Welcome to another fireside tale. This time the journey leads into Southern Africa for a lively story called The Monkey’s Fiddle, a tale full of trickery, humour, and the kind of sharp folk wisdom that lingers long after the laughter fades. This version comes from the Inkathaso Tales collection and is adapted from South-African Folk Tales by James A. Honey, first published in 1910. The story has been gently refreshed for modern listeners while keeping its original spirit, rhythm, and lessons intact.
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