822 Results with the "Fiction" genre


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      by testsuphomeAdmin I understand your request, but it seems that the content you provided is more of an introductory or biographical section about Jandy Nelson rather than a book chapter. Should I summarize this content as such, or are you planning to provide the actual chapter text subsequently? Please clarify. If you have the chapter ready, you can share it now for the summarization…
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      A Very Fine Day

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      by LovelyMay A Very Fine Day begins with the narrator observing the comings and goings of his cousin George, a young man wrapped in the fog of romantic confusion. George’s affections, though earnest, are more an exercise in admiration than true devotion, and the narrator watches with the tolerant amusement of someone who remembers what it felt like to take such emotions seriously. Mrs. Hilary, always ready with a frown, frames the social stakes early—romantic entanglements, even playful ones, are never free from…
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      by LovelyMay A Very Dull Affair begins in the comfortable drawing room of Mrs. Hilary Musgrave’s home, where conversation flows gently between the narrator, the hostess, her husband Hilary, and young Miss Phyllis. As tea is poured and pleasantries exchanged, Mrs. Hilary makes a bold assertion—her love for Hilary is steadfast and unmatched, a declaration made with such earnestness that it halts the narrator’s usual witticisms. Sensing an opportunity for diversion, she begins to recount the story of their…
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      A TRANSGRESSION

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      by LovelyMay A Transgression begins with Collegiate Assessor Miguev caught in the quiet chaos of conscience after a visit from Agnia, the former housemaid with whom he once had an affair. She doesn't demand affection or recognition—only support for the child she claims is his. Her threat to leave the baby at his doorstep presses against the very wall of Miguev’s carefully constructed life. His respectable marriage, his social position, even his pride, all hang in a delicate balance. That night, when he finds an…
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      A TRAGIC ACTOR

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      by LovelyMay A Tragic Actor begins during an evening performance of Prince Serebryany, where Fenogenov’s intense portrayal mesmerizes the audience and leaves young Masha spellbound. It is her first time in a theater, and what she witnesses changes her. Her fascination grows so strong that she convinces her father, a stern police captain, to host a dinner for the performers. He agrees, though he refuses to invite the actresses, worried about their influence on Masha. Fenogenov arrives with other members of the troupe,…
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      by LovelyMay A Slight Mistake begins with a light exchange that immediately sets the tone—Mrs. Hilary prepares for a charitable event with all the seriousness of a general at war, while Mr. Carter offers his support in the form of a rather laughable monetary donation. His contribution, intentionally meager, is less about stinginess and more about his usual blend of detachment and mockery of earnest causes. Mrs. Hilary, determined and mildly exasperated, takes the jest in stride, pressing on about her mission to…
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      A Resuscitation

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      by LovelyMay A Resuscitation begins in the quiet, uncertain moments following David Culross's release from a twenty-year prison sentence. Though the iron bars have been lifted, his spirit remains shackled by time, regret, and the loss of identity. His steps through the city echo the dissonance between inner numbness and outer movement—he walks, yet feels no closer to living. People pass without seeing him, but somehow, his worn coat and haunted look betray his past. He possesses a ticket to Chicago and a meager sum,…
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      A Reminiscence

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      by LovelyMay A Reminiscence opens with Mrs. Hilary deep in the serious task of sourcing a suitable governess—one equipped with a strict curriculum, refined manners, and a moral backbone unbending enough to mold young girls into paragons of propriety. Her requirements, outlined with the precision of a civil servant drafting policy, receive polite nods from Miss Phyllis and the more irreverent attention of Mr. Carter. As she dictates a letter to the agency, Carter, bored by the administrative nature of the…
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      A Quick Change

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      by LovelyMay A Quick Change begins not with action, but with one of Dolly’s casual complaints—this time, about the dreadful boredom of seeing a play with her husband. She delivers this grievance with practiced charm, knowing full well that Mr. Carter will respond not with judgment, but with playful sympathy. What unfolds is not a debate about marriage or theater, but a slow unraveling of shared memories, flirtations, and unspoken truths. Carter, always measured, doesn’t rise to the bait with grand declarations…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter presents a detailed map titled *A Portion of the Southern Sea of Souls*, featuring a series of poetic and enigmatic locations such as the *Basin of the Veiled Sun*, *Nohadon’s Stairways*, and *The Radiant Depths*. These names evoke a sense of grandeur and mystery, suggesting a realm steeped in myth and history. Accompanying annotations by a figure named Nazh add a layer of casual commentary, contrasting the lofty place names with humorous or mundane observations. For instance, Nazh quips…
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