Legends That Every Child Should Know; a Selection of the Great Legends of All Times for Young People

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Legends That Every Child Should Know; a Selection of the Great Legends of All Times for Young People

by Hamilton Wright Mabie

EN·~7 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total

LEGENDS THAT EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOW - A SELECTION OF THE GREAT LEGENDS OF ALL TIMES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE - EDITED BY HAMILTON WRIGHT MABIE - ILLUSTRATED AND DECORATED BY BLANCHE OSTERTAG - INTRODUCTION

7:22

HAMILTON W. MABIE. - CHAPTER PAGE

1:52

CHAPTER I

9:34

CHAPTER II - BEOWULF

21:39

CHAPTER III - CHILDE HORN

32:06

CHAPTER IV - SIR GALAHAD

2:59

CHAPTER V - RUSTEM AND SOHRAB

1:01:20

CHAPTER VI - THE SEVEN SLEEPERS OF EPHESUS

8:05

CHAPTER VII - GUY OF WARWICK

43:48

CHAPTER VIII - CHEVY CHASE

8:16
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Description

This collection gathers some of the most enduring legends from around the world, presented in a way that feels fresh for young ears. Each tale begins with the simple wonder of a story told by a parent, a traveler, or a humble villager, inviting listeners to travel across ancient forests, bustling markets, and distant kingdoms. The introductions explain how these narratives have traveled from oral tradition to written form, giving a sense of their cultural roots.

Listeners will meet brave heroes, clever tricksters, and compassionate saints, all while discovering the values and imagination that have shaped societies for centuries. The stories are told with clear, engaging narration that respects the original spirit yet remains accessible to modern children. As the collection unfolds, it sparks curiosity about history, language, and the timeless power of storytelling.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (415K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Oct 1, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Hamilton Wright Mabie

Hamilton Wright Mabie

1846–1916

A warm, approachable literary critic and essayist, he helped bring books, myths, and ideas to a broad American audience. Best known for his long editorial work at The Outlook, he wrote with the aim of making reading feel like a lively part of everyday life.

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