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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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Chapter XVI
In Chapter XVI, the narrative introduces Lill Kiteley, a charismatic waitress whose cheerful disposition immediately endears her to the children on the bus, even managing to lighten Bobbi's mood. Lill, with her lighthearted nature and absence of tattoos, contrasts sharply with the somber situation surrounding them. She finds herself stranded on the roadside after her dilapidated car breaks down en route to her job at a truck-stop diner. Fortunately, Lester Swan rescues her by stopping the bus, enabling her…-
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The Raindrops
In the whimsical world above the Earth, close to the Sky Country, exists Cloudland, home to diligent little beings known as raindrops. Dedicated to their purpose, these droplets are aware of the significant duties assigned by the King of Cloudland. On one particularly warm morning, two spirited raindrops observe the arid and heated landscape below, deciding to descend to Earthdom to make a positive impact. Rallying their siblings for a communal venture, they embark, transforming their journey into a…-
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The Babies’ Blankets
In the chilly embrace of Earthdom, Mother Nature lamented the coming of Jack Frost, a lively spirit known for his mischievous pranks on nature's offspring. With winter's breath threatening her babies' well-being, she feared the cold's sharp touch upon them, as they were left without blankets to shield them from Jack's playful antics. Observing her concerns, Jack Frost appeared, boasting of his morning's endeavors, which included harassing a wayward aster, relishing in the shivers his presence…-
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The Lily Sisters
In "The Lily Sisters," a tale unfolds within a majestic palace belonging to a Great King, a place distinguished by its turquoise and opal ceilings and lush, velvety green carpets. Here, three little sisters adorned in green, alongside many other children, under the nurturing guidance of Dame Nature, engage in their assigned duties for the King, learning the value of performing loving work in anticipation of his approval and rewards. Despite the idyllic setting and the companionship of cheerful Sunbeam…-
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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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Five Little Indian Brothers
In the heartwarming tale "Five Little Indian Brothers" from "Buttercup Gold and Other Stories," we journey into the lives of five inseparable siblings dwelling in Farmer Lane's barn. These brothers, alongside many others, led a secluded yet joyful existence, their play confined within the barn's vast expanse. Their adventures often concluded at a corner crack through which they glimpsed the external world, a view predominantly filled with Farmer Lane tilling the soil, heralding the advent of spring. One…-
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In this letter to Pierre de Ronsard, the writer expresses deep admiration for Ronsard's poetry and his choice of eternal rest among the natural beauty and ancient heroes of the Elysian fields, contrasting it with the unfortunate fate of his tomb and memory through the ages. Ronsard's longing for a simple grave near the Loire, adorned only by laurel and nature, is highlighted against the reality of his tomb's destruction during the religious and revolutionary turmoil in France. The letter delves into the…-
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LETTER–To Herodotus
The author, addressing Herodotus of Halicarnassus, undertakes a quest to ascertain the truthfulness of the historical accounts provided by Herodotus. The journey leads to Britain, an island described with much intrigue, having a river called Thames, and a large city fraught with modern contrivances and a prevailing ignorance of the past. The narrative unfolds as the author initially struggles to find anyone familiar with Herodotus but eventually is directed to the City of the Priests, possibly Oxford,…-
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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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