The Bell
About this audiobook
In this classic tale adapted from a short story by Hans Christian Andersen, the residents of the little village of Langtvæk awaken one overcast morning to the distant ringing of a bell. Forced to wear earplugs to drown out the constant tolling, the sleepless king offers a reward to anyone who finds and stops the bell from ringing.
Lecia, a young impoverished girl from the village, volunteers to set out on the dangerous quest into the Dark Forest of No Return and earn the reward money for her mother. Along the way she meets Frederik, a handsome young boy who plays a wooden flute. As they continue their journey together, they encounter bonkberries, a treacherous ravine, and come face to face with a tritch—a tricky witch. A growing fondness develops between the two, but will it be enough for them to survive the ordeal and collect the reward?
This delightful full-cast dramatization by award-winning radio dramatist George Zarr features original music and songs with captivating sound effects.
About the author
HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN (1805-75) was born in Odense, Denmark, the son of a poor shoemaker. He published his first novel and his first fairy tales in 1835; thereafter he wrote over 150 more of these stories, which have become classics in many languages. A lonely man who never married, Andersen was also an anxious man; he loved travelling, but would carry a coil of rope with him in case of fire in his hotel. Although he originally addressed his fairy tales to children (and some would maintain he had a streak of childhood in his nature) he insisted they were 'for all ages', and the gentleness and humor that are their characteristics are recognized by everyone.
George Zarr is an award-winning writer, producer, director, and composer based out of Manhattan. He was most recently at Sirius Satellite Radio, and he was also cowriter, producer, and director of the comedy series Visit New Grimston, Anyway and the international award-winning Little Chills horror series.
Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre is made up of an eclectic group of professional, semiprofessional, and amateur talent that combines their skills to produce original and creative audio dramas for radio broadcast, podcasting, release on CD, and downloading. Their audio dramas have been featured on numerous radio stations, podcasts, and other media outlets.
