Audiobooks by John Polidori

[German] - Schauer, Spannung und Schwarze Romantik: 10 Novellen und Kurzgeschichten: Klassiker der W

"Schauer, Spannung und Schwarze Romantik: 10 Meisterwerke des Genres. Mit dabei: In der Gruft (H.P. Lovecraft), Dr. Jekyll und Mr. Hyde (R.L. Stevenson), Die schwarze Spinne (J. Gotthelf), In der Tiefe des Maelstroms (E. A. Poe), Die Legende von Sleepy Hollow (W. Irving), Die Affenpfote (W. W. Jacobs), Der Vampyr (J. Polidori), Der Sandmann (E.T.A. Hoffmann), Der Garten des Bösen (N. Hawthorne)."

E.T.A. Hoffmann, Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, Jeremias Gotthelf, John Polidori, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Robert Louis Stevenson, W.W. Jacobs, Washington Irving (Author), Jürgen Fritsche, Sven Görtz (Narrator)

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[German] - Grusel, Horror und Schauer: Die große Hörbuch Box: Klassiker der Weltliteratur

"Am Lagerfeuer oder in der kalten Winternacht wurden sie früher erzählt: Gruselgeschichten, von Generation zu Generation weitergetragen. Ein eigenes literarisches Genre entwickelte sich daraus, und weltberühmte Autoren betätigten sich auf diesem Feld. Hören Sie klassische Geschichten und Novellen, die sich mit den Themen Horror, Schauer und Grusel befassen, darunter: Dr. Jekyll und Mr. Hyde, Der Sandmann, Der Vampyr von John Polidori, zahlreiche Geschichten von Edgar Allan Poe, Die Insel des Dr. Moreau von H.G. Wells, Werke von Guy de Maupassant, Tschechow und Hawthorne, sowie die 'Namenlose Stadt' von H.P. Lovecraft!"

A. J. Mordtmann, Anton Tschechow, E.T.A. Hoffmann, Edgar Allan Poe, Georg Heym, Guy De Maupassant, H.G. Wells, H.P. Lovecraft, John Polidori, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Robert Louis Stevenson, Rudyard Kipling, Theodor Storm, W.W. Jacobs (Author), Jürgen Fritsche, Sven Görtz, Tim Eriksson (Narrator)

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The Vampyre

"Experience the chilling tale that birthed the modern vampire genre! The Vampyre by John Polidori is a haunting gothic audiobook that follows the enigmatic Lord Ruthven, a mysterious nobleman with a dark secret. Written in 1819, this eerie classic inspired generations of vampire stories, including Dracula. Perfect for fans of gothic horror and supernatural suspense, this immersive audiobook brings Polidori’s sinister tale to life. Listen now and step into a world of aristocratic terror, cursed love, and undead intrigue!"

John Polidori (Author), Saethon Williams (Narrator)

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The Vampyre

"The Vampyre by John Polidori, narrated by Declan McHugh, is one of the earliest and most influential vampire tales in literary history. This dark and atmospheric story follows the mysterious and sinister Lord Ruthven, an aristocratic figure whose charm hides a terrifying secret. As Lord Ruthven lures his unsuspecting victims, the chilling truth about his nature is slowly revealed, drawing listeners into a world of gothic suspense and supernatural horror. Narrator Declan McHugh brings the eerie, otherworldly quality of the story to life with his captivating performance, capturing both the menace and allure of the vampire. His narration immerses listeners in the fog-shrouded, moonlit landscapes and chilling encounters that make this story a timeless classic. Perfect for fans of gothic literature and vampire lore, The Vampyre is a must-listen for those who enjoy dark, haunting narratives filled with suspense and mystery. This audiobook offers an unforgettable journey into the origins of the vampire mythos, where danger and seduction intertwine."

John Polidori (Author), Declan McHugh (Narrator)

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[German] - John Polidori: Der Vampyr: Eine Schauergeschichte von Lord Byron. Ungekürzt gelesen.

"Ein Meilenstein der Literaturgeschichte: Als Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts Mary Shelley, Lord Byron und dessen Leibarzt John Polidori in Italien beisammen sind, erzählen sie sich gegenseitig Geschichten. Mary erzählt von Frankenstein; Byron nimmt die Herausforderung an und erzählt vom 'Vampyr'. Diese Erzählung dient als Grundlage für John Polidori, der mit dem Blutsauger Lord Ruthven die Blaupause für den modernen Vampir erschafft, wie wir ihn heute kennen: blass, kultiviert, romantisch – und dabei absolut gnadenlos. Die Schauergeschichte 'Der Vampyr' ist wahrhaftig der Grundstein eines Genres!"

John Polidori (Author), Jürgen Fritsche (Narrator)

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B. J. Harrison Reads The Vampyre

"Aubrey is a young Englishman, who meets Lord Ruthven – a mysterious man who has recently entered London’s upper class. The two men travel to Rome. There Ruthven does something that Aubrey disapproves, so the young man leaves for Greece. He meets the daughter of a hotelier, Ianthe, who draws his attention. She tells him about a vampire and dies mysteriously after Ruthven also arrives in Greece. Who is Lord Ruthven and why did he come to London? What did he do in Rome that caused Aubrey's disapproval? What were the legends saying? How did Ianthe die? Find all the answers in John Polidori’s short story 'The Vampyre' from 1819. B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere. John William Polidori (1795 - 1821) was an English writer and physician. After he wrote a thesis on sleepwalking, Polidori received his doctorate in medicine from the University of Edinburgh. When it comes to fantasy fiction, he is considered the creator of the vampire genre. Polidori is famous for his short story 'The Vampyre', which is considered to be the first modern vampire story. Besides this he wrote several plays, poems as well as some non-fiction."

John Polidori (Author), B.J.Harrison (Narrator)

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The Vampyre: And Other Short Gothic Tales

"Critically-acclaimed audiobook reader BARNABY EDWARDS (Doctor Who, The Voyage Of The Beagle, Space Danger) performs 11 tales of ghostly gothic spookiness. From tales of Vampyres and spirits, to devil’s deals and ethereal coachmen. Short but oh so sweet, these 11 stories from some of the most lauded authors of the Gothic period, prove that you only need a few pages to tell a truly terrifying tale. The Vampyre by John Polidori How It Happened by Arthur Conan Doyle There Was A Man Dwelt By A Churchyard by M.R. James One Summer Night by Ambrose Bierce By Word Of Mouth by Rudyard Kipling The Clock by W.F. Harvey A Deal With The Devil by Bram Stoker The Wolves Of Cernogratz by Saki Rose Rose by Barry Pain The Last Stage Coachman by Wilkie Collins On The Brighton Road by Richard Middleton"

Ambrose Bierce, Barry Pain, Bram Stoker, John Polidori, M.R. James, Richard Middleton, Rudyard Kipling, Saki, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, W.F. Harvey, Wilkie Collins (Author), Barnaby Edwards (Narrator)

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Le Vampire

"« Le Vampire » est le premier roman qui met en scène un personnage de vampire. Commencé par Lord Byron, ce récit a été achevé en 1819 par son médecin et secrétaire particulier, John Polidori. Aubrey, jeune homme de bonne famille, rencontre Lord Ruthven, un homme étrange et mystérieux qu'il admire aussitôt et avec lequel il se lie d'amitié. Ils partent ensemble en voyage en Europe, en Italie puis en Grèce. Aubrey se rend vite compte que le Lord sème la désolation et la mort sur sa route, en même temps qu'il exerce sur son entourage une inquiétante fascination."

John Polidori (Author), Jean Fauchier (Narrator)

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