Orpheus and Eurydice 1
Ovid (43 B.C.—18 A.D.?)
Publius Ovidius Naso, better known to readers of English as Ovid, was born not far from Rome, and spent the latter...
The Old Man`s Tale of the Queer Client part 10
“ `But the costs, my dear sir, the costs of all this,` reasoned the attorney when he had recovered from his momentary surprise. `If...
Cavalleria Rusticana part 2
“It is a blessing to have sight of you!” said he.
“Oh, friend Turridu, I was told that you came back around the first of...
The Ass in the Lion`s Skin 1
Ancient India
Sanskrit is the classical language of the Hindus of ancient India. Practically the whole of that extraordinary literature which began with the Vedas...
The Old Man`s Tale of the Queer Client part 11
“At length, late one night, Heyling, of whom nothing had been seen for many weeks before, appeared at his attorney`s private residence, and sent...
Cavalleria Rusticana part 3
“I`d like to take her from under his very eyes, the dirty dog!” he muttered.
Across from Alfio`s house lived Master Cola, the vine-grower, who...
The Dove and the Crow 1
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...
The Old Man`s Tale of the Queer Client part 12
“`What now, what now?` said the old man. `What fresh misery is this? What do you want here?`“ `A word with you,` replied Heyling....
Cavalleria Rusticana part 4
“I am crazy about you,” Turridu would say; “I am losing my sleep and my appetite.”
“I don`t believe it!”
“I wish I was the son...
The Haunted House 2
Intermingle
On being thus left to himself, he marked the spot with some grass and leaves which he plucked. Next day he applied to the...
