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    • O: ARTHUR: By the River Thames, 1856 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Arthur begins his life in the year before his sixteenth birthday, when his family is hit hard by financial struggles. This difficult situation pushes him to work extra hours at a young age to help pay the rent and contribute to the household. Each morning, he rises before dawn, enduring a daily routine that involves using the little resources available to him. He uses cold water mixed with diluted vinegar to wash his face, as the soap he receives from charity is of poor quality. As he walks through the…
    • H: NARIN: By the River Tigris, 2014 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Narin listens intently as her grandmother recounts stories of the lamassus, the mythical creatures from their ancient past that once stood guard over their homeland. Grandma’s tale explains that these magnificent statues, which now reside in foreign museums, were once revered symbols of their culture and its strength. Although Narin initially struggles to fully believe in these fantastical stories, her grandmother reassures her of the deep significance these creatures held for their ancestors. The…
    • O: ARTHUR: By the River Thames, 1857 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Arthur stands before the British Museum in 1857, feeling small beneath the grandeur of its towering columns and impressive architecture. This iconic structure, with its colossal presence, seems almost to mock his modest background and humble beginnings. However, despite the rising tide of self-doubt and anxiety, Arthur is determined to press forward, stepping into the museum with a sense of purpose. As he enters, disguised as a student, his heart races with excitement and nervousness, eager to explore the…
    • H: NARIN: By the River Tigris, 2014 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Narin is introduced in the year 2014, near the River Tigris, where she eagerly anticipates the arrival of her cousins from Germany. Her family, originally from Turkey, is filled with joy as they prepare to welcome them. Narin, while impressed by her cousins’ fluent German, takes pride in her unique heritage and the special talents passed down through her grandmother. Her grandmother, an esteemed member of their community, has inherited the rare skill of dowsing, using her connection with the earth to…
    • O: ARTHUR: By the River Thames, 1854 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Arthur walks through the heart of London in the oppressive heat of August 1854, the air thick with the putrid scent of decay. Factories churn out smoke, mixing with the stench of overflowing cesspools and horse-drawn carriages leaving trails of waste along the cobbled streets. The once-mighty River Thames, now a lifeless ribbon of filth, sluggishly carries the city’s refuse, serving as both a source of drinking water and a breeding ground for disease. Arthur, conscious of the risks, covers his mouth and…
    • H: ZALEEKHAH: By the River Thames, 2018 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Zaleekhah arrives at her Uncle Malek’s home by the River Thames in 2018, feeling a sense of anticipation mixed with trepidation. As the house comes into view, she is greeted warmly by Aunt Malek and her younger cousin, Lily, who is deeply engrossed in constructing a Victorian dollhouse. The atmosphere inside the home is one of quiet activity and familial warmth, but there is an undercurrent of tension. This tension is most evident in the strained conversation between Uncle Malek and Aunt Malek, who seem…
    • O: ARTHUR: By the River Thames, 1853–4 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Arthur finds himself on an unexpected path when he becomes an apprentice at a prestigious printing and publishing house. Initially, he performs menial chores like cleaning and maintaining the workspace, but soon he is entrusted with working on the rotary steam printing press. Despite the apparent dangers of the machinery, Arthur is captivated by the rhythm and precision of the process. He is drawn to the notion of creating identical copies of works, each one a perfect replica of the original, and finds the…
    • H: ZALEEKHAH: By the River Thames, 2018 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Zaleekhah steps out into the early morning calm of her houseboat on the River Thames, the serene waters gently caressing the shore beneath a dark, satin-like sky. Bundled in a fleece jacket and tennis shoes, she takes in the tranquility of the river, an environment that has always been her haven. Her runs, an integral part of her life, have long been seen by her husband as a way for her to escape unresolved emotions from her past. The rhythm of her movements, while familiar, also brings a sense of distance…
    • O: ARTHUR: By the River Thames, 1854 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Arthur had always dreamed of visiting the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, but financial constraints had kept him away. Finally, in 1854, with a shilling in hand, he joined the masses heading toward the Crystal Palace at Sydenham Hill. The grand exhibition, which had already seen millions of visitors since its opening by Queen Victoria in 1851, promised to showcase the achievements of global industries. Arthur, feeling a wave of excitement mixed with nervousness, mentally…
    • O: ARTHUR: By the River Thames, 1853 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Arthur walks alongside his father through the dense fog that envelops London in 1853, the cold mist casting an eerie silence over the city. The air is thick with pollution, and the streets are filled with a sense of decay as they navigate their way through the city. Arthur’s father, once a source of guidance and warmth, has become distant and harsh, the weight of their financial struggles transforming his personality. At just thirteen years old, Arthur has been forced to grow up quickly, taking on menial…
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