The Ring of Thoth a short story by Arthur Conan Doyle

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  • Опубліковано 7 лис 2024

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  • @tinawalton7703
    @tinawalton7703 7 років тому +40

    If you are considering listening, I highly recommend this narration. It's intelligent and evocative without being histrionic. The reader takes guides you through the narrative but never becomes intrusive, allowing you to experience the story as your own. Really well done.

    • @Danthehorse
      @Danthehorse 6 років тому +3

      Exactly as it should be, i concur.

  • @auphoto
    @auphoto 9 років тому +20

    This narration is absolutely fantastic. Thanks for posting!

  • @nortonsegahippie4574
    @nortonsegahippie4574 5 років тому +7

    Been looking for more Arthur Conan Doyle's works like this charming story. Thanks Edward

    • @Bambisgf77
      @Bambisgf77 4 роки тому +1

      Norton Sega Hippie try Bite sized audiobooks, there are many ACD short stories on that channel & like this one the productions are first rate! This week I have listened to many Victorian era stories like this, including selections from ACD I never knew existed. I hope you enjoy them 😊

  • @tomleaf5790
    @tomleaf5790 7 місяців тому

    A classic tale, expertly narrated. A real joy - thank you again, Mr French.

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  7 місяців тому

      Appreciate it, @Tomleaf5790.. You might also enjoy my reading of "Lost in a Pyramid or, The mummy's Curse . Cheers. E.E.F.

  • @shelleymarquis2887
    @shelleymarquis2887 4 місяці тому

    Well done! You've hit exactly the right note for one who mourns the loss of 53 years of constant, faithful friendship. My condolence is that my best loved friend was as weary of living as the principle in this story. My sorrow is that I'm left here alone to trudge the useless days until I am also released from the chains that bind me to life in this plane. May it be be sooner rather than later.
    Death is not the enemy. It is the end of pain and sorrow. 🥺

  • @faithcastillo9597
    @faithcastillo9597 5 років тому +2

    I remember reading this as a kid while visiting my grandfather. He had a wonderful old book of the collected works of A. Conan Doyle. Until then, I had never known of his writings beyond Sherlock Holmes.
    The Ring of Thoth was my favorite story in this collection, followed closely by Bones.
    Thank-you for this very enjoyable reading. It takes me back to that little kid sprawled out on the floor of Grandpa's house with this story at hand.

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  5 років тому +2

      It's great to hear this Faith, because when I'm reading , I like to imagine I'm someone's grandfather or uncle telling the tale in an intimate way. E.E.F.

  • @GradKat
    @GradKat 4 роки тому +4

    A ripping yarn from Arthur Conan Doyle, excellently read by Mr French. Highly enjoyable!!

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks, GradKat. I became aware of this story after hearing a radio play (on Sirius XM Satellite channel 149-the old time radio channel) based on the story starring Jack Webb. Stay safe. E.E.F.

  • @justinecooper9575
    @justinecooper9575 2 роки тому +1

    Just found and subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to enjoying your other narrations.

  • @brucevaughn2886
    @brucevaughn2886 7 місяців тому

    Wonderful story by Sir Arthur Canon Doyle. Excellent narration. As always by you Mr. French. Beautiful music by Erik Satie. All together a delightful way to bring the day to an end. Thank you.

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  7 місяців тому

      Thank you. I discovered this story when I heard an old radio play adaptation on Sirius XM sattelite Old Time Radio channel. It's interesting how much it must influenced the old Boris Karloff Universal film "The Mummy." E.E.F.

  • @cathybumgarner3579
    @cathybumgarner3579 5 років тому +2

    I could listen to this voice all day

  • @shoshana-xs4cm
    @shoshana-xs4cm 4 роки тому +2

    This has got to be an all time favourite, just mesmerising!

  • @zoobee
    @zoobee 7 років тому +8

    what a wonderful reading voice you have, bravo sir

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  7 років тому +2

      I discovered this story on Sirius XM satellite "Old Time Radio." I can't recall if it was an episode of Suspense or Lights Out, but the radio dramatization starred Jack Webb. I was ignorant of its existence. I'm sure Conan Doyle's story was the basis of The Mummy starring Karloff. Thanks for listening and commenting, Jay.

    • @zoobee
      @zoobee 7 років тому +3

      sir, I have just re-listened to it. Your voice actually lulls the listener into a deep trance within Doyle's narrative with its tone. The natural gravity of your voice, your pacing and your understanding of the texture of the language and story, your performance is wonderful. And this story is genuinely great, genuinely haunting.....and you do it perfect justice

  • @deancox8634
    @deancox8634 7 років тому +10

    Great narration!

  • @hillaryclinton1232
    @hillaryclinton1232 2 роки тому

    Edward this is a Masterpiece. Thank you.

  • @sebbastianm7453
    @sebbastianm7453 6 років тому +7

    Thanks mate, it was truly amazing (the book, the music & the narration equally)! Thanks again and my best wishes to you.

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  6 років тому +1

      You're welcome. I had no idea this story existed until I heard a radio play adaptation of it on the Sirius XM Satellite "Old Time Radio" channel.....it obviously influenced the writers of Universal pictures old Karloff Mummy movie... I hope you will subscribe to the channel. Cheers. E.E.F.

    • @sebbastianm7453
      @sebbastianm7453 6 років тому +1

      edward french Wow you actually reply (best costumer service ever 👍). I already did subscribe and currently listening to H. G. Wells's "The Time Machine". My appreciation for all of your efforts (and mostly your precious time) you put into making this "audiobooks". Live Long and Prosper (mate)!

  • @TheHappyhorus
    @TheHappyhorus Рік тому

    You have a most unique style Mr French which harks of old movie theatre horrors and things that go bump in the dark, thank you for the delightfully rich narration.

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  Рік тому +1

      Thank YOU for tuning in. Please subscribe to the FF channel if you haven't done so. I post new audio here every Saturday! E.E.F.

    • @TheHappyhorus
      @TheHappyhorus Рік тому

      @@FrenchEdward06 I am subscribed. Some point soon I will also pay for the enjoyment Thanks 🙏.

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  Рік тому +1

      I appreciate that, Sir. I try to go bump in the night without bumping into the furniture. Do subscribe (if you haven't sone so) and join the F.F. Channel "evil army of the night!" Cheers! E.E.F.

  • @Bambisgf77
    @Bambisgf77 4 роки тому +3

    I just found your channel! Excellent productions sir, your voice is both wonderfully calming & gives thrilling life to these stories 😊
    Instantly subbed!
    Looking forward to exploring all you have posted & more to come.
    Thank you Edward, much appreciation from a happy listener in SW Missouri. Stay safe 😷

  • @feralbluee
    @feralbluee 3 роки тому +1

    This is one of those stories i can listen to more than twice, but only your reading.
    Why? no idea :)

  • @shoshana-xs4cm
    @shoshana-xs4cm 4 роки тому +1

    Wonderful voice! 💖

  • @howardacquistapace5084
    @howardacquistapace5084 5 років тому

    yes
    your narrative voice is as Good as amy I have heard on you tube.
    FANTASTIC
    so enjoyable and so well orally expresses ACD's
    written word.
    much thanks.

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  5 років тому

      Thanks Howard! There's another Mummy story here on the channel written by Ed Wood (The Day the Mummy Returned) and this weekend I'll be adding a new mummy-themed tale entitled "They Bite." E.E.F.

  • @WTTharp
    @WTTharp 3 місяці тому

    There are a number of good readers/narrators on the UA-cam, but Edward French is excellent-upper-tier.... He'd be great, if The Man in Black ever is taken up, again....

  • @sweets4mimi
    @sweets4mimi 5 років тому

    this was fantastic and very interesting. well done!

  • @maxthompson6
    @maxthompson6 3 роки тому

    Great reading thanks!

  • @SylvianLight
    @SylvianLight 6 років тому +2

    good story

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  6 років тому +1

      One of MANY good stories on this channel. Keep listening and subscribe. Cheers. E.E.F.

  • @leebennett1821
    @leebennett1821 Рік тому

    Hopefully he finally Found some Peace

  • @tecumsehcristero
    @tecumsehcristero 2 роки тому

    38:00 continue listening at 38:00

  • @lindajarvis4517
    @lindajarvis4517 5 місяців тому

    Who's playing the piano so sensitively?

  • @MArkGilfach
    @MArkGilfach 6 років тому +1

    Brilliant. Great story well narrated by Mr French. I think this is the basis of the 1932 movie 'The Mummy.' ua-cam.com/video/1i6xNScZRP4/v-deo.html This movie is much, MUCH better than modern 'The Mummy' movies. Deserves to be remade.

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  6 років тому +2

      I discovered this story when I heard a radio play adaptation of it on Sirius XM satellite's old time radio channel 148. Prior to that I had no idea it existed or that Arthur Conan Doyle had written it. Karloff's The Mummy is obviously a hybrid of this story and Stoker's Dracula. Thanks for listening. I hope you subscribe to the channel and tell others about it. E.E.F.

  • @cloudtx
    @cloudtx 5 років тому +2

    An excellent and intriguing story. Though I must admit, the character of the British student could've used a bit more development by Doyle. He was perhaps just meant as a proxy for the reader to listen to the Egyptian's story.
    Still, superb work Mr. French.

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  5 років тому +4

      You make a good point Cloudfx….When the original Karloff mummy movie was made they obviously used this Doyle's story as a reference but figured out how to dramatize it. E.E.F.

    • @jackiehamilton2738
      @jackiehamilton2738 3 роки тому +1

      At one level it is a rather sad love story about a couple who have to wait for what feels like an eternity to be reunited.

  • @shiva72945
    @shiva72945 7 років тому +1

    Does anyone know the name of the narator and of the background music in the beginning?

    • @FrenchEdward06
      @FrenchEdward06  7 років тому +6

      The narrator is your truly and the music is by Eric Satie.

    • @shiva72945
      @shiva72945 2 роки тому

      @@FrenchEdward06 Thank you. I see your answer only now, after four years. You are a great narrator,. I've become a huge fan of your work.

  • @evaharvey840
    @evaharvey840 3 роки тому

    The things we think about Egypt, are just wrong. Look at it with fresh eyes. 👵😁

    • @feralbluee
      @feralbluee 3 роки тому +1

      he's just reading a story - not a historical thesis. LOL

    • @evaharvey840
      @evaharvey840 3 роки тому

      @@feralbluee whoosh....