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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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A Roxbury Garden
In this chapter titled A Roxbury Garden, the story opens with laughter echoing down sunlit paths as sisters Minna and Stella dash side by side, hoops rolling ahead like extensions of their glee. The gravel crackles beneath their shoes, and their sashes ripple behind them like banners in a breeze. Each twist and tumble of the hoops sparks new delight, as if the garden itself plays along, blooming brighter under their joy. With every chant—“Go, go, golden ring!”—the game lifts into something more…-
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A MARRIAGE
In "A Marriage" from "Legends and Lyrics--First Series," the narrative unfolds with the wedding of a farmer's daughter, a celebration tinged with melancholy rather than joy. The wedding, intended for the family's private chapel, was relocated due to late permissions, reflecting on societal blames towards the Constitution. The procession was small, constrained by the physical demands of the journey to the church and societal norms—excluding the bride's mother and unmarried women from attendance. The…-
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A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass
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A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass by Amy Lowell is a lyrical and evocative collection of poetry that captures the beauty and complexity of life through vivid imagery and emotional depth. Published in 1912, the collection is divided into three sections— Sonnets, Songs of Love and Death, and A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass—each exploring themes of nature, love, loss, and the interplay between human emotion and the world. With its intricate craftsmanship and vibrant language, the collection establishes Lowell as a significant voice in early 20th-century poetry, blending tradition with innovation.
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A BETROTHAL
In "A Betrothal" from "Legends and Lyrics--First Series," the narrator vividly recounts an impromptu evening at a local farmer's ball, marking the betrothal of the farmer's daughter. The setting is sketched with an air of excitement and cultural immersion—beginning with the surprise hearing of a band's music, a rarity in their mountainous retreat. Quickly, the narrator and companions, including children and Madame B., decide to attend, shedding any somber attire in respect of the celebration's…-
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A Ballad of Footmen
In this chapter titled A Ballad of Footmen, a somber meditation unfolds through poetic cadence and biting irony, pulling readers into the absurdity of war waged at the expense of reason and compassion. Rather than drums and marching orders, the tale begins with an old man clinging to the scent of roses as his city falls—a symbol of peace clashing against the thunder of conquest. The soldiers are not painted as heroes but as men swept into violence by the shallow promises of power and patriotic thrill.…-
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1777
In this chapter titled 1777, the reader is drawn into a world that pulses with sensory richness and quiet intensity. The story opens beneath a trumpet-vine arbour, where summer’s heat is not only felt but heard through the vivid flare of red blossoms. Their shapes resemble miniature brass instruments, each flaring open as if shouting in color. Amid this blaze, a woman leans forward, quill in hand, focused on the task of writing. The sun presses through the leaves, casting patches of molten light across…-
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