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In Chapter I of "Crome Yellow," we enter the weary mind of Denis as he journeys on a train destined for Camlet-on-the-Water, the final stop amidst other quaintly named stations. The monotonous crawl of the train, stopping at every station, symbolizes Denis's own languid trudge through life, emblematic of a broader existential discontent. As he meticulously rearranges his luggage, a futile endeavor to kill time, Denis is engulfed in a wave of self-reproach. He laments the precious hours of life wasted,…-
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Ivor Lombard concludes his piano rhapsody with a bang, leading to admiration from his audience, especially Mary, who is overtaken by his performance. Ivor, characterized by his multitude of talents and striking presence, proposes they move to the garden to enjoy the night. While Mr. Scogan and Henry Wimbush stay behind, Ivor leads Anne, Mary, Denis, and Jenny outside. A sensuous atmosphere builds as Ivor sings, and he instinctively puts his arm around Anne, walking with an effortless charm. Denis, feeling…
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In Chapter XII of "Crome Yellow," titled "Blight, Mildew, and Smut," the narrative shifts to focus on the inner thoughts and interactions among the characters, particularly Mary and Gombauld. Mary, feeling slighted by Denis's evasive behavior, decides to seek intellectual and artistic camaraderie with Gombauld, whose serious dedication to his art she admires. Gombauld, engaged deeply in his work, attempts to capture something beyond the tangible through his painting, exploring themes of form, light, and…
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In Chapter XVI of "Crome Yellow," the setting shifts to a post-dinner atmosphere among gentlemen, focusing on an eccentric conversation led by Mr. Scogan. The women have departed, allowing the port to circulate freely among the men left in the room. Scogan, engaged deeply with his thoughts and mildly entertained by a private amusement, catches the attention of Gombauld, who inquires about the source of his amusement. Mr. Scogan reveals that he was assessing each person at the table, imagining which of the…
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In Chapter XIV of "Crome Yellow," the story unfolds in the library of the house, described as the coolest place to be during the after-luncheon hours. This room, elegantly designed with white painted shelves from the eighteenth century, contains a secret door disguised as a bookshelf that leads to a cupboard housing the mummy-case of an Egyptian lady, an artifact brought back by the second Sir Ferdinando from the Grand Tour. Amidst the discussion, Mr. Scogan engages in a discourse on the contents of the…
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Henry Wimbush concludes his lifelong project, the "History of Crome," and shares its completion with his dinner guests, sparking interest and modest pride. His history spans over three centuries, meticulously detailed from archival records, right down to the advent of the three-pronged fork, a testament to his exhaustive scholarship. The assembled company, consisting of family and a close circle of friends, reacts with a mix of admiration and curiosity to Wimbush's monumental achievement, touching on…
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It's longer, but safer. And now goodbye!" They embraced. "Goodbye!" In another minute he had disappeared through the trap door; she heard his feet descending within the house. Mary was alone. She looked at the feather in her hand, twirled it, gazing at its changing lusters in the growing light. The day was broadening, the clouds lifting, flushed with the morning's youth. She looked out towards Ivor's tower. The flag was stirring slightly. A breeze was blowing, freshening. She looked back at the…
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In Chapter XVIII of "Crome Yellow," Ivor departs for a Roman Catholic church service, eager in his devotion, driving a striking yellow car. Mary, curious about Catholic rituals, joins him, departing from the estate in the hope of an interesting experience. Meanwhile, in the local parish church of Crome, Mr. Bodiham delivers a sermon about the debate over a War Memorial, confronting the village’s varied and conflicting interests. Mr. Bodiham advocates for a religious monument, dismissing plans for a…
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Ivor, the chapter's central figure, departs from Crome, enraptured in his travels across England, fulfilling social and amorous obligations across grand homes and estates. His summer is a whirlwind of engagements, ending with a return to London for a holiday, leaving Crome as a mere episode in his life. Despite this, his immediate thoughts turn to his next destination and the welcoming smile of Zenobia, indicating a continual chase of moments and meetings rather than lasting connections. Before his…
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In Chapter XXI of "Crome Yellow," an idyllic scene quickly transforms into a dramatic encounter between Anne and Gombauld. Set against the tranquil backdrop of a granary perched on stone mushrooms, the narrative unfolds with a jittery interruption to a family of white ducks, introducing us to the tension above. Gombauld, in the throes of artistic frustration and passion, is painting Anne's portrait, a task rendered nearly impossible by her teasing presence. Anne lounges with a leisurely grace, her pose…
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