Saksagan
Avram Kamondo
The sad story of a Galata banker
Avram Kamondo bestowed many architectural Works to Istanbul The sad story of a Galata bankerThe Galata Banker had...
Lausus and Lydia part 2
She heard her father named, and at that name lifted up to heaven her fine eyes filled with tears. All hearts were moved. Mezentius...
Lausus and Lydia part 1
J. F. Marmontel (1723-1799)
Marmontel, born in the Limousin of artisan parents, came early into popular esteem, and, when only a boy, was awarded several...
The Robbers of Egypt 2
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Goddess kiss
But she,...
The Son and his Friends part 4
And again he recounted all that had happened; and the good friend of his father directly said, that he would do all to save...
The Son and his Friends part 3
Some of them, indeed, said that they would go to solicit on his behalf; and others observed that they would do as much, and,...
The Son and his Friends part 2
The History
“My Lord Conde Lucanor,” said Patronio, “a certain good man had a son; and among other matters which he advised, he enjoined him...
The Son and his Friends part 1
Juan Manuel (1380 – 1347)
Prince Don Juan, son of the Infant Don Manuel, was one of the earliest writers in the Spanish vernacular. He...
The Story of an Heir part 4
I should have told my reader, that whilst Florio lived at the house of his foster-father he was always an acceptable guest in the...
Orpheus and Eurydice 2
Bloodless spirits
As he spoke and touched the strings of his lyre, the bloodless spirits wept. Tantalus no longer caught at the retreating water; the...
