The Shepherdess and the Sweep part 4
The Sweep spoke most reasonably and sensibly to her, spoke of the old Chinese, and of the Goatsleg High adjutant general military commandant, but...
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...
A Legend of the Dance part 4
When, now, the dances and songs and all the ceremonies had come to an end and the heavenly company sat down, Musa was taken...
A Legend of the Dance part 3
As this involuntary twitching would not forsake her, and often seduced her to a little skip before she was aware, she caused her tender...
A Legend of the Dance part 2
Musa found no time to wonder at all this until the dance, which lasted a pretty long time, was over; for the merry gentleman...
A Legend of the Dance part 1
Gottfried Keller (1819 – 1890)
Keller, one of the most distinguished writers of Switzerland, is claimed by the Germans because he wrote in their language....
Bruin the Bear and Reynard part 5
Yet he said in scorn as he passed, “Monsieur, Dieu vous garde!” “O thou foul red villain!” said the bear to himself. “What impudence...
Bruin The Bear And Reynard part 4
All these so belabored the poor bear that his life was in extreme jeopardy; he sat and sighed sadly during the massacre, but the...
