LovelyMay
Stories
93
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1,535
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3.4 M
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Reading
11 d, 22 h
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In "Homeward Bound," we observe a penetrating narrative that centers around a sailor's endurance through devastating adversity. Six-and-thirty years ago, the narrator faced a catastrophic tempest, leading to his shipwreck off red Algiers. Surprisingly, amidst experienced sailors, his resolve remained unshaken, fostered by the life treasures he yearned for, which made death an unacceptable outcome. His struggle for survival led him to the shores, where instead of the ocean's pitiless rocks, he encountered…-
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In "The Voice of the Wind," a stirring poem from "Legends and Lyrics--First Series," the author invites us to a cozy setting around a fire on a blustery night, only to plunge us into the wind's tempestuous tales. The poem begins with an invitation to stoke the hearth and huddle close, not merely for warmth but to seek solace and unity against the night's unsettling chorus—the wind's relentless howl. This wind, more clamorous than the sea's roar, seems almost sentient, bearing witness to scenes of sorrow…
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In the poem "God's Gifts" from "Legends and Lyrics--First Series," a stark contrast is drawn between two scenarios involving the gift of a child to Earth by God, each unfolding with echoing symmetry but diverging outcomes based on Earth's reception of this gift. Initially presented is a child, described as "Weak, innocent, and undefiled," whose arrival on Earth is met with cold disdain. The world, personified as a harsh and neglectful guardian, curses the child's birth, assigning it a "tarnished name"…
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"A Tomb in Ghent" offers a narrative that weaves together music, passion, and the evocative setting of Ghent through the life course of an English family transplanted by economic necessity. The tale begins with a portrait of a young maiden, characterized by her English heritage, quick step, and a predilection for singing ancient chants and complex melodies that betray a deep connection to a musical past—tones evoking Palestrina and Scarlatti. This singing habit becomes a narrative thread that draws us…
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In the poem "True or False" from the "Legends and Lyrics--First Series," the narrator poetically explores the multifaceted nature of love, distinguishing between its genuine form and various imitations. Through a series of observations and reflections, the speaker identifies different manifestations of love, emphasizing the rarity and value of its truest form. The poet describes experiences with love that demands, love that seeks pleasure, love that strives for power, and love that idolizes the concept of…
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In "Golden Words," the poem delves into the profound significance and reverence that certain words possess, arguing that they are so precious they should only be used in the most honorable and sincere contexts, rather than trivialized in everyday conversation. The poet highlights the sacredness of words like "Poet," associating it with a crown of praise reserved for the timeless figures whose creative expressions transcend mere verse to touch the essence of human experience. The term "Love" is depicted as…
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Elia Wilkinson Peattie's "A Mountain Woman" tells the captivating story of Leroy Brainard, a charming, intellectually inclined individual who, by avoiding the conventional literary path due to his respect for literature, ventures Westward and unexpectedly marries a "mountain woman" — a woman of heroic qualities, untainted by modern sophistications, embodying the robust spirit of nature and the primal essence of humanity. The narrative unfolds through the voice of Victor, Leroy's friend, depicting the…
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In "A Mountain Woman" by Elia W. Peattie, the life of Catherine Ford is intricately woven through trials and companionships on the Nebraska prairie. After the death of her husband, Catherine resolves to sustain her family, embodying resilience and independence. She encounters the "three Johns"—Jim Lancy, John Gillispie, and John Waite—neighboring ranchers who become entwined in her struggle for survival. Jim Lancy's affection for Catherine silently grows, yet he hesitates, overshadowed by his grief…
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After being incarcerated for twenty years, David Culross steps back into life feeling as though resurrected from the dead, grappling with the loss of hope, self-respect, and courage that imprisonment has wrought upon him. Walking through the streets, he is overwhelmed by the vastness of the world and the indifference of its inhabitants, who recognize him as an ex-convict through his demeanor and state-provided attire. Despite having ten dollars and a ticket to Chicago, he feels aimless and devoid of…
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Kate, a delicate and introspective woman married to Jack, grapples with her own frail health and a profound empathy for others' suffering making her yearn for a change. At her father-in-law Major Shelly's urging, she leaves her family in the East to recuperate in the West, despite her husband's concerns about managing without her. Upon reaching the West, instead of encountering the rugged caricatures she expected, Kate finds herself immersed in the vast, raw landscapes that provoke a deep sense of wonder…
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