Romantic Tales

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English · 20h 47m · Gothic Fiction

Very popular in its day, Romantic Tales is a collection of passionate, thrilling and macabre gothic stories and poems by well-regarded and controversial author Matthew Lewis, creator of the scandalous supernatural gothic novel The Monk. From the haunting medieval gothic of Mistrust; or, Blanche and Osbright to the cruel eco-terror of The Anaconda and from the sweeping fairy tale tinged with dark romanticism The Four Facardins to the exotic gothic fantasy Amorassan; or the Spirit of the Frozen Ocean, this collection of tales will be sure to keep you enthralled for hours! - Summary by Ben Tucker

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Preface 11:12 Read by Ben Tucker
Mistrust; or, Blanche and Osbright Chapter I 19:36 Read by Tom Shoesmith
Mistrust; or, Blanche and Osbright Chapter II 22:45 Read by Cbteddy
Mistrust; or, Blanche and Osbright Chapter III & IV 28:04 Read by grass
Mistrust; or, Blanche and Osbright Chapter V 27:47 Read by Cbteddy
Mistrust; or, Blanche and Osbright Chapter VI 32:34 Read by Cbteddy
Mistrust; or, Blanche and Osbright Chapter VII & VIII 44:27 Read by Christine Rottger
Mistrust; or, Blanche and Osbright Chapter IX & X 29:47 Read by Christine Rottger
Mistrust; or, Blanche and Osbright Chapter XI & XII 32:09 Read by Christine Rottger
The Admiral Guarino 7:27 Read by Avanos
King Rodrigo's Fall 6:32 Read by Avanos
Bertrand and Mary-Belle 6:15 Read by Christine Rottger
The Lord of Falkenstein 3:33 Read by salmareads
Sir Guy, the Seeker 15:02 Read by Inkell
The Anaconda Part 1 51:39 Read by Ben Tucker
The Anaconda Part 2 55:38 Read by Ben Tucker
The Dying Bride 4:16 Read by Christine Rottger
The Four Facardins Part 1.1 11:06 Read by Hannah C
The Four Facardins Part 1.2 54:54 Read by Hannah C
The Four Facardins Part 1.3 51:54 Read by cyndajm
The Four Facardins Part 1.4 35:34 Read by cyndajm
The Four Facardins Part 1.5 33:10 Read by Cbteddy
The Four Facardins Part 1.6 40:59 Read by cyndajm
The Four Facardins Part 2.1 40:39 Read by cyndajm
The Four Facardins Part 2.2 29:38 Read by cyndajm
The Four Facardins Part 2.3 31:34 Read by cyndajm
The Four Facardins Part 2.4 21:17 Read by cyndajm
The Four Facardins Part 2.5 28:09 Read by cyndajm
The Four Facardins Part 2.6 46:15 Read by cyndajm
The Four Facardins Part 2.7 29:47 Read by cyndajm
Oberon's Henchman: Book the First 31:34 Read by Christine Rottger
Oberon's Henchman: Book the Second 41:54 Read by Christine Rottger
My Uncle's Garret-Window Part 1 52:05 Read by Lauren Fontaine
My Uncle's Garret-Window Part 2 54:42 Read by Lauren Fontaine
Bill Jones; A Tale of Wonder 7:10 Read by Douglas Wood
Amorassan; or the Spirit of the Frozen Ocean Chapter I - IV 53:14 Read by Ben Tucker
Amorassan; or the Spirit of the Frozen Ocean Chapter V - VIII 1:02:26 Read by Ben Tucker
Amorassan; or the Spirit of the Frozen Ocean Chapter IX - XII 47:03 Read by Ben Tucker
Amorassan; or the Spirit of the Frozen Ocean Chapter XIII - XV 44:03 Read by Ben Tucker