Beware of The Trains by Edmund Crisipin

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  • Опубліковано 25 вер 2024
  • Guest Narrator: Matthew Jones
    My name is Matthew Jones, I used to have a channel 'MJam from London' which sadly got taken down. Ah, well... I've risen from the ashes with the channels below
    / @educatedstockham3558
    / @mjam2023 (my own material)
    and most importantly my website which has everything from my old channel
    mjam-from-lond...
    Emund Crispin
    Born as Robert Bruce Montgomery on October 2, 1921, in Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire, England, Edmund Crispin was a renowned English crime writer and composer. He attended Merchant Taylors' School and later graduated from St John's College, Oxford. Crispin achieved literary acclaim under his pseudonym, Edmund Crispin, penning a series of detective novels and short stories that showcased his wit, intellect, and love for the genre. His literary career spanned from the 1940s to the 1950s, leaving a lasting impact on the British detective fiction tradition.
    Edmund Crispin's literary output includes nine volumes of detective novels and two collections of short stories, published between 1944 and 1953. His works are known for their intricate plots, humorous dialogue, and cleverly crafted mysteries. Notable titles include "The Case of The Gilded Fly," "Frequent Hearses," and "The Moving Toyshop," which have cemented Crispin's reputation as one of the last great exponents of the classic crime mystery genre.
    Despite his literary success, Edmund Crispin struggled with alcoholism, which led to periods of hiatus in his writing. He maintained a solitary existence in Totnes, Devon, where he indulged in his passions for music, reading, and bridge. Crispin resisted urban developments and preferred a quiet, contemplative lifestyle away from the bustling city.
    Edmund Crispin's contributions to British detective fiction are situated within a rich tradition dating back to the late 19th century. Building upon the foundations laid by authors like Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and Dorothy L. Sayers, Crispin injected new life into the genre with his innovative storytelling techniques and irreverent humor. His works emerged during a period of transition in detective fiction, marked by a shift towards more complex plots and psychologically nuanced characters. Through titles like "The Moving Toyshop" (1946) and "Frequent Hearses" (1950), Crispin demonstrated a keen understanding of the genre's conventions while simultaneously subverting them, paving the way for future generations of writers to explore new narrative possibilities within the realm of crime fiction.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 42

  • @thurayya8905
    @thurayya8905 5 місяців тому +14

    Matthew Jones has a wonderful and unique voice, reminiscent of Edward Everett Horton. Flexible and expressive voicing, a delight to hear. Wonderful job!

  • @snowysnowyriver
    @snowysnowyriver 5 місяців тому +12

    Dear Tony......you have become an indispensable part of so many of our lives. Your uploads here and on ghost stories keep many of us sane!! 😊

  • @rutimizrachi
    @rutimizrachi 5 місяців тому +8

    Ahhhhh! I meet so few people who have ever met Gervase Fen! Wonderful to hear Crispin's work beautifully read here. I so hope there'll be more!

  • @evelanpatton
    @evelanpatton 5 місяців тому +10

    OmG! TONY! YOU FOUND MJAM!!! & brought him back!!!! I definitely can say, “BRAVO!” to BOTH of you!
    P.S.
    MJam, you are missed. I would ❤to see you brought back here & there to bring us some detecting!
    Thanks for posting a location to hear your old works!
    Lots of 💛📚📕🪭💌 to you both! 🍻Cheers! 🍸🥃🍷🍹🍺

  • @alastairdickins
    @alastairdickins 5 місяців тому +8

    Dsp sorry your channel was taken down, I can't imagine why. Nice to see you resurrected (and on Easter day too!)

  • @MaggieatPlay
    @MaggieatPlay 5 місяців тому +6

    Excellent tale. Well narrated. Thank you, Matthew. Thank you, Tony, for coordinating this story.

  • @nancyrogalewski4017
    @nancyrogalewski4017 5 місяців тому +4

    Great job Matthew! Loved the narration.

  • @rosiemcnaughton9933
    @rosiemcnaughton9933 5 місяців тому +4

    Very well done! Thank you, Matthew.

  • @JensLarsson-vi5py
    @JensLarsson-vi5py 2 місяці тому +2

    Thats great to here that the narrator is Mr "M JAM from LONDON" Witch was a great Brit channel ! Will join you through Tony here 👌

  • @martiwilliams4592
    @martiwilliams4592 5 місяців тому +3

    Very entertaining! Great narration! Trains have always been my favorite mode of travel--until now. Busses sound good. Thanks to both of you!

  • @gisellebaptiste
    @gisellebaptiste 3 місяці тому +1

    Matthew's delivery was stellar! Thank you for introducing us to so many wonderful people. Your voice is still my favourite though.

  • @along5925
    @along5925 5 місяців тому +3

    Really enjoyable. Fabulous narration; those voices are great! Thank you so much and I hope there is more to come. Truly fine work.

  • @alexdavies7394
    @alexdavies7394 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing and welcome back! I enjoy detective stories with a railway setting.

  • @anthonysokolsky6210
    @anthonysokolsky6210 5 місяців тому +4

    Very enjoyable & very well narrated!

  • @johnrohde5510
    @johnrohde5510 5 місяців тому +2

    Excellent presentation. Thank you.

  • @applthorn
    @applthorn 5 місяців тому +4

    Great voice, thank you!

  • @michaelgreaves2375
    @michaelgreaves2375 5 місяців тому +3

    Excellent narration! Fine story!

  • @nct948
    @nct948 3 місяці тому +2

    Very enjoyable, nicely read. A bit different from the stories UA-cam suggests to me, and I am happy they did. Interesting complementary comments on the writer.

  • @SuzanneU
    @SuzanneU 5 місяців тому +3

    Thank you.

  • @esterherschkovich6499
    @esterherschkovich6499 5 місяців тому +3

    I love your voice Matthew 😊

  • @paramama00
    @paramama00 5 місяців тому +1

    Love your work and consistency ❤

  • @evelanpatton
    @evelanpatton 5 місяців тому +2

    Thanks!

  • @deekeller9562
    @deekeller9562 4 місяці тому +1

    Oh thank you for Gervase! I do love Crispin

  • @thurayya8905
    @thurayya8905 5 місяців тому +3

    More Crispin; yes, please😊.

    • @classicdetective
      @classicdetective  5 місяців тому +1

      I found a couple more of his short stories in anthologies

    • @deekeller9562
      @deekeller9562 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@classicdetectivehe wrote a wonderful ghost/mystery short story, would be lovely for spooky season.

    • @ClassicGhost
      @ClassicGhost 4 місяці тому

      @@deekeller9562definitely think about that

  • @evelanpatton
    @evelanpatton 3 місяці тому

    Love MJAM from London!

  • @opheliahamlet3508
    @opheliahamlet3508 3 місяці тому +1

    Great narrator

  • @kimmccabe1422
    @kimmccabe1422 5 місяців тому +1

    I wondered where you went. So glad you're back! I shall subscribe again. Did you know if you make your channel not for children, it makes things easier on YT??

  • @ropeburnsrussell
    @ropeburnsrussell 5 місяців тому +2

    More of both would be great.

  • @helenswan705
    @helenswan705 2 місяці тому

    Yes please more Crispin

  • @peterbianchi6219
    @peterbianchi6219 4 місяці тому

    Thanks!