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Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis, first published in 1915, has been cited as one of the seminal works of fiction of the twentieth century. The story begins with a traveling salesman, Gregor Samsa, wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect. This extraordinary tale of imagination was written by Kafka against the backdrop of increasing turmoil in central Europe and remains not just an affecting tale but a disturbing allegory.
Enjoy a timeless collection of children's fairy tales from Denmark, England, France, and more. Another Children's Listening Library includes
'The Princess and the Pea' by Hans Christian Andersen'The Ugly Duckling' by Hans Christian Andersen'The Emperor's New Suit' by Hans Christian Andersen'The Fir Tree' by Hans Christian Andersen'The Happy Family' by Hans Christian Andersen'The Little Match-Seller' by Hans Christian Andersen'The Little Mermaid' by Hans Christian Andersen'The Nightingale' by Hans Christian Andersen'The Pea Blossom' by Hans Christian Andersen'The Red Shoes' by Hans Christian Andersen'Thumbelina' by Hans Christian Andersen'The Brave Tin Soldier' by Hans Christian Andersen'Whittington and His Cat''The Story of the Three Little Pigs''Henny Penny''Jack the Giant Killer''Johnny-Cake''The Story of the Three Bears''The History of Tom Thumb''Jack and the Beanstalk''Ashputtel' by the Brothers Grimm'Cat and Mouse in Partnership' by the Brothers Grimm'Cat-Skin' by the Brothers Grimm'Clever Elsie' by the Brothers Grimm'Hansel and Gretel' by the Brothers Grimm'Jorinda and Jorindel' by the Brothers Grimm'Doctor Knowall' by the Brothers Grimm'Rapunzel' by the Brothers Grimm'Little Red Cap, or Little Red Riding Hood' by the Brothers Grimm'The Elves and the Shoemaker' by the Brothers Grimm'Old Sultan' by the Brothers Grimm'Snow-White and Rose-Red' by the Brothers Grimm'Frederick and Catherine' by the Brothers Grimm'Blue Beard' by Charles Perrault'Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper' by Charles Perrault'The Fairies' by Charles Perrault'The Master Cat, or Puss in Boots' by Charles Perrault'Little Red Riding Hood' by Charles Perrault'The Sleeping Beauty' by Charles Perrault'Little Tom Thumb' by Charles Perrault'Riquet with the Tuft' by Charles Perrault'The Happy Prince' by Oscar Wilde'The Nightingale and the Rose' by Oscar Wilde'The Selfish Giant' by Oscar Wilde'The Devoted Friend' by Oscar Wilde'The Remarkable Rocket' by Oscar Wilde
A charming collection of children's stories by Oscar Wilde
The Happy Prince
This is the tale of an unhappy prince and how he teaches generosity and love to a small sparrow who becomes his friend.
The Nightingale and the Rose
A nightingale overhears a student complaining that his professor's daughter will not dance with him, as he is unable to give her a red rose. The nightingale visits all the rose-trees in the garden, and one of the roses tells her there is a way to produce a red rose, but only if the nightingale is prepared to make a sacrifice.
The Selfish Giant
There once was a giant who had the most beautiful garden, but he refused to share it with the children in his village. When springtime refuses to visit the garden, the giant becomes sad and angry-until he meets a little boy who teaches him how to love others.
The Devoted Friend
A young lad is befriended by a prosperous farmer, who takes advantage of the boy's generosity and only gives him broken promises in return. But the young lad continues to be generous, even though his last act of kindness costs him dearly. Only then does the farmer changes his tune.
The Remarkable Rocket
The king's son was to be married, and there was to be a superb fireworks display for the event. All the rockets and different kinds of fireworks were excited about their big moment. But the Rocket was very arrogant and self-important, causing problems for all of the fireworks.
The devout Yagna Narayan and his wife are saddened by the fact that they do not have a child, but they do not give up hope. The years roll by but they don’t stop praying to God and suddenly one day God answers their prayers when Yagna Narayan’s wife realises that she is expecting a baby. The child arrives but dies an untimely death. The distraught parents can’t believe their eyes when they see their son come to life. Why and how does this happen?
Perhaps Hindu mythology has not produced a hero more wronged than him, cursed from the moment he opened his eyes till the moment he closed them.Karna is born out of the curiosity of a young girl and is abandoned at birth by his father the sun god and his mother, Kunti, a princess. Being denied his lineage of divinity and royal blood, he is brought up by a childless charioteer and his wife. Thus the man who should have been king is reduced to a victim of taunts and ridicule, even from his own brothers.In Karna, his own brother Arjuna finds his only rival, and Duryodhana, his most loyal friend. When the war comes, who will he fight for? Will he find out the truth about himself before it is too late? Will he be forced to kill his own brothers? Will Kunti ever claim him as her own?From the epic Mahabharata, Mango Classics brings you the tragedy of Karna, a prince exiled by destiny.
King Randhir is a just, brave and wise king and his subjects are a happy lot until terror strikes. The kingdom is suddenly gripped by a spate of robberies. The King can take it no more and decides to go out himself and trap these robbers. He succeeds in doing this but there is a grave tragedy in store. Strangely the robber laughs aloud even though he is destined to die.
A love so intense, a curse so cruel, a fate so tragic. Can true love outlive the pain of separation? The meeting between the brave King Dushyanta and the sublime naive beauty Shakuntala has been pre-ordained. She would give him the long awaited heir to his throne, a son. But when the time of their parting beckons, little do the lovers know that their only means of being re-united lies in the royal ring that Dushyanta gives Shakuntala. Love’s journey is never simple. Misguided by destiny, Shakuntala is pursued by curses and abandonment as she leaves her hermitage home to be re-united with her husband and King. Is the King’s love so fickle that he forgets her so quickly? Or is he in the grip of some terrible curse? How long must Shakuntala wait for recognition? And will the King lose his only son? Reborn with Mango Classics’ subtle illustrations and poetic retelling, Shakuntalam is the great Indian poet Kalidasa’s epic play of love won and lost and finally regained.
Fairytales, adventures, tales of fantasy and magic all find their place in the centuries-old 1001 Arabian Nights. Set in the Middle-East, Persia, India, China and Africa these exotic tales have always been a favourite with children. In this Mango edition we have included five of the best and the most popular stories from 1001 Arabian Nights. The simple and colourful illustrations complement the narration.
Misguided by someone they trust, the simple townsfolk of Bhagyamati’s village do the only the thing they can – panic! Yearning for adventure, Bhagyamati, an orphan, bravely (but also nervously) steps up to protect them from a terrible monster that grows with each successive description. Yet, somehow, the heavens and the earth and all the mystical creatures in between seem to conspire and throw up challenges for her. Will she defeat the monster and emerge as the champion of her people? Like she must for all the other riddles on these hills, to this too, Bhagyamati must find her own answer.
Munshi Premchand is regarded as one of the most prolific writers in Hindi/Urdu literature. His simple stories with deep meanings add a touch of nostalgia and longing to our everyday life. This book has three of Premchand’s most loved short stories.We meet Hamid, a poor boy, in Idgah as he heads to the fairground on the festival of Id. We see that his pockets are empty of money but his heart is full of love and understanding. Buddhu the shepherd and Jhingoor the farmer in Mukti Marg get involved in a fight and take revenge on each other. Will their evil deeds bring them satisfaction or make them regret their mistakes?
In Panch Parmeshwar, lifelong friends, Jumman Sheikh and Algu Choudhary come face to face with questions of friendship, loyalty and responsibility.
Was there ever a man so perfect, a ruler so noble, a son so devoted? Outrageous expectations perhaps but they all came true in Lord Rama.
Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu was born to reinstate dharma at a time when it was threatened. But the life of the heir to Ayodhya’s throne was one of endurance. Banished to the forest by his own father, Lord Rama, his divinely beautiful wife Sita and faithful brother Lakshmana settle down in Panchavati. Life seems peaceful. But will it stay this way? Why does trouble follow them? How and when will Lord Rama encounter the demon king Ravana?
Written in a lucid style that is easy for children to read and with illustrations that transcend boundaries, this timeless epic is brought to you in a refreshingly new format.
Can devotion and love be so pristine that one may dissolve inthem?
Meera, the young Princess of Merta, once asks her mother, when her bridegroom will come to meet her. Her mother tells her that Lord Krishna is her groom. A casual joke cracked by her mother makes a huge impact on Meera’s life. From that day onwards Meera dedicates herself to serve Lord Krishna. Her devotion cuts her off from this world and transfers her to a spiritual realm which cannot be comprehended by many of her relatives.
Meerabai narrates Meera’s journey, her dedication and strength which cast a spell on a generation.
