LovelyMay
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Chapter IV begins as the construction team resumes their labor, unloading the immense cast iron rails meant for the staircase. Each rail, shaped uniquely and weighing several hundred pounds, demanded precise coordination and proper lifting gear. The team used a tripod structure made of spars to hoist these pieces from the ship’s hold onto solid rock, where they were sorted and aligned meticulously. The process required more time and attention than expected, as every rail had to be matched to its specific…-
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Introductory reflections often reveal more about the observer than the subject, especially when it comes to poetry. In the letter to Mr. Wincott, the author opens with a humble refusal to pen letters directly to living poets, citing the potential offense in writing publicly to people still active in their careers. Yet, he proposes a more fluid approach—adopting the letter format for thoughtful commentary, allowing for sincerity, mild bias, and warmth. This gentle framing creates space for subjective…-
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"Of Modern English Poetry" emerges a compelling conversation about literary evolution and the selective brilliance found in the present age. As poetic voices multiply across continents, there is merit in focusing on a few whose contributions have quietly shaped English verse. Instead of sweeping assessments, examining the individual paths of Mr. Swinburne, Mr. William Morris, and Mr. Robert Bridges gives a clearer view of where poetry has been and what it may become. These three, distinct in tone and…
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Fielding remains a towering figure in English literature, even if his popularity has dimmed in certain regions over time. While Reverend E. P. Roe might claim the hearts of contemporary readers in the Upper Mississippi Valley, the subtle artistry and profound moral architecture embedded in Fielding’s works deserve renewed attention. His characters may stumble through bawdy episodes and flawed decisions, yet the underlying current of his narratives always flows toward kindness, equity, and social…
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Longfellow holds a place in the hearts of many who grew up with his poems tucked inside childhood memories. In a letter to Walter Mainwaring, the author begins with an amusing sidestep from Browning's complex "Sordello" and instead shares his spontaneous return to Longfellow, dusting off books he hadn’t opened for decades. What begins as a light detour becomes a deeply reflective journey through time, as Longfellow’s familiar stanzas summon the author’s earlier years, stirring recollections not just…
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A Friend of Keats introduces us to John Hamilton Reynolds, a poet often overshadowed by his illustrious peers but worthy of renewed attention. The narrative frames Reynolds not as a distant literary relic, but as a vibrant participant in the Romantic era’s creative pulse—someone whose work, though now faded in public memory, once moved among the era's poetic titans. Reynolds possessed not only literary grace but also a fascination with the grit of life, evidenced in his passion for boxing and its…
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On Virgil, the exploration begins not with reverence but with a quiet honesty. The author addresses Lady Violet Lebas in a tone that resists conventional praise, emphasizing that true appreciation of literature must arise naturally rather than from obligation or academic consensus. He confesses a lack of emotional attachment to several literary giants often held in high esteem, not from ignorance but from a preference for works that spark a personal, visceral reaction. This establishes a context in which…
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Aucassin et Nicolette unfolds with an odd charm that feels both playful and profound, beckoning readers into a world stitched together by passion, rebellion, and a longing for meaning. The tale, cast in alternating prose and verse, offers a texture unlike many modern narratives—its rhythm capturing the tempo of two hearts out of step with the rules of their time. Aucassin, the son of a count, is not drawn to war or glory but to love, and his refusal to conform ignites the central tension of the story.…
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Plotinus (A.D. 200–262) stands as a vivid figure in the landscape of ancient thought, blending mysticism with a structured philosophical pursuit of the divine. Born in Lycopolis, Egypt, he found early direction in the teachings of Alexandria, a center that offered both intellectual rigor and spiritual speculation. His life, though marked by failed ambitions—such as his thwarted journey to India—was nonetheless filled with an intense inward journey. He sought not just to understand the divine but to…
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Lucretius opens the door to a striking contrast between ancient ritual and modern thought, shedding light on the emotional resonance that classical religions might have carried for their adherents. Though we have cataloged their myths, sacrifices, and divine hierarchies in detail, little has been preserved to explain how deeply these beliefs comforted or unsettled ordinary people. This absence of personal religious reflection makes Lucretius’ intervention all the more significant. In De Rerum Natura, he…
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