Interesting history to this one. Read the description for details. Apologies in advance for any of the Welsh mispronunciations. Hope you enjoy this "twofer".
Such a lovely & eloquent description. Wish I could join the membership further discussion. My financial situ keeps me from having monthly payments, however, I give thumbs, comments & “thanks” as I can. You definitely deserve all the kudos! Blessings to you & laughs to the haters who haven’t a sense of humor. 🖤📚📖 🗣️🎙️🎼🎛️🎚️💻📮📡🎁📬🪭 Cheers! 🍸🥃🍸
What a graceful writer. I loved both stories, although the story behind them was immensely sad. I'm halfway through reading the second book in the Regeneration trilogy by the way... isn't it sad that we never learn from the past? Maybe all politicians should be made to read all war literature and poetry as part of an entrance exam into politics. Beautifully read as always; I'm part Welsh and your pronunciation and accent was on par ❤
@@ProleCenterAgree. And war is a big money spinner. I wonder sometimes if it all becomes a game to them. Up there in their ivory towers, cushioned from reality by wealth and power, it must all seem like a game of chess
I was deeply moved by the reading of The Bowmen, Machen was a consummate artist indeed... and Out of the Earth is an excellent example of his craft in subtle understatement and suggestion! Thank you for these riveting recordings.
Another excellent presentation, thanks Jasper. A war story quite apt for we in the Southern Hemisphere with ANZAC day on Thursday. As a former archer in acre-enactment company, the battle of Agincourt is well known to me. I know what even 50 arrows flying over your head sounds like. Scary but wonderful like a flock of starlings flying low over you. Out of the Earth, is particularly disturbing as it is alludes the corruption of children, and malicious gossip. It seems that we are so much more unnerved when little ones commit heinous crimes. ( For example a certain John Venables and co). Very dark stuff. From dark to light to dark again. 👍🖤🖤🖤
Fantastic stories and narration! Machen was a heck of a writer. "Out of the Earth" is a bit eerie and creepy! These stories exude excellence, as does your narration! Thanks!
Wonderful stories from the great Arthur Machen.The Bowman was perfect for St George’s Day and very moving.I love your sound effects too, very subtle and well chosen.Machen grew up in the area that the second story is set.A place steeped in history and settled by the Romans.He was a fervent believer in the supernatural and had a genuine belief in beings that inhabited the area from time immemorial.Edit: Machen has many admirers , his books are still in print.There is also an Arthur Machen Appreciation Society that meets at least once a year for dinner and talks.Descendants of this great writer also attend.
Beautiful and moving, both. Wonderfully narrated as always. I hate it when a story touches something essentially authentic within my self that I've been trying to murder for ever so long as it is the fountain of grief and sorrow in this world. As always, I speak only for myself. Now I'm all philosophical and junk, just at bedtime, too. Thanks a bunch, Jasper. 😉
Great choices. I remember being on holiday in south Wales (I think it was Caerleon) and looking over the road to spy a heritage plaque, which lead me to say, "Oh look, that's where Arthur Machen lived!"
I love the music & the sound effects & the well crafted accents so am delighted if you retain them all, Mr L. Don't know how I got so fortunate as to have found your channel, but gratitude.
Oh thank God I checked your channel when I had a craving for another of your fantastic amazing tale’s (I miss so many notifications as a result of over subscribing…. I get carried away!) bc you have a new story! And I am going to catch up with some that I missed when I was busy! Thank you so much 🌺💜🌺
I've listened to them and I don't know if enjoyed is the right word because they're quite disturbing but can't for the life of me think of what to say about them except thanks Jasper.
Can I expect some singing again?! Loved your "singing in the rain" in Kecksies. I half expected the "scream" mandrake is said to make though I know not the same plant- I want to remark on how you can emulate an American woman without sounding - how to say it with political correctness- no effeminate, falsetto- did you attend RADA- you are SO TALENTED IN MANY AREAS- I'll leave off and get my shroud, ie Victorian nightie on...Sweet dreams
Most people not only do not learn critical thinking, they refuse to learn any kind of discernment in what they hear. Facts are whatever they believe them to be and are upset when their beliefs are not taken as fact by others.
Interesting history to this one. Read the description for details. Apologies in advance for any of the Welsh mispronunciations. Hope you enjoy this "twofer".
Such a lovely & eloquent description. Wish I could join the membership further discussion. My financial situ keeps me from having monthly payments, however, I give thumbs, comments & “thanks” as I can. You definitely deserve all the kudos! Blessings to you & laughs to the haters who haven’t a sense of humor. 🖤📚📖
🗣️🎙️🎼🎛️🎚️💻📮📡🎁📬🪭
Cheers! 🍸🥃🍸
What a graceful writer. I loved both stories, although the story behind them was immensely sad.
I'm halfway through reading the second book in the Regeneration trilogy by the way... isn't it sad that we never learn from the past? Maybe all politicians should be made to read all war literature and poetry as part of an entrance exam into politics.
Beautifully read as always; I'm part Welsh and your pronunciation and accent was on par ❤
@@thehangingparsiple5692The politicians are just representatives of large financial interests, i.e., very wealthy families.
@@ProleCenterAgree. And war is a big money spinner.
I wonder sometimes if it all becomes a game to them. Up there in their ivory towers, cushioned from reality by wealth and power, it must all seem like a game of chess
The Bowman is perfect as it's St George day this week thank you
I was deeply moved by the reading of The Bowmen, Machen was a consummate artist indeed... and Out of the Earth is an excellent example of his craft in subtle understatement and suggestion! Thank you for these riveting recordings.
Another excellent presentation, thanks Jasper.
A war story quite apt for we in the Southern Hemisphere with ANZAC day on Thursday.
As a former archer in acre-enactment company, the battle of Agincourt is well known to me.
I know what even 50 arrows flying over your head sounds like. Scary but wonderful like a flock of starlings flying low over you.
Out of the Earth, is particularly disturbing as it is alludes the corruption of children, and malicious gossip.
It seems that we are so much more unnerved when little ones commit heinous crimes. ( For example a certain John Venables and co).
Very dark stuff.
From dark to light to dark again.
👍🖤🖤🖤
Fantastic stories and narration!
Machen was a heck of a writer. "Out of the Earth" is a bit eerie and creepy!
These stories exude excellence, as does your narration!
Thanks!
I've not heard of him before. These were fabulous stories; let's hope Jasper does more
@thehangingparsiple5692 try "The Great God Pan" and "The Three Imposters." They are excellent. He has some great stories.
Wonderful stories from the great Arthur Machen.The Bowman was perfect for St George’s Day and very moving.I love your sound effects too, very subtle and well chosen.Machen grew up in the area that the second story is set.A place steeped in history and settled by the Romans.He was a fervent believer in the supernatural and had a genuine belief in beings that inhabited the area from time immemorial.Edit: Machen has many admirers , his books are still in print.There is also an Arthur Machen Appreciation Society that meets at least once a year for dinner and talks.Descendants of this great writer also attend.
Beautiful and moving, both. Wonderfully narrated as always.
I hate it when a story touches something essentially authentic within my self that I've been trying to murder for ever so long as it is the fountain of grief and sorrow in this world.
As always, I speak only for myself.
Now I'm all philosophical and junk, just at bedtime, too. Thanks a bunch, Jasper. 😉
I don’t think I’ve heard a more professional-sounding production of these stories. Thank you very much for publishing these.
You're welcome!
Great choices. I remember being on holiday in south Wales (I think it was Caerleon) and looking over the road to spy a heritage plaque, which lead me to say, "Oh look, that's where Arthur Machen lived!"
Loved these two, I love how they were written, rendered to perfection by yourself.
"The Bowman" was recounted in places as a real event despite Machen going on record saying it was fiction.
Thank you Mr L’Estrange, I slept so well after listening to your fine performance. I must stop using RUclips as my alarm call.
I award you 20 points for pronouncing "Machen" correctly 😊
The Bowmen was Glorious! Out of the Earth gave me the shivers. Thank you!
I love the music & the sound effects & the well crafted accents so am delighted if you retain them all, Mr L. Don't know how I got so fortunate as to have found your channel, but gratitude.
Thanks for your fabulous presentation! Thank you also for your detailed commentary in the description. It’s a must read.🤓👏
Thank you, Jasper. I don't remember these.
I love a double feature!!! Another excellent performance. Really enjoyed these little tales! Thank you Jasper! 🐙
Splendid storytelling. Made doubly enjoyable by the backstory you were good enough to include. Well done.
Thank you so much for these two. The reading was superb, and I especially loved the music. Cheers
Brilliant 🎉🎉🎉.
I'll listen when I'm walking to work..Happy days !
Oh thank God I checked your channel when I had a craving for another of your fantastic amazing tale’s (I miss so many notifications as a result of over subscribing…. I get carried away!) bc you have a new story! And I am going to catch up with some that I missed when I was busy! Thank you so much 🌺💜🌺
I like the music...perfect for the story 🧓
Excellent as ever. Thanksd again 🎉
Great job as usual Jasper..God bless
I've listened to them and I don't know if enjoyed is the right word because they're quite disturbing but can't for the life of me think of what to say about them except thanks Jasper.
Can I expect some singing again?! Loved your "singing in the rain" in Kecksies. I half expected the "scream" mandrake is said to make though I know not the same plant- I want to remark on how you can emulate an American woman without sounding - how to say it with political correctness- no effeminate, falsetto- did you attend RADA- you are SO TALENTED IN MANY AREAS- I'll leave off and get my shroud, ie Victorian nightie on...Sweet dreams
No singing this time, even though there was an excuse to sing "Long Way To Tipperary"...
Brilliant, and so well read!
There is a great novel about this called "The Haunting of H G Wells"
Awesome!
Thanks!
Thank you so much 🙏
Most people not only do not learn critical thinking, they refuse to learn any kind of discernment in what they hear. Facts are whatever they believe them to be and are upset when their beliefs are not taken as fact by others.
TS 26:56 luv this part
"And men shall think their lives accursed+hold their manhood's cheap,upon St Crispin's Day"
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