Episodes

  • 036 - Chapter XXXVI The Renaissance

    036 - Chapter XXXVI The Renaissance
    Feb 21 2026
    Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra
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    11 mins
  • 035 - Chapter XXXV How a Poet Comforted a Girl

    035 - Chapter XXXV How a Poet Comforted a Girl
    Feb 20 2026
    Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra
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    18 mins
  • 034 - Chapter XXXIV The Story of Everyman

    034 - Chapter XXXIV The Story of Everyman
    Feb 19 2026
    Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra
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    7 mins
  • 033 - Chapter XXXIII How the Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

    033 - Chapter XXXIII How the Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
    Feb 18 2026
    Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra
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    13 mins
  • 032 - Chapter XXXII About the Beginning of the Theater

    032 - Chapter XXXII About the Beginning of the Theater
    Feb 17 2026
    Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra
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    13 mins
  • 031 - Chapter XXXI At the Sign of the Red Pale

    031 - Chapter XXXI At the Sign of the Red Pale
    Feb 17 2026
    Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra
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    19 mins
  • 030 - Chapter XXX Dunbar - The Wedding of the Thistle and the Rose

    030 - Chapter XXX Dunbar - The Wedding of the Thistle and the Rose
    Feb 17 2026
    Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra
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    17 mins
  • 029 - Chapter XXIX The Death of the Poet King

    029 - Chapter XXIX The Death of the Poet King
    Feb 17 2026
    Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra
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    17 mins