The Remarkable Adventures of an Old Woman and Her Pig An Ancient Tale in a Modern Dress

"The Remarkable Adventures of an Old Woman and Her Pig" by Anonymous is a funny story told as a poem about an old woman who buys a pig and has a hard time getting it home. She is happy to buy the pig with a silver penny, but the pig won't go over a stile, causing a lot of funny problems. She tries to get help from different animals and things, like a dog and a fire, but nothing works. The story shows how silly things can get when what we expect doesn't match what really happens. The woman's trouble grows as she even asks a butcher and a cat for help, leading to playful chaos. In the end, the pig gets scared and finally crosses the stile, so the woman can get home. The story is lighthearted and humorous, showing the old woman's silly situation and the pig's loyalty and smartness.