The Dragon Of Wantley
by Owen Wister
Read by David Wales
A novel, The Dragon of Wantley, was written by Owen Wister (best known as the author of The Virginian) in 1892. Published by Lipincott Press, the story is a comic "burlesque" (in the author's words), concerning the "true" story of the Dragon. It is a romantic story set at Christmastime in the early 13th century. The book was a surprise success, going through four editions over the next ten years. This is the 1895 edition. (Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales)
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FUNTASTIC
AVID READER
As clever a story as one could wish. It is fun without being predictable. Gilbert and Sullivan could certainly have used it for a libretto. David Wales was the perfect narrator for this one.
Great Dragon
Annie Vickery
Good book. I like it how the reader changes his voice for each character. The bad part is that the knight should not act like he’s 11. He should be a grown man. Well behaved and trustworthy
Baroness Lashonda Lehrestuben von Kleinhanz
Loved it😂 one of the reviewers said that the knight should have acted like a grown man…well I say that grown men who act like 11 year olds in stories like these make for the best heroes
The Perfect Story
Luke Teichert
I really enjoyed this book. It is just perfect. Concise, humorous, and it has a bit of mystery. It reminded me of David and the Phoenix by Edward Ormondroyd in its tone.
hilarious and cozy!
Grace Crandall
This story was such a joy to listen to!! It was super light hearted and upbeat, with some moments of surprising cleverness. also, very skillfully narrated :)
a fine lark
Jon Mark Wilson
the funniest part of this edition is the author quoting the reviews. if you don't expect anything weighty you won't be disappointed. great reader.
funny and well read.
Nev Abrom
I liked it a lot, but wont give 5* because the narrator could try to read different characters with slightly different "voices".
The Dragon Of Wantley
Keith Horvath
A vile Dragon, wine loving & detestable. The Brothers' religious order, also wine loving & detestable. Humorous & rather fun....