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Ep 10: The History Of Tom Thumb

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by Richard Johnson | 1621

Tom Thumb is born the size of his dad’s thumb thanks to a little magic from Merlin. Tiny but fearless, he charges headfirst into a world far too big for him. He gets swallowed by a pudding, eaten by a cow, and still finds a way to come out ahead.

From mouse-back rides to wild escapes, he keeps proving that size means nothing when you have brains and guts. By the end, he is not just surviving. He is a knight of the realm and a legend in his own right.

Notable Quotes:

  • "I should be the happiest creature in the world if I had a son; although he was no bigger than my husband's thumb, I would be satisfied."
  • "An oak-leaf hat he had for his crown; His shirt of web by spiders spun..."
  • "Mother, mother! ...Here, mother... in the red cow's mouth."
  • "They carried him to the king, who made Tom his dwarf, and he soon grew a great favourite at court..."
  • "He fell dead on the ground where he stood, And the spider suck'd every drop of his blood."

Summary:

  • A poor ploughman's wife wishes for a child, even one "no bigger than my husband's thumb," a wish granted by Merlin the magician.
  • The tiny boy, named Tom Thumb by the Queen of the Fairies, is known for his cunning and mischievous tricks.
  • Tom has several perilous adventures, including being swallowed by a batter pudding, a cow, and a fish, but always escapes.
  • He eventually finds himself at King Arthur's court, where his cleverness and antics make him a royal favorite.
  • The King rewards Tom with riches for his family, a grand new outfit, a mouse to ride, and even a miniature palace.
  • The envious Queen tries to harm Tom, leading to further escapes, including hiding in a snail-shell and riding a butterfly.
  • Despite his many near-fatal encounters, Tom's adventures sadly end when he is finally defeated by a poisonous spider.
  • King Arthur and his court mourn the loss of their beloved little knight, erecting a monument in his honor.

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. The Story (00:02:38)

22 episodes

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by Richard Johnson | 1621

Tom Thumb is born the size of his dad’s thumb thanks to a little magic from Merlin. Tiny but fearless, he charges headfirst into a world far too big for him. He gets swallowed by a pudding, eaten by a cow, and still finds a way to come out ahead.

From mouse-back rides to wild escapes, he keeps proving that size means nothing when you have brains and guts. By the end, he is not just surviving. He is a knight of the realm and a legend in his own right.

Notable Quotes:

  • "I should be the happiest creature in the world if I had a son; although he was no bigger than my husband's thumb, I would be satisfied."
  • "An oak-leaf hat he had for his crown; His shirt of web by spiders spun..."
  • "Mother, mother! ...Here, mother... in the red cow's mouth."
  • "They carried him to the king, who made Tom his dwarf, and he soon grew a great favourite at court..."
  • "He fell dead on the ground where he stood, And the spider suck'd every drop of his blood."

Summary:

  • A poor ploughman's wife wishes for a child, even one "no bigger than my husband's thumb," a wish granted by Merlin the magician.
  • The tiny boy, named Tom Thumb by the Queen of the Fairies, is known for his cunning and mischievous tricks.
  • Tom has several perilous adventures, including being swallowed by a batter pudding, a cow, and a fish, but always escapes.
  • He eventually finds himself at King Arthur's court, where his cleverness and antics make him a royal favorite.
  • The King rewards Tom with riches for his family, a grand new outfit, a mouse to ride, and even a miniature palace.
  • The envious Queen tries to harm Tom, leading to further escapes, including hiding in a snail-shell and riding a butterfly.
  • Despite his many near-fatal encounters, Tom's adventures sadly end when he is finally defeated by a poisonous spider.
  • King Arthur and his court mourn the loss of their beloved little knight, erecting a monument in his honor.

Support the show

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. The Story (00:02:38)

22 episodes

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