525 Results in the "Romance Novel" category


    • Monday 28th October 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist receiving a belated call from his agent, triggered by a viral article about a client’s disastrous comedy set. Their conversation reveals the agent’s superficial support and the protagonist’s growing disillusionment with the platitudes often exchanged in their professional relationship. Despite the agent’s insistence on staying quiet about the article, the protagonist feels detached and resigned, recognizing the performative nature of the encouragement he once…
    • Friday 31st January 2020 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid childhood memory where the narrator recalls an intense fascination with weddings, imagining herself as a bride every Saturday, complete with a white dress and a lace curtain veil. This ritual, fueled by family stories and cultural expectations, sparks her curiosity about the origins of her desire for marriage and why it eventually faded. The narrative introduces a backdrop of strong familial monogamy, highlighting generations of long-lasting marriages, including her own…
    • The Ministry of Time Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Ministry of Time by Javier Cercas follows a secret Spanish agency that protects history by preventing time travelers from changing the past. As agents navigate different eras, the novel explores themes of memory, identity, and the consequences of altering history.
    • Wed to the Grendel Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Wed to the Grendel by Elizabeth L. Brooks reimagines the Beowulf legend, focusing on a young woman married to the monster Grendel. She faces the challenges of love, power, and her unlikely bond with a legendary creature.
    • CHAPTER III -Damaged Goods Cover
      by LovelyMay George Dupont faces the pivotal decision of his life: whether to heed his doctor's advice, risking his future business and love, or seek a quicker cure for his disease. Rejecting the long treatment duration suggested by his initial doctor, George opts to consult another physician, hoping for a speedy recovery. The second doctor, operating from a dingy office, confidently promises a fast cure, dismissing the need for a lengthy treatment. With newfound hope, George proposes to his fiancée, Henriette, a…
    • CHAPTER V -Damaged Goods Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter V of "Damaged Goods" presents a harrowing narrative of despair, revelation, and the harsh consequences of ignorance and societal taboos surrounding syphilis. Madame Dupont and George are consumed with worry for Henriette, who, distraught and inconsolable after learning about her husband's venereal disease, locks herself away, contemplating a return to her father's home with her child, Gervaise. The narrative explores the implosion of familial relationships under the weight of stigma and disease,…
    • CHAPTER VI -Damaged Goods Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter VI of "Damaged Goods" by Eugene Brieux, George's life is steeped in misery after Henriette and their child, Gervaise, leave him. Engulfed by loneliness and despair, the absence of Henriette renders his formerly pleasurable activities joyless, and work feels meaningless. He avoids friends for fear they know of his troubles and contemplates suicide amid his anguish. Unexpectedly, George encounters Therese in a park, the woman responsible for his turmoil. Their interaction reveals her casual…
    • Damaged Goods Cover
      by LovelyMay Damaged Goods by Upton Sinclair is a compelling drama that examines the societal and personal consequences of venereal disease, exploring themes of morality, stigma, and the need for education and reform. Adapted from a French play by Eugène Brieux, the book serves as a powerful critique of social hypocrisy and ignorance surrounding public health issues.
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      by LovelyMay "Damaged Goods," a play by Eugene Brieux, received unprecedented attention when it was first presented in America at the Fulton Theater in New York on March 14, 1913, captivating audiences with its urgent societal message. Garnering accolades from press, clergy, and the public for its raw depiction of the consequences of venereal diseases, the play was hailed as a profound societal contribution. Producer Richard Bennett faced initial criticism but was soon lauded for his bravery in showcasing such…
    • CHAPTER I -Damaged Goods Cover
      by LovelyMay George Dupont's early morning exit from a mysterious house initiates a profound journey of moral and personal reckoning in the opening chapter of "Damaged Goods." As George wanders the streets of Paris at dawn, the remnants of the night's escapades weigh heavily on him, revealing a complex web of emotions tied to his actions, perceived moral lapses, and societal expectations. Despite his impending marriage to Henriette, a union lauded for its purity and potential, George is haunted by a recent…
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