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The Boy and the Nettles - Aesop Fables - Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults 0:41

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A Boy was stung by a Nettle. He ran home and told his mother, saying, “Although it pains me so much, I did but touch it ever so gently.” ... AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio All that thy hand findeth to do, with thy power do, for there is no work, and device, and knowledge, and wisdom in Sheol whither thou art going. Ecclesiast…

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Cavaliers and Roundheads: The English Civil Wars 40:18

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Send us a text Today we have a slightly different kind of show -- literary analysis takes a bit of a back seat to historical context. We'll look at the turbulent period between 1625 and 1660, when England went to war with itself over the roles of the monarchy and of Parliament. We'll look at primary historical documents as well as a little poetry t…

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The Goatherd and the Wild Goats - Aesop Fables - Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults 1:27

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A Goatherd, driving his flock from their pasture at eventide, found some wild goats mingled among them, and shut them up together with his own for... AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio Thine own friend, and the friend of thy father, forsake not, And the house of thy brother enter not In a day of thy calamity, Better [is] a near n…

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The Sick Stag [Male Deer] - Aesop Fables - Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults 0:41

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A sick Stag lay down in a quiet corner of its pasture-ground. His companions came in great numbers to... AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. Proverbs 13:20 KJV

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The Salt Merchant and His Donkey - Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults 1:25

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A Pedlar, dealing in salt, drove his Donkey to the sea-shore to buy salt. His road home lay across a stream, in passing which his Donkey, making a false step, fell by accident in to the water... AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. Proverbs 18:9…

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Thanksgiving in Plain Style 20:47

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Send us a text This Subcast episode marks the American Thanksgiving holiday by looking at two early accounts of the celebration by Pilgrims William Bradford and Edward Winslow and then turns to that great hymn of thanksgiving -- Psalm 107 -- from The Bay Psalm Book, the first book published in what would become the United States. We'll also look at…

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The Boys and the Frogs - Aesop Fables Kids Story Stories for Children and Adults 0:36

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Some boys, playing near a pond, saw a number of Frogs in the water, and began to pelt them with... #story AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio 3. doing nothing through faction or vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself; 4. look not each of you to his own things, but each of you also to the things…

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Carpe Diem!: The Cavalier Poets 32:59

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Send us a text Today we look at the love children of John Donne and Ben Jonson, a group of monarchist soldiers during the English Civil War. Collectively known as the Cavalier Poets, they are numerous. We'll look at some representative poems today by Robert Herrick, Thomas Carew, Richard Lovelace, and the ill-fated and unfortunately named Sir John …

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The Mischievous Dog - Aesop Fables Kids Story - Short Stories for Children and Adults 0:59

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A Dog used to run up quietly to the heels of every-one he met, and to bite them without notice... #story AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. Psalms 37:11 KJV

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...Boy And Wolf Kids Story - Short Stories for Children and Adults Aesop Fables 1:02

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A Shepherd-boy, who watched a flock of sheep near a village, brought out the villagers three or four times by crying out, “Wolf! Wolf!” and when his... #story AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio lie not one to another; seeing that ye have put off the old man with his doings, Colossians 3:9…

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"Death the Leveller" by James Shirley 10:27

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Send us a text This year's Halloween Subcast episode looks at James Shirley's meditation on Death. I hope you love it! Support the show Please like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you listen. Thank you! Email: classicenglishliterature@gmail.com Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, and YouTube. If…

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Cant, Costume, and Cutpurses: Dekker and Middleton's The Roaring Girl 34:07

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Send us a text Let's head into the Fortune Theatre for a performance of one of the most innovative and deceptively complex comedies of the English Renaissance. The Roaring Girl, or Moll Cutpurse explores the fluidity of social identity by the protagonist's use of clothing and language. Support the show Please like, subscribe, and rate the podcast o…

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The Lion the Mouse and the Fox - Aesop Fables Kids Story Short Stories for Adults and Children 0:51

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A Lion, fatigued by the heat of a summer’s day, fell fast asleep in his den. A Mouse ran over his mane and ears, and woke him from his slumbers. He rose up and shook himself in great wrath, and searched... #story AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. …

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The Oxen and the Butchers - Aesop Fables Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults 1:06

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The Oxen once on a time sought to destroy the Butchers, who practiced a trade destructive to their race. They assembled on a certain day to carry out their purpose, and sharpened their horns for the contest. On... #story AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding s…

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SWA101: Plot 1:04:29

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This week in "Star Wars Appreciation 101," Julia and Fern try not to lose the plot while watching Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Analyzing the film’s structure, conflicts, and (weird) pacing, they make some surprising discoveries about the story we think we know. Spoiler Alert: However long you think the Death Star sequence is, no it’s not. On t…

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The Donkey and the Lap-dog - Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults Aesop Fables 1:56

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A Man had a Donkey, and a Maltese Lap-dog, a very great beauty. The Donkey was left in a stable, and had plenty of oats and hay to eat. just as any other Donkey would. The Lap-dog knew many tricks, and was a great favorite with... (Donkey replacesAss) #story #kidsstory AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio And having food and raimen…

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"The test of experience": The Philosophy of Sir Francis Bacon 35:35

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Send us a text We'll get a bit philosophical today and look at the English language's greatest influence on the scientific revolution: politician, philosopher, and scientist Sir Francis Bacon. His Essays and "The Four Idols" from Novum Organon are our focus. Support the show Please like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Mu…

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Star Wars Appreciation 101: What We Do With Star Wars 1:17:28

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Welcome to Star Wars Appreciation 101! (#SWA101). In this episode, Fern and Julia explore "What We Do With Star Wars" by reading "The Force Provides" by Justina Ireland (Tales of Light and Life YA High Republic Anthology) through three main "principles" that challenge how we engage with stories. On the Syllabus Today: "The Force Provides" by Justin…

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The Donkey and the Mule - Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults Aesop Fables 1:25

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A Muleteer set forth on a journey, driving before him a Donkey and a Mule, both well laden. The Donkey, as long as he traveled along the plain, carried his load with ease; but when he began to ascend the steep path of the mountain, he felt his load to be more than he could bear. He entreated his companion to relieve him of a small portion,... Note:…

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Vikings Are A Thing! The Scandinavian Influence on English (Out of Time Episode 1) 18:43

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Send us a text This is the first of what I'm calling the "Out of Time" episodes, an embedded series of Subcast shows that fill in gaps I may have missed along the way. Today, we fly our Out-of-Time-Machine all the way back to the 8th-century to see how the Danish invasions left an indelible mark upon English language and literature. Pack your battl…

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The Boy and the Filberts - Aesop Fables - Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults 0:50

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A Boy put his hand into a pitcher full of filberts. He grasped as many as he could possibly hold, but when he endeavored to pull out his hand, he was prevented from doing so by the... #story #kidsstory AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio And he saith unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while. For th…

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Office Hours #2: Syllabus Week 53:19

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In this episode, Fern and Julia finally explain where they've been and where they (and the podcast) are going. Tl;dr: New season "Star Wars Appreciation 101", coming soon! Social Media: @swenglishclass on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram Julia is on TikTok @juliachristine77 Fern is on TikTok @alwaysfern Business inquiries: starwarsenglishclass@gmail.…

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Will the Real Hamlet Please Stand Up 13:27

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Send us a text Here's a short episode to answer a special request by a loyal listener! Let's dive a little deeper into the various versions of Shakespeare's Hamlet that have come down to us! Support the show Please like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you listen. Thank you! Email: classicenglishliterat…

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The Porker, the Sheep, and the Goat - Aesop Fables - Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults 0:49

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A Young Pig was shut up in a fold-yard with a Goat and a Sheep. On one occasion the Shepherd laid hold of him, when he grunted, and squeaked, and resisted violently... #story AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio For we dare not class or compare ourselves with some who do, themselves, commend; but, they, among themselves, measuring,…

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The Miser - Aesop Fables - Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults 1:14

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A Miser sold all that he had, and bought a lump of gold, which he took and buried in a hole dug in the ground by the side of an old wall, and went daily to look at it... #story #kidsstory AcreSoft Story Classic ⁠https://acresoft.contactin.bio⁠ Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break t…

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The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing - Aesop Fables - Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults 0:57

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Once upon a time a Wolf resolved to disguise his nature by his habit, that so he might get food without stint... #story #kidsstory AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio But beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. Matthew 7:15

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An Unintended Episode: English Country House Poems 24:49

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Send us a text I had not thought to do an episode on the English country house poetry of the 17th century, but was recently reminded of their place in the survey of early modern literature, so here's a look at that peculiar subgenre. In this show, we'll look at Aemilia Lanyer's "A Description of Cooke-ham" and Ben Jonson's "To Penshurst." Support t…

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The Boasting Traveller - Aesop Fables - Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults 0:56

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A Man who had traveled in foreign lands, boasted very much, on returning to his own country, of the many wonderful and heroic things he had done in the different places he had visited. Among other... https://acresoft.contactin.bio Where [is] boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. Romans 3:27…

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John Webster's Sensational The Duchess of Malfi 39:33

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Send us a text Let's head back to the theatre for a really blood-soaked tragedy! And while we're at it, let's think about the intersection between art and social criticism. Support the show Please like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you listen. Thank you! Email: classicenglishliterature@gmail.com Foll…

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The Raven and the Swan Aesop Fables - Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults 0:55

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A Raven saw a Swan, and desired to secure for himself a like beauty of plumage. Supposing that his splendid white color arose from his washing in... https://acresoft.contactin.bio I will praise thee; for I am fearfully [and] wonderfully made: marvellous [are] thy works; and [that] my soul knoweth right well. Psalms 139:14…

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The Sick Lion - Aesop Fables - Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults 1:29

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A Lion being unable from old age and infirmities to provide himself with food by force, resolved to do so by artifice. He betook himself to his den, and lying down there, pretended to be sick, taking care that... AcreSoft Story Classic https://acresoft.contactin.bio http://acresoft.com A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the…

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Flesh and Spirit: The Writing of John Donne 40:49

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Send us a text Poet and priest John Donne's work seems to transcend its early 17th century moment and feels as fresh and alive to us as anything written today. In this episode, we look at the following texts: "The Bait" "Elegy 19: To His Mistress Going To Bed" "Batter my heart" "Death, be not proud" "The Flea" "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning" "…

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The Bear and the Two Travellers - Aesop Fables - Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults 1:09

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Two men were traveling together, when a bear suddenly met them on their path. One of them climbed up quickly into a tree, and concealed himself in the branches. The other, seeing that he must be attacked, fell flat on the ground, and when the Bear came up and felt him with... #story #kidsstory AcreSoft Story Classic acresoft.contactin.bio…

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"Drink to me only with thine eyes": Ben Jonson's Lyrics 27:28

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Send us a text Today, we'll wrap up our Jonsonian mini-series by looking at some his lyrics, including poems from the 1616 Works and songs from his plays. If you'd like to read along, just ask Uncle Google to serve up these titles: "On Something, that Walks Somewhere" "On My First Daughter" "On My First Son" "Song: To Celia" "Still to be Neat" Addi…

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The Oxen and the Axel-Trees - Aesop Fables - Epi 26 Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults 1:10

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A heavy wagon was being dragged along a country lane by a team of oxen. The axle-trees groaned and creaked terribly: when the oxen turning round, thus addressed the wheels. “Hullo there! why do you make so much noise?.. #story #kidsstory ★★★★ AcreSoft Story Classic acresoft.com acresoft.contactin.bio ★★★★ Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfi…

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The Thirsty Pigeon - Aesop Fables - Episode 25 - Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults 1:18

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A Pigeon, oppressed by excessive thirst, saw a goblet of water painted on a sign-board. Not supposing it to be only a picture... #story ★★★★ AcreSoft Story Classic acresoft.com acresoft.contactin.bio ★★★★ Discretion shall watch over thee; Understanding shall keep thee: Proverbs 2:11 ASVBT

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English Comes to America 41:12

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Send us a text It's Independence Day here in America, so today's show takes the opportunity to look at some of writing of early English colonists in New England and how their ideas contributed to the national ethos that would emerge in the coming centuries. Additional music from Internet Archive: "Stars and Stripes Forever." John Philip Sousa. perf…

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The Tortoise and the Eagle - Aesop Fables - Episode 24 Kids Bedtime Story Short Stories for Children 1:42

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A Tortoise, lazily basking in the sun, complained to the sea-birds of her hard fate, that no one would teach her to fly. An Eagle hovering near, heard her lamentation, and demanded what reward she would give him, if he would take her aloft, and float her... #story #kidsstory ★ ★ ★ ★ AcreSoft Story Classic acresoft.com acresoft.contactin.bio ★ ★ ★ ★…

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"A Pretty Kind of Game": Ben Jonson's Volpone and The Alchemist 34:06

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Send us a text We'll finish our look at Ben Jonson's comedies today with perhaps his most well-regarded efforts: Volpone, or The Fox and The Alchemist. Additional music: "In Town Tonight" by Eric Coates, perf. Reginald Dixon. From the Internet Archive. Support the show Please like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music, o…

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The Flies and the Honey-pot - Aesop Fables - Epi 23 Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults 1:19

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A Jar of Honey having been upset in a house-keeper's room, a number of flies were attracted by its sweetness, and placing their feet in it... #story #kidsstory AcreSoft Story Classic acresoft.com acresoft.contactin.bio • Forsake the foolish, and live; And go in the way of understanding.Proverbs 9:6

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The Ass, The Fox, and The Lion - Aesop Fables - Episode 22 Kids Story Bedtime Stories for Children 1:29

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The Ass and the Fox having entered into partnership together for their mutual protection, went out into the forest to hunt. They had not proceeded far, when... #story #kidsstory AcreSoft Story Classic acresoft.com acresoft.contactin.bio • Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: And he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.Proverbs 26:27 KJV…

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Humorous Humors: Ben Jonson's Early Comedies 30:45

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Send us a text Today, I look askance at two plays by Ben Jonson, whom many see (not me, though) as the greatest English playwright bar Shakespeare: Every Man In His Humour and Every Man Out of His Humour. These have become the paradigmatic examples of the 17th century "comedy of humours." Thank you to the Internet Archive for providing public domai…

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The Bear and the Fox - Aesop Fables Episode 21 - Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults 1:06

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A Bear boasted very much of his philanthropy, saying “that of all animals he was the most tender in his regard for man, for he had such respect for him... #story #kidsstory AcreSoft Story Classic acresoft.com acresoft.contactin.bio • Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips. Proverbs 27:2 ASVBT…

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The Mountain in Labor - Aesop Fables - Episode 20 Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults 1:01

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A Mountain was once greatly agitated. Loud groans and noises were heard;and crowds of people came from all parts to see what was the matter. While they were assembled in anxious expectation of some terrible calamity,out came a Mouse.Don’t make much ado about nothing. #story #kidsstory AcreSoft Story Classic acresoft.com acresoft.contactin.bio • In …

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The Bible in English 54:04

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Send us a text Today, we take a historical survey of the Bible in English, from early partial translations and paraphrases in the 7th century through the magnificence of King James I's Authorized Version of 1611. Support the show Please like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you listen. Thank you! Email:…

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The Good Samaritan - The Parables Episode 19 Bible Story True Short Stories for Children and Adults 2:00

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And Jesus made answer and said, A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho; and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead... You can read the account in the Bible, in Luke 10:30-37. #Biblestory AcreSoft Story Classic acresoft.com acresoft.contactin.bio…

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More than the Dark Lady: Aemilia Lanyer's "Eve's Apology in Defense of Women" 33:02

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Send us a text Today we look at Aemelia Lanyer's pioneering and influential work, "Eve's Apology in Defense of Women" from 1611's Salve Deus Rex Judaeorum. Support the show Please like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you listen. Thank you! Email: classicenglishliterature@gmail.com Follow me on Instagra…

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The Pomegranate, Apple Tree, and Bramble - Aesop Fables 19 Kids Story Short Stories for Children 1:08

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The Pomegranate and Apple tree disputed as to which was the most beautiful. When their strife was at its height, a Bramble from... #story AcreSoft Story Classic acresoft.com acresoft.contactin.bio • Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. Proverbs 27:2…

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The Labors in the Vineyard The Parables Episode 18 Bible Story True Stories for Children and Adults 2:57

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For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that was a householder, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. And when he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard... You can read the actual account in Matthew 20:1-16. #Biblestory AcreSoft Story Classic acresoft.com acresoft.conta…

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The Fawn and His Mother - Aesop Fables - Episode 18 Kids Story Short Stories for Children and Adults 1:22

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A young fawn once said to his mother, “You are larger than a dog, and swifter, and more used to running and you have too your horns as a defence... #story #kidsstory AcreSoft Story Classic acresoft.com acresoft.contactin.bio • Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; …

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