Saksagan
The Deaf Satyr part 2
He was a capricious satyr.He had two court counselors: a lark and an ass. The first had lost her prestige when the satyr went...
The Deaf Satyr part 1
NicaraguaRuben Dario (1867-1916)Ruben Dario is one of the few Spanish-American writers who have won international celebrity. He first became known as a boy poet,...
A Fickle Widow part 8
“Many thanks, madam,” said Chwang, “for your deep conside- ation. But may I ask why you are dressed in such gay clothing.” “When I...
A Fickle Widow part 7
The Lady T`ien, frantic with grief, embraced him, rubbed his chest, and when these remedies failed to revive him, called in his old servant.“Has...
A Fickle Widow part 6
“First,” answered the man, “my master says that the presence of the coffin in the saloon makes it difficult to conduct marriage festivities in...
A Fickle Widow part 5
“My master,” replied the servant, “has never yet been married.”“What qualities does he look for in the fortunate woman he will choose for his...
A Fickle Widow part 4
“Some years ago I communicated to Chwang my desire to become his disciple. In furtherance of this purpose I came hither, and now, to...
A Fickle Widow part 3
“A faithful minister does not serve two princes, and a virtuous woman never thinks of a second husband,” sententiously replied the lady. “If fate...
A Fickle Widow part 2
“Your wrists are not strong enough for such work,” he said. “Let me relieve you at it.”“By all means,” replied the lady briskly. “Here...
A Fickle Widow part 1
A Fickle Widow (Anonymous: 15th Century A.D., or before)A Fickle Widow, which also appeared originally in the Marvellous Tales, presents a striking contrast to...
