424 Results with the "Fiction" genre
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LETTER–To Charles Dickens
The letter to Charles Dickens delves into the unique literary divide between those who favor Dickens and his contemporary, Thackeray, arguing instead for appreciation of both authors' works. The narrator identifies himself as impartial, enjoying the merits of both writers without taking sides. Despite this neutrality, the chapter critiques the extreme imitations and mannerisms of Dickens's "special devotees," who, despite their adoration, might misunderstand the breadth of his humor and the depth of his…-
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LETTER–To Alexandre Dumas
In this letter to Alexandre Dumas, the author celebrates Dumas's vast and golden literary legacy, likening it to a solid foundation more enduring than rock. Dumas, despite a moment of late-life doubt where he envisioned his works as impermanent as structures on sand, is reassured of his everlasting impact on literature, akin to the immortal stories from the "Arabian Nights" or tales of Boccaccio. Esteemed for introducing a "greater and more kindly" influence in modern literature, Dumas's creativity,…-
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In an epistolary tribute to Alexander Pope, the anonymous author delves into the fraught legacy of Pope's work, navigating through the criticism and admiration that have followed Pope beyond his lifetime. The author posits Pope's poetry as a garden of artistic endeavor, meticulously cultivated but relentlessly besieged by commentators and biographers akin to destructive forces. These critics, armed with their own interpretations and biases, seek to dismantle Pope's character and contributions, often…
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Lemon Pie
"Lemon Pie" captures the simple joy found in everyday moments, emphasizing how a homemade lemon pie, with its radiant golden filling and delightful taste, can momentarily lift the burdens of daily life. The poem illustrates the warmth and comfort derived from this simple pleasure, uniting family members in their shared delight and momentarily erasing their troubles. This culinary treasure, beyond its taste, symbolizes the lightness and joy capable of overshadowing mundane sorrows and concerns. Following…-
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Just Folks
Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest is a heartwarming collection of poems that celebrate the everyday lives, struggles, and joys of ordinary people, capturing the essence of kindness, simplicity, and the beauty of human connections.-
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Just Folks
In the heartwarming chapter titled "Just Folks," the author paints a vivid picture of a close-knit, welcoming community emphatically rooted in wholesomeness, mutual respect, and the avoidance of negativity. This community prides itself on being a refuge from the common ills of gossip and scandal, highlighting the importance of valuing each other's company, celebrating the simple joys, and focusing on the positive aspects of life. Much emphasis is placed on cherishing cheerful communication, avoiding petty…-
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Jim Lancy’s Waterloo
In "A Mountain Woman" by Elia W. Peattie, the life of Catherine Ford is intricately woven through trials and companionships on the Nebraska prairie. After the death of her husband, Catherine resolves to sustain her family, embodying resilience and independence. She encounters the "three Johns"—Jim Lancy, John Gillispie, and John Waite—neighboring ranchers who become entwined in her struggle for survival. Jim Lancy's affection for Catherine silently grows, yet he hesitates, overshadowed by his grief…-
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Ivanoff
Ivanoff by Anton Chekhov is a tragic play that centers on the character of Ivanoff, a man overwhelmed by a sense of purposelessness, guilt, and emotional despair, leading to his strained relationships and ultimate confrontation with his own failures.-
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IV. Critique of Language.
Henri Bergson, in "A New Philosophy," presents a complex exploration of perception, matter, and the limitations of conventional thought and language. He delves into the nature of pure perception, which he argues is not merely a subjective experience but rather a direct interaction with reality itself. Bergson suggests that our ordinary perception, limited by our need for practical efficiency, obscures the full depth of reality by favoring a fragmented, simplified view over comprehensive…-
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction to “Aucassin and Nicolete”: A Unique Artistic Poetic Work “Aucassin and Nicolete” stands as a remarkable and rare artifact in the realm of artistic poetry. Its survival through the turbulent waves of time, which have erased much of ancient literary treasures like those of Menander and Sappho, presents a unique glimpse into a form of storytelling from the twelfth or thirteenth century that combines prose and verse in a singular manner—known as the cante-fable. Unlike the fabliaux and…-
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