A Wagner Matinee part 1
Willa Gather (1876-1947)
Willa Sibert Cather was born at Winchester, Va., in 1876. She was for some years engaged in newspaper work, and was until...
Mrs Bullfrog Part 6
“Mr. Bullfrog,” said she, not unkindly, yet with all the decision of her strong character, “let me advise you to overcome this foolish weakness...
Mrs Bullfrog Part 5
Of course this query could have no reference to my situation; yet, unreasonable as it may appear, I confess that my feelings were not...
Mrs Bullfrog Part 4
“Come, sir! bestir yourself! Help this rascal to set up the coach,” said the hobgoblin to me; then, with a terrific screech to three...
Mrs Bullfrog Part 3
This was spoken in a more decided tone than I had happened to hear until then from my gentlest of all gentle brides. At...
Mrs Bullfrog Part 2
Besides the fundamental principle already hinted at, I demanded the fresh bloom of youth, pearly teeth, glossy ringlets, and the whole list of lovely...
Mrs Bullfrog Part 1
Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 – 1864)
Hawthorne was born at Salem, Mass., in 1804. He came of an old Puritan family, and to the end of...
Customized tour Bulgaria
After a hardworking month or year, the normal thing is to think of a way to relax. Many and different the ways are but...
Silence part 11
Trembling from head to foot, casting around him sharp and sudden glances, Father Ignatius slowly raised himself and with a prolonged and tortuous effort...
Silence part 10
Father Ignatius shoulders shivered, and he lowered his eyes upon the grave of Vera. He gazed long upon the little tufts of grass uprooted...
