746 Results in the "Literary Fiction" category


    • She Stoops to Conquer Cover
      by LovelyMay She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith is a celebrated 18th-century comedy of manners that masterfully intertwines romance, humor, and satire. The play revolves around the schemes and misunderstandings that arise when young Charles Marlow, awkward around high-born women but confident with those of lower status, mistakes the home of his intended bride, Kate Hardcastle, for an inn. Taking advantage of the confusion, Kate pretends to be a barmaid to win his affection in her own clever way. With its engaging plot, sharp wit, and commentary on social conventions, the play remains a timeless exploration of love, identity, and the follies of human behavior.
    • Chapter VII – The witch and other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VII begins in the thick of emotional and social fallout as the family continues to reel from Anisim’s sentencing. The news spreads quietly through Ukleevo, but the impact strikes loudly inside the Tsybukin household. Old Tsybukin, usually the embodiment of pride and calculation, returns home with a weary gait and a gaze lost in thought, a man dimmed by disgrace. His silence unsettles the household more than any outburst would have. Even Varvara, composed and practical, finds herself uncertain,…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter XVII – Dawn O’Hara, The Girl Who Laughed Trashed opens with a quiet triumph quickly shadowed by doubt. Dawn has just sent her completed manuscript to the publisher, a culmination of effort and late nights. Yet instead of relief, she feels exposed, replaying every word, certain she could have made it better. Only a few people even knew of her book, making her vulnerable in a strangely private way. Blackie, ever her confidant, teases her gently, their banter a soft reprieve from the…
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      A Reminiscence

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      by LovelyMay A Reminiscence opens with Mrs. Hilary deep in the serious task of sourcing a suitable governess—one equipped with a strict curriculum, refined manners, and a moral backbone unbending enough to mold young girls into paragons of propriety. Her requirements, outlined with the precision of a civil servant drafting policy, receive polite nods from Miss Phyllis and the more irreverent attention of Mr. Carter. As she dictates a letter to the agency, Carter, bored by the administrative nature of the…
    • Chapter VI: How They Took Lazaro to Toledo Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VI: How They Took Lazaro to Toledo begins not with a journey but with a night of utter confusion that spiraled far beyond control. In a crowded inn brimming with suspicion, noise, and shadows, neighbors and constables alike rushed in, responding to cries of theft. Sailors claimed their fish had been stolen, prompting a frantic search for culprits no one had seen. Amid the madness, Lazarillo was not merely a bystander. He was returned to the very vat where he had suffered once before, wedged into…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter XII – The Shower opens with a sense of quiet reprieve for Agnes Grey, who finds herself momentarily freed from her usual obligations. The unpredictable moods of the Murray sisters have created a rare window of solitude. With this short escape, she chooses to visit Nancy Brown, a kind-hearted widow whose worries now revolve around a missing cat and the everyday challenges of failing eyesight. The errand, while small, becomes an opportunity for Agnes to act on her values of service and empathy. She…
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    • CHAPTER XVII -Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XVII – Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed captures a moment of fragile triumph, where creation and fear sit side by side. Dawn has just sent off her manuscript after nearly a year of effort—long nights filled with typewriter keys clacking, much to the annoyance of her neighbors. The completion should have brought relief, yet she finds herself second-guessing every word, unsure whether it reflects her best or merely her exhaustion. This uncertainty clings to her, especially in the quiet hours…
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      Chapter 39

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 39 takes us back to Evelyn’s thirty-sixth birthday in 1974, a moment of opulence and indulgence with her closest friends, including Harry, Celia, and John. The group dines at the Palace, a restaurant that was known for being one of the most expensive places to eat at the time. Evelyn reflects on how, back then, she would throw money around without a second thought. She was surrounded by luxury, from the caviar to the private planes, to the grand staff that could have filled a baseball team.…
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      Chapter V

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter V begins on a brisk morning in March 2014, where Henry Strauss finds himself wrestling with time as he faces the start of a busy day in New York City. Though he envisions greeting each day with peace and a calm morning coffee, Henry often finds himself struggling to match the pace of the world around him. Today is no different as he rushes to meet his younger sister, Muriel, for breakfast—a meeting that has been delayed once again due to Henry’s habit of procrastination. His sense of time…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Fishing Season takes place in 1952, offering a detailed exploration of Kya's life, her isolation, and her longing for connection. She is a young girl living in solitude, abandoned by her family, and left to survive in a dilapidated home in the marsh. The only moments of companionship she has come from brief encounters with her father, who is emotionally and physically abusive, and a small group of townspeople who view her with disdain due to her poverty and status as an outsider. Kya’s solitude is a…
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