The Poor Traveller by Charles Dickens - Full Audiobook | Christmas Stories

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  • A full unabridged audiobook of the classic short story, "The Poor Traveller", by Charles Dickens - complete with sounds and visuals.
    "The Poor Traveller" tells the story of a fictional relative of Dickens himself; a down-on-his-luck young soldier by the name of Richard Doubledick. Doubledick manages, with the help of a trustworthy Captain, to rebuild his faltering life and becomes something of a national treasure in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars.
    The story originally featured as one part of a collection of stories entitled "The Seven Poor Travellers", which featured contributions from various authors including Wilkie Collins, Eliza Lynn and Dickens himself. It made its first appearance in Household Words magazine in 1854.
    Dickens began a tradition of Christmas publications with "A Christmas Carol" in 1843 and his Christmas stories soon became a national institution.
    Read by Elliot Fitzpatrick.
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  • @victorgf9190
    @victorgf9190 10 місяців тому +101

    I'm listening to this bedridden at the hospital but I had to stop because I'm not supposed to laugh and Richard Double Dick gets me every time

    • @classicaudiobookswithelliot
      @classicaudiobookswithelliot  10 місяців тому +12

      😆 it’ll literally have you in stitches. Get well soon, Victor!

    • @15multiventure51
      @15multiventure51 9 місяців тому +4

      I wonder if it was chosen on purpose. It can be read as 'Dick Dick-Dick by Dickens' 🤗

    • @classicaudiobookswithelliot
      @classicaudiobookswithelliot  9 місяців тому +2

      @@15multiventure51 😆

    • @Rosco-P.Coldchain
      @Rosco-P.Coldchain 7 місяців тому +1

      Hope your now well on the mend 😂👍

    • @lizzienewell4722
      @lizzienewell4722 5 місяців тому +1

      I must confess I had the same reaction. I know the meaning of words change but the effect is hilarious.

  • @snowmoon8050
    @snowmoon8050 10 місяців тому +19

    I can't listen to this story anymore. 😂 Can't stop laughing when Captain Thornton said...Dear Doubledick 😂😂😂

  • @GrannySweets
    @GrannySweets 6 місяців тому +30

    Forgiveness doesn't free the wicked from their evil deeds. Rather, it frees the wounded, allowing their lives more peace. Thank you Sir for a lovely narration.

  • @ursamajor7468
    @ursamajor7468 9 місяців тому +42

    I never read Dickens until I retired. I saw several versions of The Christmas Carol and the movie, A Tale of Two Cities. They seemed okay. However, when I read these stories. I was amazed by his craftsmanship and his beautifully conceived stories. He is now one of my favorite authors. This story, so beautifully narrated, added to my favorable impressions of Mr.Dickens. Thank you for this.

    • @classicaudiobookswithelliot
      @classicaudiobookswithelliot  9 місяців тому +5

      That’s great to hear, so glad you enjoyed it!

    • @hermanvalentine394
      @hermanvalentine394 8 місяців тому +2

      It may sound corny but for many Christmases I had a tradition of re-reading "A Christmas Carol" every year because each year I seemed to associate with a different character. Dickens is a giant!

  • @gotredeemed
    @gotredeemed Рік тому +32

    Very nicely read Elliot. Thank you.

  • @peterbamforth6453
    @peterbamforth6453 11 місяців тому +48

    What a superb narration of an excelent story. 10/10

    • @classicaudiobookswithelliot
      @classicaudiobookswithelliot  11 місяців тому +1

      Fantastic to hear! Thanks for listening, Peter 🎧

    • @beckyburtis9977
      @beckyburtis9977 10 місяців тому +2

      I agree! It is 1 a.m., can't sleep, just found this and listened for 15 seconds and am thrilled. Excellent narration, Charles Dickens, I just hit gold. Thank you So much.

    • @classicaudiobookswithelliot
      @classicaudiobookswithelliot  10 місяців тому +2

      Wonderful! Happy sleep, Becky

  • @timmy18135
    @timmy18135 11 місяців тому +26

    I had never heard of this story before. Thank you for making this recording.

  • @patriciawond4382
    @patriciawond4382 10 місяців тому +33

    Great writing by Dickens, not a word wasted. Perfectly narrated, thanks

  • @florencecurrie7861
    @florencecurrie7861 11 місяців тому +11

    Thank you. This story is new to me. Love Dickens.

  • @raymondhummel5211
    @raymondhummel5211 Місяць тому +4

    Such a well crafted story. It's no wonder his writings continue to live on.

  • @cathygibbons4452
    @cathygibbons4452 11 місяців тому +68

    I had never heard of this story before. Thank you for making this recording. What a wonderful illustration of the power of love and forgiveness!

    • @classicaudiobookswithelliot
      @classicaudiobookswithelliot  11 місяців тому +10

      That’s wonderful! I’m so glad you tuned in. This is an excerpt from The Seven Poor Travellers that also featured on its own as a Christmas edition in a magazine of the time. ❤️

    • @cathygibbons4452
      @cathygibbons4452 11 місяців тому +5

      I will have to check that out…thank you again!

  • @user-sp2hj8jp6h
    @user-sp2hj8jp6h 5 місяців тому +8

    This audiobook is a true Dickensian gem. The story of Richard Doubledick, with its themes of redemption and hope, is beautifully brought to life. It's a perfect story for the holiday season.

  • @jaythissak9959
    @jaythissak9959 9 місяців тому +6

    I enjoyed listening this with no sense where I was. Thank you and Charles Dickens must be mentioned to respect him.

  • @Victoria-gq8gt
    @Victoria-gq8gt 10 місяців тому +21

    I really appreciate your reading of this wonderful Dickens story. I had never inown this story before. Your reading is very timeless, well paced and thoroughly memorable. Thank you!

    • @classicaudiobookswithelliot
      @classicaudiobookswithelliot  10 місяців тому +1

      Very kind words indeed, Victoria! Thank you so much for taking the time to listen 🎧

  • @ILoveMaths07
    @ILoveMaths07 10 місяців тому +18

    This was so ethereal, so otherworldly. Thank you so much!

  • @sueforgan7713
    @sueforgan7713 11 місяців тому +10

    Thank you I really enjoyed this story. I like Dickens ❤

  • @jestermoon
    @jestermoon 10 місяців тому +5

    Take A Moment
    Genius and wonderfully read, thank you 🎉
    Stay Safe and Stay Free

  • @fernmeadow20
    @fernmeadow20 10 місяців тому +19

    I am fond of Dickens, brilliant writer!!!! It’s hard to find good narration but you are so very pleasurable to listen to. I subscribed so I can listen with my cuppa. You have given me great pleasure, thank-you.

    • @classicaudiobookswithelliot
      @classicaudiobookswithelliot  10 місяців тому +2

      That’s lovely to hear, thank you Fern. So pleased you enjoyed this one. Hopefully more Dickens later this month 😊

    • @patriciajrs46
      @patriciajrs46 10 місяців тому +2

      I have to agree with this assertion.

    • @alanhughs461
      @alanhughs461 10 місяців тому

      Oh my day's who are you the reader's aunty. 😂😂😂 I thinking so

  • @creyesmgk1
    @creyesmgk1 8 місяців тому +8

    Incredible story and a plot twist indeed. Thank you for your time into this, Captain Elliot.

  • @oriana5623
    @oriana5623 11 місяців тому +7

    Beautiful. Thank you.

  • @OdyXeus7
    @OdyXeus7 Рік тому +14

    Thank you so much for sharing this, beautifully read

  • @TheMysteryandSuspenseStories
    @TheMysteryandSuspenseStories 5 місяців тому +10

    A big thank you for this audiobook. 'The Poor Traveller' is a story that resonates deeply, and your narration has made it even more impactful. The combination of Dickens' words and your voice is a perfect match, making for an unforgettable listening experience.

  • @wadejameskennedy4495
    @wadejameskennedy4495 10 місяців тому +4

    Thankyou. Most inspirationally moving. The strong yet at times tender voice.

  • @Kees247
    @Kees247 Місяць тому

    Thank you for bringing this old story back to life.

  • @johnwakeling9233
    @johnwakeling9233 6 місяців тому +3

    What a tale! and how beautifully told! Thank you to all involved.

  • @ES-7766
    @ES-7766 8 місяців тому +22

    This makes me wish I had a friend named Dick, so I could tell him “you’re being a doubledick today!” I love Dickens.

  • @storytimebyrichardslater
    @storytimebyrichardslater 10 місяців тому +7

    Thank you! Really enjoyed it.

  • @PINKRIVER1
    @PINKRIVER1 5 місяців тому +1

    I listen to your story every night. Thank you!

  • @mijiyoon5575
    @mijiyoon5575 Рік тому +3

    THX *Classic Audiobooks with Elliot*

  • @ellyharris4345
    @ellyharris4345 10 місяців тому +2

    Churr, lovely narrator. I’ve liked very much the works of Dickens I have read, and now heard. Thank you.

  • @ninawalker4453
    @ninawalker4453 10 місяців тому +4

    Absolutely Fabulous. Great Narrater. Thank you. The Names are hilarious...

  • @gailnewcomb8256
    @gailnewcomb8256 10 місяців тому +3

    What a wonderful story!❤

  • @ShanSanJa
    @ShanSanJa 10 місяців тому +4

    Very nicely read. Thank yo so much.

  • @courtney_bert
    @courtney_bert 9 місяців тому +6

    Beautifully narrated ,thanks mate ❤️

  • @spacelemur7955
    @spacelemur7955 10 місяців тому +1

    I have greatly enjoyed many of His novels, so I cannot complain that a few of his short stories were clinkers. Oh well, it is bravely and well narrated. Good work, man.

  • @prof.muhammadaslamgondal3607
    @prof.muhammadaslamgondal3607 9 місяців тому +5

    Amazing story wonderfully read. ❤

  • @feidtjoe3706
    @feidtjoe3706 6 місяців тому +1

    Amazing. Thank you

  • @mikedaniels3009
    @mikedaniels3009 9 місяців тому +1

    Forgive in the Name of the divine forgiver of injuries. Thank U 4 the fine reading.

  • @user-hn5bi3nw9y
    @user-hn5bi3nw9y 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @saritawariyerteacher-teded6256
    @saritawariyerteacher-teded6256 7 місяців тому +3

    Wonderfully done. Masterful

  • @frezzyparker1591
    @frezzyparker1591 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank You!!

  • @johnnicholas1488
    @johnnicholas1488 8 місяців тому +3

    Among other things, Dickens was a genius at creating names.

  • @summerfunrides
    @summerfunrides 8 місяців тому +3

    Enjoyed hearing you read!!!

  • @ionationat3570
    @ionationat3570 10 місяців тому +1

    Simply, best.

  • @Shineon83
    @Shineon83 2 місяці тому +1

    DELIGHTFUL story, movingly read ❤

  • @princecrocodyle
    @princecrocodyle 3 місяці тому +1

    What a heartwarming tale ❤

  • @johnmitchelljr
    @johnmitchelljr 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @NanaLibby
    @NanaLibby 6 місяців тому +3

    Lovely story, well done. ❤️

  • @fraidoonw
    @fraidoonw 8 місяців тому +3

    Thanks a lot for reading this amazing story so nicely.

  • @frostylunetta
    @frostylunetta 11 місяців тому +6

    😅 Never heard of this story by Dickens , but it’s an interesting one

  • @myraaross9770
    @myraaross9770 8 місяців тому +3

    Beautiful!

    • @classicaudiobookswithelliot
      @classicaudiobookswithelliot  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much ❤️

    • @nickstone3113
      @nickstone3113 5 місяців тому

      I came to Dickens later in life and found a powerful voice and a campaigner against the social evils of the time. Of every time.

  • @tanvirajarif568
    @tanvirajarif568 2 місяці тому

    Breathtaking and overwhelming read❤really impossible to put down

  • @user-ng6rm1cp7w
    @user-ng6rm1cp7w Місяць тому

    Thanks You, a wonderful story.

  • @costachlle
    @costachlle 9 місяців тому +3

    Good story, well narrated!

  • @flu42o
    @flu42o Місяць тому +2

    A request: You might read "Tattercoats", an English fairy tale collected by Joseph Jacobs in his More English Fairy Tales, or other works in this collection. Thank you again for your fine narrations. A pleasure to listen.

    • @classicaudiobookswithelliot
      @classicaudiobookswithelliot  Місяць тому +1

      There are a couple of Joseph Jacobs stories on the channel actually! But I’ll certainly have a look out for this collection

  • @bipolarbear7325
    @bipolarbear7325 5 місяців тому +2

    That was wonderful. I'm happy to subscribe and look forward to hearing more.👍

  • @kellymcrae7157
    @kellymcrae7157 5 місяців тому

    Wonderful story!!

  • @victorian-dad
    @victorian-dad 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful story.

  • @1adadada
    @1adadada 5 місяців тому

    Foudn this by accident, whilst trying to beat the midnight deadline and complete my 2023 Goodreads book challenge. What a wonderful story, and a lovely new chanel to subscribe to. How talented you are. Thankyou

  • @Twisties34
    @Twisties34 8 місяців тому +1

    oh that twist. awesome.

  • @shreeyoga
    @shreeyoga 10 місяців тому +3

    Beautiful story ❤️ ♥️ 💕

  • @user-zs6do4ej5n
    @user-zs6do4ej5n 29 днів тому +1

    Thank you.
    Wonderfully narrated🎉.good job
    Splendid story.❤❤

  • @feralbluee
    @feralbluee Рік тому +13

    i can’t believe i saw and listened to this wonderful reading and such a beautiful story with much humanity, just two hours after it was posted - and it’s perfect for this time of year for all. thanks so much. i love this little book. :) 🌲🌺🎄✨🕯️🪔

  • @pauljessome5718
    @pauljessome5718 9 місяців тому +1

    Wonderfully narrated
    Paul in Canada

    • @classicaudiobookswithelliot
      @classicaudiobookswithelliot  9 місяців тому

      Thank you Paul in Canada! Great to know the stories are making it so far across the waters. Thanks for listening 🎧

  • @ntsemarcel8784
    @ntsemarcel8784 5 місяців тому +2

    The most powerful think in a mans life is to choose peace and being at peace with those who wrong you and trying to do right. As it is said, All wars are holy war's; because we are fighting different things we hold dear. Indeed, forgiveness is divine 🙏

    • @classicaudiobookswithelliot
      @classicaudiobookswithelliot  5 місяців тому

      Thank you for listening. Hope this was a peaceful listen for you at this festive time ❤️

    • @davidwebster3107
      @davidwebster3107 2 місяці тому

      All wars are rich men’s wars. The poor simply pay the price….

  • @susanday3478
    @susanday3478 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you

  • @NeilGerardCFox
    @NeilGerardCFox Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @mydogsareneat
    @mydogsareneat Місяць тому

    I have a brain injury and a disability that make it hard to sit through thinga this long. I got through all of this. Dickens wwas truly something special

  • @guriyaforsahroj
    @guriyaforsahroj 2 місяці тому

    Really enjoyed

  • @lukwagonicholas1305
    @lukwagonicholas1305 2 місяці тому

    The ending is lovely

  • @Ali76564
    @Ali76564 4 місяці тому

    This is a privilege to have God bless you

  • @Farfor_lindina
    @Farfor_lindina 4 місяці тому

    Thanks ❤

  • @AbdalkaderAlkhatib
    @AbdalkaderAlkhatib 12 днів тому

    thanks !

  • @robertmarsh3588
    @robertmarsh3588 10 місяців тому +1

    Impeccably read. Thank you.
    Weird. Not sure I understood it at all. Was listening in bed and think I dozed off for a few minutes..

  • @everythingaliceann659
    @everythingaliceann659 5 місяців тому +1

    I put this on to send me to sleep now I’m crying from laughing so hard 😂😂

  • @RamasamyArumugam1927
    @RamasamyArumugam1927 28 днів тому

    It was so pleasant to listen to the story in British English. I have subscribed to your channel. Thanks🙂🤟

  • @LisaPittman42
    @LisaPittman42 5 місяців тому

    Great story

  • @RachelSitea-mn2qk
    @RachelSitea-mn2qk Місяць тому +1

    This fine tale was narrated so well; would love to hear you narrate “The Portrait Painter” by Dickens (2-part short story).

    • @classicaudiobookswithelliot
      @classicaudiobookswithelliot  Місяць тому

      Ooh! An excellent suggestion. I’m sure it will turn up at some point. Thanks Rachel ❤️

    • @RachelSitea-mn2qk
      @RachelSitea-mn2qk Місяць тому

      @@classicaudiobookswithelliot I’ll keep my ears peeled for it😃- thanks Elliot

    • @RachelSitea-mn2qk
      @RachelSitea-mn2qk Місяць тому

      @@classicaudiobookswithelliot hi E, the Dean of Canterbury did a live reading of 🎨TPP 3 years ago (if you didn’t already know). Endearing to see!- but I’d still like to hear your version.
      A tale of such haunting beauty and convoluted wonder. At the point where he gets stranded, it starts to feel like a shaggy-dog story, funny- then one is promptly thrown into unfolding layers of the uncanny. Loved it for 20 years, don’t understand why it’s so overlooked.
      I look forward to checking out your offerings.📚

  • @sonicself-growth125
    @sonicself-growth125 6 місяців тому

    Great book

  • @GrannySweets
    @GrannySweets 6 місяців тому +8

    🥂A toast to our gallant narrator who read the story as written with great professionalism while I wonder if he struggled against double-dick chuckling🍾

  • @SeekerKeeper2021
    @SeekerKeeper2021 Місяць тому +1

    Marvellous 🥰

  • @akanxaaadas9261
    @akanxaaadas9261 5 місяців тому

    That was a good one,keep it up.wish to hear stories by O Henry.. please consider

  • @maribelpaniaguavillarruel4757
    @maribelpaniaguavillarruel4757 5 місяців тому +1

    I love how you read for us. Thanks a lot

  • @katyvdb5993
    @katyvdb5993 Рік тому +12

    Thank you, this is another Charles Dickens short story that was hitherto unfamiliar to me. I wonder if anyone with better historical knowledge than mine can enlighten me on the last remark about the sons Doubledick and the French officer fighting side-by-side? Does anyone know which conflict Dickens was referring to? (If he had lived 50 years later, I would have thought he meant WW1!)

    • @classicaudiobookswithelliot
      @classicaudiobookswithelliot  Рік тому +6

      Thank you for listening, Katy. It’s a really lovely story, similar to his redemption tales more well known to us, but without the supernatural element.
      Incidentally I believe the conflict which the sons would have fought in was probably the Crimean War (1853-1856) as allies against Russia.

    • @louisegogel7973
      @louisegogel7973 8 місяців тому +1

      I too was unfamiliar and appreciate your thoughts and questions.
      The Battle at Waterloo is such a famous battle.

  • @Bert-the-Pooch
    @Bert-the-Pooch 9 місяців тому +1

    I gave it an honest go but my giggling at Richard Doubledick was too distracting 😂 It occurred like 10 times in the first 8 minutes!

  • @VilhelmHammershoi1666
    @VilhelmHammershoi1666 7 місяців тому +3

    Private Dick Doubledick I think Dickens is having a laugh 😂

  • @sdb6757
    @sdb6757 6 місяців тому +1

    😂 I can’t listen to this without laughing. Dickens must have written this when he was in JR High!

  • @ataahuagirl1
    @ataahuagirl1 10 місяців тому

    isnt it funny...its just what i needed...the gift of forgiveness...love and privacy...the world doesnt need to know...kia ora...all the way from aotearoa(nz)

    • @classicaudiobookswithelliot
      @classicaudiobookswithelliot  10 місяців тому

      That’s wonderful to hear, thanks so much. I’m looking to come to NZ in the next few years so it’s great to know the stories are making their way so far!

    • @ellyharris4345
      @ellyharris4345 10 місяців тому

      Churr

  • @arbrady535
    @arbrady535 9 місяців тому

    Good story

  • @Rosco-P.Coldchain
    @Rosco-P.Coldchain 7 місяців тому +1

    My two favourite story tellers Dickens and Hans Christian Andersen, sorry I’m laughing my head off as whilst writing this he’s talking about Private Dicky Double Dick in the background 😂…Worth a Subb thank you

  • @saltysailor141
    @saltysailor141 Місяць тому

    Wonderful..bravo and encore! Are you the narrator and channel owner? If so? Thank you thank you…. You’ve got a superb reading voice

  • @florencecurrie7861
    @florencecurrie7861 11 місяців тому +4

    Dickens choice of names i.e. Mr. Pumblechook!

  • @islamtawheedsunnahmanhaj-u8499
    @islamtawheedsunnahmanhaj-u8499 4 місяці тому

    Charles Dickens my favourite

  • @JohannaLeigh
    @JohannaLeigh 5 місяців тому

    Excellent reading. That singular name 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @JanicefromKansas
    @JanicefromKansas 10 місяців тому +1

    hello from Kansas🇺🇸

  • @nathancate582
    @nathancate582 6 місяців тому +2

    Tiktok: name a book you have trouble reading due to the unique names.
    Me: exibit A your honor.

    • @classicaudiobookswithelliot
      @classicaudiobookswithelliot  6 місяців тому

      😬 😆

    • @nathancate582
      @nathancate582 6 місяців тому

      @classicaudiobookswithelliot don't get me wrong. You did great. But I would have struggled if I was reading it alone. 👍

    • @classicaudiobookswithelliot
      @classicaudiobookswithelliot  6 місяців тому

      Thanks Nathan. Better to switch the filter off in my opinion! Thanks for listening

  • @patriciajrs46
    @patriciajrs46 10 місяців тому +1

    I truly like the thees and thous.

  • @WiraRakyat
    @WiraRakyat 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice

  • @petesmodelcarcustoms584
    @petesmodelcarcustoms584 5 місяців тому +1

    Strange subject for Dickens. Do you know how old he was when he wrote it?. I'm assuming it pre-dates most of his more socially aware stories🤔.

    • @classicaudiobookswithelliot
      @classicaudiobookswithelliot  5 місяців тому +1

      From what I can see he was around 42 when this story appeared. So certainly not a young man!

    • @petesmodelcarcustoms584
      @petesmodelcarcustoms584 5 місяців тому

      @@classicaudiobookswithelliot Thank you for replying. I had never heard the story before and I'm a great fan of Dickens... Shame about all the childish comments you've received over the name. I'm not even sure the term had the same implication at the time it was written

  • @shaunawomeldorff4986
    @shaunawomeldorff4986 Рік тому +3

    Your voice is near asmr 🪕