The Five Jars Audiobook
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In The Five Jars (1922), M. R. James departs from his renowned adult ghost stories to craft a children’s fantasy novel. The narrative unfolds through a letter from an elderly man to a young friend named Jane. The man recounts his discovery of five enchanted jars in a country cottage, each granting him mystical abilities. As he applies the jars’ contents, he gains the power to communicate with animals and interact with diminutive, fairy-like beings. This whimsical tale blends adventure with supernatural elements, showcasing James’s versatility as a storyteller.
Description
The story follows a young girl named Jane as she receives a mysterious letter from an elderly friend. Within the letter, he recounts discovering five magical jars in a quiet countryside cottage, each imbued with extraordinary powers. When he applies their contents, he suddenly gains the ability to understand animals, see hidden creatures, and experience the world in ways he never imagined.
As the protagonist navigates this enchanted realm, he encounters tiny, fairy-like beings who guide him through adventures filled with both wonder and danger. Dark forces soon emerge, intent on reclaiming the jars, and he must summon his courage and cleverness to protect the magical gifts. Throughout, the story celebrates curiosity, bravery, and the thrill of encountering the extraordinary within the ordinary.
Numbered Audiobooks: 400
Number of Unique Covers: 99
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Details
Publisher : Book.io
First Publication Date : 1922
Author : M. R. James
Narrator : Peter Yearsley
Duration : 02h 09m 00s
Format : DEA (Decentralized Encrypted Asset)
Read On : Book.io eReader dApp
Cover Art : Includes 4K hi-resolution book cover
Cardano Policy ID : 5b6c0c748aa40d44e01725a775301a656069ca0ca0e4e248f1e210be
Author Info
M. R. James
Montague Rhodes James (1862–1936) was an English author and medievalist scholar. He served as the provost of King's College, Cambridge, from 1905 to 1918, and of Eton College from 1918 to 1936. James is best known for his ghost stories, which are considered by many critics and authors as the finest in the English language and widely influential on modern horror. His scholarly work is still highly regarded, and he is credited with redefining the ghost story for the new century by abandoning man… Read More
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