424 Results with the "Fiction" genre
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PART. I ‑Buttered Side Down
"BUTTERED SIDE DOWN" opens with a bold statement about the allure of New York as the quintessential setting for magazine stories, then promptly shifts gear, revealing the narrative will not bow to this cliché. Instead, it transports us to Chicago, specifically to the Nottingham curtain district, an area characterized by its ubiquitous “Rooms With or Without Board” signs, smoke-stained curtains, and a strong favor for dishes like creamed cabbage over finer delicacies. Here, we meet Gertie, a diligent…-
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PART THE THIRD
Paphnutius, having returned to the desert from Alexandria where he converted the courtesan Thais to a life of piety, struggles with temptations and doubts about his faith. The holy desert, his former haven of peace, now feels alien to him. Despite the joyous welcome from his disciples, Paphnutius finds himself disenchanted with his cell and the ascetic life he once cherished. The tranquility and sense of divine presence he used to feel are replaced with a profound sense of loss and a questioning of his…-
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PART THE SECOND
He remained in prayer a long time, and when he rose, his face shone with celestial joy. He blessed Thais, who watched him through the bars, and then, without speaking a word, left the convent, his heart filled with peace because he had accomplished his mission. As he journeyed back to the desert, Paphnutius contemplated the magnificent isolation that awaited him, where he could devote himself entirely to the praises of God, undisturbed by the cares of the world. Meanwhile, Thais, secluded in her cell,…-
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PART THE FIRST
The chapter opens with a depiction of the ascetic life of hermits and cenobites near the Nile, emphasizing their dedication to chastity, temperance, and penitence, partly to atone for original sin. These devout individuals lived in self-imposed solitude, engaging in practices aimed at purifying the soul and body, often enduring extreme physical hardships as a form of spiritual discipline. The lives of these hermits were stark and defined by self-denial, yet they lived in close enough proximity to offer aid…-
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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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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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ON OFFICIAL DUTY
"It has all been according to the regulation," he said, smiling naively as he looked at the examining magistrate with his watery eyes, evidently wishing to suggest by that smile that now everything was satisfactory, that everything had turned out well. He helped the examining magistrate into the sledge, tucked the covering round him, and said: "I hope you will be comfortable." The sledge moved off. Lyzhin looked round for the last time to say good-by to Loshadin, but the latter was no longer by the…-
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NOTES
"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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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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My Books and I
In "Just Folks" chapter 52, titled "My Books and I," the narrator describes the intimate relationship forged with books through various emotional states. This chapter unfolds the comfort and companionship books provide, likening them to old pals who perfectly match the narrator's changing moods. Through playful interactions with the humorous writings of Bill Nye, to the thought-provoking companionship of Stevenson, books serve as a refuge and a source of joy. In moments of sorrow, the narrator turns to the…-
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