About this book
Story-teller by Maud Lindsay invites listeners into a warm, olden-world tradition where twelve short stories unfold like fireside tales meant to be spoken aloud. Originally published in 1915, these gentle children's fairy tales and fictional vignettes celebrate seasonal gatherings, village customs, and the quiet magic of imagination.
Lindsay’s stories were written for oral performance—simple, lyrical narratives threaded with small songs and melodies—perfect for a storyteller who can weave voice, rhythm, and gesture into a spellbinding read. Themes of kindness, empathy, joy, and the bittersweet lessons of growing up recur throughout, showing how shared stories shape character and community. The tone is nostalgic and comforting, full of small wonders: Maypole dances, hearthside nights, and the tender moments that teach children to rejoice with others and mourn with the sorrowful.
Ideal for parents, teachers, librarians, and anyone who loves classic children’s fiction and fairy tales, this audiobook is perfect for bedtime, classroom storytime, or a cozy listen that reconnects adults and children with the art of oral storytelling. Listen for the charm of tradition and the simple power of a well-told tale.
