George with the Goat
A quick tale from Czechia (Bohemia).
Sep 27, 2023•11 min
Rebecca Reads
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Icarus
The Greek myth of Daedalus and Icarus.
Sep 20, 2023•15 min
The Goose Girl
Another wonderful story from the Brothers Grimm. Because it's an original Grimm story, beware of a few things that are a bit icky (a dead horse's head talking and a terrible fate for the imposter). But it is a fun story and the basis for one of my favorite books.
Sep 13, 2023•15 min
The Swineherd
A fun short story from Hans Christian Andersen. The ending is not quite what you will expect.
Sep 06, 2023•13 min
Beowulf
The oldest story written in English. It is a story of fighting monsters and a great hero.
Aug 16, 2023•20 min
The Taming of the Shrew
Another wonderful story from William Shakespeare, as adapted by Edith Nesbit.
Aug 09, 2023•15 min
The Frog Prince
Another wonderful story from the Brothers Grimm. It was actually one of their favorites. Today's poem is The Spider and the Fly by Mary Howitt.
Aug 02, 2023•12 min
Sif’s Golden Hair
Another Norse myth. It is another way how Loki makes trouble for the Gods in Asgard.
Jul 26, 2023•13 min
The Brave Little Tailor
A different kind of trickster's tale from the Brothers Grimm.
Jul 19, 2023•20 min
Hábogi
A nice little tale from Iceland. The poem for today is Kubla Khan by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Jul 12, 2023•15 min
The Elephant’s Child
Another story and poem from Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories. This one tells how the Elephant got his trunk.
Jul 05, 2023•18 min
Pooh Goes Visiting and Gets Into a Tight Spot
One of the beloved stories from A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh.
Jun 28, 2023•12 min
Snow White and Rose Red
Another wonderful story collected by the Brothers Grimm. Not the Snow White you're used to, but a lot of magical elements.
Jun 07, 2023•16 min
Kisa the Cat
Today's story comes from Iceland. It is a great story of kindness and friendship.
Mar 29, 2023•13 min
Don Quixote and Two Armies
We continue the story of Don Quixote. Today he encounters two armies...of sheep.
Mar 22, 2023•14 min
Don Quixote and the Monks
We continue the story of Don Quixote. Today he encounters some monks and sleeps with goatherds.
Mar 15, 2023•20 min
Don Quixote and the Windmills
In today's story, our hero is knighted and encounters some windmills.
Mar 08, 2023•18 min
Don Quixote Starts His Quest
We are embarking on some of the stories of Don Quixote de la Mancha. This week is how he came to be Don Quixote and his first foray into the world.
Mar 01, 2023•19 min
The Golden Beetle, Part 2
The conclusion of The Golden Beetle, an origin tale from China.
Feb 22, 2023•14 min
The Golden Beetle, Part 1
An origin story from China.
Feb 15, 2023•15 min
More Aesop’s Fables
Six more of Aesop's Fables. Then I share the longer poem The Lady of Shalott by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
Feb 08, 2023•15 min
Hansel & Gretel
A classic tale from The Brothers Grimm.
Feb 01, 2023•21 min
The Tempest
An adaptation of the Shakespeare play.
Feb 01, 2023•13 min
The Fisherman and His Wife
This is a cautionary tale from the Brothers Grimm. It teaches us to be grateful for all we have. This is a lesson I have been learning the last couple weeks. A fun story.
Mar 31, 2022•16 min
Ananzi and the Lion
A fun trickster tale from Africa. Ananzi is a well known trickster that can take many forms. His stories are called spider tales. This story is very well known in many parts of the world.
Mar 09, 2022•13 min
The Princess of Canterbury
A fun tale from England. Is the fool really a fool? The poem for today is I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud by William Wordsworth.
Mar 04, 2022•10 min
The Emperor’s New Clothes
A classic tale from Hans Christian Andersen. We can all have a laugh at the Emperor who pretends to see clothes that aren't there. The poem for today is Eletelephony by Laura Elizabeth Richards.
Feb 24, 2022•13 min
Rapunzel
A great story from the Brothers Grimm. Most know this story but it's such a good one. I also share a short original story and share a big announcement. Make sure you listen all the way to the end!
Feb 02, 2022•15 min
The Marriage of Sir Gawayne Part 2
The concluding part of The Marriage of Sir Gawayne. Find out if Gawayne is loyal to his promise to Arthur and what he learns from his choices. A happy conclusion to the events set up from last week. The poem today is Sonnet 130 by William Shakespeare.
Jan 12, 2022•19 min
The Marriage of Sir Gawayne Part 1
One of the stories surrounding King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. It is pretty long, so I have broken it up into two parts. Find out what happens when Arthur blazes into a situation without thinking and learns he can't solve all his problems with a sword or by himself.
Jan 05, 2022•21 min
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