Tanglewood Tales The Wayside. Introductory.

In which a humble hillside cottage becomes the setting for a thoughtful discourse on the retelling of ancient myths for the delight and edification of children, framed by the quiet companionship of an earnest young scholar and storyteller. Observations on the changing seasons, the charms of gentle landscapes, and the innocent wonder of youthful audiences mingle to evoke a serene contemplation of literature's power to soften and renew time-honoured tales.