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CHAPTER IX -Frivolous Cupid
In the serene twilight of an English meadow, Hilda and a youthful Harry Sterling share a fleeting, yet passionately regrettable moment. As Harry impulsively kisses her, Hilda is left wrestling with a storm of emotions, ranging from guilt to a troubled fascination, acknowledging the profound inappropriateness of the moment given their disparate ages and her own marital status. This episode is swiftly overshadowed by the seemingly innocuous domesticity of her home, where her husband, Mr. Mortimer, remains…-
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CHAPTER X -Frivolous Cupid
In "Frivolous Cupid," a poignant scene unfolds as Mrs. Mortimer, now a widow dressed in mourning attire, and her adolescent son Johnnie, find themselves amidst the bustling, vibrant atmosphere of Brighton. Years have passed since Mrs. Mortimer's departure from Natterley, a move prompted by the desire to bring her family closer to George's workplace in Wimbledon—a decision shared with Mrs. Sterling through a letter that hinted at nothing more than logistical convenience. The true essence of their…-
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CHAPTER II -Frivolous Cupid
At Colonel Holborow's cozy gathering, filled with bachelors save for himself, the conversation turned to the personal tales behind each man's unmarried state. Amid shared stories, Jack Dexter's narrative stood out for its dramatic and humorous recounting of a chased romance, entangled in mistaken identities and thwarted affections. Dexter's tale begins with his pursuit of Lady Mary Fitzmoine, hindered by her mother, the Duchess of Medmenham, who deems Dexter an unsuitable match. Determined, Dexter follows…-
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CHAPTER III -Frivolous Cupid
In Chapter III of "Frivolous Cupid," the narrative unfolds with the engagement of Smugg known among his peers, though it's met with skepticism given his unremarkable character and the shared bewilderment regarding his fiancée's preference for him. The chapter delves into the daily routines of Smugg and his friends as they prepare for exams, highlighting Smugg's peculiar habits and the group's lax approach to their studies. The turning point occurs when Smugg's routine changes; he starts disappearing each…-
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CHAPTER IV -Frivolous Cupid
Chapter IV of "Frivolous Cupid" by Anthony Hope introduces us to a dynamic gathering at Poltons, emphasizing the intricate relationships formed within a circle of friends, particularly between the narrator, Miss Audrey Liston, a budding author with a penchant for drawing her characters from real life, and their mutual acquaintances, Sir Gilbert Chillington and Miss Pamela Myles. The narrative is laced with literary banter, the nuances of creative inspiration, and the complexities of human relationships, as…-
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CHAPTER V -Frivolous Cupid
Chapter V of "Frivolous Cupid," titled "Twixt Will and Will Not," unravels the tangled web of affections and scorn among the residents and visitors of Poltons Park. The narrator, fondly observing the social theatrics, recounts his initial admiration for the curate, Jack Ives, who unabashedly courts Miss Beatrice Queenborough, or Trix, a wealthy heiress. Unlike other suitors who are deterred by Trix's fortune, Ives pursues her with singular boldness, undisturbed by the disparity of their social standings or…-
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She was bathed and rested, then she sought out those herbals that know all manner of enchantments and properties of herbs. With them, she made an ointment and washed herself with it, and her flesh became whiter than it was ever before. She dressed herself nobly in clothes that became her right well, so beautiful she was that she seemed rather an angel than a human being. She went to the palace where Aucassin was, and when he saw her, he recognized her not. "Fair sir," said she, "know ye not me? I am…-
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"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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II. Immediacy.
A New Philosophy: Henri Bergson This chapter introduces Henri Bergson's philosophy, centering on the concept of duration as its foundational intuition. Bergson's philosophy is distinguished by its emphasis on action and the intuition of time, challenging the traditional static view of existence. The chapter outlines Bergson's critical approach to understanding and evaluating philosophy, not through isolated propositions but through the holistic experience of duration, illuminating its significance by…-
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III. Theory of Perception.
Henri Bergson's philosophical work, as summarized from the provided chapter, delves into the relativity of perception and the transformative journey from common experience to profound action. Bergson distinguishes between fact and construction, proposing a series where each term can be seen as fact to the following terms and constructed in relation to preceding ones, aiming for a "contact with pure immediacy." This effort signifies a critical journey from complexity to simplicity in understanding…-
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