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As children and adults alike explore these beloved narratives, they discover the universal truths and values that continue to shape our understanding of heroism and humanity.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73801680</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73801680/my_book_of_favourite_fairy_tales_edric_vredenburg.mp3" length="90271311" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Hamilton Wright Mabie, Kate Stephens</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"My Book Of Favourite Fairy Tales" by Edric Vredenburg is a delightful collection that brings together timeless stories cherished by generations. 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