Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, DL (22 May 1859 - 7 July 1930) was a Scott… Read Full Bio ↴Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, DL (22 May 1859 - 7 July 1930) was a Scottish author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction. He was a prolific writer whose other works include science fiction stories, historical novels, plays and romances, poetry, and non-fiction.
All of the stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle are now freely available at Project Gutenberg, both in text and spoken word.
The stories of Sherlock Holmes are also available on tape/CD from CSA Word Publications as audiobooks and is read by Edward Hardwicke who is best known for playing Dr Watson in the highly acclaimed Granada tv series Sherlock Holmes which starred Jeremy Brett.
All of the stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle are now freely available at Project Gutenberg, both in text and spoken word.
The stories of Sherlock Holmes are also available on tape/CD from CSA Word Publications as audiobooks and is read by Edward Hardwicke who is best known for playing Dr Watson in the highly acclaimed Granada tv series Sherlock Holmes which starred Jeremy Brett.
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The Musgrave Ritual
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Lyrics
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DarthWill3
Watson: (narrating) An anomaly which often struck me in the character of my friend Sherlock Holmes was that, although in his methods of thought he was the neatest and most methodical of mankind, and although also he affected a certain quiet primness of dress, he was nonetheless in his personal habits one of the most untidy men that ever drove a fellow-lodger to distraction. But, of course, I could not blame him for it, for his current form had made him heavily reliant on people for his daily needs. I would've pitied poor Mrs. Hudson if she had been doting on him long before my arrival.
Reginald Musgrave: (recounting) “So!" said I. “This is how you repay the trust which we have reposed in you. You will leave my service tomorrow.”
Salem Saberhagen: (as Holmes) Good on you, Reggie! Turn your back for a few minutes, and the hired help will start sneaking coal into the fire. All 'cuz their "assets are frozen." Pah! Next thing they'll be pickin' your—
Musgrave: Ahem. I am not yet finished, Holmes.
Salem: Okay... So how did the creep take it?
Musgrave: He bowed with the look of a man who is utterly crushed, and slunk past me without a word.
Salem: He-he-he...
(Musgrave stares at Salem, who quickly subsides.)
At the end:
Salem: Watson, you've seen photos showing me back to when I was human. You think that, if it wasn't a rusty pile of scrap, that crown would've looked good on me?
Watson: I've yet to measure the circumference of your head in human form. For now, I'm free to imagine you trying to exit through the cat door while wearing it. That is, if you can find the door with it on.
Salem: Mean!
By the way, you've mispronounced "Juan." Plus, that's not the British way of saying "Ralph." ;p
Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio
Look up Don Juan in the OED. Two pronunciations for Don Juan. Two pronunciations. Byron wrote the poem Don Juan. He anglicises the pronunciation, as here. The eponymous poem was known by all - Don Juan.
In Byron's poem it's pronounced "Don Joo-un." We know that because of how the poem scans.
Here is an example of how he rhymes it.
Mine's Johnson, and my comrade's Juan
The other two are women, and the third
Is neither man nor woman.' The chief threw on
The party a slight glance, then said, 'I have heard
Your name before, the second is a new one:....
It isn't rhymed like 'wan'. English knowledge of Don Juan came via Bryon.
Byron was huge. This pronunciation is how most 19th century English (and 20th century) would pronounce it, via Byron. That's why I chose to pronounce it the way I did.
I hope this helps.
Tru Keesey
Son, you caught me in the middle of an ethical dilemma. I'll have to give to you the point on this one.
There are three arguments:
a bit of me wants authenticity
...but since you were readin an Englishman's speakin, the authenticity would consist in Anglicization
...moreover, Anglicization helps to squelch the tendency to "go native", and helps us to stay rooted in who we are.
In USA the use of Skraelin (native) names of places has holpen to dilute our sense of identity, and to give too much sway to alien forces who do not fully share our interests.
cynthiaholland13
Having a rough evening. I have listened to several of these stories in the midst of a challenging situation and you have helped me immensely
Elizebeth Penington
Absolutely the only reader who can do female voices without making them preposterous. It’s his most amazing skill (of his many).
10yearsgone10
Yea Mr. Wagland is like a voice wizard.. the first couple times I listened to these I thought it was like an older bbc radio broadcast w/ multiple people. Until I listened to the credit at the end then I was a bit dumbfounded lol.
Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio
Thanks EP.
Frank McGovern
Also, I love how gangster this dude is. The corridor leads to the library and gun room. He suspects a burglar and instead of grabbing a gat from the gun room he tools up with a medieval battle axe. DAMN!
Hank_1_QLR
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Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio
Ah, the battle axe.
Another euphemism for the trouble and strife.
Evan
I’ve listened to the entire Sherlock Holmes collection read by Stephen Frye a few times and thought it could never be topped. But after listening to a few of your readings I’m hooked on listening to them all also. Thanks for these
ThePosserman
I prefer these!
Barry Nelson
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