English Literature for Boys and Girls

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By: Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra

064 - Chapter LXIV Swift - Gulliver's Travels
Today at 9:00 AM

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


063 - Chapter LXIII Swift - The Journal to Stella
Yesterday at 9:00 AM

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


062 - Chapter LXII Defoe - Robinson Crusoe
Last Thursday at 9:00 AM

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


061 - Chapter LXI Defoe - The First Newspaers
Last Wednesday at 9:00 AM

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


060 - Chapter LX Dryden - The New Poetry
Last Tuesday at 9:00 AM

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


059 - Chapter LIX Bunyan - The Pilgrim's Progress
Last Monday at 9:00 AM

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


058 - Chapter LVIII Milton - Darkness and Death
Last Sunday at 9:00 AM

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


057 - Chapter LVII Milton - Sight and Growth
03/14/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


056 - Chapter LVI Herrick and Marvell - Of Blossoms and Bowers
03/13/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


055 - Chapter LV Herbert - The Parson Poet
03/12/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


054 - Chapter LIV About Some Lyric Poets
03/11/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


053 - Chapter LIII Bacon - The Happy Island
03/10/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


052 - Chapter LII Bacon - New Ways of Wisdom
03/09/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


051 - Chapter LI Raleigh - The History of the World
03/08/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


050 - Chapter L Raleigh - The Revenge
03/07/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


049 - Chapter XLIX Jonson - The Sad Shepherd
03/06/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


048 - Chapter XLVIII Jonson - Every Man in His Humour
03/05/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


047 - Chapter LXVII Shakespeare - The Merchant of Venice
03/04/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


046 - Chapter XLVI Shakespeare - The Man
03/03/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


045 - Chapter XLV Shakespeare - The Boy
03/02/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


044 - Chapter XLIV About the First Theaters
03/01/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


043 - Chapter XLIII Spenser - His Last Days
02/28/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


042 - Chapter XLII Spenser - The Faery Queen
02/27/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


041 - Chapter XLI Spenser - The Shepherd's Calendar
02/26/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


040 - Chapter XL The Beginning of Blank Verse
02/25/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


039 - Chapter XXXIX How the Sonnet Came to England
02/24/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


038 - Chapter XXXVIII The Death of Sir Thomas More
02/23/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


037 - Chapter XXXVII The Land of Nowhere
02/22/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


036 - Chapter XXXVI The Renaissance
02/21/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


035 - Chapter XXXV How a Poet Comforted a Girl
02/20/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


034 - Chapter XXXIV The Story of Everyman
02/19/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


033 - Chapter XXXIII How the Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
02/18/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


032 - Chapter XXXII About the Beginning of the Theater
02/17/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


031 - Chapter XXXI At the Sign of the Red Pale
02/17/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


030 - Chapter XXX Dunbar - The Wedding of the Thistle and the Rose
02/17/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


029 - Chapter XXIX The Death of the Poet King
02/17/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


028 - Chapter XXVIII A Poet King
02/17/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


027 - Chapter XXVII Barbour - The End of the Struggle
02/17/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


026 - Chapter XXVI Barbour - The Bruce The Beginnings of a Struggle
02/17/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra


025 - Chapter XXV The First English Guide-Book
02/17/2026

Has there ever been a time without stories? Or a people indifferent to their tales? I think not. Thus begins an enchanting exploration of English literature, spanning from the early Middle Ages to the Victorian era. Young listeners will meet some of literatures most cherished characters, from the brave Beowulf, who confronts a fearsome monster, to the virtuous Una from The Faerie Queene, steadfast in her loyalty. H. E. Marshall skillfully intertwines selections from classic tales with her own retelling, fostering a deep appreciation for the timeless works that form the bedrock of Western culture. - Summary by cadastra