A Folktale from Bologna
Illustrated by Julie Gross
Sandrino was so handsome that when he passed by, people turned their heads to look at him. But the fact that he was beautiful was more of a curse than a blessing because every woman who laid eyes on him fell instantly in love.
Annoyed with his good looks, he vowed that he would make a pact with the Devil if only he could be not so attractive. The Devil appeared and the bargain was struck. And although Sandrino's wish was granted, not even he could have guessed what price he would have to pay.
