537 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


    • H2O: NARIN, ZALEEKHAH, ARTHUR: By the River Tigris, 2018 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin H2O plays a significant role in the shifting landscapes of human history, as illustrated by the looming flood of the Tigris River in 2018. The river's floodgates are set to open, bringing with it the inundation of the once-dry, barren land that is about to be submerged. The rising water level will eventually cover Castrum Kefa, an ancient city with a rich history, causing it to be lost beneath the swelling reservoir. Zaleekhah, one of the central figures in the story, reflects on the sorrowful fate of the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 1: Phillip begins by offering an intimate glimpse into the life of Phillip Castaneda, a young man navigating homelessness in the backseat of his father’s Nissan Sentra in the late summer of 2021. At a time when the world was slowly emerging from the shadows of the coronavirus pandemic, Phillip’s daily routine revolved around making the best of his difficult circumstances. Each day began with him dressing in the car and then heading to a nearby Target for bathroom access, marking a stark…
    • Chapter 13: The Reverend Doctor Lionel Jason David Jones, D.D.S., D.D. … Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 13 delves into the life of Reverend Doctor Lionel Jason David Jones, a notorious figure deeply entrenched in racial politics and propaganda. Born in 1889 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Jones grew up in a family of dentists, but his academic journey took a turn when he failed his dental studies at the University of Pittsburgh. His struggles were not merely academic but stemmed from what could now be diagnosed as paranoia, evident in his bizarre writings that linked dental features with racial…
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      Chapter 45

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 45, Howard W. Campbell, Jr. finds himself in Israel, awaiting a trial that feels unavoidable and inescapable. As the day draws near, he reflects on his situation with a sense of resignation, fully aware that although his body is physically confined, the narrative of his life and the broader forces of history continue to unfold around him. The trial looms large in his thoughts, and Campbell knows that numerous individuals will testify against him, each bringing their own perspective of his…
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      XXII

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Please provide the text of the chapter for me to…
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      Part Six:i

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter from *Part Six:i*, Nancy meets with Oliver Rossiter, a Wexford-based estate agent, to view a potential building site at Lucas Park. Despite the gloomy weather diminishing the site’s appeal, Oliver highlights its potential, mentioning outline planning permission for a bungalow and suggesting the involvement of a landscape gardener to improve the property’s prospects. Nancy contemplates the site’s proximity to the road and its suitability for construction, weighing her options carefully…
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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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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Werner and his team stationed near the southern ramparts of an old city on a damp, foggy night. Werner sits in an Opel, monitoring a signal meter while his comrades, Volkheimer and Bernd, doze nearby. The stillness is broken when a faint radio transmission cuts through the static—a voice from Werner’s past, accompanied by the delicate notes of a piano. The broadcast, reminiscent of the Frenchman’s transmissions he once listened to as a child, evokes a flood of memories, leaving…
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      Berlin

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter depicts the harrowing experiences of Frau Elena and four teenage girls—Jutta, Claudia, and the Gerlitz twins—who are forced to work in a Berlin machine parts factory during the final months of World War II. Living in squalid conditions above an abandoned printing company, they survive on meager rations while burning misprinted dictionaries for warmth. The girls endure grueling labor, disassembling industrial presses for scrap metal, though rumors suggest their efforts are futile as…
    • How Ulysses Invented the Device of the Horse of Tree Cover
      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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