Ep. 985, The Black Monk, Part 1 of 2, by Anton Chekhov

The Classic Tales Podcast

B.J. Harrison

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🗓️ 22 November 2024

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Legends tell of a spectral Black Monk who last appeared a thousand years ago. When he appears to Kovrin, does it mean he insane or inspired? Anton Chekhov, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Frankenstein, Part 8 of 8”, by Mary Shelley. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us to help other folks like you. Please go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a monthly supporter today. I think you’ll find we make it worth your while. Insanity or inspiration? Today’s story follows Kovrin, an overworked scholar and young professor, who takes a long break in visiting the family who raised him. But when he sees the fabled Black Monk, is it a sign of insanity? Or is it inspiration? Chekhov explores themes of the selfish genius, contrasting that with selfless sacrificing for family. I hope you like it. And now, “The Black Monk”, Part 1 of 2, by Anton Chekhov. Follow this link to order The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, by B. Traven Follow this link to become a monthly supporter: Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook: Follow this link to follow us on TikTok:

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0:30.9	Subscribe to Minute Earth wherever you like to listen.
0:34.0	Legends tell of a spectral black monk,
0:36.7	who last appeared a thousand years ago.
0:39.9	When he appears to Covren, does it mean he is insane or inspired?
0:45.6	Anton Chekhov, today on the Classic Tales podcast.
1:03.7	Music Welcome to the Classic Tales podcast. Thank you for listening.
1:09.7	The vintage episode for the week is Frankenstein, Part 8 of 8, by Mary Shelley.
1:11.7	Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.
1:17.0	If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter.
1:19.5	Help us to help other folks like you.
1:25.3	Please go to Classic Talesaubbooks.com and become a monthly supporter today.
1:29.6	I think you'll find we make it worth your while. Insanity or inspiration.
1:32.0	Today's story follows Kovrin, an overworked scholar and young professor who takes a long
1:37.5	break in visiting the family who raised him.
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