Episodes

  • 075 - Chapter LXXV Wordsworth and Coleridge - the Lake Poets

    075 - Chapter LXXV Wordsworth and Coleridge - the Lake Poets
    Apr 1 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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    20 mins
  • 074 - Chapter LXXIV Wordsworth - The Poet of Nature

    074 - Chapter LXXIV Wordsworth - The Poet of Nature
    Mar 31 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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    12 mins
  • 073 - Chapter LXXIII Cowper - The Task

    073 - Chapter LXXIII Cowper - The Task
    Mar 30 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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    12 mins
  • 072 - Chapter LXXXII Burns - The Plowman Poet

    072 - Chapter LXXXII Burns - The Plowman Poet
    Mar 29 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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    26 mins
  • 071 - Chapter LXXI Goldsmith - The Vicar of Wakefield

    071 - Chapter LXXI Goldsmith - The Vicar of Wakefield
    Mar 28 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
  • 070 - Chapter LXX Goldsmith - The Vagabond

    070 - Chapter LXX Goldsmith - The Vagabond
    Mar 27 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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    15 mins
  • 069 - Chapter LXIX Johnson - The End of the Journey

    069 - Chapter LXIX Johnson - The End of the Journey
    Mar 26 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
  • 068 - Chapter LXVIII Johnson - Days of Struggle

    068 - Chapter LXVIII Johnson - Days of Struggle
    Mar 25 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