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Fisherman and His Soul (Version 2)
by Oscar Wilde
In the pursuit of our desires, we often uncover the deepest curses. This tale follows a fisherman who, upon accidentally ensnaring a mermaid in his net, finds himself enchanted by her beauty and vows to marry her. However, she reveals that the only way to attain her love is to part with his soul. Guided by a witch, the fisherman learns how to sever this bond, but his soul, now free, seeks to reclaim its place through cunning persuasion. As it spins tales of a mesmerizing dancer nearby, the fisherman is drawn back to a dark reality—his soulless essence has turned malevolent. Beware of what you wish for, for the hearts desire can lead us astray. Originally published in 1896 in A House of Pomegranates, this enchanting story reminds us of the perilous nature of desire. - Summary by Phil Chenevert
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Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children-Mabel Powers
In the pursuit of our desires, we often uncover the deepest curses. This tale follows a fisherman who, upon accidentally ensnaring a mermaid in his net, finds himself enchanted by her beauty and vows to marry her. However, she reveals that the only way to attain her love is to part with his soul....
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Ice-Maiden and Other Tales-Hans Christian Andersen
In the pursuit of our desires, we often uncover the deepest curses. This tale follows a fisherman who, upon accidentally ensnaring a mermaid in his net, finds himself enchanted by her beauty and vows to marry her. However, she reveals that the only way to attain her love is to part with his soul....
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Kabumpo in Oz (version 2)-Ruth Plumly Thompson
In the pursuit of our desires, we often uncover the deepest curses. This tale follows a fisherman who, upon accidentally ensnaring a mermaid in his net, finds himself enchanted by her beauty and vows to marry her. However, she reveals that the only way to attain her love is to part with his soul....
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Gold of Fairnilee-Andrew Lang
In the pursuit of our desires, we often uncover the deepest curses. This tale follows a fisherman who, upon accidentally ensnaring a mermaid in his net, finds himself enchanted by her beauty and vows to marry her. However, she reveals that the only way to attain her love is to part with his soul....
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Demi-Gods-James Stephens
In the pursuit of our desires, we often uncover the deepest curses. This tale follows a fisherman who, upon accidentally ensnaring a mermaid in his net, finds himself enchanted by her beauty and vows to marry her. However, she reveals that the only way to attain her love is to part with his soul....
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Edmund Dulac's Fairy Tale Book-Edmund Dulac
In the pursuit of our desires, we often uncover the deepest curses. This tale follows a fisherman who, upon accidentally ensnaring a mermaid in his net, finds himself enchanted by her beauty and vows to marry her. However, she reveals that the only way to attain her love is to part with his soul....
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Worshipper of the Image-Richard le Gallienne
In the pursuit of our desires, we often uncover the deepest curses. This tale follows a fisherman who, upon accidentally ensnaring a mermaid in his net, finds himself enchanted by her beauty and vows to marry her. However, she reveals that the only way to attain her love is to part with his soul....
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Gargantua and Pantagruel, Book V-François Rabelais
In the pursuit of our desires, we often uncover the deepest curses. This tale follows a fisherman who, upon accidentally ensnaring a mermaid in his net, finds himself enchanted by her beauty and vows to marry her. However, she reveals that the only way to attain her love is to part with his soul....
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National Nursery Book-Unknown
In the pursuit of our desires, we often uncover the deepest curses. This tale follows a fisherman who, upon accidentally ensnaring a mermaid in his net, finds himself enchanted by her beauty and vows to marry her. However, she reveals that the only way to attain her love is to part with his soul....
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Golden heart, and other fairy stories-Violet Jacob
In the pursuit of our desires, we often uncover the deepest curses. This tale follows a fisherman who, upon accidentally ensnaring a mermaid in his net, finds himself enchanted by her beauty and vows to marry her. However, she reveals that the only way to attain her love is to part with his soul....
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Story of Robin Hood-Bertha Evangeline Bush
In the pursuit of our desires, we often uncover the deepest curses. This tale follows a fisherman who, upon accidentally ensnaring a mermaid in his net, finds himself enchanted by her beauty and vows to marry her. However, she reveals that the only way to attain her love is to part with his soul....
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Faust I-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
In the pursuit of our desires, we often uncover the deepest curses. This tale follows a fisherman who, upon accidentally ensnaring a mermaid in his net, finds himself enchanted by her beauty and vows to marry her. However, she reveals that the only way to attain her love is to part with his soul....
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Mopsa The Fairy-Jean Ingelow
In the pursuit of our desires, we often uncover the deepest curses. This tale follows a fisherman who, upon accidentally ensnaring a mermaid in his net, finds himself enchanted by her beauty and vows to marry her. However, she reveals that the only way to attain her love is to part with his soul....
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Tales of 1928 A Selection of Folktales, Fables, and Legends from Books Published in 1928-Various
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Others-Beatrix Potter
"The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Others" by Beatrix Potter is a charming collection that captures the adventures of the mischievous Peter Rabbit and his friends in the enchanting world of the English countryside. With its timeless themes of curiosity, adventure, and the consequences of one's…
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Royal Book of Oz (version 3)-Ruth Plumly Thompson
The "Royal Book of Oz" by Ruth Plumly Thompson invites listeners into a whimsical world filled with enchanting adventures and delightful characters. This installment in the beloved Oz series continues to explore themes of friendship, courage, and the magic of imagination, making it a timeless…
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Cobwebs from an Empty Skull-Ambrose Bierce
Cobwebs from an Empty Skull by Ambrose Bierce is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of perception, reality, and the complexities of existence. This collection of Bierce's sharp wit and incisive commentary invites listeners to reflect on the nature of life...
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Three Good Giants-François Rabelais
"Three Good Giants" by François Rabelais invites listeners into a whimsical world where larger-than-life characters embody the complexities of human nature and morality. This enduring tale explores themes of friendship, kindness, and the struggle between good and evil, making it a timeless...
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003 - Part III
In the pursuit of our desires, we often uncover the deepest curses. This tale follows a fisherman who, upon accidentally ensnaring a mermaid in his net, finds himself enchanted by her beauty and vows to marry her. However, she reveals that the only way to attain her love is to part with his soul....
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002 - Part II
In the pursuit of our desires, we often uncover the deepest curses. This tale follows a fisherman who, upon accidentally ensnaring a mermaid in his net, finds himself enchanted by her beauty and vows to marry her. However, she reveals that the only way to attain her love is to part with his soul....
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001 - Part I
In the pursuit of our desires, we often uncover the deepest curses. This tale follows a fisherman who, upon accidentally ensnaring a mermaid in his net, finds himself enchanted by her beauty and vows to marry her. However, she reveals that the only way to attain her love is to part with his soul....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In the pursuit of our desires, we often uncover the deepest curses. This tale follows a fisherman who, upon accidentally ensnaring a mermaid in his net, finds himself enchanted by her beauty and vows to marry her. However, she reveals that the only way to attain her love is to part with his soul. Guided by a witch, the fisherman learns how to sever this bond, but his soul, now free, seeks to reclaim its place through cunning persuasion. As it spins tales of a mesmerizing dancer nearby, the fisherman is drawn back to a dark reality—his soulless essence has turned malevolent. Beware of what you wish for, for the hearts desire can lead us astray. Originally published in 1896 in A House of Pomegranates, this enchanting story reminds us of the perilous nature of desire. - Summary by Phil Chenevert
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Oscar Wilde
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In the pursuit of our desires, we often uncover the deepest curses. This tale follows a fisherman who, upon accidentally ensnaring a mermaid in his net, finds himself enchanted by her beauty and vows to marry her. However, she reveals that the only way to attain her love is to part with his soul....
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