The Werewolf by Eugene Field

Classic Ghost Stories

Tony Walker

Fiction, Drama, Science Fiction

4.9 • 686 Ratings

🗓️ 14 September 2023

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Step into the mysterious realm of Eugene Field's short story "The Werewolf." 🌕 This narrative unfolds a tale of love and lycanthropy, revolving around a haunting love triangle. The characters of Harold, Alfred, and the captivating Saxon maiden Yseult are entwined in a complex dance of emotions. Harold, cursed to carry the lineage of a werewolf, traces his ancestry back to the legendary Siegfried. With a unique twist on the traditional werewolf motif, Field's story takes us on a journey through love, curses, and the eerie legacy of lycanthropy.Meet the creative mind behind "The Werewolf," Eugene Field. 🖋️ Renowned as an American writer, Field's artistic journey flourished from his St. Louis roots. A master of children's poetry and humorous essays, he left an indelible mark on literature. Field's life led him through the realm of journalism, where his wit shone in his articles. His legacy extends beyond his words, with statues, parks, and institutions honoring his influence. Join us in exploring the life of Eugene Field and his captivating tale of "The Werewolf."#EugeneField #TheWerewolf #LoveTriangle #Lycanthropy #SiegfriedLegacy #AmericanWriter #LiteraryLegacy #CreativeMind #LiteraryTale #LoveAndCurses New Patreon Request Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Support the showVisit us here: www.ghostpod.orgBuy me a coffee if you're glad I do this: https://ko-fi.com/tonywalkerIf you really want to help me, become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barcudMusic by The Heartwood Institute: https://bit.ly/somecomeback Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	The Werewolf
0:02.0	The Werewolf by Eugene Field
0:06.0	The Werewolf by Eugene Field.
0:23.5	In the reign of Egbert the Saxon, there dwelt in Britain a maiden named Isolt,
0:29.7	who was beloved of all, both for her goodness and for her beauty.
0:34.8	But though many a youth came wooing her, she loved Harold only, and to him
0:41.1	she plighted her troth. Among the other youth of whom Isolt was beloved was Alfred, and he
0:48.4	was sore angered that Isolt showed favour to Harold, so that one day Alfred said to Harold,
0:55.0	Is it right that old Ziegfried should come from his grave and have Issel to wife?
1:00.8	Then added he, pretty good, sir, why do you turn so white when I speak your grandsire's name?
1:09.1	Then Harold asked, What know you of Zekefried that you taunt me?
1:13.8	What memory of him should vex me now?
1:16.9	We know, and we know, retorted Alfred.
1:21.2	There are some tales told us by our grandmars we have not forgot.
1:27.0	So ever after that, Alfred's words and Alfred's bitter smile
1:31.0	haunted Harold by day and night. Harold's grandsire, Siegfried, the Teuton, had been a man of cruel
1:40.1	violence. The legend said that a curse rested upon him, and that at certain times he was possessed
1:46.8	of an evil spirit that wreaked its fury on mankind. But Siegfried had been dead full many years,
1:54.4	and there was naught to mind the world of him save the legend, and a cunning wrought spear which he had had from Brunhilde the witch.
2:03.7	This spear was such a weapon that it never lost its brightness, nor had its point been blunted.
2:10.8	It hung in Harold's chamber, and it was the marvel among weapons of that time.
2:17.1	Isseld knew that Alfred loved her, but she did not know of the bitter words which Alfred
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