The old man
The Old Man a short story by the English novelist and playwright Daphne Du Maurier. Well known for Hitchcock film the Birds, another of her short stories. Imagination is a form of …
Welsh quotes and literature
Welsh quotes and literature, some very famous aphorisms and short stories from the Welsh world of literature, folk songs, traditions, and culture from Wales. Traditional Welsh Folk Song Down yonder green valley …
The book of nonsense
The book of nonsense and limericks by Edward Lear for children and grown-ups. A limerick is a stanza of five lines, very common in Anglo-Saxon countries. Its subject is either very innocent …
On Humour
Carl William Brown on Humour, some quotes, aphorisms, ideas, thoughts and reflections to enrich this short essay on one of the most nice human phenomenon. Since every religion was able to make …
Puns riddles and jokes
Puns riddles and jokes. Teachers often use jokes in the ESL/EFL classroom to teach culture, grammar and vocabulary. Jokes are better than war. Even the most aggressive jokes are better than the …
Very short stories part 2
Very short stories with a great moral value and meaning for our life by the English-culture blog and the world of English When I was young I did not like to get …
Very short stories part 1
Very short stories in English with a great and deep moral and existential meaning and value. The Foolish Donkey A salt seller used to carry the salt bag on his donkey to …
The deep soul of shit
Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught. Oscar Wilde There is always a lesson to …