One Hundred Merrie And Delightsome Stories
Right Pleasaunte To Relate In All Goodly Companie By Way Of Joyance And JollityBy Various
Length14h 59m
About this audiobook
"One Hundred Merrie And Delightsome Stories" offers a curated anthology of tales that reflect the diverse cultural tapestry and moral lessons prevalent in early children's literature. This collection is characterized by an enchanting narrative style, integrating whimsy with didacticism, masterfully balancing entertainment with education. The literary context of these stories, rooted in Victorian values and the burgeoning field of children's literature, speaks to a time when stories were both a vehicle for moral teachings and a means of nurturing the imagination of young readers, laying the foundation for future narrative forms. The authorship of this anthology is attributed to various storytellers whose unique backgrounds and perspectives collectively shape the narrative's charm. These writers were often inspired by folklore, fairy tales, and the pressing need to instill moral virtues in children. Their varied experiences and societal roles contributed to an eclectic mix of tales that embody the optimism and cautionary themes of the era, making it a remarkable reflection of the social mores of its time. I highly recommend "One Hundred Merrie And Delightsome Stories" to readers of all ages, particularly those interested in the evolution of children's literature. This anthology not only serves as a delightful collection for young readers but also provides scholars and parents with valuable insights into the values and teachings of a bygone era, ensuring that its joyous tales reach the hearts of contemporary audiences.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (15)
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length14 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2INTRODUCTION
3STORY THE FIRST —THE REVERSE OF THE MEDAL. 1
4STORY THE SECOND — THE MONK-DOCTOR.
5STORY THE THIRD — THE SEARCH FOR THE RING. 3
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6STORY THE FOURTH — THE ARMED CUCKOLD. 4
7STORY THE FIFTH — THE DUEL WITH THE BUCKLE-STRAP. 5
8STORY THE SIXTH — THE DRUNKARD IN PARADISE. 6
9STORY THE SEVENTH — THE WAGGONER IN THE BEAR.
10STORY THE EIGHTH — TIT FOR TAT. 8
11STORY THE NINTH — THE HUSBAND PANDAR TO HIS OWN WIFE. 9
12STORY THE TENTH — THE EEL PASTIES. 10
13STORY THE ELEVENTH — A SACRIFICE TO THE DEVIL. 11
14STORY THE TWELFTH — THE CALF. 12
15STORY THE THIRTEENTH — THE CASTRATED CLERK. 13
16STORY THE FOURTEENTH — THE POPE-MAKER, OR THE HOLY MAN. 14
17STORY THE FIFTEENTH — THE CLEVER NUN.
18STORY THE SIXTEENTH — ON THE BLIND SIDE. 16
19STORY THE SEVENTEENTH — THE LAWYER AND THE BOLTING-MILL.
20STORY THE EIGHTEENTH — FROM BELLY TO BACK. 18
21STORY THE TWENTIETH — THE HUSBAND AS DOCTOR.
22STORY THE TWENTY-FIRST — THE ABBESS CURED 21
23STORY THE TWENTY-SECOND — THE CHILD WITH TWO FATHERS. 22
24STORY THE TWENTY-THIRD — THE LAWYER’S WIFE WHO PASSED THE LINE. 23
25STORY THE TWENTY-FOURTH — HALF-BOOTED. 24
26STORY THE TWENTY-FIFTH — FORCED WILLINGLY. 25
27STORY THE TWENTY-SIXTH — THE DAMSEL KNIGHT. 26
28STORY THE TWENTY-SEVENTH — THE HUSBAND IN THE CLOTHES-CHEST. 27
29STORY THE TWENTY-EIGHTH — THE INCAPABLE LOVER. 28
30STORY THE TWENTY-NINTH — THE COW AND THE CALF.
31STORY THE THIRTIETH — THE THREE CORDELIERS
32STORY THE THIRTY-FIRST — TWO LOVERS FOR ONE LADY. 31
33STORY THE THIRTY-SECOND — THE WOMEN WHO PAID TITHE. 32
34STORY THE THIRTY-THIRD — THE LADY WHO LOST HER HAIR.
35STORY THE THIRTY-FOURTH — THE MAN ABOVE AND THE MAN BELOW. 34
36STORY THE THIRTY-FIFTH — THE EXCHANGE.
37STORY THE THIRTY-SIXTH — AT WORK.
38STORY THE THIRTY-SEVENTH — THE USE OF DIRTY WATER.
39STORY THE THIRTY-EIGHTH — A ROD FOR ANOTHER’S BACK. 38
40STORY THE THIRTY-NINTH — BOTH WELL SERVED. 39
41STORY THE FORTIETH — THE BUTCHER’S WIFE WHO PLAYED THE GHOST IN THE CHIMNEY.
42STORY THE FORTY-FIRST — LOVE IN ARMS.
43STORY THE FORTY-SECOND — THE MARRIED PRIEST. 42
44STORY THE FORTY-THIRD — A BARGAIN IN HORNS.
45STORY THE FORTY-FOURTH — THE MATCH-MAKING PRIEST.
46STORY THE FORTY-FIFTH — THE SCOTSMAN TURNED WASHERWOMAN
47STORY THE FORTY-SIXTH — HOW THE NUN PAID FOR THE PEARS. 46
48STORY THE FORTY-SEVENTH — TWO MULES DROWNED TOGETHER. 47
49STORY THE FORTY-EIGHTH — THE CHASTE MOUTH.
50STORY THE FORTY-NINTH — THE SCARLET BACKSIDE.
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