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Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments serve as a personal tribute to the many people who have played a vital role in the author’s creative journey, and in this section, the author offers heartfelt thanks to several key individuals. The author begins by expressing immense gratitude to Rick and Shirley, who were a source of stability and support during difficult times. Their presence was like a safe harbor amidst the storm, providing both emotional comfort and a sense of security when the world felt uncertain. In addition, the…-
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About the Author
About the Author Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960) was a groundbreaking writer, anthropologist, and folklorist whose work significantly impacted both American literature and cultural studies. Throughout her career, Hurston explored the intricacies of African American life and culture, combining both fictional narratives and factual anthropological studies. She is best known for her profound exploration of Black identity, particularly in her acclaimed works such as Jonah's Gourd Vine, Mules and Men, Seraph…-
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A TRANSGRESSION
In "A Transgression," the story unfolds around Collegiate Assessor Miguev, who, while reflecting on a past indiscretion with his former housemaid Agnia, finds himself in a dilemma when she threatens to expose him. Agnia demands he secure the future of their illegitimate child, threatening to leave the baby at his doorstep. One evening, haunted by the encounter, Miguev discovers a bundled baby left at his bungalow. Panicked and ashamed, fearing societal repercussions—ranging from spousal disappointment to…-
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A TRAGIC ACTOR
In "A Tragic Actor," the story unfolds on the benefit night of Fenogenov, a celebrated tragic actor, during the performance of "Prince Serebryany" where his prowess leaves the audience, especially Masha, the police captain's daughter, in awe. This marks Masha's first encounter with the theater, igniting an unparalleled passion within her. Moved by the performances, Masha persuades her father to extend a dinner invitation to the actors, excluding the actresses, fearing the influence they might wield over…-
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A Resuscitation
After being incarcerated for twenty years, David Culross steps back into life feeling as though resurrected from the dead, grappling with the loss of hope, self-respect, and courage that imprisonment has wrought upon him. Walking through the streets, he is overwhelmed by the vastness of the world and the indifference of its inhabitants, who recognize him as an ex-convict through his demeanor and state-provided attire. Despite having ten dollars and a ticket to Chicago, he feels aimless and devoid of…-
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A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
The chapter presents a deeply moving narrative centered on Vassilyev, a law student in Moscow, who is introduced to the harrowing world of prostitution by his friends, the medical student Mayer and the artist Rybnikov. Initially ignorant and naive about the realities of "fallen women," Vassilyev's experience in S. Street's brothels profoundly affects him, leading him into a severe emotional and psychological crisis. Despite his friends' more detached or frivolous attitudes towards the encounters, Vassilyev…-
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A Mountain Woman
A Mountain Woman by Ridgwell Cullum is a captivating tale set in the wilderness, following the life of a determined and resourceful woman who faces the harsh realities of mountain life while dealing with love, survival, and the complexities of human relationships. The novel explores themes of strength, perseverance, and the enduring spirit of the frontier.-
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A Mountain Woman
Elia Wilkinson Peattie's "A Mountain Woman" tells the captivating story of Leroy Brainard, a charming, intellectually inclined individual who, by avoiding the conventional literary path due to his respect for literature, ventures Westward and unexpectedly marries a "mountain woman" — a woman of heroic qualities, untainted by modern sophistications, embodying the robust spirit of nature and the primal essence of humanity. The narrative unfolds through the voice of Victor, Leroy's friend, depicting the…-
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A Michigan Man
"A Michigan Man" portrays the life of Luther Dallas, a seasoned axe-man whose existence is deeply intertwined with the solemn, isolated pine forests of Northern Michigan. Despite the camaraderie shared among the lumbermen, the unending shadow and silence of the forest have drugged his soul into a kind of oblivion, detaching him from the rapidly progressing world beyond the woods. Dallas nurtures a superstitious belief that his end will be met under the very trees he fells, a presentiment stemming from his…-
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A LADY’S STORY
Nine years prior, during a hay-making season, the narrator and Pyotr Sergeyitch, the deputy prosecutor, journeyed to collect letters. Their return was marked by an approaching storm, setting a dramatic backdrop that heightened the allure of their surroundings and their spirits. Pyotr Sergeyitch, caught up in the moment's exhilaration, whimsically mused about finding shelter in a medieval castle, only to be caught in the rain and joke about being struck by lightning. This shared adventure drew them closer,…-
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