The Strangers Farewell

Download or read book The Stranger's Farewell written by Idries Shah and published by Hoopoe Books. This book was released on 2018-09 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a very old story, one that has entertained people all over the world for hundreds of years. A young couple invites a stranger to share their meal. As he leaves, his parting words reward their generosity in an amazing way. News of their changed status travels fast and prompts a greedy merchant to seek out the stranger in the hope of gaining a similar reward for himself. But, of course, the result is very different. This tale encourages readers to think about the nature of giving and receiving.