Yearly Archives: 2019

Khaled and Djaida (From The Romance of Antar)Moharib and Zahir were two brothers, by the same father and mother; the Arabians call them “germane”. Both were eminent for their courage and daring. But Moharib...

ArabiaIntroductionThe literature of the Arab originated in the improvisations of stories and poems among the pre-Mohammedan inhabitants of Arabia. These were the oral recitations of the people, transmitted from generation to generation. It is...

“Very well,” said the Landgrave, and at his command the aforesaid notabilities appeared. Ulenspiegel took his stand in front of the curtain, which was still carefully drawn.“My Lord Landgrave,” he said “and you, Madame...

The lady went away, and now there appeared a young maid-of- honor, fair, fresh and comely, only that she lacked three teeth under her upper lip.“Sir painter,” said she, “if you do not paint...

The Mysterious Picture is found in Section 33 of the First Book. Translated by Geoffrey Whitworth in the volume, The Legend of Tyl Ulenspiegel, published by Chatto and Windus, by whose permission it is...

BelgiumIntroductionIt was not until 1880 that the Belgians could claim to have established an indisputably original literature of their own. Before that time a few national writers, like Henri Conscience, made a sporadic appearance,...

Krastova Gora (the Cross Forest), one of many mystical Bulgaria destinationsBulgaria Destinations Day 1First day of your customized tours Bulgaria . Firstly, we will travel to one of Bulgaria destinations, Panagyurishte, where we will go...

Khans, Tzars, Orpheus, Spartacus, Thracians, Levski, Botev … All of them start with capital `B` for Bulgaria. These are also the places that you can see on your Bulgaria vacations.Bulgaria is the Thracians –...

Since antiquity different tribes and peoples have inhabited the territory of Bulgaria. The country`s many ancient settlements and burial mounds are a proof of that. Present-day Bulgaria was also a cradle of some of...

Bulgaria is one of the best places you can visit and really enjoy. It`s a small country but profoundly rich in history and amazing nature. This is due to the many miracles it hides...