The Seven Poor Travellers


Lu par Ruth Golding

(4.5 étoiles; 302 critiques)

One of Dickens' Christmas stories, this was first published as part of the Christmas number of Household Words for 1854. The first chapter relates Dickens' visit to the ancient Richard Watts's Charity at Rochester. The second chapter is the touching story of "Richard Doubledick", which Dickens supposedly told the travellers, and Dickens' journey home on Christmas morning provides the short concluding chapter. (Summary by Ruth Golding) (1 hr 11 min)

Chapitres

Chapter 1 22:46 Lu par Ruth Golding
Chapter 2 41:25 Lu par Ruth Golding
Chapter 3 7:16 Lu par Ruth Golding

Critiques


(5 étoiles)

Ruth Golding reads this pleasing and lesser know Dickens story with her unshakeable prowess. She is indeed a first class reader and I find myself scouring Librivox for further works she has brought to life.


(5 étoiles)

Engaging tale of redemption and forgiveness that I hadn’t heard before. The reader is excellent. Her pace is slower than other readers that I’ve listened to, and perfectly suited to the pace of the tale, allowing the listener to slip in to its rhythm and enjoy the telling thoroughly. Thank you!

Forgettable story


(2 étoiles)

Firstly, this was an EXCELLENT NARRATION done by Ruth Golding. The story itself however, was unremarkable. There are only 3 chapters but the 2nd has practically nothing to do with the 1st and 3rd. It is a completely seperate story that really wasn't that compeling, just an ordinary short story tale. I would have skipped this short story entirely had I gone back in time. Without Dicken's name attached, I doubt this novel would have recieved any significant acclaim or popularity.

Dickens at Christmas?


(4 étoiles)

This story's only connection to Christmas is that the main story is set up as a narration told on Christmas eve. The main story itself is a classic Dickens' morality tale, and charming enough if you are a Dickens fan. Ruth Golding, as ever, is a superlative narrator.


(3 étoiles)

Ruth Golding is an excellent reader. Dickens is one of my favorite authors. I’m giving this a three because I don’t believe this is one of Dickens’ best stories.

Ruth Golding, Narrator *****


(3 étoiles)

This is one of many Christmas stories written by Dickens, yet due to its lack of continuity I found it very disappointing.

Dickens short stories


(5 étoiles)

These little known stories-within-a-story are charmingly voice acted (not merely read) with excellent sound quality. Thank you Ruth. More please! TheBookworm (Manchester, UK)

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(4.5 étoiles)

the reading well done. it seems less thought out and under crafted than Dickens other works.