Telling Tales

Nick Cowan

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Short stories from around the world retold. Written and performed by Nick Cowan. Go to www.tellingtalespodcast.com for more information.

08/15/2023

006 - Fearless Fattu The Weaver

Indian Folklore. A small and weak man has ideas far above his station in life. Will his will to succeed overcome his (many) shortcomings? This story has been told across the world in hundreds of different versions and is one of the stories that indicate just how international and interracial storytelling is. You may recognise it from your own culture.

20 min
05/15/2023

005 - Zhu Yingtai and Liang Shanbo the Butterfly Lovers

Chinese Folktale One of the four great folktales of ancient China. Zhu Yingtai wants to go to school, but there's a problem, she's female. Will her will to succeed overcome the societal expectations of the age and allow her to follow her heart? Considered the Romeo and Juliet of Chinese literature.

28 min
04/16/2023

004 - The Wisdom of Animals

Tanzanian Folktale A young boy wants to become a hunter like his father before him, but the animals keep talking to him! What will he do to feed himself and his mother?

33 min
03/16/2023

003 - Kian's Request

Kian, a young farmer, finds true love. But will he rise to the challenge set out by his beloved's father?

43 min
02/16/2023

002 - The Test of Treasure

Three sons set out to find a treasure that will win them a kingdom. Set in the western side of the Middle East.

40 min
01/26/2023

001 - The Tale of Urashima Taro

Japanese Folktale Urashima Taro is a good man whose kind actions lead to a reward...of sorts.

31 min

6 Episodes

Short stories from around the world retold. Written and performed by Nick Cowan. Go to www.tellingtalespodcast.com for more information.

Creator

Nick Cowan
Years Active

2K
Episodes

6
Rating

Clean
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