Artaban and the Quest for the King (Dramatized)
By Henry Van Dyke and Jason Markiewitz
Read by Brian Jeffords , Jason Markiewitz and Full Cast
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ISBN: 9798823499590
Upon his return home from the battlefields of Europe in 1918, Col Blackwood, a UK Army infantry officer, is reunited with his family on Christmas Eve after nearly four years away. In the midst of telling his children a bedtime story, we learn of Artaban, a Magi priest, and the fourth wise man to present gifts to the newborn King. As a result of dissension among his fellow Magians, Artaban has no other choice but to embark on this journey alone. Though his quest is fraught with challenges along the way that test his courage and stir his compassion, his faith never wavers. Artaban and the Quest for the King is based upon the 1895 novella "The Story of the Other Wise Man" by Henry Van Dyke. Jason Markiewitz adapted the story and developed the script used in this production. This dramatization is performed by a full cast of international, award-winning voice actors and is surrounded by majestic sounds and cinematic music. More importantly, this story is suitable for all ages and is a heartwarming story of family, hope, perseverance, faith, and love. Artaban and the Quest for the King is a Markiewitz Audioworks Production.
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Summary
Summary
Upon his return home from the battlefields of Europe in 1918, Col Blackwood, a UK Army infantry officer, is reunited with his family on Christmas Eve after nearly four years away. In the midst of telling his children a bedtime story, we learn of Artaban, a Magi priest, and the fourth wise man to present gifts to the newborn King. As a result of dissension among his fellow Magians, Artaban has no other choice but to embark on this journey alone. Though his quest is fraught with challenges along the way that test his courage and stir his compassion, his faith never wavers.Artaban and the Quest for the King is based upon the 1895 novella "The Story of the Other Wise Man" by Henry Van Dyke. Jason Markiewitz adapted the story and developed the script used in this production. This dramatization is performed by a full cast of international, award-winning voice actors and is surrounded by majestic sounds and cinematic music. More importantly, this story is suitable for all ages and is a heartwarming story of family, hope, perseverance, faith, and love.
Artaban and the Quest for the King is a Markiewitz Audioworks Production.
Author
Author Bio: Henry Van Dyke
Henry Van Dyke (1852-1933) was an American author and clergyman. He graduated from Princeton University and Princeton Theological Seminary, and later served as a professor of English literature at Princeton. Among his best known works are The Other Wise Man, The First Christmas Tree, and his poem Time Is.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Digital Download |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Drama/Performing Arts |
| Runtime: | 1.06 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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