
ILLUSTRATIONS
INTRODUCTION
THE FIRST ENGLISH HERO
WELSH MAGIC
THE BATTLE AT THE FORD
CÆDMON THE COWHERD
THE SHEPHERD OF LAUDERDALE
THE BOY WHO WON A PRIZE
A FISHERMAN'S BOY
THE WEREWOLF
Step through a glittering doorway into a grand hall where the oldest English legends come alive. The introduction invites listeners to wander among golden chambers filled with giants, brave warriors, saints, and clever poets, each echoing the timeless values of courage, kindness, and curiosity. As the narrator opens the first door, we meet the fierce hero of the age, a figure whose deeds set the tone for a journey through mythic battles and wondrous enchantments.
From the fearsome clash with a monstrous foe to the quiet miracle of a shepherd‑turned‑saint, the tales weave together the boldness of early warriors and the subtle magic of ordinary lives. Listeners will hear the clang of swords, the whisper of ancient winds, and the lilting verses that first shaped English storytelling. This collection offers a vivid tapestry of adventure and moral wonder, perfect for anyone eager to explore the roots of heroic imagination.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (123K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Shaun Pinder, Haragos Pál and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2016-12-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1875–1964
A lively early-20th-century writer and teacher, she moved easily between children’s stories, plays, poetry, and historical fiction while helping shape campus literary life at Mount Holyoke.
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