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In this enchanting segment of "Buttercup Gold and Other Stories," we are introduced to a poetic and whimsical depiction of the spring season, personified as a lovely maiden named April. Through vibrant and evocative language, the chapter paints a picture of April as a delicate and joyful presence, enriching the natural world with beauty and life. She roams the lush landscapes, her arms laden with the first blooms of the year—snowdrops, violets, and daffodils. Her connection with Mother Nature is deep,…-
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Mother Nature, observing her world awaken from its slumber, decided it was time for her children—the plants, birds, butterflies, and all of life—to begin their busy summer endeavors. Recognizing that some of her charges needed a nudge to rouse from their rest, she called upon her trusted helpers, the Sunbeams and Raindrops, to assist in the awakening process. Addressing them affectionately as her dear helpers, Mother Nature penned a message, tasking them with the duty of dressing her plant children and…
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On a chilly morning, Maurice awoke to a peculiar knocking at his window. Despite the moon's glow, frost obscured the view. Upon inquiry, a voice announced itself as the New Year, seeking Maurice's aid to distribute blessings. Hesitating due to the cold, Maurice was eventually persuaded, meeting a young, rosy-cheeked boy outside, whose cart displayed "Love" and "Kindness." Together, they ventured to an old shanty, the residence of an old man employed by Maurice's family, to deliver their gifts. This…
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On a dreary midnight, the narrator finds himself engrossed in old, forgotten books, seeking respite from his sorrow over the loss of Lenore, a maiden "whom the angels name Lenore," now gone forever. His melancholy is disrupted by a soft, persistent tapping, which he initially dismisses as a visitor at his door. Curiosity piqued and heart racing with terror he's never felt before, he confronts the sound, only to find darkness. Whispering "Lenore" into this void, he's met only with an echo of the…
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The "Masque of the Red Death," a tale by Edgar Allan Poe, unfolds in a country ravaged by the Red Death, a gruesome plague with fatal symptoms culminating in profuse bleeding and swift death within half an hour. Despite the pandemic's devastation, Prince Prospero, a figure of opulence and defiance, retires to a secluded abbey with a thousand of his carefree courtiers. Here, the prince orchestrates a lavish masquerade ball, an embodiment of denial and escapism amidst the terror outside. The setting of…
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The story begins with the narrator recounting the injuries suffered at the hands of Fortunato, which culminated in an insult that the narrator could not forgive. Seeking revenge without wanting to expose himself to retribution, the narrator craftily plans to exploit Fortunato's pride in his wine connoisseurship. One evening during the carnival season, the narrator finds a heavily inebriated Fortunato and entices him with a claim of having acquired a cask of rare Amontillado. Despite Fortunato's apparent…
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The chapter from "The Library" titled **ILLUSTRATED BOOKS** centers on the evolution of book illustration in England, particularly modern English book-illustration, situating its beginnings in the latter part of the 18th century with Bewick's work in wood engraving and Stothard's illustrative compositions. Despite earlier forms of book illustrations, such as engravings to complement literary works, it argues that the true flourish of imaginative book illustration began with these artists, notably…
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"The Bhagavad-Gita," an eminent part of the epic Mahabharata, situated within the "Bhishma" Parva, stands as an epitome of Indian Devanagiri literature's grandeur, being one of its "Five Jewels." This Sanskrit poem encompasses a philosophical framework integral to Brahmanic beliefs, amalgamating concepts from Kapila, Patanjali, and the Vedas. Its profound declarations, noble aspirations, and devout piety invoke admiration, as noted by scholars like Schlegel, who reveres the anonymous author's profound…
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In Chapter II of the Bhagavad-Gita, Sanjaya narrates the dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna amidst the battlefield. Arjuna, overwhelmed by compassion and grief at the thought of fighting his revered elders, such as Bhishma and Drona, confesses his inability to engage in the battle, despite its honor and duty aspects. He considers it better to live on beggar's bread with loved ones than to achieve victory stained with their blood, revealing his moral and emotional turmoil over the warfare that pits him…
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In Chapter I of the Bhagavad-Gita, Dhritirashtra, the blind king, inquires of his charioteer Sanjaya about the events unfolding on the sacred battlefield of Kurukshetra, where his sons (the Kauravas) and the Pandavas are arrayed for war. Sanjaya describes the scene, conveying the might and readiness of both armies. Duryodhana, the Kaurava prince, particularly notes the formidable array of Pandava warriors and their allies, emphasizing the challenge they pose. In response, he reviews his own warriors,…
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