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Tales of Ancient Warriors
Stories that Inspired JRR Tolkien and the Lord of the Rings
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Stories on this CD include:
Beowulf
After studying Beowulf for over seven years Mr. Whitaker has produced his own
storytelling interpretation of this ancient masterpiece. His depiction of this archaic text was conceived to be as much
like the original in feel and presentation as possible. This version was developed to make it more interesting and
understandable to a modern day audience and yet capture how it might have sounded in medieval times.
Read a review of Gary Whitaker's Beowulf...
Le Morte De Arthur
This is the only medieval program in which Mr. Whitaker performs
the story in 1st person. The story is told by his dedicated knight, Sir Bedivere and is based primarily on Mallory's version.
The story briefly describes Arthur's rise to power and how his son betrayed and destroyed him. This depiction hovers between the
mystical and real King Arthur. The main focus of the story is Arthur's death, thus the title,
Le Morte de Arthur.
Sigurd the Dragon Slayer
This tale is taken from the ancient Viking "Volsung Saga". The story tells how Sigurd
(the young hero) is manipulated by his devious teacher, a dwarf named Regin, into slaying an ancient dragon so that he (Regin)
might gain the dragons treasure horde and a valuable ring that is cursed. The Volsung saga is in itself a long and complicated
tale and this is just one of its stories, rewritten to interest a modern day audience.
Tales of Ancient Warriors cover art by Paul C. Nihart of Galliano, LA. burningdynamics@yahoo.com - 985.632.4742 - www.geocities.com/tyme2act
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For more information please contact Gary Whitaker at 817-281-2843 or by email storymantales@hotmail.com
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Summer of the Red Dragon - Released 12/15/06
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Summer of the Red Dragon is a tale about two teenage boys in the year 1963 who are faced
with a mythical monster. The story of Jason and Weasel and their fight to save their friends is a modern day fairy tale.
• Listen to an excerpt of Summer of the Red Dragon
Summer of the Red Dragon cover art by Paul C. Nihart of Galliano, LA. burningdynamics@yahoo.com - 985.632.4742 - www.geocities.com/tyme2act
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For more information please contact Gary Whitaker at 817-281-2843 or by email storymantales@hotmail.com
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Mr. Whitaker's first CD is a collection of his own twisted scary tales. These stories are fun, bizarre and eerie.
Conceived for those who enjoy Twilight Zone-style stories, they are sure to scare you silly!
CD Title:
Something Wicked
Stories list:
1. Manager's Special
2. Something Wicked
3. Jack and Jill
4. Der Futtersak
5. Eyes of Dr. Knoe
(Recommended for ages 11 and
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For more information please contact Gary Whitaker at 817-281-2843 or by email
storymantales@hotmail.com
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