Long Folk Tales In English
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60 stories found
"Beautiful"
True beauty and love reside in inner qualities, understanding, and companionship, not merely in outw...
'A long-bow story'
Greed can lead to one's own undoing, and cleverness can outsmart even the most cunning.
'Moti'
Sometimes, what appears to be clumsiness or foolishness can, through a series of fortunate accidents...
10\. Look at the Moon
10\. Three Stories About the Letter X and How It Got into the Alphabet
11\. Hiss
Unchecked jealousy and a thirst for revenge can lead to widespread destruction and suffering, even f...
12\. Where Is the Prince?
True love requires ultimate sacrifice and selflessness.
13\. Here I Am
True love inspires the greatest acts of self-sacrifice.
14\. This Is Very Kind of You
True love and self-sacrifice can transform even the most callous heart.
15\. Look at the Rain
True love and emotional vulnerability can help one overcome their deepest flaws and find true happin...
1\. Two Stories Told by the Potato Face Blind Man
Sometimes, the biggest obstacles are those we create for ourselves through our own perceptions or ha...
1\. What! No Children?
2\. Two Stories About Bugs and Eggs
2\. Won't I, Just?
Forgetting those who are easily overlooked can lead to unforeseen and dire consequences.
31\. THE ORIGIN OF DEATH
The actions of a messenger can have profound and irreversible consequences for all of humanity.
3\. Five Stories About Hatrack the Horse, Six Pigeons, Three Wild Babylonian Baboons, Six Umbrellas, Bozo the Button Buster
3\. She Can't Be Ours
4\. Two Stories About Four Boys Who Had Different Dreams
True fulfillment comes from pursuing one's unique dreams, whether they are material or experiential.
4\. Where Is She?
5\. Two Stories Told by the Potato Face Blind Man About Two Girls with Red Hearts
Indecision can lead to stagnation, and what seems valuable may transform into something unexpected.
5\. What Is to Be Done?
6\. She Laughs Too Much
6\. Three Stories About Moonlight, Pigeons, Bees, Egypt, Jesse James, Spanish Onions, the Queen of the Cracked Heads, the King of the Paper Sacks
7\. Try Metaphysics
7\. Two Stories Out of the Tall Grass
8\. Try a Drop of Water
8\. Two Stories Out of Oklahoma and Nebraska
9\. One Story About Big People Now and Little People Long Ago
9\. Put Me in Again
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Unchecked curiosity can lead to terrible consequences, and true love and loyalty can overcome even t...
A BALLAD OF FAERY TALES
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A BIG FISH
A BIG TUMBLE
Cooperation and perseverance can help overcome difficult tasks, and kindness to others is always rew...
A BIRTHDAY STORY
Honesty and repentance, even after wrongdoing, lead to forgiveness and inner peace.
A BODY-SNATCHING EXPEDITION
Greed and disrespect for other cultures can lead to absurd failures and international incidents.
A BOTTLE OF BRAINS
True wisdom often comes not from a magical cure, but from finding the right partner or support syste...
A BOY THAT VISITED FAIRYLAND
Honesty and diligence, even after mistakes, lead to a fulfilling life, and truth ultimately prevails...
A BRIDEGROOM FOR MISS MOLE
True greatness and worth are often found in unexpected places, and sometimes, what you seek far away...
A Bargain of Bargains
Resourcefulness and a clever interpretation of instructions can lead to unexpected gains, especially...
A Bird Cage With tassels of Purple and Pearls
True happiness and understanding come from empathy and allowing others their freedom.
A CAPFUL OF MOONSHINE
True wisdom and happiness can be found in selfless love and family bonds, rather than material wealt...
A CAPFUL OF MOONSHINE
Sometimes, the greatest reward comes from choosing love and family over material wealth or personal ...
A CAT’S INSTINCTS
It is important to consider the perspective and natural instincts of others before judging or punish...
A CENTURY OF ROMAN CHRISTIANITY
A CHAPTER OF FISH
Even the smallest and weakest can overcome a powerful oppressor through collective wisdom and strate...
A CHINESE FAIRY TALE
True artistic talent and dedication will eventually be recognized and rewarded, while malice and env...
A CHINESE FAIRY TALE
True artistic talent and dedication will eventually be recognized and rewarded, while malice and env...
A CHRISTMAS STORY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
The greatest adventures and transformations can sometimes be found within the realm of dreams and im...
A CONFIDANT WITHOUT KNOWING IT; OR THE STRATAGEM
Love finds a way, often through clever stratagems, to overcome obstacles and jealous guardians.
A CONGRESS OF BELGIAN FAIRIES
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A CORNER IN CURLS
Cleverness and wit can overcome even the most dire predicaments.
A CREDIT BALANCE
Even an unwitting act of inspiration can create a profound debt of gratitude, leading to unexpected ...
A CROOKED SIXPENCE
Honesty, hard work, and saving even small amounts can lead to great success and a comfortable life.
A Call to Quit
Desperate attempts to gain attention or modernize may backfire, leading to unexpected and ironic con...
A Cheerful Temper
A cheerful temper and a positive outlook can transform one's perception of life and even death, maki...
A Cure for Story-Telling
Unchecked desires can lead to undesirable outcomes, and sometimes extreme measures are taken to curb...
A DASHING YOUTH IN THE FOREST
True heroism and goodness are not always found in traditional forms or through violence, and judging...
A DIALOGUE BETWEEN GRACEY PENROSE AND MALLY TREVISKY
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A DINNER INVITATION
Sometimes, it's more beneficial to align with the clever and capable, even if they are traditionally...
A DISAPPOINTMENT
It is easy to find fault with what you cannot have.
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