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They loved. They lost. They lived. In the small Yorkshire town of Cottenly - dominated by the steel works and surrounded by beautiful countryside - Isaac Stanford lives with his wife Emily and their three lovely daughters, known locally as the Stanford lasses. Alice, the eldest, lives only for...

Welcome to an extraordinary storytelling experience that will take you on a journey beyond the boundaries of the ordinary. Prepare to be captivated, moved, and transformed as we dive into the realm of stories with our host, Kum Stanford.Kum Stanford, a true master of the art of storytelling, possesses an unparalleled gift for enchanting audiences through the power of words. With a background rooted in theater and creative writing, Kum's ability to weave tales that resonate with people from all walks of life is simply awe-inspiring.Step into a world where stories come alive—a world where ...

Sumérgete en el asombroso mundo de la imaginación con nuestros talentosos niños de primer grado. Después de dar vida a maravillosos cuentos en papel, ahora te invitamos a escuchar sus narrativas mágicas en nuestro encantador podcast presentado Adriana Barrios y Piero Flores. Descubre la creatividad y la ternura de estas brillantes mentes infantiles mientras comparten sus historias únicas. ¡Prepárate para un viaje lleno de risas, aventuras y la pura alegría de la infancia! 📚✨ #CuentosInfantiles #CreatividadInfantil #PodcastInfantil

Off the Page is a podcast of stories, essays, and poetry from the Stanford University writing community, produced by the Stanford Storytelling Project in collaboration with the Stanford Creative Writing Program. Learn more at storytelling.stanford.edu and at creativewriting.stanford.edu Theme music by the generous ”Breakmaster Cylinder”

Jules Verne (1828-1905) was the first author to popularize the literary genre of science fiction. Written in 1898 and part of the author's famous series Voyages Extraordinaires, The Mighty Orinoco tells the story of a young man's search for his father along the then-uncharted Orinoco River of Venezuela.

Not just book chat! The Literary Life Podcast is an ongoing conversation about the skill and art of reading well and the lost intellectual tradition needed to fully enter into the great works of literature. Experienced teachers Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks (of www.HouseOfHumaneLetters.com) join lifelong reader Cindy Rollins (of www.MorningtimeForMoms.com) for slow reads of classic literature, conversations with book lovers, and an ever-unfolding discussion of how Stories Will Save the World. And check out our sister podcast The Well Read Poem with poet Thomas Banks.

In the process of creating some of the most famous children in literature, Charles Dickens revolutionized the storytelling technique by making children the focus of many of his novels. Until Dickens, most novelists featured adult characters who served as role models to the reader. Professor Polhemus shows how Dickens broke tradition by using children as a way of candidly reflecting the dynamics of society.

How do you get a handle on Hamlet's complex character? What makes for great performances of the play? Professor Rebholz brings a new and compelling interpretation of this great Shakespearean work, offering insights on Hamlet's mysterious actions and inaction and his slow march toward revenge. He also engages in a lively debate with Professor Ryan about ways to perform the play, and the two also discuss its religious and political contexts.

Because reading is interpretation, The Well Read Poem aims to teach you how to read with understanding! Hosted by poet Thomas Banks of The House of Humane Letters, these short episodes will introduce you to both well-known and obscure poets and will focus on daily recitation, historical and intellectual background, elements of poetry, light explication, and more! Play this podcast daily and practice reciting! The next week, get a new poem. Grow in your understanding and love of poetry by learning how to read well! Brought to you by The Literary Life Podcast.