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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.