Very cool Librivox project available!

[amethyst73]

Huz and I both took part in the dramatic reading of Once on a Time, by A.A. Milne.  (He took the part of the handsome prince, and I the villainous almost-stepmother.)  It was fun to record, and the final product is available!  We've listened to the first chapter, and it's been beautifully put together - it really sounds like a professional effort.

From the catalog page:

"When the King of Barodia receives a pair of seven-league boots as a birthday present, his habit of flying over the King of Euralia's castle during breakfast provokes a series of incidents which escalate into war. While the King of Euralia is away, his daughter Hyacinth tries to rule in his stead and counter the machiavellian ambitions of the king's favourite, the Countess Belvane. Ostensibly a typical fairytale, it tells the story of the war between the kingdoms of Euralia and Barodia and the political shenanigans which take place in Euralia in the king's absence. The book introduces us to a princess who is far from helpless; a prince who, whilst handsome, is also pompous and vain; an enchantment which is almost entirely humorous; a villain who is not entirely villainous and receives no real comeuppance; a good king who isn't always good; an evil king who isn't always evil, and so on. The result is a book which children may not enjoy as much as adults. The book was written by Milne partly for his wife, upon whom the character of the Countess Belvane was partially based. (Summary from Wikipedia)"

Download and enjoy.  No, really.  Enjoy!

Comments

[karakara98.livejournal.com]

That sounds charming! I'm off to a business trip this afternoon, and this would be perfect for the plane ride. Unfortunately, I don't have the ability to download this to any of my devices now that I've left home. :(

I'll have to remember when I get back!

[amethyst73.livejournal.com]

Good luck on the business trip!