The Fairy Amoureuse part 2
She had her room in a turret in a distant part of the castle, and spent her time embroidering lovely banners; she found repose...
The Fairy Amoureuse part 1
Emile Zola (1840-1903)
Emile Zola was one of the most extraordinary writers of the last century. With limitless energy and scrupulous pains he constructed an...
Two Miracles part 6
At last a low murmur ran through the crowd. The child with the evil spirit was being brought in, and “Zia” Batdra caught a...
Two Miracles part 5
The mass began. Every one arose. The heat was intense, and the anticipation of the approaching ceremony held all spellbound.
Batora alone was not absorbed...
Two Miracles part 4
In contrast with all this solemnity, the frivolous minded were indulging in one of their native dances, the “duru-duru,” on the opposite side of...
Two Miracles part 3
She had made her will in favor of the Church of the Miracles, and day and night besought the merciful Madonna to give her...
Two Miracles part 2
Batora`s house, with its carved wooden balconies, commanding a view of the church, stood out against the clear horizon in the ruddy September sunset,...
Two Miracles part 1
Grazia Deledda (1871-1936)
Born in Sardinia in 1871, Grazia Deledda achieved conspicuous success in her novels and stories, which are for the most part concerned...
The Substitute part 9
“Here they are!” suddenly shouted the victorious miser. “Here they are, my louis, my dear treasure; and in the Sunday vest of that little...
The Substitute part 8
He often borrowed from his friend his scanty savings, and he forgot to repay. Jean Francois, feeling that he was abandoned; jealous and forgiving...
