The Frog Prince and Other Stories by Walter Crane ~ Full Audiobook [folklore]

The Frog Prince and Other Stories by Walter Crane audiobook.

Genre: folklore

In The Frog Prince and Other Stories, celebrated Victorian artist and storyteller Walter Crane brings a handful of beloved fairy tales to life with a clear-eyed, lyrical simplicity and a painter's sense of wonder. At the heart of the collection is the classic Frog Prince: a proud young princess makes an impulsive promise to a strange, speaking frog, only to discover that a careless word can become a binding oath. Around this central tale, Crane's other stories explore the timeless logic of folklore - where ordinary homes and quiet forests can hide enchantment, where kindness can be tested, and where selfishness carries a price. Each episode turns on a sharp moral question: Will a character keep their promise when it becomes inconvenient? Will they choose compassion over disgust, honesty over pride, courage over comfort? With brisk pacing, vivid imagery, and a gentle but firm sense of consequence, these stories invite listeners of all ages into a world of transformations, riddles, and hard-won wisdom - and remind us that magic often begins the moment someone chooses to do the right thing.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:09:47) Chapter 2

(00:29:18) Chapter 3

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