An exciting, magical plot, along with its unforgettable characters -- the heroic King Arthur, the wizard Merlin, the brave Sir Lancelot, the beautiful Guinevere and the evil Morgana le Fey -- will enchant younger listeners, in this au...

Dante's vision, The Divine Comedy, has profoundly affected every generation since it first appeared in the early 14th century. This brief account sets the known facts of Dante's life against the turmoil of the times, and puts the very...