LovelyMay
Stories
93
Chapters
1,516
Words
3.4 M
Comments
0
Reading
11 d, 19 h
-
Our tale has now been told. The ivy still clings to the walls of the hospital, and the archdeacon still talks of the good old cause of the church, but his voice is less assured than of yore. Bold has tacitly abandoned his crusade against ecclesiastical abuses, and Eleanor, now Mrs. Bold, finds her happiness in her husband and child, leaving the questions of wardenship and church reform to abler hands. Time has mellowed grievances and healed the wounds of strife. The scars may remain, but the pain is…-
47.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
In Chapter XIV of "The Warden," titled "Mount Olympus," John Bold, disheartened and burdened by his recent encounters and obligations, returns to London. Despite feeling betrayed by his close involvement with the press, particularly The Jupiter, and its influence on the Barchester affair, he resolves to withdraw his legal action, a decision arising from a meeting with the archdeacon which left him conflicted yet determined to honor his promise to Eleanor. Bold visits his London attorneys to instruct them…
-
47.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
In Chapter X of "The Warden," titled "Tribulation," the narrative delves deep into Mr. Harding's profound melancholy following his realization that he may be unjustly benefiting from his position as the Warden of the Hospital of St. Cross, amidst rising public scrutiny and legal challenges. His moral and ethical dilemma is exacerbated by a scathing critique from the press, which compares his situation to historical instances of clerical greed. Despite his inherently shy and retiring nature, Mr. Harding's…
-
47.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter XI of "The Warden" by Anthony Trollope, titled "Iphigenia," illustrates a pivotal moment in the narrative. Eleanor, deeply concerned for her father's well-being amid the hospital lawsuit led by John Bold, resolves to intervene directly. Invoking the sacrificial spirit of Iphigenia, she decides to approach Bold personally, aiming to persuade him to abandon his legal challenge, despite recognizing the potential implications of such a confrontation for their personal relationship. Eleanor is depicted…
-
47.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
So the Prince took her for his wife, for now he knew that he had indeed found a real Princess. The three peas were put into the museum, where they may still be seen if no one has taken them. Thus, the story of the real Princess emphasizes the importance of genuine identity and sensitivity, illustrating the lengths to which one must go to uncover true nobility. In this chapter from "Andersen's Fairy Tales," the tale unfolds with a Prince in search of a real Princess to marry. Despite encountering…-
56.7 K • Ongoing
-
-
In "The Swineherd," a tale from Andersen's Fairy Tales, a poor but proud Prince seeks the hand of an Emperor's daughter after obtaining two miraculous gifts: a unique rose that blooms every five years and a nightingale whose song can ease all sorrows. Despite these wondrous presents, both are dismissed by the Princess for not being artificial curiosities, reflecting her superficial nature. Disheartened but undeterred, the Prince adopts the guise of a swineherd and secures a position at the Emperor's…
-
56.7 K • Ongoing
-
-
In "The Shoes of Fortune," the opening chapter lays a foundation full of wit and reflection on the unique quirks authors possess in their storytelling. Such a start is conscious and self-referential, teasing the potential reaction of readers familiar with Andersen's style who might anticipate something predictable or repetitive, especially if he drew comparisons between Rome, Naples, and Copenhagen. However, it is precisely within Copenhagen, and more specifically, East Street, that Andersen chooses to…
-
56.7 K • Ongoing
-
-
In Hans Christian Andersen’s tale "The Emperor's New Clothes," we encounter a vain Emperor, obsessed with his appearance and extravagant clothing, neglecting his kingdom's more pressing needs. His vanity and the court's sycophancy set the stage for two cunning swindlers who claim they can weave a magical fabric invisible to anyone incompetent or foolish. Eager to discern his court's true nature and swayed by the promise of such a unique garment, the Emperor lavishes them with gold and silk, which the…
-
56.7 K • Ongoing
-
-
The clerk, now a lark, imprisoned next to this melancholic singer and the pompous Parrot, reflected on his own transformation. Lost in a world of thought and newly awakened poetic sensibilities, he could not help but identify with the longing in the Canary's song. Yet, amid this company, his own newfound voice was stifled, supplanted by an office clerk's mundanity that could hardly comprehend the full weight of poetic yearning and freedom symbolized by his feathered companions. The room, though…
-
56.7 K • Ongoing
-
-
Late at night, Councillor Knap, engrossed in thoughts of King Hans' era, inadvertently steps into magical shoes that transport him back to those times. He finds himself on the muddy, unpaved streets of old Copenhagen, bewildered by the absence of modern conveniences like pavements and street lamps. The town appears unrecognizable, filled with wooden houses, thatched roofs, and dressed in time's attire, further deepening his confusion. As he wanders, a peculiar procession led by a figure claimed to be…
-
56.7 K • Ongoing
-
- Previous 1 … 55 56 57 … 152 Next