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Chapter Nine: Bobby Sands

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with Cyrus Shams, a young Iranian-American man, confessing his preoccupation with death to artist Orkideh during an encounter at the Brooklyn Museum. He awkwardly reveals his fascination with historical figures like Bobby Sands who died for their beliefs, contrasting their meaningful deaths with his own existential uncertainty. Orkideh, a terminally ill cancer patient conducting a living exhibition called "DEATH-SPEAK," listens intently while subtly challenging Cyrus's romanticized…
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INTRODUCTION

by LovelyMay — Apollonius Rhodius, an ambiguous figure in terms of the chronology within Alexandrian literary history, hailed from Alexandria and lived during the era of the Ptolemies. His magnum opus, "Argonautica," faced initial scrutiny, compelling him to relocate to Rhodes, where his revised work received accolades, earning him the moniker of a Rhodian. Despite uncertainties about his tenure as the head of the Alexandrian Library—a role attributed to him by some sources but disputed due to chronological…
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The Day of Days

by LovelyMay — The narrative eloquently captures the quintessence of childish glee, anchoring it around the seemingly trivial yet profoundly significant moment when children are permitted by their mother to embrace the freedom of going barefoot. This permission marks the advent of warmer days, symbolizing a release from the confines of winter and the restrictive footwear associated with it. The anticipation and pleading for this liberation is depicted as a recurrent springtime ritual, eagerly awaited by the children, who…
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VERSE: GOD’S GIFTS

by LovelyMay — In the poem "God's Gifts" from "Legends and Lyrics--First Series," a stark contrast is drawn between two scenarios involving the gift of a child to Earth by God, each unfolding with echoing symmetry but diverging outcomes based on Earth's reception of this gift. Initially presented is a child, described as "Weak, innocent, and undefiled," whose arrival on Earth is met with cold disdain. The world, personified as a harsh and neglectful guardian, curses the child's birth, assigning it a "tarnished name"…
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Ballad: Thomas Winterbottom Hance

by LovelyMay — In "The Bab Ballads," the ballad "Thomas Winterbottom Hance" tells the playful tale of an unmatched swordsman in Merry England, Thomas Winterbottom Hance, celebrated for his extraordinary ability to cleave objects like silk handkerchiefs and legs of mutton cleanly in two with his saber, without any strain. His daily practice in Dover draws the ire of Monsieur Pierre from across the channel in Calais. Pierre, proclaiming himself the bravest in France, is irritated and vexed by Hance's saber skills, mocking…
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Rahel to Varnhagen

by LovelyMay — In "Rahel to Varnhagen," a poem that unfolds a complex emotional and intellectual dialogue between Rahel Robert and Varnhagen von Ense, Edwin Arlington Robinson masterfully captures the nuances of a relationship marked by its depth, intellectualism, and the struggles of love. Rahel, having shared her life's passions and her previous correspondence, reveals herself to an extent that she believes should either bind Varnhagen closer to her or drive him away. Her initial dismay at Varnhagen's unwavering…
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Two Travellers in the Place Vendome

by LovelyMay — In this chapter titled Two Travellers in the Place Vendome, the story unfolds with a quiet spectacle—a funeral procession, unusual in both dignity and detail, proceeding along a dusty path to Longwood. Sixteen Chinese bearers walk in unison, each carrying a coffin meant not for sixteen, but for one man. Among them, one coffin once served as a dining table, adding a note of dry humor to the otherwise solemn occasion. Their cargo is a small figure in stature but immense in legacy. The atmosphere is…
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Chapter Twenty

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter follows Cyrus and Zee in Brooklyn as they spend a quiet evening together, ordering pizza and watching TV in their hotel. Zee reflects on the luxury of doing nothing in a city full of possibilities, framing it as an "opportunity cost" that feels opulent. Their banter over pineapple on pizza leads to a playful debate about botanical versus culinary terms, showcasing their easy camaraderie. The scene is intimate and relaxed, with the pair enjoying each other's company while watching *The Office*…
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