11.26.2010

Lagniappe 37: Grimm's Fairy Tales, 2

In which we ask, "Who are these kids, anyway?
Hansel and Gretel or Little Brother and Little Sister or Brother and Sister?"
Either name it's the same story with a witch and without a gingerbread house.
Joseph brings us something extra from the Brothers Grimm.

Grimm's Fairy Tales, 2
(listen or download from link above)

Read by Joseph from Zombie Parent's Guide

Get the book here: Grimm's Fairy Tales

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    According to Webster
    la·gniappe  \ˈlan-ˌyap, lan-ˈ\
    Function:      noun
    Etymology: American French, from American Spanish la ñapa the lagniappe, from la + ñapa, yapa, from Quechua yapa something added
    Date: 1844
    : a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase;     broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure
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    11.22.2010

    Episode 142: Genesis, chapters 5-7



    In which we encounter the "begots" and begin Noah's story.
    Genesis, chapters 5-7
    (download or listen via this link)
    Book Information
    • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
    • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
    • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
    • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
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    11.15.2010

    Episode 141: Genesis, chapters 3-4

    In which Adam and Eve give in to temptation and suffer the consequences.
    Genesis, chapters 3-4
    (download or listen via this link)
    Book Information
    • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
    • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
    • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
    • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
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    11.06.2010

    Episode 140: Genesis, chapters 1-2

    In which we witness creation, from near and from afar.
    Genesis, chapters 1-2
    (download or listen via this link)
    Book Information
    • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
    • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
    • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
    • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
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