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The Shepherdess and the Sweep part 3
“I cannot bear this,” she said, “I must get out of the cupboard.” But when they were out and looked up at the table,...
The Shepherdess and the Sweep part 2
There he stood, with his face red and white, just like a girl, and that was a mistake, for it might have been blackened...
The Shepherdess and the Sweep part 1
Denmark
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875)
Andersen was born at Odense. His parents were so poor that he had no chance at first of securing the education...
Skobelef part 7
Peter Lo was not quite so fortunate. He could not be happy except in the society of the stallion. He lost interest in work....
Skobelef part 6
At last the wild beast was forced between the shafts. As the reins were loosened he rose on his hind legs, and the lash...
Skobelef part 5
It was a great day for the horses, too. The mares under the ash trees lost their appetites and stood all the while arching...
Skobelef part 4
He came trotting along before the gig, a broad black hulk, his fetlocks dancing, his mane sweeping in billows down his neck, his eyes...
Skobelef part 3
The long line of vehicles came rolling in from the valleys. It picked up reinforcements at every crossroad until it was like a regular...
Skobelef part 2
We boys used to stand outside the church and do as our elders did— size up the people that arrived after us. We judged...
Skobelef part 1
Johan Bojer (1872—1959)
Born at Orkedalsovan, Bojer spent much of his early life in the rural districts of his country. He became interested in politics...
