615 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


    • Chapter 14: View Down a Stairwell … Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 14 opens with Campbell reflecting on an unsettling chain of events that follows the arrival of disturbing letters, drawing unwanted attention to his past. It’s a week after he first received the correspondence, and Campbell, uneasy and agitated, attempts to visit Jones, the publisher of a controversial newspaper, in hopes of persuading him to retract a story about him that had been causing significant distress. However, upon arriving at Jones’ location, Campbell finds that Jones is not present,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Part 1 of Blood Meridian introduces the protagonist, a young boy, who is already burdened by loss and violence before he even embarks on his journey. Born under the dramatic spectacle of a meteor shower, the boy’s early years are marked by tragedy, especially the death of his mother, which leaves a deep emotional scar. Raised by a neglectful father—a former schoolteacher who now spends his days drowning in alcohol—the boy’s formative years are devoid of nurturing or stability. His father, a…
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      Part 22

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Part 22 begins with the protagonist walking through the shadowed streets, his eyes drawn to a lonely and decaying tavern. The scene is quiet and unsettling, and before he knows it, soldiers arrive and seize him. He is soon locked in a cell, where his thoughts grow restless and consumed by the memories of the violent past that have led him here. The actions of his life, filled with bloodshed and loss, are haunting him, and his jailers take notice of his increasingly agitated state. Just as his mind is…
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      Part Six:ii

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Mrs. Lacey setting a clear expectation for the family gathering: everyone must be prepared for the twelve o’clock mass the following day, and they will depart together at twenty-five minutes past eleven. Jack offers to drive her, but she confidently declines, relying instead on her grandsons for support. The scene reveals the presence of family members who have traveled from England and America, highlighting differences in appearance and demeanor between the brothers Jack and Pat.…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Bye-bye, Blind Girl" captures the tense atmosphere of Paris on the brink of war, as seen through the eyes of Marie-Laure, a blind girl. The museum where her father works is in a frenzy, evacuating priceless artifacts—fossils, manuscripts, and gems like the legendary Sea of Flames—to safer locations. Despite the spring’s apparent calm, an undercurrent of dread permeates the city, with sandbags and soldiers appearing as rumors of invasion swirl. Marie-Laure’s father works tirelessly, his…
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      Bath

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Marie-Laure's father completing a tactile model of Saint-Malo for his blind daughter, a labor of love that provides her independence despite its imperfections. Meanwhile, he grapples with paranoia surrounding a mysterious stone entrusted to him by the museum—a gem that seems to defy scientific tests and fuels his superstitions. His internal conflict intensifies as he questions whether the stone has brought misfortune, including the German invasion of France. These irrational fears…
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      Pneumonia

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a damp Breton spring, where Madame Manec falls severely ill with pneumonia. Marie-Laure notices the intense heat radiating from Madame's chest and her labored, coughing breaths. In her feverish state, Madame speaks cryptically about watching sardines, termites, and crows, hinting at a delusional sense of responsibility for the natural world. A doctor prescribes rest and remedies, but Madame's condition worsens, and her ramblings reveal a surreal belief that she controls…
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      The Heads

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Werner, trapped in a rubble-filled cellar with Volkheimer, desperately attempts to establish radio contact by adjusting the antenna and tuning the transceiver. Despite his efforts, only static responds, leaving him to speculate about potential causes—electromagnetic interference, a broken radio, or even a catastrophic weapon. Supplies are dwindling; the remaining water is undrinkable sludge, and the radio's battery is nearly dead. Werner's frustration grows as he contemplates their dire situation,…
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      Music #3

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with von Rumpel reflecting on his daughters, particularly their childhood and musical talents. Despite his frequent absences, his daughters grew into capable singers, especially Veronika, whose performances brought him joy. The imagery of their clumsy infancy contrasts with their later ability to sing complex lyrics they didn’t fully understand, dressed in homemade dresses with floral embroidery. This nostalgic recollection highlights von Rumpel’s paternal pride, even as it…
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      by LovelyMay How People Lived in the Time of Ulysses offers a glimpse into an era where myth and reality blended seamlessly, and daily life revolved around order, valor, and ritual. Greece was not yet a unified nation but a cluster of small, independent kingdoms, each governed by its own monarch. These rulers lived in heavily guarded cities, built with immense stone walls so grand that later ages imagined them crafted by giants. At the core stood palaces, functioning as the center of governance and social life. Their…
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