The Selfish Giant part 2
Then the Spring came, and all over the country there were little blossoms and little birds. Only in the garden of the Selfish Giant...
The Torture of Hope part 2
Perhaps Infinite Mercy will shine upon you at the last moment! We must hope so. There are examples. So sleep in peace to-night. To-morrow...
The Selfish Giant part 3
Then the Hail stopped dancing over his head, and the North Wind ceased roaring, and a delicious perfume came to him through the open...
The Selfish Giant part 4
“It is your garden now, little children,” said the Giant, and he took a great axe and knocked down the wall. And when the...
Lulu`s Triumph part 1
Matilde Serao (1856-1927)
Matilde Serao was born at Patras, Greece, in 1856, and was the most distinguished of the older generation of modern Italian women...
Lulu`s Triumph part 2
“I will stop, I will stop. Well, then, at the races we sat in the front row on the grand stand. Paolo Lovato came...
Lulu`s Triumph part 3
“Have I said anything wrong?”
“No, dear, no; you are right. When one loves one marries. It is difficult to awaken love,” and she sighed...
