The Well Told Tale

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The Book of Beasts Sep 30, 2020

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Today's Tale is a charming story by E. Nesbit. She is perhaps best known for "The Railway Children" and her more fantastical novels such as "Five Children and It," and is widely regarded as the first modern children's author. "The Book of Beasts" is the first story in a collection called "The Book of Dragons," which we may well revisit in the future. But for now, join us in the library as we discover what secrets the Book of Beasts is hiding...
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Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Book of Dragons - https://amzn.to/36kijd0
Five Children and It - https://amzn.to/2G9rHWg
The Railway Children - https://amzn.to/33fy0QR
Films
Five Children and It - https://amzn.to/2HLe8Nn
The Railway Children - https://amzn.to/2G1hxaj

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Sinbad the Sailor - Part 2 (of 2) Aug 05, 2020

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In the second part of our reading of Sinbad the Sailor, we hear his retelling of his last four voyages. He's already faced being lost at sea (twice), giant birds, ogres and found fabulous treasures. What wonders await him on his final four voyages?
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Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor - https://amzn.to/331a6sC
The Arabian Nights - https://amzn.to/3hSKtyz
Films
Sinbad the Sailor (1947) - https://amzn.to/2P2En2a
Sinbad (Season 1, BBC) - https://amzn.to/3f0lCqp
Arabian Nights - https://amzn.to/3g651TE

I would like to thank my patrons: Toni A, Maura Lee, Jennifer Wood, Jane, Kaffee Stark, Leathery Wings and Drew Atkins.

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Sinbad the Sailor - Part 1 (of 2) Jul 29, 2020

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This time, we return to the Thousand and One Nights to hear the Tale of Sinbad the Sailor, and his Seven Voyages. Interestingly, it wasn't in the earliest editions of the collection known as the Arabian Nights, and so likely developed as a story in its own right, but thanks to Galland's famous translation, this and some of the other famous stories became included in the collection as a whole. Sinbad has captured the imagination for centuries, so join us as we learn of what transpired on his first three voyages...
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Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor - https://amzn.to/331a6sC
The Arabian Nights - https://amzn.to/3hSKtyz
Films
Sinbad the Sailor (1947) - https://amzn.to/2P2En2a
Sinbad (Season 1, BBC) - https://amzn.to/3f0lCqp
Arabian Nights - https://amzn.to/3g651TE

I would like to thank my patrons: Toni A, Maura Lee, Jennifer Wood, Jane, Kaffee Stark, Leathery Wings and Drew Atkins.

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The Devoted Friend Jul 22, 2020

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Today's Tale is a whimsical short story from renowned Victorian writer, Oscar Wilde. Best known for his plays, Wilde did write a number of short stories, including this charming morality tale-within-a-tale. Or is it a critique of morality tales?
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Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
Oscar Wilde Short Stories - https://amzn.to/3eJRBLn
The Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde - https://amzn.to/3jkH5Oe
The Picture of Dorian Gray - https://amzn.to/2WIXQZR
Oscar Wilde's Wit & Wisdom: A Book of Quotations - https://amzn.to/2WJX5jd
Films
Wilde - https://amzn.to/2WIXsL4
Dorian Gray - https://amzn.to/3jrIHFU
The Importance of Being Earnest - https://amzn.to/3fQZJeq

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Part 5 (of 5) Jul 15, 2020

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The final part of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. Dorothy has accidentally succeeded in slaying the Wicked Witch and her companions have been 'rewarded' with their sought after brains, heart and courage, but the Wizard of Oz is stumped at how to keep his promise to her. Will Dorothy ever be able to get back to Kansas?
If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, please visit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale
Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Illustrated 1st Edition - https://amzn.to/3e2iGtM
Oz: The Complete Hardcover Collection - https://amzn.to/3ebN30Y
Films
The Wizard of Oz - https://amzn.to/3ebN30Y
Return to Oz - https://amzn.to/2C6sbdi
Oz, The Great and Powerful - https://amzn.to/3hr99yu
Fun Stuff
Wizard of Oz LEGO Mini Figures - https://amzn.to/2UPyFDT
'Over the Rainbow' music box - https://amzn.to/2MZQ2Ob
Ruby Slippers - https://amzn.to/3hraHIO
I would like to thank my patrons: Toni A, Maura Lee, Jennifer Wood, Jane, Kaffee Stark, Leathery Wings and Drew Atkins.

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Part 4 (of 5) Jul 08, 2020

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Part Four of our reading of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. Our intrepid crew have finally made it to the Emerald City and secured an audience with the great and terrible Oz. He has agreed, in his many forms, to the requests of Dorothy, the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion, but on one condition: they must kill the Wicked Witch of the West. Will they? And can they...?
If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, please visit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale
Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Illustrated 1st Edition - https://amzn.to/3e2iGtM
Oz: The Complete Hardcover Collection - https://amzn.to/3ebN30Y
Films
The Wizard of Oz - https://amzn.to/3ebN30Y
Return to Oz - https://amzn.to/2C6sbdi
Oz, The Great and Powerful - https://amzn.to/3hr99yu
Fun Stuff
Wizard of Oz LEGO Mini Figures - https://amzn.to/2UPyFDT
'Over the Rainbow' music box - https://amzn.to/2MZQ2Ob
Ruby Slippers - https://amzn.to/3hraHIO
I would like to thank my patrons: Maura Lee, Jennifer Wood, Jane, Kaffee Stark and Leathery Wings.

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Part 3 (of 5) Jul 01, 2020

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Part Three of our reading of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. Dorothy and the Scarecrow have been joined by the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion on their quest to see the Wizard of Oz, but they have run into danger - a deadly poppy field that could send Dorothy and the Lion to sleep forever. With some quick thinking, the Tin Woodman and Scarecrow have rescued little Dorothy, but how will they save the Lion?
If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, please visit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale
Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Illustrated 1st Edition - https://amzn.to/3e2iGtM
Oz: The Complete Hardcover Collection - https://amzn.to/3ebN30Y
Films
The Wizard of Oz - https://amzn.to/3ebN30Y
Return to Oz - https://amzn.to/2C6sbdi
Oz, The Great and Powerful - https://amzn.to/3hr99yu
Fun Stuff
Wizard of Oz LEGO Mini Figures - https://amzn.to/2UPyFDT
'Over the Rainbow' music box - https://amzn.to/2MZQ2Ob
Ruby Slippers - https://amzn.to/3hraHIO
I would like to thank my patrons: Maura Lee, Jennifer Wood, Jane, Kaffee Stark and Leathery Wings.

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Part 2 (of 5) Jun 24, 2020

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In our last episode, Dorothy was given the Wicked Witch of the East's silver shoes and embarked on the long journey to reach the Wizard of Oz in the Emerald City, as it seems he's the only person powerful enough to magic her home. On the way, she liberated the Scarecrow, who decided to join her and ask the Wizard for some brains. Who will they meet next in their adventure?
If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, please visit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale
Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Illustrated 1st Edition - https://amzn.to/3e2iGtM
Oz: The Complete Hardcover Collection - https://amzn.to/3ebN30Y
Films
The Wizard of Oz - https://amzn.to/3ebN30Y
Return to Oz - https://amzn.to/2C6sbdi
Oz, The Great and Powerful - https://amzn.to/3hr99yu
Fun Stuff
Wizard of Oz LEGO Mini Figures - https://amzn.to/2UPyFDT
'Over the Rainbow' music box - https://amzn.to/2MZQ2Ob
Ruby Slippers - https://amzn.to/3hraHIO
I would like to thank my patrons: Maura Lee, Jennifer Wood, Jane, Kaffee Stark and Leathery Wings.

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Part 1 (of 5) Jun 17, 2020

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Our new Tale is the "The Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. Thanks to the classic movie, it's a story most people are familiar, but there are some interesting differences between that and the book it was based on. Baum's idea for the book was a modern fairy tale, something to be simply enjoyed by the children of the day. So, in that spirit, let us journey to Oz with Dorothy and Toto...
If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, please visit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale
Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Illustrated 1st Edition - https://amzn.to/3e2iGtM
Oz: The Complete Hardcover Collection - https://amzn.to/3ebN30Y
Films
The Wizard of Oz - https://amzn.to/3ebN30Y
Return to Oz - https://amzn.to/2C6sbdi
Oz, The Great and Powerful - https://amzn.to/3hr99yu
Fun Stuff
Wizard of Oz LEGO Mini Figures - https://amzn.to/2UPyFDT
'Over the Rainbow' music box - https://amzn.to/2MZQ2Ob
Ruby Slippers - https://amzn.to/3hraHIO
I would like to thank my patrons: Maura Lee, Jennifer Wood, Jane, Kaffee Stark and Leathery Wings.

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Rappaccini's Daughter - Part 2 (of 2) Jun 10, 2020

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The second part Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story, "Rappaccini's Daughter." Our protagonist, Giovanni, is falling in love with Beatrice, but something is amiss. Why are all the plants in Rappaccini's garden so poisonous? And what secret is Beatrice hiding?
If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, please visit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale
Books - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):
Rappaccini's Daughter - https://amzn.to/2MpVFoA
Young Goodman Brown & Other Short Stories - Nathaniel Hawthorne - https://amzn.to/36T68lC
The Scarlet Letter - https://amzn.to/36VgLEB
Films
Rappaccini's Daughter - https://amzn.to/3coQIa9
Fun Stuff
Poison Ivy action figure - https://amzn.to/3eKoKXP
I would like to thank my patrons: Maura Lee, Jennifer Wood, Jane, Kaffee Stark and Leathery Wings.

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