Today the Magician brings news and a scheme back to the Sultan of the Indies. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

Today the Sultan's Magician will find her way into the palace of the Fairy Paribanou and start some more mischief. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

Today Prince Ahmed returns to visit his father, who will grow increasingly suspicious of his son's whereabouts. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

Today Prince Ahmed and the Fairy Paribanou celebrate their love with a wedding feast, but the prince begins to miss his father. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

Today we discover the mystery of Prince Ahmed's missing arrow and finally meet the Fairy Paribanou. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

Today the Princes return to save the life of Princess Nouronnihar, but the Sultan determines that none of their gifts were solely responsible for her recovery and creates a new test to determine her husband. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

Today the Princes Ali and Ahmed discover and purchase their rarities and prepare to retutn home where they will compete for the hand of the Princess. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

This week begins a new story from The Blue Fairy Book - The Story of Prince Ahmed and the Fairy Paribanou. We begin with three princes in love with their orphaned cousin and the challenge set for by their father for her hand. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

We're starting 2024 with some complete tales from "The Blue Fairy Book" before returning with the next story in Andrew Lang's great compendium. This is 'The Forty Thieves'. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

We're starting 2024 with some complete tales from "The Blue Fairy Book" before returning with the next story in Andrew Lang's great compendium. This is 'Snow White and Rose Red'. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

We're starting 2024 with some complete tales from "The Blue Fairy Book" before returning with the next story in Andrew Lang's great compendium. This is 'Hansel and Gretel'. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

We're starting 2024 with some complete tales from "The Blue Fairy Book" before returning with the next story in Andrew Lang's great compendium. This is 'The Goose Girl'. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

We're starting 2024 with some complete tales from "The Blue Fairy Book" before returning with the next story in Andrew Lang's great compendium. This is 'The Terrible Head'. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

We're starting 2024 with some complete tales from "The Blue Fairy Book" before returning with the next story in Andrew Lang's great compendium. This is 'The Wonderful Sheep'. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

Want to see what came before the famous 'A Christmas Carol'? In the "Pickwick Paper" Dickens published 'The Christmas Goblins', a story about an ill-tempered Sexton and the life changing night he spent in a Goblin cave. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!  

Today's story in our Christmas after Christmas series is all about an older brither trying to make some Christmas magic for his younger siblings. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!  

Because I'm still in the Christmas spirit we're going to buck tradition this year and bring you three new tales of Christmas instead of the usual annual round up. That will take place over the next two weeks with full stories from "The Blue Fairy Book", but for now enjoy this Christmas present from me to you! To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!  

Merry Christmas to all!!! Today we have a special episode, our annual tradition of the reading of Clement Moore's 'A Visit From St. Nicholas'.

Today we discover why Cinderlad collected all of the horses and armor in Pt. 1 of the tale. It, of course, has something to do with a Princess and a Glass Hill. :) Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

Today we begin a tale that has versions all around the world and in every culture, 'The Princess on the Glass Hill'. Stories like this are exactly why we have The Folktale Project, to see those connections. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

Today we finally come to the end of 'A Voyage to Lilliput', the first story on Swift's "Gulliver's Travels". Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

As our traveller returns from war we find out just what the punishment may be for disobeying the emperor. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

As we rejoin the story in Lilliput we find the traveller about to head off to war with the Blefuscudians navy. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

In Part 3 of 'A Voyage to Lilliput' our traveller finds a way to secure his freedom. But at what cost? Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

Today our adventurer wakes to find himself face to face with the Emperor of Lilliput. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

Today we begin with Chapter 1 in Swift's classic story of 'A Voyage to Lilliput'. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

In the conclusion of 'The Brave Little Tailor' we see our young hero repeatedly try to get his reward from the King, only to have to try just as hard to keep a hold of it!

In Part 3 of 'The Brave Little Tailor' our hero finds employment with a neighboring kingdom. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

In Part 2 of 'The Brave Little Tailor' we find out how the tailor fares with the giant. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

Today we begin the tale of 'The Little Tailor', a classic story about a confident young man making his way in the world. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

TW: Child Murder The conculsion of 'Trusty John' is a happy (ish?) one, but to get there the King needs to get very, very dark. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!      

TW: Kidnapping In the second act of 'Trusty John' John and the King find their way to the Princess of the Golden Roof and John overhears some particularly helpful information via some ravens. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

Today we have the beginning of a completely new story, a tale of fidelity and service. The tale of 'Trusty John'. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

TW: Attempted Murder In Part 2 of 'Blue Beard' we discover the fate of Blue Beard's young wife as well as the fate of the scoundrel himself. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

TW: Murder Today we start the two part tale of that famously infamous husband, 'Blue Beard'. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

In the final chapter in the story of 'Prince Darling' we'll discover if the prince really has turned over a new leaf and become good. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

In the penultimate chapter in the story of 'Prince Darling' we see the prince seem to truly make an effort to change his evil ways. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

In today's episode Prince Darling receives a visit from the Fairy Truth. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

A holiday tradition and a special holiday episode, 'The Legend of Stingy Jack'! To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!  

TW Animal abuse. Today we see if the good Prince Darling is capable of remaining good. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

Today we meet a wholly different fairy from the one in 'Toads and Diamonds', the Good King, and his son Prince Darling. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

TW - Misogyny, Language 'Toads and Diamonds' is a story known but many names, including 'The Fairies' and is one of the many to try to teach us kindness to strangers. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

TW - Torture, Murder Today marks the end of the story of 'The Goose-Girl'. The King will get some answers and a stolen identity will be revealed. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

TW - Animal violence Today we have the second part of the tale of 'The Goose-Girl' where the travellers finally make it to the Prince and the maid's plan is enacted. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!

Today we begin that classic tale of stolen identity, 'The Goose Girl'. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

In the final chapter of 'Snow-white and Rose-red' the girls continue to cross paths with the dwarf, generally to everyone's detriment. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

In Pt. 2 of 'Snow-white and Rose-red' our friend the bear will leave for the summer, and the girls will meet a rather rude dwarf. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

Today is new story day again, this time with a story that we've told before, but in a slightly different way. 'Snow White and Rose Red' is a classic with a thousand variations. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!