Master Humphrey's Clock

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Master Humphrey's Clock

by Charles Dickens

EN·~4 hours·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total
1

Transcribed from the 1914 Chapman & Hall edition of “The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Master Humphrey’s Clock” by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org

0:09
2

DEDICATION OF “MASTER HUMPHREY’S CLOCK”

0:31
3

ADDRESS BY CHARLES DICKENS.

1:04
4

PREFACE TO THE FIRST VOLUME

5:13
5

PREFACE TO THE SECOND VOLUME

1:41
6

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

0:57
7

I

1:04:35
8

II

41:43
9

III

1:09:45
10

IV

19:48

Description

In this gently winding collection, a kindly storyteller gathers his close companions around an old clock, inviting listeners to share in the quiet pleasure of a story told by firelight. The narrator’s voice is warm and intimate, as he introduces the habit of meeting each week to spin tales that range from tender childhood memories to modest adventures set in bustling streets. The frame itself feels like a familiar sitting‑room conversation, where the ticking clock punctuates each pause and encourages imagination to wander.

Within that setting the book unfolds a variety of short narratives, each crafted with the same delicate humor and social insight that characterize its creator’s larger works. Listeners will find glimpses of humble characters, bustling markets, and the occasional bittersweet twist, all presented with a touch of nostalgia that makes the stories feel both timeless and immediate. The result is an inviting listening experience that celebrates the simple joy of being told a good story among friends.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (268K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

1996-07-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens

1812–1870

Famous for unforgettable characters, sharp humor, and a deep sympathy for ordinary people, this Victorian storyteller turned social criticism into some of the most widely loved novels in English. His books still feel lively and dramatic, whether he is writing about hardship, hope, or the strange comedy of everyday life.

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