613 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


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      In the Attic

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Marie-Laure hides in the attic after a German soldier searches the wardrobe below, her heart racing as she struggles to remain silent. She recalls a quote about snails slowing their heartbeat under stress and attempts to calm herself, pressing her ear to the false panel but hearing nothing. Despite the danger, exhaustion threatens to overwhelm her as she contemplates how to open the cans in her pockets without making noise. The attic, a cramped and sweltering space with no escape, becomes her precarious…
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      In the Attic

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Marie-Laure, trapped in the attic of her home in Saint-Malo, grapples with disorientation and thirst as time becomes an elusive concept. The absence of the familiar church bells leaves her uncertain of day or night, heightening her isolation. Desperate for sustenance, she contemplates drinking from canned food but hesitates, haunted by her father’s warnings about attracting attention. Her internal dialogue reveals a struggle between survival instincts and fear of an unseen German soldier, whose presence…
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      by LovelyMay "Illustrated Books" traces the journey of artistic expression through the printed page, especially focusing on England’s evolution in literary imagery. This chapter marks a pivotal shift in visual storytelling that emerged toward the close of the 18th century, with figures like Thomas Bewick leading the transformation through wood engraving. Unlike earlier illustrations engraved in metal, Bewick's use of wood allowed for sharper, more intricate lines and a natural rhythm that complemented the printed…
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      III

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      Hunting (Again)

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Hunting (Again)" depicts Werner and his team's relentless search for elusive radio broadcasts in the war-torn towns of Saint-Malo and its surroundings. Their efforts yield little success, as they encounter only propaganda and fragmented Morse code amidst the crumbling infrastructure and displaced civilians. The oppressive atmosphere is heightened by the presence of conscripted laborers and the stark contrast between the once-vibrant streets and their current desolation. Werner's technical…
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      Hunting

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Hunting" follows Werner, a German soldier, as he tracks illegal radio transmissions across occupied territories during the winter of 1943. Using triangulation, he narrows down the sources of these broadcasts, often finding them in unlikely places like barns or basements. Werner records the partisans' conversations, noting their hubris in assuming safety. His success earns praise from his captain, who promises rewards, but the mission remains fraught with tension. The Opel truck they travel in…
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      by LovelyMay How Ulysses Stole the Luck of Troy opens in a moment of uneasy calm. The siege stretches on, but without real progress. Hector’s burial has closed a brutal chapter, yet the Greeks remain stalled outside Troy’s walls. Lacking skill in siegecraft, they wait—restless, frustrated, and vulnerable to Trojan reinforcements. Inside the city, the Trojans place their faith in the Palladium, a sacred relic said to protect Troy as long as it remains within their walls. The image, resting in Pallas Athene’s…
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      by LovelyMay How Ulysses Invented the Device of the Horse of Tree brings to light a critical turning point in the long and arduous Trojan War. The Greeks, weary from years of failed assaults, stood at a crossroads as their hopes for a victorious siege began to fade. Helen remained in Troy, not through her own will, but due to Trojan pride and their refusal to return her. Now the wife of Deiphobus, her fate continued to stir the conflict's flames. Ulysses, known for his sharp intellect, realized that brute strength…
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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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