The Friar of Novara part 2
But this excellent and considerate husband was scarcely laid at rest in the ground before tidings of this his last will and testament reached...
The Friar of Novara part 1
Angolo Firenzuola (1493-1546)
One of the most brilliant of the Renaissance scholars and poets, Angolo Firenzuola belonged to the group that scandalized even his contem-poraries...
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...
Julia Cahill`s Curse part 5
I`ve heard tell that he called her the evil spirit that set men mad. But most of the people that were there are dead...
Julia Cahill`s Curse part 4
And he went fairly wild when Julia told him the example she was going to set. He tried to keep his temper, sir, but...
Julia Cahill`s Curse part 3
And many`s the pound she had made for her parents at that counter. Michael Moran says to the father, `Now, what fortune are you...
Julia Cahill`s Curse part 2
“Didn`t she go into the mountains every night to meet the fairies, and who else could`ve given her the power to put a curse...
