Big Spoon Versus Small Spoon
One day the Hodja and a couple of other people were invited for dinner to an acquaintance’s home. It was a hot summer evening. The…
Arts
Fire Accident in House
Fire Accident in House Fire accidents are not very common. It occurs mostly due to carelessness. But when they take place they cause great alarm…
The Poor Man’s Wealth
Ramchand and Premchand were neighbors. Ramchand was a poor farmer. Premchand was a landlord. Ramchand used to be very relaxed and happy. He never bothered…
The Grave-Mound
A rich farmer was one day standing in his yard inspecting his fields and gardens. The corn was growing up vigorously and the fruit-trees were…
Full House
One of Nasreddin Hodja’s neighbors asked the Hodja for some advice on how to manage his large family in his tiny little house. “Hodja Efendi,”…
The Frog In Hot Water
Once the frog fell in a vessel of the hot water. The Water was still on a gas stove. The frog still did not try…
Potions And Dreams
Once upon a time, a girl named Angelica set off from home, hoping to find work to help support her large family. Angelica had walked…
The Goose-Girl At The Well
There was once upon a time a very old woman, who lived with the flock of geese in a waste place among the mountains, and…
The Hares And The Frogs
Hares, as you know, are very timid. The least shadow, sends them scurrying in fright to a hiding place. Once they decided to die rather…
A Cupful Of Vinegar
Word got out that Nasreddin Hodja possessed a jar full of vinegar that was forty years old. One day a neighbor came knocking on the…
Mother’s Love For A Boy
One day Thomas Edison came home and gave a paper to his mother. He told her, “My teacher gave this paper to me and told…
The Wolf And The Lamb
A stray Lamb stood drinking early one morning on the bank of a woodland stream. That very same morning a hungry Wolf came by farther…
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