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Medieval Literary Tales and Sagas Program
Literary Tales & Sagas:
Beowulf
This is a 40 minute program in which Mr. Whitaker presents a retelling of the ancient Old English poem, Beowulf. This program was designed
with older audiences in mind; Middle, high school and even college levels.
Included with the program presentation is historical information
regarding the background of this masterpiece along with how it has influenced modern literature today. The version Mr. Whitaker wrote for
this program is essentially the same as on his CD, Tales of Ancient Warriors. If you wish, you can listen to the introduction of
Beowulf on the player at the top of the website.
Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
This is a 40 minute program in which Mr. Whitaker brings to life a few of these exciting literary tales from the hand of Chaucer, such as
The Knights Tale of Chivalry and Rivalry and The Wife of Bath and What Women Most Desire to name a few. Mr. Whitaker
will also discuss why this material is important and how it relates to our modern day world.
The Canterbury tales are great examples of
moral storytelling which also reveals beliefs of their day in which they were conceived. Mr. Whitaker brings these characters and stories
to life and gives their conflicts a moral depth. This program is applicable to Middle school and up.
Sigurd the Dragon Slayer
A 40 minute program based on the ancient Viking tale called the Volsung Saga. This saga has influence many of our fantasy authors of the
past, this interesting and difficult piece introduces us to the magic ring and sword, to mythical characters who had superhuman powers and
curses that changed people into monsters.
This saga influence JRR Tolkien heavily as did Beowulf. Mr. Whitaker will also discuss why this
material is important and how it relates to our modern day world. This program is applicable to Middle school and up. If you wish, you
can listen to the introduction of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer on the player at the top of the website.
Arthurian Tales:
The Death of King Arthur (40 minute program)
A 40 minute program for middle school and up, based on Mallory's version of Le Morte de Arthur,
this story describes the events that lead to the final battle with Mordred and the death of King Arthur. This is an emotional presentation
that vividly brings to life Mallory's vision of Arthur. Mr. Whitaker will also discuss why this material is important and how it
relates to our modern day world. If you wish, you can listen to a portion of The Death of King Arthur on the player at the top of the
website. You will find the story on the CD, Tales of Ancient Warriors.
