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The Lonely Voice

The Lonely Voice
Lydia Davis
Loneliness
Flowers
Nature
Isolation
Grief
Fear
Cats
Roald Dahl
Emotional Value Of Objects
Billy O'callaghan
Loss
Nostalgia
Life Reflections
Existential Reflection
Solitude
Mortality
Love
H.P. Lovecraft
The Outsider

Short stories, with music and sound effects. "There is in the short story at its most characteristic something we do not often find in a novel – an intense awareness of human loneliness" (Frank O'Connor, The Lonely Voice, 1962).

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes70Founded6 years ago
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'When you arrive in the afterlife, you find that Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley sits on a throne'.

Music: Max Richter, 'Shadow Journal' from The Blue Notebooks

Sound FX: Freesound.org

'We forever live in the dreams of the next generation'.

Music: Super Simple Songs, 'Row Row Row Your Boat'; The Hit Co., 'Life is but a Dream (Instrumental Version)'; The Harptones, 'Life is but a Dream'

Sound FX: Freesound.org

In the afterlife, you learn about the importance of being quiet.

Sound art: The Quiet Club, Mirror Walk in the Long Grass

Sound FX: freesound.org, Emma Welton

'In the afterlife, you are treated to a generous opportunity: you can choose whatever you would like to be in the next life'.

Music: Gabriel Fauré, Pavane (performed by Riley Lee and Marshall McGuire); Robbie Harris, 'Bodhrán Solo'

Sound FX: Free... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • I really like the narrator. He takes his time giving the listener a chance to savor the words. The music is well-chosen. Both music and words create an engrossing experience. The Liam o’Flaherty story about the cow had me sobbing.

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    Julia D
    United States6 months ago

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The collection showcases intimate readings of short fiction, often centered on loneliness, daily life, love, and the friction between reason and emotion. The episodes frequently hinge on a quiet, observant tone—delivering literary pieces that spotlight human vulnerability, miscommunication, and the small, often overlooked moments that reveal character. A noteworthy thread is the consistent focus on loneliness and existential reflection, with occasional shifts toward humor, empathy, and the surreal textures of everyday life. The format often pairs minimalist narration with musical and sonic elements to heighten mood and immersion, making it a strong pick for listeners who relish literary storytelling with atmospheric production and thoughtfu... more

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