424 Results with the "Fiction" genre
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PART THE FIRST
The chapter opens with a depiction of the ascetic life of hermits and cenobites near the Nile, emphasizing their dedication to chastity, temperance, and penitence, partly to atone for original sin. These devout individuals lived in self-imposed solitude, engaging in practices aimed at purifying the soul and body, often enduring extreme physical hardships as a form of spiritual discipline. The lives of these hermits were stark and defined by self-denial, yet they lived in close enough proximity to offer aid…-
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PANIC FEARS
In "Panic Fears," the narrator recounts three distinct episodes of terror experienced during his lifetime. The first instance unfolds on a motionless July evening as he drives to the station for newspapers. Along a secluded road, enveloped in twilight and stillness, he is struck by a haunting vision: a mysterious light flickering atop a village belfry, in a place devoid of logical explanations for such a phenomenon. Despite attempting rationalizations, a gripping fear takes hold, amplified by the desolate…-
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ONE WAY IN
In a dream-like sequence, Samuel Carter recounts his imaginary journey to the afterlife, finding himself in a bureaucratic setting reminiscent of a celestial customs office. Upon entering a small, square room through a green baize door, he is greeted by Rhadamanthus, the judge of the dead. Carter witnesses the graceful exit of Mrs. Hilary through a door labeled "Elysian Fields" and expresses his interest in joining her, but Rhadamanthus, stationed at a large table, requests Carter to sit as he reviews his…-
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One Basket
One Basket is a collection of short stories by Edna Ferber, published in 1912. The stories explore themes of love, ambition, and human resilience, often set in small-town America. Ferber's sharp wit and keen observations of everyday life shine through in these character-driven narratives.-
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ON OFFICIAL DUTY
"It has all been according to the regulation," he said, smiling naively as he looked at the examining magistrate with his watery eyes, evidently wishing to suggest by that smile that now everything was satisfactory, that everything had turned out well. He helped the examining magistrate into the sledge, tucked the covering round him, and said: "I hope you will be comfortable." The sledge moved off. Lyzhin looked round for the last time to say good-by to Loshadin, but the latter was no longer by the…-
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NOTES
"THE BLENDING"--of alternate prose and verse--"is not unknown in various countries." Thus in Dr. Steere's Swahili Tales (London, 1870), p. vii. we read: "It is a constant characteristic of popular native tales to have a sort of burden, which all join in singing. Frequently the skeleton of the story seems to be contained in these snatches of singing, which the story-teller connects by an extemporized account of the intervening history . . . Almost all these stories had sung parts, and of some of these,…-
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Nature’s Violet Children
In the sunny woods, a colony of violets thrived on a hill, awakening to spring's call after a winter under snow. Their bliss was interrupted when Ruth, a little girl searching for wildflowers, decided to pluck them to take home, despite their silent protests. At her house, placed in a vase by an open window, the violets struggled with homesickness and considered giving up, drooping sadly. Above them, a canary sang encouraging tunes, urging them to brighten up despite their sorrow. The violets questioned…-
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MY TRIUMPHANT FINALE
As the story of "The Autobiography of a Slander" draws to a close, we witness the poignant conclusion to the unjust suffering of Sigismund Zaluski, wrongfully imprisoned due to the careless spread of a slander. The narrative continues to unfold within the grim confines of Zaluski's prison cell, showcasing his initial despair and subsequent efforts to find solace through reading, writing, and tapping a form of Morse code to communicate with Valerian Vasilowitch, his neighbor and a victim of similar…-
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MY THIRD STAGE
In this chapter of "The Autobiography of a Slander," a significant escalation unfolds at a social gathering. Sigismund Zaluski, a rich Polish man admired for his worldly experience and effortless charm, unwittingly stirs the envy and animosity of James Blackthorne, a curate. Blackthorne, previously comfortable in his role in Muddleton's social circles, feels overshadowed by Zaluski's presence and virtues. The instance that exacerbates his discomfort comes during a tennis game, where Zaluski's prowess and…-
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MY SIXTH STAGE
In London, during a particularly dull and sweltering early September, Mark Shrewsbury found himself grappling with the lethargy that the city imposed. Despite the tangible comforts of his chambers and the utility of his cherished typewriter, his spirit waned under the monotony and the oppressive heat, rendering his novel-writing process more grueling than ever. Amidst this listless phase, Shrewsbury's routine took a turn during an encounter at his club. A casual reunion with a friend just returned from…-
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