LovelyMay
Stories
93
Chapters
1,535
Words
3.4 M
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Reading
11 d, 22 h
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In a reverent tone, the author initiates a letter to Monsieur de Moliere, expressing immense admiration for Moliere's transformational impact on French comedy, paralleling his achievements with those of Louis XIV for France. Moliere is commended for not only elevating the genre of comedy but also fostering a cultural exchange that saw the English stage significantly influenced by French wit, particularly during times when English playwrights infused their works with a coarser humor unlike the refined taste…-
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In a witty and eloquent letter addressed to Lord Byron, the author expresses admiration and critiques surrounding Byron’s legacy, cleverly intertwining praise with the criticisms of contemporaries and later critics. The letter opens humorously, referencing Leigh Hunt's less formal address to Byron and setting the tone for a playful yet insightful scrutiny of Byron's posthumous reputation. The writer humorously laments the fate of Byron's works in an age less receptive to his genius, navigating through…
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In his letter to Q. Horatius Flaccus, commonly known as Horace, the author muses on the nature of the afterlife and whether it offers Horace the same pleasures he enjoyed in life: the beauty of both country and town, and the delights of nature and human company. The letter reflects on Horace's stoic and Epicurean beliefs, dwelling on the theme that death marks an eternal parting, without hope for reunion in the afterlife. Unlike Virgil, who traversed the realms of the dead with hope, Horace's acceptance of…
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In his letter to the Persian poet Omar Khayyam, the author pays homage to Khayyam's philosophical and existential musings, encapsulating the essence of his work while contextualizing it within a broad historical and geographical tapestry. He begins by evoking the imagery of southern breezes tossing rose petals—symbolic of beauty and transience—over Khayyam's grave, a nod to the poet's own verses on life's fleeting nature. This introduction not only sets the letter's reflective tone but also aligns the…
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In the final act of "She Stoops to Conquer," various emotional and comic twists lead to the resolution of misunderstandings and the successful pairing of couples. Hastings, initially disheartened by the departure of Miss Neville and the old lady, learns that old Sir Charles has arrived and finds humor in Marlow's mistake of perceiving Mr. Hardcastle's house as an inn. The conversation between Sir Charles and Hardcastle highlights their amusement and the impending union of Marlow with Hardcastle's daughter,…
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Act IV of "She Stoops to Conquer" escalates the confusion and chaos that have underpinned the play's humor and social commentary. Hastings, aware that Sir Charles Marlow is expected soon, plans an elopement with Miss Neville, fearing that his presence and intentions will be discovered. Meanwhile, Marlow, befuddled by the mistaken identity of the Hardcastle's house as an inn, entrusts a casket of jewels meant for Miss Neville to the landlady for safekeeping, a decision that both he and Hastings believe…
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In Act III of "She Stoops to Conquer," the confusion and disguise continue to unfold with entertaining complexity. Hardcastle is utterly bewildered by the behavior of young Marlow, whom he deems impudent, contrary to Sir Charles's description of his son as modest. In contrast, Miss Hardcastle has a completely different experience with Marlow, seeing him as timid and respectful—a view that bewilders her father. Their amusing debate over Marlow's character reveals the amusing situation: Marlow behaves…
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In Act II of "She Stoops to Conquer," Hardcastle tutors his awkward servants on etiquette to impress his guests. Amidst clumsy attempts at elegance and numerous faux pas, Marlow and Hastings, mistaking the house for an inn, arrive and are baffled by Hardcastle's hospitality which they perceive as overly familiar for an innkeeper. Hardcastle, unaware of their misunderstanding, is puzzled by their expectations. Marlow struggles with his bashfulness around women of high social standing, a theme he discusses…
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In the first act of "She Stoops to Conquer," the scene opens in a chamber of an old-fashioned house, where Mrs. Hardcastle laments their dull, rural life and lack of fashionable society, unlike their neighbors who venture to London for "polishing." Mr. Hardcastle, on the other hand, cherishes the old ways, including his old wife. Their conversation shifts to their son, Tony Lumpkin, whom Mrs. Hardcastle dotes on despite his lack of scholarly ambition and penchant for mischief. Mr. Hardcastle criticizes…
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In David Garrick's prologue to "She Stoops to Conquer," we are introduced to a scene filled with melancholy and a sense of impending loss within the theatrical world, articulated through the character of Mr. Woodward. Dressed in somber black, Mr. Woodward embodies the mourning and despair prevalent among actors at the time, signifying not just a personal state of sorrow but a communal crisis within the realm of comedy. Mr. Woodward's lamentation begins with a poignant revelation that his tears are not for…
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