"Multilingual Short Works Collection 013" is a diverse literary compilation featuring various authors from around the world. Each short work showcases the unique voice and perspective of the writer, offering a glimpse into different cultures and experiences. From poignant poetry to thought-provoking short stories, this collection provides a rich tapestry of storytelling that will captivate readers of all backgrounds. The multilingual aspect adds an extra layer of depth and complexity, allowing readers to appreciate the nuances of language and the beauty of diverse linguistic traditions. Overall, this collection is a delightful and engaging read that highlights the power of literature to connect us across borders and languages.

Book Description:
This is a collection of short pieces, poetry or prose, fiction and non-fiction, in several different languages (except standard English). All chosen and recorded by Librivox volunteers. 01 - Chinese - Returning (Guiqulaixici 归去来兮辞) by Tao Chien. Key words: poetry; hermitage; nature; finiteness of human life 02 - Finnish - Kalle Saukko by August Blanche, transalted by Theodolinda Hahnsson Key words: short story, humorous 03 - French - Le conte futur by Paul Adam Key words: dramatic prose, fiction, love, admiration, compassion, bragging, blood 04 - French - Raité de Turin du 24 mars 1860 Key words: prose, non-fiction, history, treaty, France, Italy 05 - French - L'héritage de mon oncle Christian by Erckmann-Chatrian Key words: fiction in prose, ghost story 06 - German - Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott by Martin Luther Key words: popular, hymn, Martin Luther 07 - German - Im Herbste by Theodor Storm Key words: poetry 08 - Hebrew - הכניסיני תחת כנפך (Haxnisini Taxat Knafex) by Hayim Nahman Bialik Key words: poetry, love 09 - Hebrew - הֲכִנטות הצל (HaXintot HaTzel) by Shaul Tchernichovsky Key words: poetry, love, nature 10 - Italian - Di sé stesso (Non son chi fui...) by Ugo Foscolo Key words: poetry 11 - Italian - Il proprio ritratto by Ugo Foscolo Key words: poetry 12 - Italian - In morte del fratello Giovanni by Ugo Foscolo Key words: poetry 13 - Italian - A Zacinto by Ugo Foscolo Key words: poetry 14 - Italian - A Luigia Pallavicini caduta da cavallo sulla riviera di Sestri by Ugo Foscolo Key words: poetry 15 - Portuguese - I-Juca-Pirama by Gonçalves Dias Key words: poetry, romanticism, Brazilian Literature 16 - Russian - Случай с классиком (Sluchai s klassikom) by Anton Chekhov Key words: prose, Chekhov, Чехов, рассказы, юмор 17 - Russian - Страшная ночь (Strashnaya noch') by Anton Chekhov Key words: prose, Chekhov, Чехов, рассказы, юмор 18 - Russian - Я вас любил... (Ya vas lyubil) by Alexander Pushkin Key words: romantic poetry 19 - Spanish - A unos ojos azules by Fernanda Siliuto Key words: poetry, lyrical, love, nature, romanticism 20 - Swedish - Dagen svalnar by Edith Södergran Key words: poetry, modernism, Finland, Swedish literature