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Arthur was born in the harsh winter of 1840 in London, a city dominated by bitter cold, snow, and the pervasive smog of industrial pollution. The Thames, once known for its clean waters and abundant fish, now flowed dark and murky, tainted by the refuse of factories, industrial waste, and even decaying bodies. This dismal scene was a direct consequence of London’s rapid industrialization, which had led to it becoming the most densely populated city in the world. Amid the filth and despair,…-
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Note to the Reader
Note to the Reader begins with a deeply personal reflection by the author on their maternal grandmother, who, although unaware of Thales of Miletus and his theories, intuitively grasped the essential nature of water as a fundamental force of life. Through the lens of literature, the author’s understanding of water deepens, recognizing it not just as the source of life but also as a symbol of the transformation of landscapes throughout history. This theme of water’s importance is expanded through the…-
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Mother Night
Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut follows Howard W. Campbell Jr., an American playwright turned Nazi propagandist, who later claims he was a spy for the Allies. From his prison cell in 1961, he reflects on his role in the war, exploring the blurred lines between truth, morality, and guilt in a darkly comic narrative.-
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Masquerade Season
Pauly, a disobedient but imaginative boy, routinely ignores his mother's warnings to stick to major roads on his way home from his cousins' house. Preferring quieter, scenic routes, he often takes a shortcut through the Alele Estate, where the guards recognize him. One day, after staying late playing with his cousins, Pauly encounters three mysterious masquerades blocking his path in the bush. Despite their eerie presence and out-of-season appearance, Pauly politely addresses them, intrigued by their vivid…-
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Manifest
The chapter opens with the protagonist, a 26-year-old woman, discovering her first pimple and fixating on its presence. As she examines the blemish, her mother unexpectedly calls her "Agnes," a name that does not belong to her. This unsettling moment occurs during a mundane activity of sorting beans, where the protagonist takes pleasure in removing and killing weevils, drawing a parallel to societal exclusion. The mother's sudden use of the name Agnes, followed by her silent retreat, introduces an air of…-
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Long Island
Long Island is a 2024 novel by Colm Tóibín, which serves as a continuation of his critically acclaimed novel Brooklyn. The story follows the life of Eilis Lacey, now in her 40s, living on Long Island with her husband Tony Fiorello and their two teenage children. Despite her years in America, Eilis has remained deeply connected to her Irish roots and has never returned…-
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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus is a witty and heartwarming novel that follows Elizabeth Zott, an unconventional and brilliant chemist in the 1960s, as she navigates sexism in the male-dominated world of science, ultimately becoming an unlikely star of a popular cooking show, where she uses her platform to challenge societal norms.-
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Introduction
Introduction to Mother Night begins with the narrator’s poignant reflection on a powerful moral principle: "We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be." This contemplation arises as he recalls his early life in Indianapolis, Indiana, during the 1930s, where his exposure to the world of Fascism began, albeit in limited and unexpected forms. His interactions with local Fascist groups and his memories of receiving a copy of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, an…-
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