Episodes

  • 085 - Chapter LXXXV Tennyson - The Poet of Friendship

    085 - Chapter LXXXV Tennyson - The Poet of Friendship
    Apr 11 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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    16 mins
  • 084 - Chapter LXXXIV Dickens - Smiles and Tears

    084 - Chapter LXXXIV Dickens - Smiles and Tears
    Apr 10 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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    30 mins
  • 083 - Chapter LXXXIII Thackeray - The Cynic

    083 - Chapter LXXXIII Thackeray - The Cynic
    Apr 9 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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    24 mins
  • 082 - Chapter LXXXII Carlyle - The Sage of Chelsea

    082 - Chapter LXXXII Carlyle - The Sage of Chelsea
    Apr 8 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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    27 mins
  • 081 - Chapter LXXXI Keats - The Poet of Beauty

    081 - Chapter LXXXI Keats - The Poet of Beauty
    Apr 7 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
  • 080 - Chapter LXXX Shelley - The Poet of Love

    080 - Chapter LXXX Shelley - The Poet of Love
    Apr 6 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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    30 mins
  • 079 - Chapter LXXIX Byron - Childe Harold's Pilgrimage

    079 - Chapter LXXIX Byron - Childe Harold's Pilgrimage
    Apr 5 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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    23 mins
  • 078 - Chapter LXXVIII Scott - The Wizard of the North

    078 - Chapter LXXVIII Scott - The Wizard of the North
    Apr 4 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