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A Child of Spring
In this enchanting segment of "Buttercup Gold and Other Stories," we are introduced to a poetic and whimsical depiction of the spring season, personified as a lovely maiden named April. Through vibrant and evocative language, the chapter paints a picture of April as a delicate and joyful presence, enriching the natural world with beauty and life. She roams the lush landscapes, her arms laden with the first blooms of the year—snowdrops, violets, and daffodils. Her connection with Mother Nature is deep,…-
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Mother Nature, observing her world awaken from its slumber, decided it was time for her children—the plants, birds, butterflies, and all of life—to begin their busy summer endeavors. Recognizing that some of her charges needed a nudge to rouse from their rest, she called upon her trusted helpers, the Sunbeams and Raindrops, to assist in the awakening process. Addressing them affectionately as her dear helpers, Mother Nature penned a message, tasking them with the duty of dressing her plant children and…
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The Little New Year
On a chilly morning, Maurice awoke to a peculiar knocking at his window. Despite the moon's glow, frost obscured the view. Upon inquiry, a voice announced itself as the New Year, seeking Maurice's aid to distribute blessings. Hesitating due to the cold, Maurice was eventually persuaded, meeting a young, rosy-cheeked boy outside, whose cart displayed "Love" and "Kindness." Together, they ventured to an old shanty, the residence of an old man employed by Maurice's family, to deliver their gifts. This…-
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Buttercup Gold and Other Stories by Ellen Robena Field is a delightful collection of heartwarming tales and poems that celebrate nature, kindness, and the innocence of childhood. Filled with vivid imagery and timeless lessons, the book offers a nostalgic glimpse into simple joys and moral values.
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THE SHOEMAKER AND THE DEVIL
On Christmas Eve, a hardworking but poor shoemaker named Fyodor Nilov laments his lot in life as he finishes a pair of boots for a disturbing and peculiar customer from Kolokolny Lane. Consumed by thoughts of inequality and frustration with his poverty, Fyodor finds himself confronting the bizarre reality of his customer—who turns out to be the devil—with a horse-like hoof for a foot. Seeing an opportunity, Fyodor strikes a deal with the devil, asking to be made rich in exchange for his soul. The…-
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THE BEAUTIES
In "The Beauties," the narrator reminisces about two distinct encounters with extraordinary beauty that deeply moved him. The first account is a tender memory from his youth, traveling through the arid Don region with his grandfather, where they stop at an Armenian village. Here, he meets Masha, the Armenian's daughter, whose astounding beauty creates a profound sense of melancholy and longing within him. Despite the stifling heat and the dullness of their surroundings, Masha's appearance injects a moment…-
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THE HEAD-GARDENER’S STORY
In the serene setting of Count N.'s greenhouses during an April morning, a sale of flowers brings together a landowner, a timber merchant, and the narrator, where they engage in light chatter amidst the unfolding beauty of the flora being prepared for them. The head-gardener, Mihail Karlovitch, a man of Swedish-Russian heritage, revered and considered knowledgeable by those around, listens intently to the discussions, hoping to glean new knowledge or engage in meaningful conversation, particularly about…-
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THE BET
On an autumn night, reflecting back fifteen years, a banker recalls a party where capital punishment was debated. The consensus among the guests, mainly intellectuals and journalists, was a disapproval of the death penalty, preferring life imprisonment as more humane. The banker disagreed, arguing that immediate death was more merciful. A young lawyer then expressed his preference for life in prison over execution. This ignited a fervent debate leading the banker to impulsively bet two million that the…-
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PANIC FEARS
In "Panic Fears," the narrator recounts three distinct episodes of terror experienced during his lifetime. The first instance unfolds on a motionless July evening as he drives to the station for newspapers. Along a secluded road, enveloped in twilight and stillness, he is struck by a haunting vision: a mysterious light flickering atop a village belfry, in a place devoid of logical explanations for such a phenomenon. Despite attempting rationalizations, a gripping fear takes hold, amplified by the desolate…-
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IN THE COACH-HOUSE
In a dimly lit coach-house surrounded by the nocturnal quiet of a large estate, a group consisting of Stepan the coachman, Mihailo the house-porter, Alyoshka the coachman's grandson, and Nikandr, a septuagenarian salt herring vendor, gather for a casual game of "kings" in the shadows of carriages and sleighs. The game's camaraderie is punctuated by the ringing of the gate—a call to the porter, revealing a grim situation in the master's household: a tragic incident involving a fatal gunshot. As the night…-
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