The Story of the Yara

Tonight's tale is a romantic bedtime story called the Story of the Yara by Andrew Lang. An enticing tale of a lover named Alonzo, his fiancée Julia and an enchantress water spirit called "The Yara". The enchantress tries to lure Alonzo by her mesmerizing singing so that they can disappear together into the river forever never to be seen again. Does love conquer all? You'll have to listen to the whole story to find out :) 
Sweet dreamzzz....

Historical Context Note: This unedited, traditional folklore story reflects the classic narrative styles and historical elements of the era in which it was documented. Because vintage tales occasionally feature dramatic suspense and period-accurate action, we recommend that parents and guardians preview this story first to ensure it matches their young listener's comfort level. 

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