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ID: 496275

Title: Kidnapped Santa Claus

Author: L. Frank Baum

Narrator: Katie Haigh

Format: Unabridged

Length: 00:23:44

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-22

Publisher: SAGA Egmont

Genres: Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore

Summary:

A Kidnapped Santa Claus is a Christmas-themed short story by American writer L. Frank Baum, the author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz; it has been called 'one of Baum's most beautiful stories'.The story opens with a quick overview of Santa's castle in the Laughing Valley. Its focus soon switches to the five Caves of the Daemons in nearby mountains. These creatures are pagan daemons rather than Christian demons, in that they are not servants of Satan or necessarily evil. Four of the five, the Daemons of Selfishness, Envy, Hatred, and Malice, certainly are bad, but the fifth, the Daemon of Repentance, is a more ambiguous figure.

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ID: 341428

Title: King Lear, a summary of the play

Author: William Shakespeare

Narrator: Katie Haigh

Format: Unabridged

Length: 00:32:37

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-22

Publisher: SAGA Egmont

Genres: Audio Theatre, Drama

Summary:

King Lear is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, depicting the gradual descent into madness of the title character, after he disposes of his kingdom giving bequests to two of his three daughters based on their flattery of him, bringing tragic consequences for all. The play is derived from the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological pre-Roman Celtic king; after the English Restoration, it was often revised with a happy ending for audiences who disliked its dark and depressing tone, but since the 19th century Shakespeare's original version has been regarded as one of his supreme achievements. The tragedy is particularly noted for its probing observations on the nature of human suffering and kinship. George Bernard Shaw wrote, 'No man will ever write a better tragedy than Lear.' This is a detailed summary of the play, re-told in todays language.

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ID: 495825

Title: Best Love Stories, in Classic Fairy Tales for Kids

Author: Charles Perrault, Hans Christian Andersen, The Brothers Grimm

Narrator: Katie Haigh

Format: Unabridged

Length: 02:00:25

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-22

Publisher: SAGA Egmont

Genres: Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore

Summary:

We have collected for you the most beautiful love stories fairy tales ever written. This collection begins with tales from Hans Christian Andersen and Charles Perrault, two absolute masters of the genre, whose stories have been universally read ever since, and by tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, who compiled ancestral folktales known for their beauty and wisdom. Let children develop their imagination and sensitivity with these touching tales of love: Cinderilla by Charles Perrault; The Frog Prince, by the Brothers Grimm; Beauty and the Beast; Blue Beard; Sleeping Beauty in the Wood; The Brave Tin Soldier, by Hans Christian Andersen; and Rapunzel, by the Brothers Grimm.

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ID: 341415

Title: Fir Tree

Author: Hans Christian Andersen

Narrator: Katie Haigh

Format: Unabridged

Length: 00:19:49

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-22

Publisher: SAGA Egmont

Genres: Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore

Summary:

The Fir-Tree is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, about a fir tree so anxious to grow up, so anxious for greater things, that he cannot appreciate living in the moment. It is a melancholy story, warning about the dangers of always expecting greater glory just around the corner, only to be disappointed or to regret the unappreciated instants; only the moment is worthwhile. This is an intensely emotional tale by one of the great masters of storytelling; it is read by Katie Haigh, for the pleasure of children and adults alike.

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ID: 341441

Title: 100 quotes by Abraham Lincoln

Author: Abraham Lincoln

Narrator: Paul Spera

Format: Unabridged

Length: 00:24:12

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-22

Publisher: SAGA Egmont

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Law & Politics

Summary:

Abraham Lincoln has been consistently ranked as among the greatest U.S. presidents. He was a political genius, managing to preserve the Union and modernize economy while leading the United States through its bloodiest war, and perhaps the greatest crisis it would have to face. Among his many feats, Lincoln is widely remembered for having paved the way for the abolition of slavery, before his assassination in 1865. These 100 quotes have been selected to introduce you to one of the greatest political minds that lived, in an efficient and convenient format.

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ID: 633189

Title: 100 Quotes by Woody Allen

Author: Woody Allen

Narrator: Brad Carty

Format: Unabridged

Length: 00:19:06

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-22

Publisher: SAGA Egmont

Genres: Non-Fiction, Reference & Study Guides

Summary:

100 Quotes by Woody Allen is a compendium of thoughts, sayings, and one-liners from the mind of a man who has worked as a scriptwriter, stand-up comic, actor, and author.

Often pithy and shot through with his trademark neurosis, this is a fantastic read for anyone with an interest in comedy and film.

An ideal book for dipping in and out of, and one that would be a welcome addition to any library.

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Heywood Woody Allen (1935 present day) was born Allan Stewart Konigsberg in New York. Allens career as a comedy writer began when he was 15 years old. He began by sending jokes and one-liners to Broadway producers. One, Abe Burrows, sent his material to the likes of Phil Silvers and Sid Caesar, who paid him for his work.

Later, Allen was to write for the NBC Comedy Hour, progressing to write for comedy greats, including Bob Hope. After going on to become an acclaimed stand-up, he began to write, direct, and act in his own films. Among his most famous are Sleeper, with Diane Keaton, Annie Hall, featuring Christopher Walken, and Small Time Crooks, starring Hugh Grant.

His autobiography, Apropos of Nothing, was released in 2022.

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ID: 341474

Title: Ivanhoe

Author: Walter Scott

Narrator: Paul Spera

Format: Unabridged

Length: 01:33:29

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-22

Publisher: SAGA Egmont

Genres: Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore

Summary:

Ivanhoe was first a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, before inspiring the legend of Robin Hood and generating multiple adaptations. This complex, 3-volumes long novel has been retold and adapted for children by Sir Edward Sullivan, in what has now become a beloved old classic for kids. Set in 12th-century England, with colourful descriptions of medieval life and adventures, Ivanhoe is a realistic and vibrant story set in a kingdom torn asunder by the hatred between Saxons and Normans. Richard the Lion-Hearted is headed home from the Third Crusade to reclaim his throne. Amid the heat of a tournament, King Richard comes to the aid of another Crusader who has returned in disguise. Wilfred of Ivanhoe also seeks to recover a lost heritage and the hand of Lady Rowena, 'a rose of loveliness, and a jewel of wealth; the fairest among a thousand.'

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ID: 341398

Title: 12 Fairy Tales Everyone Must Know

Author: Charles Perrault, Hans Christian Andersen, The Brothers Grimm

Narrator: Katie Haigh

Format: Unabridged

Length: 03:02:38

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-22

Publisher: SAGA Egmont

Genres: Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore

Summary:

Classic tales and stories are an fundamental part of children's development. They connect with the essentials of our culture; they awaken imagination and bring essential teachings. This specially designed compilation of essential fairytales ensure a powerful link between generations, as children discover and enjoy the stories that concured to their parents' development and other generations'. These stories include: Cinderella by Charles Perrault, Beauty and the Beast, Blue Beard, Snow White and Rose Red, Snowdrop and the Seven Dwarves, The Fairies, The Master Cat or Puss in Boots, The Sleeping Beauty in the Woods, The Frog Prince, The Princess and the Pea by Hans Christian Andersen, The Toad, and Rapunzel. All are narrated in a warm and lively way for the best of enjoyment.

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ID: 341471

Title: Story of King Arthur

Author: Beatrice Clay

Narrator: Paul Spera

Format: Unabridged

Length: 01:44:44

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-22

Publisher: SAGA Egmont

Genres: Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore

Summary:

Beatrice Clay's retelling of Arthurian tales remain as vibrant today as when they first became a popular success eighty years ago. Sir Galahad, Sir Launcelot, Queen Guenevere and Morgan Le Fey, all these beloved characters are brought together for a vibrant recreation of life in the Middle Ages. This great treasure-house of stories is to the English race what the stories of Ulysses and Aeneas were to the Greeks and Latins, a national inheritance of which they should be, and are, proud. The high nobility, dauntless courage and gentle humility of Arthur and his knights have had a great effect in moulding the character of English peoples, since none of us can help trying to imitate what he admires and loves most.

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ID: 496131

Title: Blue Beard, a Fairy Tale

Author: Charles Perrault

Narrator: Katie Haigh

Format: Unabridged

Length: 00:13:44

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-22

Publisher: SAGA Egmont

Genres: Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore

Summary:

Blue beard (French: La Barbe bleue) is a very famous classic fairy tale written by Charles Perrault. Bluebeard is a wealthy aristocrat, feared and shunned because of his ugly, blue beard. He has been married several times, but no one knows what became of his wives. He is therefore avoided by the local girls. When Bluebeard visits one of his neighbours and asks to marry one of his two daughters, the girls are terrified, and each tries to pass him on to the other. Eventually he talks the younger daughter into visiting him, and after hosting a wonderful banquet, he persuades her to marry him. After the ceremony, she goes to live with him in his castle. Very shortly after, Bluebeard announces that he must leave the country for a while; he gives all the keys of the château to his new wife, telling her they open the doors to rooms which contain his treasures. He tells her to use the keys freely and enjoy herself whilst he is away. However, he also gives her the key to one small room beneath the castle, stressing to her that she must not enter this room under any circumstances. She vows she will never enter the room. He then goes away and leaves the house in her hands. Immediately, she is overcome with the desire to see what the forbidden room holds; and, despite warnings from her visiting sister, Anne, the girl abandons her guests during a house party and takes the key to the room...

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