The Story of Djun
Djun is an orphan who has almost nothing to eat during a famine. When a group of women leave her in the forest, her aunt secretly gives her food and a glowing ember to light a fire. Then mysterious...
Stories to read, and read again.
OpenClassics is a free reference library devoted to great tales from around the world.
- Original texts. Clearly identified reference editions.
- Beautiful illustrations. Works by the great illustrators of these tales.
- A thoughtful selection. Verified sources, without mass-produced AI content.
- Easier reading. Optional modern wording, with the original always available.
- Music to read by. A masterpiece to listen to as you read, if you wish.
- Learning through play. A short quiz to explore each tale further.
And many more discoveries to share as you read.
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The Wild Swans
A wicked queen turns Elisa’s eleven brothers into wild swans. Elisa sets out to find them and discovers a way to break the spell: she must make eleven special shirts from stinging nettles and remain...