Literary Lullabies
Hello and welcome to Literary Lullabies. Each episode features old, epic poetry, perfect for lulling you to sleep.
Episodes
Hello and welcome back to Literary Lullabies, a bedtime story podcast, with very old stories from days long, long past. Through...
Hello and welcome back to Literary Lullabies, a bedtime story podcast, with very old stories from days long, long past. Through...
Hello and welcome back to Literary Lullabies, a bedtime story podcast, with very old stories from days long, long past. Through...
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 contai...
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.
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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.
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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.
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...
Welcome to a much lighter episode of Literary Lullabies.
Tonight, I will be continuing our reading of Tales from Shakespeare.
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 mur...
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 L...
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.
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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.
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 newfou...
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.
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 Gr...
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 e...
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.
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...
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