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...
The Peasant`s Will part 4
The sons were white with rage, the witnesses shrunk away in terror, and mother and daughter glared at one another with a look of...
The Peasant`s Will part 3
While she seemed agitated and spoke in an excited manner, she was to all appearances telling the truth, and had no intention of deceiving...
The Peasant`s Will part 2
X immediately flew in a passion at the idea of such indignity, and declared it preposterous to expect him to mount a ladder of...
The Peasant`s Will part 1
Antonio Fogazzaro (1842-1911)
Born at Vicenza in northern Italy, Fogazzaro led a very active life, both as senator and writer. Though he studied at first...
Little Red Riding-Hood part 2
The wolf began to run as fast as he could, taking the nearest way, and the little girl went by that farthest about, diverting...
Little Red Riding-Hood part 1
Charles Perrault (1628—1703)
Perrault, one of several talented brothers who graced the age of Louis XIV, was a scholar, government official, and writer. He lived...
The Prodigal Son
The Prodigal Son (From the New Testament, Luke XV)
The prodigal is a parable, spoken by Jesus in praise of forgiveness. It is one of...
The Dove And The Crow
The Dove And The Crow (Anonymous: 2nd Century B.C. or later)
It is thought that the collection of fables now known as the Panchatantra had...
