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How Horatius Kept the Bridge
William Tell
Catherine Douglas
Casabianca
Handel, the Great Musician
The Story of Columbus
Antonio Canova
Damon and Pythias
Charlemagne and the Charcoal-burner
This collection brings together a lively selection of timeless legends from ancient Rome to medieval Scotland, retold in a voice that feels both accessible and adventurous for young listeners. Each tale spotlights ordinary people who rise to extraordinary bravery—whether a lone Roman defending a bridge, a Swiss marksman confronting a tyrant’s cruel test, or a steadfast lady who sacrifices her own safety for a king. The language is vivid yet gentle, allowing children to imagine bustling markets, echoing battlefields, and candle‑lit chambers.
The stories are presented as short, self‑contained episodes, each ending with a quiet reminder of the values that guided the heroes—courage, loyalty, and the willingness to stand up for what is right. While drawn from real historical moments, the retellings focus on the human heart, making the past feel immediate and relatable. Listeners will be drawn into the rhythm of the narratives, discovering that even the smallest acts can echo through history.
Full title
Golden Deeds Stories from History
Language
en
Duration
~21 minutes (20K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2008-05-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Some of literature’s most enduring works were created without a known name attached, which gives them an extra sense of mystery. In many cases, the missing identity shifts attention away from the writer and onto the story, ideas, or tradition behind the work.
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