424 Results with the "Fiction" genre
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The Boy Soldier
"The Boy Soldier" enchants with the tale of a little boy of three, whose antics embody both the mischief and the profound love shared between father and son. The narrator describes his son's playful battles—tugging beards, exploring clothes, and commandeering his watch, all acts of innocent exploration that culminate in a heartwarming conquest of his father's heart. This narrative extends beyond the personal, hinting at a cyclic tradition where, in time, the boy, grown into adulthood, will relish similar…-
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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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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 Babies’ Blankets
In the chilly embrace of Earthdom, Mother Nature lamented the coming of Jack Frost, a lively spirit known for his mischievous pranks on nature's offspring. With winter's breath threatening her babies' well-being, she feared the cold's sharp touch upon them, as they were left without blankets to shield them from Jack's playful antics. Observing her concerns, Jack Frost appeared, boasting of his morning's endeavors, which included harassing a wayward aster, relishing in the shivers his presence…-
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The Autobiography of a Slander by Ambrose Bierce is a satirical short story in which slander narrates its own life, reflecting on how it spreads and causes harm, offering a biting commentary on human nature and the consequences of false accusations.-
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That’s Marriage [1917]
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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Thais
Thaïs by Anatole France is a captivating novel that follows Paphnutius, an ascetic monk, as he attempts to convert the beautiful courtesan Thaïs to a life of spiritual devotion. Set in ancient Egypt, the story delves into the conflict between spiritual zeal and earthly desires, offering a poignant exploration of faith, love, and the complexities of redemption.-
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Tales of Troy
Tales of Troy by Andrew Lang is a retelling of the ancient Greek myths surrounding the Trojan War, including the stories of heroes like Achilles, Hector, and Odysseus, as well as the legendary events leading up to and following the fall of Troy, presented in a captivating and accessible narrative style for young readers.-
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STRANGE, BUT TRUE
During a luncheon at Oxford with his cousin George, an animated and usually jovial member of the university, the narrator is first struck by George's unusual silence and dejected mood. After the meal, as they stroll through the Park, George reveals to his cousin, whom he addresses fondly as "Sam, old boy," that he is miserably in love, prompting a conversation about the perplexing and paradoxical nature of his feelings. George describes being in love as both a torturous condition akin to "Hades" and yet…-
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SORROW
In the bleak mid-winter of the Galtchinskoy district, Grigory Petrov, renowned for his craftsmanship yet infamous for his folly, embarks on a harrowing journey with his ailing wife, Matryona, to seek medical help from the esteemed Pavel Ivanitch. Battling against a fierce snowstorm that obfuscates the path ahead, Grigory drives his frail horse through the relentless blizzard, motivated by a mixture of hope and desperation. As the cold wind howls and snow engulfs them, Grigory engages in a one-sided…-
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