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Hello and welcome back to Literary Lullabies, a bedtime story podcast, with very old stories from days long, long past. Through the month of January, we will be reading on of the most told and retold tales of arguably one of England’s greatest hero’s. Robin Hood. This particular tale comes from the retelling by Howard Pyle in 1883 and contains all the thees and thous wonderful alliteration of a much older time.
In thi fourth episode, we will hear the tale of how Will Stutely was captured by the Sheriff's men and sentenced to be hanged, and how Robin Hood rescued him.
If you would like to support the production of this podcast, I would love if you joined me over on Patreon. For a one time donation, you can also Buy me a Coffee. However you support, whether by continuing to listen or bny donating, your support is greatly appreciated.
This year, Patreon members will have full, early access to an entire months worth of episodes at a time. Polls and conversations will give you the ability to suggest content that you would like to hear. Relaxation colouring pages are available for all membership levels or for individual download, so you can relax while you listen. Come join me there. Your support makes this podcast possible.
Music for this episode is provided by the talented artists who make their work available on Pixabay. This episode features sounds from :
Vlad Bakutov
Luca Francini
Noru
MountainDweller
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Hello and welcome back to Literary Lullabies, a bedtime story podcast, with very old stories from days long, long past. Through the month of January, we will be reading on of the most told and retold tales of arguably one of England’s greatest hero’s. Robin Hood. This particular tale comes from the retelling by Howard Pyle in 1883 and contains all the thees and thous wonderful alliteration of a much older time.
In our third episode, settle back and listen to the story of how the Sheriff of Nottingham set a trap for Robin Hood and how badly that trap failed.
If you would like to support the production of this podcast, I would love if you joined me over on Patreon. For a one time donation, you can also Buy me a Coffee. However you support, whether by continuing to listen or bny donating, your support is greatly appreciated.
This year, Patreon members will have full, early access to an entire months worth of episodes at a time. Polls and conversations will give you the ability to suggest content that you would like to hear. Relaxation colouring pages are available for all membership levels or for individual download, so you can relax while you listen. Come join me there. Your support makes this podcast possible.
Music for this episode is provided by the talented artists who make their work available on Pixabay. This episode features sounds from :
Vlad Bakutov
Luca Francini
Noru
MountainDweller
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Hello and welcome back to Literary Lullabies, a bedtime story podcast, with very old stories from days long, long past. Through the month of January, we will be reading on of the most told and retold tales of arguably one of England’s greatest hero’s. Robin Hood. This particular tale comes from the retelling by Howard Pyle in 1883 and contains all the thees and thous and wonderful alliteration of a much older time.
In this, our second episode of the year, we will hear about how Robin Hood outsmarted the Tinker, whom teh Sheriff of Nottingham sent after Robin.
If you would like to support the production of this podcast, I would love if you joined me over on Patreon. For a one time donation, you can also Buy me a Coffee. However you support, whether by continuing to listen or by donating, your support is greatly appreciated.
This year, Patreon members will have full, early access to an entire months worth of episodes at a time. Polls and conversations will give you the ability to suggest content that you would like to hear. Relaxation colouring pages are available for all membership levels or for individual download, so you can relax while you listen. Come join me there. Your support makes this podcast possible.
Music for this episode is provided by the talented artists who make their work available on Pixabay. This episode features sounds from :
Vlad Bakutov
Luca Francini
Noru
MountainDweller
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Hello and welcome back to Literary Lullabies, a bedtime story podcast, with very old stories from days long, long past. Through the month of January, we will be reading on of the most told and retold tales of arguably one of England’s greatest hero’s. Robin Hood. This particular tale comes from the retelling by Howard Pyle in 1883 and contains all the thees and thous wonderful alliteration of a much older time.
In this, our first episode of the year, we will learn how Robin Hood became an outlaw and how all the people of Nottinghamshire came to love him.
If you would like to support the production of this podcast, I would love if you joined me over on Patreon. For a one time donation, you can also Buy me a Coffee. However you support, whether by continuing to listen or bny donating, your support is greatly appreciated.
This year, Patreon members will have full, early access to an entire months worth of episodes at a time. Polls and conversations will give you the ability to suggest content that you would like to hear. Relaxation colouring pages are available for all membership levels or for individual download, so you can relax while you listen. Come join me there. Your support makes this podcast possible.
Music for this episode is provided by the talented artists who make their work available on Pixabay. This episode features sounds from :
Vlad Bakutov
Luca Francini
Noru
MountainDweller
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In the final chapter of our series, Scrooge faces the silent, foreboding Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. This spectral guide shows him the grim future that awaits if he doesn't change his ways. With the weight of his choices bearing down on him, Scrooge awakens to the true meaning of Christmas—one of generosity, compassion, and redemption.
To hear all four parts of this beloved tale, consider supporting the podcast by joining my Patreon or buying me a coffee. Your support helps keep these literary treasures alive for listeners like you!
Thank you for joining me this year. I look forward to reading to you in the New Year. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and goodnight.
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In this third installment of our special episode, Ebenezer Scrooge is guided by the jolly Ghost of Christmas Present. Together, they witness the joys and struggles of those celebrating Christmas across the city, from festive gatherings to humble homes filled with love and resilience. Scrooge begins to see the world—and his place in it—with new eyes.
Enjoying the journey so far? Support the podcast by buying me a coffee or joining my Patreon, where you can access all four episodes now! Your support keeps the holiday magic alive and helps keep me going with this podcast. I can't do it without you, so thank you.
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In the second chapter of our four-part series, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ethereal Ghost of Christmas Past. Together, they journey through poignant memories of Scrooge’s childhood, early joys, and missed opportunities. These glimpses into his past begin to unravel the walls around his hardened heart. Settle in for a reflective and tender exploration of how the echoes of yesterday shape who we are today.
If you would like to hear all four episodes right away, join me on Patreon, where you can access all four episodes together. Your patreon support helps make this podcast possible. You can also Buy Me A Coffee to help fund this podcast and keep it ad free through next year.
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In the first installment of a four-part series, we delve into the chilling opening of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly and cold-hearted man, encounters the ghost of his long-dead business partner, Jacob Marley. Bearing heavy chains forged in life, Marley delivers a haunting warning about the consequences of Scrooge's ways. Settle in for a tale of spectral visitors and the stirring call to redemption, perfect for a winter’s evening.
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Welcome to a much lighter episode of Literary Lullabies.
Tonight, I will be continuing our reading of Tales from Shakespeare.
"Much Ado About Nothing" revolves around the romantic entanglements and misunderstandings of two couples: Beatrice and Benedick, who engage in a witty battle of words, and Claudio and Hero, whose love is tested by deception and slander. The plot thickens with the scheming of the villainous Don John. Ultimately, through clever manipulation and reconciliation, love triumphs, and the characters find joy and resolution in their relationships.
Music by Alban_Gogh from PixabayIf you enjoy this reading and other episodes of Literary Lullabies, please consider supporting my podcast by joining me on Patreon or with a one time donation via Buy Me A Coffee. Your support will help keep this podcast going.
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Welcome back to Literary Lullabies. On this Halloween week, join me for a spooky, spectacular reading of one of Shakespeare most famous tales: MacBeth.
This adaptation, as with the other Shakespearean adaptations I have read, is from "Tales from Shakespeare" by Charles and Mary Lamb.
While I endeavour to keep this podcast friendly for all ages, listener discretion is advised on this particular episode. MacBeth is a dark tale of murder and betrayal.
Music by Leigh Robinson from Pixabay
If you enjoy this reading and other episodes of Literary Lullabies, please consider supporting my podcast by joining me on Patreon or with a one time donation via Buy Me A Coffee. Your support will help keep this podcast going.
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Welcome back to Literary Lullabies. Tonight, we are listening to the classic retelling of "A Winter's Tale" as adapted by Charles and Mary Lamb.
In this reading of "A Winter's Tale," listeners are taken on a journey through Shakespeare's captivating tale of love, jealousy, and redemption. The story unfolds in two contrasting settings: the harshness of a cold kingdom and the warmth of a pastoral haven. Central to the plot are King Leontes, whose unfounded jealousy leads to tragedy, and the enduring love of his wife, Hermione. With rich language and emotional depth, the reading highlights themes of transformation and the power of forgiveness.
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In this episode of Literary Lullabies, we journey into the whimsical world of Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," as retold by Charles and Mary Lamb in their classic "Tales From Shakespeare." The enchanting story unfolds with mischievous fairies, star-crossed lovers, and a hilariously muddled play within a play. Tune in for a charming and accessible rendition of Shakespeare’s timeless tale, perfect for listeners of all ages.
The text from this episode can be found at Project Gutenburg.
https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1286/pg1286-images.html#chap02
Join me again next week and through the month of September for more Tales from Shakespeare.
If you are enjoying this podcast, please take a moment to subscribe. This podcast is ad-free and your support will help in continue. Please buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/literarylullabies
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https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryLullabiesNew patreon members will receive a copy of my poetry book "Lost in the Details", your choice of ebook or paperback.
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In this episode of Literary Lullabies, listeners are treated to a captivating reading of Shakespeare's The Tempest from Charles Lamb's adaptation, Tales from Shakespeare. The episode delves into the magical world of Prospero and his enchanting island, bringing Lamb’s accessible prose to life. With its gentle narration, this episode offers a serene and engaging way to experience Shakespeare’s tale of magic and redemption.
The text from this episode can be found at Project Gutenburg.
https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1286/pg1286-images.html#chap01
Join me again next week and through the month of September for more Tales from Shakespeare.
If you are enjoying this podcast, please take a moment to subscribe. This podcast is ad-free and your support will help in continue. Please buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/literarylullabies
or, if you really love this podcast, consider joining me on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryLullabiesNew patreon members will receive a copy of my poetry book "Lost in the Details", your choice of ebook or paperback.
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Welcome to tonight's episode of Literary Lullabies. Tonight, I will bring you the timeless wisdom of Aesop's Fables. Lay back and relax as we journey into the world of talking animals and moral lessons that have captivated hearts for centuries. Let me transport you to a realm where foxes are cunning, tortoises are wise, and every tale leaves you with a gentle whisper of insight.
If you are enjoying Literary Lullabies, please come join me on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryLullabies
Your support will give you more episodes, longer episodes, and a say in what I read for you. New members this month will be entered into a draw for a personal episode, exclusive only to you, where you tell me what piece of literature you would like to fall asleep to, and I will do my very best to find it and read it, just for you.
As always, my background music comes from Pixabay.
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Welcome back to Literary Lullabies. Tonight, we are finishing the epic tale of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight."
In this final installment, Gawain arrives at the Green Chapel to meet his fate. He meets the Green Knight again, who reveals himself as Sir Bertilak, testing Gawain's integrity with his previous challenges. Gawain receives a small nick on his neck as a reminder of his human fallibility and returns to Camelot with newfound wisdom.
As always, sleep background music is provided by Pixabay.
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Welcome back to Literary Lullabies. Join me tonight as we journey with Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Join me as we embark on a literary voyage, gently navigating through the pages of old books and forgotten tales, where every word and whisper holds the promise of peaceful slumber.
In Fytte the Third, we join Sir Gawain as he prepares to confront his fate at the Green Chapel. Laden with anticipation and a sense of impending destiny, Gawain navigates through a landscape fraught with both physical and moral challenges. The enchanting presence and strategic challenges of the Lady of the castle test Gawain's steadfastness to his knightly virtues, presenting him with moral dilemmas that threaten to compromise his honor. Amidst the wintry landscapes and the looming specter of the Green Knight, Gawain's interactions with The Lady add layers of tension and introspection, illuminating the intricacies of chivalry, loyalty, and the vulnerabilities of human nature. Background music comes courtesy of Pixabay. I am reading the 1912 Webster and Neilson translation of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, which exists in the public doman. -
Tonight, we begin our new show format. Longer, one hour episodes are made with your good sleep in mind.
To keep these episodes free, I am switching to a new, bi-weekly format.
I would love to be able to make these episodes weekly. If you would enjoy weekly updates, join me over on my Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryLullabies
Tonight, lay back and relax and enjoy fytte the first and fytte the second of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, as translated by W.A. Neilson and K.G.T. Webster in 1916 and 1917.
Royalty free background music is courtesy of Pixabay.
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Welcome back to Literary Lullabies and the final installment of Lady Susan, by Jane Austen.
Starting this month, Literary Lullabies will be moving to longer episodes uploaded biweekly. My current podcast hosting service only allows a certain amount of space for uploads and I have been informed that my listeners would prefer slightly longer episodes to help fall asleep. I am more than happy to oblige.
If you would prefer longer episodes every week, your support on Patreon would be deeply and abundantly appreciated. Your support would allow me to upload longer episodes, as well as provide the option of listening with or without the background music.
https://www.patreon.com/LiteraryLullabies
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We are returning tonight to finish more from the letters of Lady Susan, by Jane Austen.
Once again, this week, music is provided courtesy of Pixabay. We have just a few letters left in the story. I hope we will finish next week.
If you have suggestions for improving the show or poetry or literature you would like to hear, please drop me a note over on Patreon. Your input makes this show better.
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Tonight, we are taking a break from Lady Susan, and I hope you enjoy our detour.
In 2021, I published my first collection of poetry "Lost in the Details". The poetry works through my autism diagnosis that came around that time. It uses the language of seasons, nature, like, and experience to communicate growth, change, and acceptance.
I stuck to the most peaceful of the poems in the collection and hope they work to soothe your soul to sleep.
- Se mer
