615 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


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      Part 3

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Part 3 of Blood Meridian opens with the young boy alone in a desolate landscape, sitting beneath trees by a river, vulnerable and exposed to the harsh world around him. It is here that he encounters a mysterious rider, who is clothed in buckskin and seems to carry an aura of self-importance. The rider introduces himself as a recruiter for Captain White's army, a man actively seeking new soldiers to fight against Mexicans despite the official end of the war. Initially, the boy feels indifferent to the…
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      Long Island

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Long Island is a 2024 nov­el by Colm Tóibín, which serves as a con­tin­u­a­tion of his crit­i­cal­ly acclaimed nov­el Brook­lyn. The sto­ry fol­lows the life of Eilis Lacey, now in her 40s, liv­ing on Long Island with her hus­band Tony Fiorel­lo and their two teenage chil­dren. Despite her years in Amer­i­ca, Eilis has remained deeply con­nect­ed to her Irish roots and has nev­er returned…
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      Part Seven:iii

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Jim is preparing for a significant transition in his life, marked by his decision to leave his familiar surroundings and travel to Dublin. He carefully plans his departure, deciding to avoid accidental encounters with Nancy, a woman central to his current personal complexities. Jim intends to settle his affairs, including withdrawing money from the bank and arranging transportation to the train station with Shane, a trusted acquaintance. He also plans to meet Colette to discuss the…
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      Exodus

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Exodus" depicts the chaotic evacuation of Parisians as Marie-Laure and her father join the desperate westward exodus. After failed attempts to leave by train, they set out on foot amid gridlocked roads filled with vehicles, animals, and people carrying their possessions. The vivid descriptions highlight the disorder—cars with wooden axles, livestock in trailers, and pedestrians clutching valuables—painting a picture of a society in collapse. Marie-Laure, blind and vulnerable, clings to her…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Atelier de Réparation" depicts the harrowing aftermath of a bombing, where three men—Werner, Bernd, and Volkheimer—are trapped in a crumbling cellar beneath a destroyed hotel. Bernd, an engineer, writhes in pain from severe injuries, while Werner struggles with partial hearing loss and a damaged radio. The environment is suffused with eerie sounds: cooling fires, groaning debris, and sporadic dripping. Volkheimer, the most physically capable, tirelessly hacks at the rubble blocking their…
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      Relapse

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Relapse" opens with Marie-Laure waking to find Madame Manec unexpectedly absent from the kitchen, a departure from their usual routine. Concerned, she searches the house and alley, calling out for her, but receives no response. The serene June morning contrasts sharply with Marie-Laure's growing unease as she discovers Madame Manec in her bed, gravely ill. The vivid description of the old woman's labored breathing and feverish state shocks Marie-Laure, who rushes to alert her uncle, Etienne,…
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      The Transmitter

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "The Transmitter" from *The Transmitter* follows Marie-Laure, a blind girl in war-torn Saint-Malo, as she attempts to operate an old radio transmitter hidden in her attic. The device, built by her uncle Etienne, represents a fragile hope of communication amidst the chaos. Marie-Laure carefully navigates the attic, relying on her heightened senses to locate the machine and its components. She imagines Etienne might still be alive, perhaps listening for a signal, and resolves to broadcast despite…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a tense moment as Marie-Laure hides in a wardrobe, hearing a brick fall and a gunshot that splits the silence like a volcanic eruption. The chaos escalates as footsteps approach, and she senses an intruder searching Henri's room, the air filling with smoke and steam. The suspense builds as the footsteps grow hesitant, moving closer to her hiding spot, while Marie-Laure grips a knife, prepared for confrontation. The scene is visceral, capturing her fear and the imminent danger through…
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      by LovelyMay The Slaying and Avenging of Patroclus begins with the Greek forces facing collapse. The Trojans press hard against the fleet, threatening to set fire to the ships and claim full victory. Patroclus, seeing no action from Achilles, pleads to take his armor and lead the Myrmidons into battle. Achilles agrees but instructs him to push the Trojans back without advancing too far. With the armor of Achilles, Patroclus becomes a symbol of renewed Greek strength. The Myrmidons rally behind him, and the tide begins…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 5: The Stranger opens in the quiet, early hours of the morning, when Moshe is roused from his sleep by a persistent and mysterious visitor at his door. The time is late, and the world outside is still wrapped in darkness, yet this unexpected knock interrupts the tranquility of the household. Inside, Moshe and Addie, the housemaid, are consumed with the task of caring for Moshe’s sick wife, Chona. She has been bedridden for days, and her condition weighs heavily on both of them. The urgency of the…
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