613 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


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      by testsuphomeAdmin About the Author, Elif Shafak stands as one of the most celebrated British-Turkish novelists in the world today. Renowned for her poignant and insightful exploration of themes such as identity, migration, history, and the intersections between personal lives and larger political movements, Shafak has earned widespread recognition for her storytelling mastery. With her work translated into fifty-six languages, she has built an international readership that spans across continents. Over the course of her…
    • O: ARTHUR: On the way to the River Tigris, 1872 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Arthur finds himself in Constantinople in 1872, facing the ever-looming uncertainty of his journey to Nineveh. As days drag on without news of the firman that will allow him to continue his mission, a growing sense of anxiety starts to permeate his every thought. Despite his initial desire to remain focused on his work, Arthur’s isolation is interrupted when a dragoman and clerks suggest he take a break. They advise him to explore the city and seek diversion, and though hesitant at first, Arthur…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2: Norma reflects on her childhood, where two vivid and contrasting dreams have haunted her since the age of four or five. One dream is filled with light, taking place in a car where the warmth of sunlight envelops her, offering a sense of comfort. In contrast, the other is darker, occurring at night under a bright moon, accompanied by the eerie sounds of whispering owls. A mysterious woman appears in both dreams, resembling her mother but with no discernible face, leaving Norma confused and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Reading Group Guide: In The Ministry of Time, set in a near-future Britain, the narrative takes readers on a captivating journey through the eyes of the narrator, known as "the bridge," who has recently assumed a government position in a newly established ministry tasked with time-travel experiments. Despite her ambiguous role, she is assigned to monitor Commander Graham Gore, a 19th-century naval officer rescued from the ill-fated Franklin Expedition, as he adjusts to the modern world. Gore, alongside…
    • Chapter 23: Chapter Six Hundred And Forty-Three … Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 23 opens with the protagonist contemplating a manuscript titled Memoirs of a Monogamous Casanova, which details his personal and intimate experiences with his wife, Helga. Though he dismisses the manuscript as unfit for publication, he acknowledges its significance as a way of maintaining the passion and connection that once defined their relationship. The manuscript itself is characterized by its clinical tone, focusing solely on their physical intimacy during the two years they were apart due to…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Part 6 of Blood Meridian dives deep into the bleak and unforgiving existence of the prisoners, where the tension of their dire circumstances permeates every aspect of their daily life. As the day breaks, the men, shackled and under the watchful eyes of a merciless overseer, are forced to gather refuse, a grim task that illustrates their complete dehumanization. Their surroundings are stark—barren streets and high windows allowing only muted light to seep through—emphasizing the heavy sense of…
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      Part One:iii

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Eilis grapples with a disturbing situation involving a threat from a man who plans to leave a baby on their doorstep. Her initial physical distress and Rosella's concern highlight the tension permeating her daily life. Eilis attempts to maintain normalcy, engaging in household chores and work, while Tony’s silence and evasiveness deepen the strain between them. Their nighttime conversation reveals Tony’s awareness of the threat and his struggle to communicate, further complicating…
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      The Boy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Werner Pfennig, an eighteen-year-old German private, awakening to distant sounds of war in the Hotel of Bees, a once-cheerful seaside establishment now repurposed as a military stronghold. The hotel's history is rich, having served as a haven for wealthy privateers, Parisian vacationers, and now soldiers. Werner notices the remnants of its past, such as bee-themed frescoes and carvings, contrasting sharply with its current state—boarded windows, artillery crates, and an anti-air…
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      Trapped

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Trapped" depicts a harrowing scene of survival amid the wreckage of a collapsed cellar. Werner, the protagonist, observes an amber light scanning the debris—revealing twisted metal, shattered tools, and broken infrastructure. The light belongs to Volkheimer, who methodically surveys the destruction, particularly the obliterated stairwell that was their potential escape route. The atmosphere is thick with dust and tension as Werner grasps the direness of their situation, surrounded by mangled…
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      January Recess

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a propagandistic speech by the Schulpforta commandant, extolling Nazi virtues and the symbolic fire of patriotism. Werner listens passively, while a classmate sarcastically mocks the rhetoric. The narrative then shifts to Werner's guilt-ridden interactions with Frederick, a fellow student who bears visible bruises from a recent beating. Despite Werner's inaction during the incident, Frederick shows no resentment, instead inviting him to Berlin, revealing their complex friendship amid…
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