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CHAPTER XVII -The Bhagavad-Gita

by LovelyMay — Chapter XVII of the Bhagavad-Gita delves into the nuances of faith, worship, and the inherent nature of human beings as questioned by Arjuna and expounded by Krishna. Arjuna's inquiry pertains to the fate of those who, disregarding sacred traditions and scriptures, follow their conviction in worship. Krishna categorizes faith into three distinct types, stemming from the qualities (Gunas) - Sattva (truth and goodness), Rajas (passion and activity), and Tamas (ignorance and inertia). Krishna elucidates…
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AN INTRODUCTION BY CHARLES DICKENS

by LovelyMay — 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

by LovelyMay — 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

by LovelyMay — 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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The Grocery

by LovelyMay — In the poignant narrative of "Men, Women, and Ghosts," the chapter unfolds with a deeply personal and unsettling account of an individual grappling with the haunting memory of discovering a severed hand. The protagonist, haunted by the recollection, is driven by a compulsion to verify the reality of the event, leading them to unearth the spot between two apple roots where the grim discovery was made. Expecting to confront the tangible remnants of this memory, the individual is instead met with emptiness,…
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Chapter Twenty-seven [When asked about…], Martyr!

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with a reflection on Michelangelo's approach to sculpture—removing excess stone to reveal the masterpiece within. This metaphor extends to life, where eliminating negative elements (toxic relationships, bad habits) is often mistaken for creating goodness. The author critiques the Abrahamic moral framework, arguing that avoiding wrongdoing doesn't equate to active virtue. A rich man, for instance, may pride himself on not harming others while neglecting positive action, exposing the…
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TO RHODOCLEIA – ON HER MELANCHOLY SINGING.

by LovelyMay — 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

by LovelyMay — 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

by LovelyMay — 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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Ballad: The Ghost, The Gallant, The Gael, And The Goblin

by LovelyMay — 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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