Literature

There once was a poor Woodcutter. One day while working, he felt tired and sat down under a tree to rest for a while. A…

Once in a village near a desert, there was a huge mansion with seven doors. The mansion belonged to a rich woman and her three…

The Widow Ducket lived in a small village about ten miles from the New Jersey sea-coast. In this village she was born, here she had…

One evening, a young man named Gopu was traveling through a forest, which was the hideout of many thieves. When he reached the forest, which…

The King’s son was going to be married, so there were general rejoicings. He had waited a whole year for his bride, and at last,…

There once lived a cunning and crafty man in a small village. He always used to make money through deceit. “Why should I work when…

“I can assure you,” said I, “that it will take a very tangible ghost to frighten me.” And I stood up before the fire with…

Once a Thakur borrowed money from a Bania. “I will pay you back as soon as possible,” he promised. Several days passed and the money…

“She said that she would dance with me if I brought her red roses,” cried the young Student; “but in all my garden there is…

One day, a traveler was passing through a desert. After walking for a few miles, he felt tired, hungry and thirsty. “How I wish I…

Unless one is wealthy there is no use in being a charming fellow. Romance is the privilege of the rich, not the profession of the…

Once, a farmer was plowing his field when suddenly his pick-ax hit something under the ground. “Clink!” came the sound. “What could it be?” the…