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Chapter Twenty-eight
The chapter explores the concept of grace through the perspective of Roya Shams, a woman who narrowly escaped death when her plane was mistakenly shot down by the USS *Vincennes*. Roya reflects on grace as an unearned gift, contrasting it with justice, which is transactional. She recounts how she traded passports with her lover, Leila, to help her flee Iran, only for Leila to perish in the crash instead. Roya grapples with the guilt of surviving while Leila died, framing her second chance at life as an…-
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CHAPTER XII -The Bhagavad-Gita
In Chapter XII of the Bhagavad-Gita, Arjuna inquires of Krishna about the nature of devotion and the most efficacious path to reach the Divine. He poses a question distinguishing between those who worship God in a tangible, revealed form and those who worship the Unmanifest, the Unrevealed, and the Unthinkable, seeking to understand which form of devotion is superior. Krishna responds by valuing all forms of devotion but highlights the sanctity of those who worship with unwavering faith and devotion,…-
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Curly Locks
In "Curly Locks," the poem ponders over the innocence of a child, Curly Locks, questioning what knowledge the child might hold about the world's complexities, pains, and joys. It reflects on the untouched purity and the potential awareness of a future that includes both happiness and trouble, wondering whether the child can grasp the experiences that lie ahead. "Baby's Got a Tooth" narrates the joyous moment a father learns his baby has grown a tooth, transforming an ordinary day into one of delight.…-
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Ballad: Haunted
"The earth holds here a social case, Haunted in life by too much surface." In this chapter, we're introduced to a man haunted not by the traditional ghosts of folklore but by the specters of social obligations and faux pas. The author engages us with a portrayal of hauntings of a peculiar kind—ones that society bestows. From Black Monday and its associated dread of school days with their loathsome routines, to the haunting memories of a love lost at seventeen to an "elderly Colonel," the narrative…-
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A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass
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The Story of the Faithful Soul begins with a legend born from sacred lore, where unseen worlds intertwine with lingering human emotion. It follows a spirit caught not by sin, but by sorrow—hovering between salvation and memory. During the holy time known as Our Lady’s Peace, most spirits bask in a gentle reprieve, released briefly from their pain. Yet one cry echoes louder than the rest, piercing the stillness of the blessed pause. This cry belongs to a soul unable to surrender to peace, tethered not…-
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Chapter Eight
The chapter opens with Zee Novak reflecting on her early relationship with Cyrus during their time at Keady University in 2014. Set against the backdrop of an unpredictable Indiana spring, Zee recalls working at Green Nile and selling weed while Cyrus worked at Jade Café. Their lives revolved around drinking and casual dating, a period before Cyrus’s sobriety and Zee’s eventual decision to stop drinking in solidarity. Zee hints at the growing emotional labor she invested in Cyrus, a realization that…-
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Grass of Parnassus
Grass of Parnassus by Andrew Lang is a lyrical collection of poetry that captures the beauty of nature, the charm of mythology, and the poignancy of human emotion. Through elegant verse, Lang weaves themes of love, longing, and the fleeting nature of life into a timeless celebration of art and imagination.-
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Vacation Time
Vacation Time opens with the nostalgic recollections of vacation anticipation during school days. The narrator fondly remembers how, as a boy, he would daydream of play and freedom, eagerly awaiting the end of school to enjoy the outdoors and adventures that awaited him beyond the classroom. His attention would often drift away from his studies, lost in fantasies of romping and racing outside, especially during the agonizingly slow final two weeks of the term. He humorously recounts how questions from…-
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VERSE: THE VOICE OF THE WIND
In "The Voice of the Wind," a stirring poem from "Legends and Lyrics--First Series," the author invites us to a cozy setting around a fire on a blustery night, only to plunge us into the wind's tempestuous tales. The poem begins with an invitation to stoke the hearth and huddle close, not merely for warmth but to seek solace and unity against the night's unsettling chorus—the wind's relentless howl. This wind, more clamorous than the sea's roar, seems almost sentient, bearing witness to scenes of sorrow…-
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