424 Results with the "Fiction" genre
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A SLIGHT MISTAKE
In "A Slight Mistake" from the "Dolly Dialogues," the narrative begins with a humorous interaction between the narrator, presumably Mr. Carter, and Mrs. Hilary, who is preparing for a ceremony. Mr. Carter's offering of a negligible sum instead of more substantial financial support sets the stage for his witty, yet aloof persona. The conversation quickly moves beyond mere financial assistance, touching upon the values taught at the school Mrs. Hilary is involved with and her own aspirations to dedicate her…-
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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 QUICK CHANGE
In "A Quick Change," Dolly and Mr. Carter engage in a playful and winding conversation filled with wit and subtle flirtations. Dolly begins by bemoaning the dullness of attending the theater with her husband, Archie, prompting a discussion on the nature of respectability and decency, cleverly masked under the guise of banal social norms. Mr. Carter, with his characteristic discretion, compliments Dolly in a manner that revisits their shared history and inside jokes, notably a past conversation about…-
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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 MATTER OF DUTY
In this chapter of "Dolly Dialogues," the narrator, Mr. Carter, is summoned by Lady Mickleham, née Dolly Foster, fresh from her honeymoon, for a confidential consultation. The conversation gently orbits her adjustment to marriage and the weighty expectations set by her in-laws, with an emphasis on the peculiar and mildly onerous traditions of becoming a part of her husband Archie’s family. Dolly candidly shares her dilemmas about adjusting to her new role, revealing her in-laws' mix of warmth and…-
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A LIBERAL EDUCATION
In "A Liberal Education" from the "Dolly Dialogues," Miss Dolly Foster reflects on her transformative influence over Phil Meadows, a young man she encounters with a companion on the Row, who subsequently snubs her. Three years prior, Meadows was socially inept, teetotaling, non-smoking, concert-going, with unfashionable attire, carrying an unrolled umbrella and a paper parcel. Dolly took it upon herself to reform him, teaching him social graces, compelling him to dance, and even destroying 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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