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    • HOW PEOPLE LIVED IN THE TIME OF ULYSSES Cover
      by LovelyMay In the age of Ulysses, Greece was a collection of small kingdoms, each with its own monarch, nobility, and clear societal hierarchy. Kings ruled over their domains from heavily fortified cities, surrounded by massive stone walls that later generations attributed to giant builders. These rulers presided from palaces that were centers of administrative and social life, featuring grand halls where the fire burned continuously. This setting was not just the heart of political power but also of cultural life,…
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      by LovelyMay In Chapter XX of "The Woman in the Alcove," titled "Moonlight—And A Clue," tension and mystery deepen under the moonlit sky. The chapter unfolds with Sweetwater and Mr. Grey departing from the shore, engaged in a secretive operation that involves eavesdropping and intercepting a man named Wellgood, who is sought by the New York police. Sweetwater, a detective disguised as a valet, and Mr. Grey engage in a stealthy nocturnal pursuit on the water, aiming to confront Wellgood before he can escape. Their…
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      by LovelyMay In "The House Opposite," the narrator engages Mrs. Hilary, Miss Phyllis, and Hilary in a discussion sparked by the recounting of young Algy Groom's unfortunate misadventure in Paris, which led to the loss of the one hundred pounds his father had given him to learn French. Rather than focusing on the misfortune itself, the conversation quickly pivots to the broader topic of youthful deceptions, drawing parallels between boys' and girls' slight against parental expectations. Mrs. Hilary, initially indignant…
    • THE CASE OF GEORGE DEDLOW Cover
      by LovelyMay Rejected by medical journals, George Dedlow's narrative unfolds the extraordinary and psychical journey of his life, particularly during and after the Civil War. Being a physician's son with aspirations to partner with his father, George's path takes a detour as the Civil War ignites. With medical studies interrupted and propelled by necessity and sense of duty, he joins the army as an assistant surgeon. Dedlow's service is marked by his eventual transition into active combat roles, leading to a grievous…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter II opens in Brooklyn, New York, on a cool March day in 2015, where Henry Strauss finds himself standing at a crossroads in his creative journey. In the quiet of his apartment, Henry shares the final page of his manuscript, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, with Bea, a close confidant and academic. As she reads the last few words, her reaction is immediate and filled with disbelief. Bea is taken aback by the abrupt ending, especially concerning the unresolved fate of Addie, the enigmatic…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin King of the World, a significant chapter set in 1969, begins with Kya embarking on a journey that marks a key turning point in her life. She sets off in her boat toward the wharf managed by Jumpin’, where she plans to obtain a bus schedule for her upcoming trip to Greenville. This trip holds considerable weight for Kya, as it will be her first face-to-face meeting with her editor, Robert Foster, after years of exchanging letters and notes about her book. Their written exchanges have been filled with deep…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 1 begins with exhaustion weighing heavily on him, his pain too overwhelming to resist. He surrenders himself to the care of someone who understands him too deeply to ask unnecessary questions. Andy works in silence, his movements precise and steady as he examines the fresh wounds—cuts and bruises that tell of an internal battle. There are no inquiries about the cause or circumstances; Andy knows better than to seek explanations when the pain is still raw. In moments like these, when the wounds go…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 18 of Their Eyes Were Watching God shifts dramatically as a hurricane approaches, and the tone of the story becomes one of increasing tension and urgency. The previous lightheartedness and community warmth, symbolized by the dances of the Bahaman workers and Janie’s growing connection with Tea Cake, begin to darken as nature itself turns against them. Janie, observing the Seminoles heading for higher ground in preparation for the storm, becomes aware of the growing threat, yet the locals dismiss…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XXVI opens with the group arriving at a motel, a temporary haven as they seek both physical and emotional comfort amidst the chaos of their lives. The small space of the boys' room is transformed by Samson, who has ingeniously fashioned a makeshift bed under a table using a motel bedspread as a cover, creating a sense of safety in the midst of the uncertainty surrounding them. Meanwhile, the protagonist shares a bed with Lill, who murmurs in her sleep, providing an almost hypnotic rhythm to the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter depicts James' agonizing wait for news about his family while isolated on an island, where time stretches unbearably. His days are filled with forced labor, writing to process his thoughts, and haunted sleep disturbed by memories of his wife Katie's rape. The emotional toll is palpable as he grapples with hatred—for the overseer Hopkins, for himself, and for a world that denies him justice. The island remains undisturbed except for occasional white visitors who drink and carouse, reinforcing…
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