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In the introduction to *Legends and Lyrics—First Series*, Charles Dickens recounts his intriguing discovery and subsequent correspondence with Miss Mary Berwick, an unrecognized talent whose heartfelt poem caught his eye in 1853 while he was overseeing submissions for the weekly journal *Household Words*. Berwick, unknown to Dickens, turned out to be a pseudonym for Adelaide Anne Procter, the eldest daughter of Dickens' old friend, the literary figure Barry Cornwall. Dickens describes this unexpected…-
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Ballad: Babette’s Love
Babette was a charming fisher girl from Boulogne, known for her beauty and innocence, spending her days in the Halle or catching shrimp. Her heart is set on marrying an able mariner named Bill, who works for the General Steam-Boat Navigation Company and spends his off-hours dreamily overlooking the port, thoughts possibly adrift to his distant home in Chelsea. Jacot, a customs officer smitten with Babette, confesses his love, only to be rejected as she finds him undesirably thin and declares her affection…-
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The Valley of the Shadow
In "The Valley of the Shadow," Edwin Arlington Robinson explores a metaphorical realm inhabited by individuals who have experienced profound loss, disappointment, and unfulfilled desires. This somber valley serves as a poignant representation of human suffering and existential angst. The inhabitants of this valley are a diverse group, each bearing the weight of their unique adversities. From those grappling with the remnants of grief and fear to the individuals confronting the harsh realities of unmet…-
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Pickthorn Manor
In this chapter titled Pickthorn Manor, a quiet intensity shapes the life of Lady Eunice, whose days unfold beneath the shadow of personal loss. Her fiancé, Lord Hartwell, was claimed by the war, and with him vanished the future she once envisioned. The manor stands still, cloaked in ivy and grief, where her only companions are the roses she tends with ritual precision. These gardens, pruned with unwavering care, offer her a sense of control against the upheaval that claimed her joy. Even the ticking of…-
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Chapter Thirteen
The chapter introduces Roya Shams, a woman living in Tehran in 1987, who reflects on her ambivalence toward life and the constraints of her marriage. She describes her limited personal freedoms, cherishing small moments of solitude like sipping tea or doodling, which stand in stark contrast to her domestic responsibilities. Roya’s husband, Ali, is friends with Gilgamesh, a police officer, and the two men take annual trips to Rasht, leaving Roya briefly free from the exhaustion of constant scrutiny.…-
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In "Grass of Parnassus," Chapter 6 delves into a poignant reflection addressed to Rhodocleia, a figure immortalized within the Greek Anthology for her melancholy allure. She is forever intertwined with the essence of Rufinus, a lamented poet of ancient grace, whose affections for her transcend the mere boundaries of their era. The text embodies a profound dialogue, not merely with Rhodocleia but with the essence of grief and remembrance itself. She is depicted as dwelling in the shadows of her sorrows, her…-
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The Scoffer
In "The Scoffer," a reflective poem, the speaker initially imagines himself scoffing at historical figures like Benjamin Franklin and Robert Fulton during their times of innovation. He depicts a scene where, had he lived in Franklin's era, he would have mockingly observed Franklin experimenting with electricity by flying a kite in the rain, a key attached to its tail, dismissing him as insane. Similarly, the speaker admits he might have been among those ridiculing Fulton, doubting the feasibility of…-
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VERSE: MY JOURNAL
In the poem "My Journal," set against the backdrop of a dreary evening, the speaker delves into an ancient, dust-covered journal, its clasps worn and pages faded, to revisit the chronicles of bygone days lit by the blaze of charred logs. The poem unfolds as a journey through the past, where childhood dreams of glory captured on the fresh, early pages of the journal gradually give way to the realities of life's challenges and pains. The speaker recollects the naive ambitions and the inevitable…-
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In the suburban outskirts, where the land was yet untamed, an unlikely duo wandered: an elderly ghost, embodying the essence of a bygone era, and an influential goblin, bursting with the vigor of youth and mischief. Their spectral and fantastical nature set them apart, one echoing the grandeur of tragic tales, the other a figure straight from a comedy's liveliest scenes. Amidst their stroll, aimed at aiding digestion with light exercise, they stumbled upon a debate that would stir the tranquil air: which…
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Lazarus
In "Lazarus," the poem delves into the complex emotions and philosophical inquiries stirred by Lazarus's return from the dead. Mary and Martha, Lazarus's sisters, grapple with their brother's resurrection, experiencing a maelstrom of confusion, fear, and longing for understanding. Martha, feeling as though their brother remains distant even in presence, express her anguish and frustration to Mary, urging her to bridge the emotional gap Lazarus's resurrection has imposed. Meanwhile, Mary confronts the…-
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