The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen


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(4.6 stars; 16 reviews)

Step into the fantastical world of Baron Munchausen, a character renowned for his outrageous tales of adventure and daring exploits. First published in the late 18th century, these stories blend humor and imagination, inviting listeners to join the Baron as he recounts his incredible journeys and encounters.

From battling fearsome creatures to embarking on impossible quests, the Baron's narratives are a delightful mix of the absurd and the extraordinary. Each tale showcases his larger-than-life personality and knack for storytelling, drawing on a rich tradition of folktales that predate his adventures.

Rudolf Erich Raspe's English adaptation brings these whimsical stories to life, making them accessible to a new generation. With a tone that balances wit and wonder, this collection promises to entertain and inspire, reminding us of the power of imagination and the joy of storytelling.

Chapters

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Chapter 01 9:50 Read by Glen Hallstrom
Chapter 02 5:48 Read by Glen Hallstrom
Chapter 03 4:56 Read by Glen Hallstrom
Chapter 04 7:16 Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015)
Chapter 05 9:35 Read by Tom Barron
Chapter 06 6:38 Read by Tom Barron
Chapter 07 4:03 Read by Elli
Chapter 08 3:09 Read by Elli
Chapter 09 7:14 Read by Mark F. Smith
Chapter 10 9:48 Read by Mark F. Smith
Chapter 11 4:54 Read by Mark F. Smith
Chapter 12 3:26 Read by Mark F. Smith
Chapter 13 8:12 Read by Mark F. Smith
Chapter 14 7:11 Read by Mark F. Smith
Chapter 15 6:49 Read by Catharine Eastman
Chapter 16 1:58 Read by Troy Bond
Chapter 17 3:48 Read by Troy Bond
Chapter 18 7:38 Read by Troy Bond
Chapter 19 2:14 Read by Troy Bond
Chapter 20 36:19 Read by Troy Bond
Chapter 21 10:07 Read by R Booth
Chapter 22 5:24 Read by Troy Bond
Chapter 23 6:32 Read by David Rees-Thomas
Chapter 24 9:30 Read by R Booth
Chapter 25 4:07 Read by Mike Harris
Chapter 26 14:50 Read by Quillhog
Chapter 27 9:20 Read by Christopher Sanner
Chapter 28 6:41 Read by Christopher Sanner
Chapter 29 11:59 Read by Christopher Sanner
Chapter 30 6:00 Read by Troy Bond
Chapter 31 11:54 Read by Annise
Chapter 32 19:18 Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015)
Chapter 33 11:59 Read by Mike Harris
Chapter 34 6:28 Read by Troy Bond

Reviews

Utterly charming


(5 stars)

Humorous stories read by performers who are obviously having a wonderful time. Simply a great recording: one of theb est I've listened to on Librivox.

Fair to excellent readers, OK book


(3 stars)

First of all, there were certainly some very good readers here. My favourites were Glen Hallstrom and Christopher Sanner, but nobody was a really bad reader. I only wish those two excellent ones had recorded more for LibriVox than they so far have. The book, however, is only fair. The ‘English’ chapters were decidedly inferior to the ‘German’ ones, and even those might have been improved by spreading the hunting stories out among the others.