The Folktale Project

Nov 30

Nov 30 Ep. 1087 - The Topaz Story Book - Autumn Fires; To an Autumn Leaf

Today we get a very short selection from 'The Topaz Story Book', including a really lovely poem by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Nov 25

Every so often in "The Topaz Story Book" we get a treat from a rather famous author. Today's tale of 'Queen Aster' comes from Louisa May Alcott.

Nov 23

Today's tales are about two flowers with magnificent properties, 'Pimpernel, the Shepherd's Clock' and 'A Legend of the Gentian'.

Nov 21

We begin the week with a lovely poem about the wild Aster and what can only be described as a love letter to the Silver-Rod.

Nov 18

We're finishing the week with two stories today, including another origin tale for the golden-rod that is a much, much darker version.

Nov 14

This is a week of origins, and we start off with how the King's Candles got their name.

Nov 9

Today's fairytale is an origin story for the opal, but also an extremely sad love story between two fairies.

Nov 7

'The Gay Little King' is the story of the adventures of a young boy named Jaimie and a little maple, transformed into the little king.

Nov 4

'The Shet-Up Posy' is just as much about capturing the regionality of US folklore as it is about recognizing your own inner beauty.

Oct 31

'The Pumpkin Giant' is an outstandingly silly tale of the origin of the pumpkin, and the perfect beginning to Halloween week!