Episodes

  • 36 - I Learn That I Am Not A Man

    36 - I Learn That I Am Not A Man
    Dec 6 2025
    While George MacDonald is celebrated for his enchanting fantasy tales like At the Back of the North Wind and The Princess and the Goblin, he was once more renowned for his vivid, realistic novels. Among these is the semi-autobiographical gem, Ranald Bannermans Boyhood. This charming story follows a young boy, raised in a Scottish manse alongside his brothers, as he navigates the joys and challenges of childhood without his mother. The tale is rich with delightful characters—Kirsty, the captivating Highland storyteller; Turkey, the fearless cowherd; the menacing Kelpie; and the lovely Elsie Duff. Through his adventures, Ranald learns vital lessons about courage and integrity from his father. Upon its release in 1871, the New York Independent hailed it as full of sweetness, full of boy-life and true goodness. Indeed, it is a captivating narrative from a master storyteller. (Summary by Bookworm)
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    7 mins
  • 35 - I Break In My Story

    35 - I Break In My Story
    Dec 5 2025
    While George MacDonald is celebrated for his enchanting fantasy tales like At the Back of the North Wind and The Princess and the Goblin, he was once more renowned for his vivid, realistic novels. Among these is the semi-autobiographical gem, Ranald Bannermans Boyhood. This charming story follows a young boy, raised in a Scottish manse alongside his brothers, as he navigates the joys and challenges of childhood without his mother. The tale is rich with delightful characters—Kirsty, the captivating Highland storyteller; Turkey, the fearless cowherd; the menacing Kelpie; and the lovely Elsie Duff. Through his adventures, Ranald learns vital lessons about courage and integrity from his father. Upon its release in 1871, the New York Independent hailed it as full of sweetness, full of boy-life and true goodness. Indeed, it is a captivating narrative from a master storyteller. (Summary by Bookworm)
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    4 mins
  • 34 - An Evening Visit

    34 - An Evening Visit
    Dec 4 2025
    While George MacDonald is celebrated for his enchanting fantasy tales like At the Back of the North Wind and The Princess and the Goblin, he was once more renowned for his vivid, realistic novels. Among these is the semi-autobiographical gem, Ranald Bannermans Boyhood. This charming story follows a young boy, raised in a Scottish manse alongside his brothers, as he navigates the joys and challenges of childhood without his mother. The tale is rich with delightful characters—Kirsty, the captivating Highland storyteller; Turkey, the fearless cowherd; the menacing Kelpie; and the lovely Elsie Duff. Through his adventures, Ranald learns vital lessons about courage and integrity from his father. Upon its release in 1871, the New York Independent hailed it as full of sweetness, full of boy-life and true goodness. Indeed, it is a captivating narrative from a master storyteller. (Summary by Bookworm)
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    9 mins
  • 33 - A Solitary Chapter

    33 - A Solitary Chapter
    Dec 3 2025
    While George MacDonald is celebrated for his enchanting fantasy tales like At the Back of the North Wind and The Princess and the Goblin, he was once more renowned for his vivid, realistic novels. Among these is the semi-autobiographical gem, Ranald Bannermans Boyhood. This charming story follows a young boy, raised in a Scottish manse alongside his brothers, as he navigates the joys and challenges of childhood without his mother. The tale is rich with delightful characters—Kirsty, the captivating Highland storyteller; Turkey, the fearless cowherd; the menacing Kelpie; and the lovely Elsie Duff. Through his adventures, Ranald learns vital lessons about courage and integrity from his father. Upon its release in 1871, the New York Independent hailed it as full of sweetness, full of boy-life and true goodness. Indeed, it is a captivating narrative from a master storyteller. (Summary by Bookworm)
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    12 mins
  • 32 - The Peat-Stack

    32 - The Peat-Stack
    Dec 2 2025
    While George MacDonald is celebrated for his enchanting fantasy tales like At the Back of the North Wind and The Princess and the Goblin, he was once more renowned for his vivid, realistic novels. Among these is the semi-autobiographical gem, Ranald Bannermans Boyhood. This charming story follows a young boy, raised in a Scottish manse alongside his brothers, as he navigates the joys and challenges of childhood without his mother. The tale is rich with delightful characters—Kirsty, the captivating Highland storyteller; Turkey, the fearless cowherd; the menacing Kelpie; and the lovely Elsie Duff. Through his adventures, Ranald learns vital lessons about courage and integrity from his father. Upon its release in 1871, the New York Independent hailed it as full of sweetness, full of boy-life and true goodness. Indeed, it is a captivating narrative from a master storyteller. (Summary by Bookworm)
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    28 mins
  • 31 - A Winter's Ride

    31 - A Winter's Ride
    Dec 1 2025
    While George MacDonald is celebrated for his enchanting fantasy tales like At the Back of the North Wind and The Princess and the Goblin, he was once more renowned for his vivid, realistic novels. Among these is the semi-autobiographical gem, Ranald Bannermans Boyhood. This charming story follows a young boy, raised in a Scottish manse alongside his brothers, as he navigates the joys and challenges of childhood without his mother. The tale is rich with delightful characters—Kirsty, the captivating Highland storyteller; Turkey, the fearless cowherd; the menacing Kelpie; and the lovely Elsie Duff. Through his adventures, Ranald learns vital lessons about courage and integrity from his father. Upon its release in 1871, the New York Independent hailed it as full of sweetness, full of boy-life and true goodness. Indeed, it is a captivating narrative from a master storyteller. (Summary by Bookworm)
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    10 mins
  • 30 - Tribulation

    30 - Tribulation
    Nov 30 2025
    While George MacDonald is celebrated for his enchanting fantasy tales like At the Back of the North Wind and The Princess and the Goblin, he was once more renowned for his vivid, realistic novels. Among these is the semi-autobiographical gem, Ranald Bannermans Boyhood. This charming story follows a young boy, raised in a Scottish manse alongside his brothers, as he navigates the joys and challenges of childhood without his mother. The tale is rich with delightful characters—Kirsty, the captivating Highland storyteller; Turkey, the fearless cowherd; the menacing Kelpie; and the lovely Elsie Duff. Through his adventures, Ranald learns vital lessons about courage and integrity from his father. Upon its release in 1871, the New York Independent hailed it as full of sweetness, full of boy-life and true goodness. Indeed, it is a captivating narrative from a master storyteller. (Summary by Bookworm)
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    27 mins
  • 29 - A Double Exposure

    29 - A Double Exposure
    Nov 29 2025
    While George MacDonald is celebrated for his enchanting fantasy tales like At the Back of the North Wind and The Princess and the Goblin, he was once more renowned for his vivid, realistic novels. Among these is the semi-autobiographical gem, Ranald Bannermans Boyhood. This charming story follows a young boy, raised in a Scottish manse alongside his brothers, as he navigates the joys and challenges of childhood without his mother. The tale is rich with delightful characters—Kirsty, the captivating Highland storyteller; Turkey, the fearless cowherd; the menacing Kelpie; and the lovely Elsie Duff. Through his adventures, Ranald learns vital lessons about courage and integrity from his father. Upon its release in 1871, the New York Independent hailed it as full of sweetness, full of boy-life and true goodness. Indeed, it is a captivating narrative from a master storyteller. (Summary by Bookworm)
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    11 mins