In this 20-BEST series, we bring to you short stories, folktales and classics from a land that is as enigmatic as they are intriguing. European short stories are world famous for their story-telling flow-natural, simple, and veracious. A 360-degree contrast from the tales of our country, from the social makeup of our society, our beliefs, customs and legends, these stories open up a new world on each page. With stories like Elsi, The Unusual Farm Maid by Jeremias Gotthelf, The Jews' Beech-tree by Annette Von Droste-h