The Story Tellers' Magazine, Vol. I, No. 2, July 1913

"The Story Tellers' Magazine, Vol. I, No. 2, July 1913" by Various is a compilation focused on storytelling from the early 1900s. It contains an array of stories and articles covering diverse topics, such as adaptations of classic stories, discussions on the skills needed for storytelling, and the great importance of stories in different cultures. A poem honors childhood and stories to kick it off, followed by "The Story of King Arthur," which begins with Merlin and his prophecies. The story introduces King Vortigern, who needs to quickly build a tower amid threats and curses. When wizards fail him, the wise young boy Merlin is introduced and rises above the rest to change the fate of the Arthurian tale. Targeting readers, especially young ones, the magazine underlines how crucial storytelling is for both learning and growing as a person.