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CHAPTER VII – Thuvia, Maid of Mars

by LovelyMay — CHAPTER VII – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins with Carthoris leaving behind a bewildered Jav, who is left to puzzle over the Heliumite's unanticipated behavior. What Jav failed to realize was that his cryptic remarks had unintentionally armed Carthoris with the exact clues needed to act decisively. Through fragments of dialogue and inferred truths, Carthoris had understood the game being played in Lothar—where illusion was as dangerous as steel, and belief could shape reality. Inside Tario’s strange and…
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A TRAGIC ACTOR

by LovelyMay — In "A Tragic Actor," the story unfolds on the benefit night of Fenogenov, a celebrated tragic actor, during the performance of "Prince Serebryany" where his prowess leaves the audience, especially Masha, the police captain's daughter, in awe. This marks Masha's first encounter with the theater, igniting an unparalleled passion within her. Moved by the performances, Masha persuades her father to extend a dinner invitation to the actors, excluding the actresses, fearing the influence they might wield over…
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Yesterday

by LovelyMay — Chapter 41 opens with a reflection on the fluid nature of ability and memory in the game of golf, delving into the narrator's observations and experiences. Despite being relatively new to golf, having played for scarcely a year, the narrator, who self-identifies as a 'dub' or novice, has noticed a recurring theme among his golfing companions. Regardless of their performance, there seems to be a universal refrain: they performed better "yesterday." This lamentation spans across various situations on the…
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PART. VI -Buttered Side Down

by LovelyMay — In "One of the Old Girls" from "Buttered Side Down," we meet Effie Bauer, an accomplished and prosperous department store employee well-versed in the latest trends in fashion and personal adornment. Despite her professional success, Effie's personal life has not followed the conventional path of early marriage and family; she has remained single into middle age, not out of choice, but due to a lack of opportunity in her younger years. Effie is portrayed as a capable and independent woman, yet one who…
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CHAPTER V – The Circus Boys on the Mississippi

by LovelyMay — In Chapter V of "The Circus Boys On the Mississippi," Mr. Sparling, the circus owner, invites Phil and Teddy for a mysterious walk after instructing all performers to pack up, sparking curiosity and gossip among the show people due to the unusual command to prepare to leave the train. As they meander through the town and approach the river, the boys' wonder grows until they spot three yellow boats with "The Sparling Combined Shows" painted on the side, revealing Mr. Sparling's surprise plan to take the…
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III. Theory of Perception.

by LovelyMay — 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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VII -The woman in the Alcove

by LovelyMay — In Chapter VII titled "Night and A Voice" from "The Woman in the Alcove," the narrator arrives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and endeavors to visit Abner Fairbrother, a wealthy man reportedly ill at his mine, the Placide. Upon reaching the mine after a challenging fifteen-mile journey through rugged mountains, the narrator, revealing himself to be a newspaper correspondent, expresses a desire to interview Fairbrother regarding a pressing matter. Despite the difficult terrain and the warnings of locals about the…
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CORDIAL RELATIONS

by LovelyMay — The chapter titled "Cordial Relations" in "Dolly Dialogues" unfolds with the narrator, presumably Mr. Carter, visiting Miss Dolly Foster to present a symbolic piece of jewelry for her marriage to Lord Mickleham. The gift, a broken pearl heart adorned with rubies and diamonds, ingeniously symbolizes his feelings about her upcoming nuptials. The dialogue quickly shifts as Dolly, seemingly unfazed by the emotional weight of the gift, steers the conversation towards the various letters of congratulation she…
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That’s Marriage [1917]

by LovelyMay — She gave a little cry, then--half laughter, half sob. She glanced down at the cup beside her plate. It was half full of coffee, cold now, and undrunk. "Orville!" she marveled. "I never knew you noticed things like that! Why, you're almost poetic!" "Poetic!" He grinned down at her, wryly. "Me!" Then, more seriously, "Let's hear it, Terry. What's wrong?" She hesitated a moment, bewildered; then, "Oh, nothing! Nothing's wrong, Orville. Everything's right. I've been an awful fool, Orville.…
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Chapter IX

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter IX, On the evening of April 7, 1952, in Los Angeles, Addie and Max find themselves wrapped in a day that unfolds with a surprising charm, beginning with an unanticipated encounter outside the Wilshire. Their journey together takes them through the city, from quaint tea shops to art museums, as they share a series of spontaneous moments that build an unexpected connection between them. Addie, ever the enigma, claims that it’s her birthday, a statement she quickly admits is a lie, spun to provoke a…
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