comment!

@@ChristopherReads Outstanding! I am subbing...

Thank you so much for your listening! I'm glad you enjoyed the story and appreciate your support.

True, especially with the first person narration from in prison and how the end plays out. Thanks for listening!

I hope I can stay on Ruby's good side. Thanks for listening!

It is a wonderful story and I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for listening!

I always choke up whenever I read this story as it is so deeply true and beautiful. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

If the word didn't happen to be in the world, it would have had you to make it. A great name for a cat!