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LADY BOOK-LOVERS
In "Lady Book-Lovers," the discussion pivots around the genuine passion for books among women of distinction and royal status throughout history, particularly focusing on French queens and princesses. Ernest Quentin Bauchart's bibliography on the matter reveals that many of these ladies indeed amassed libraries containing exquisitely printed books and manuscripts, yet it begs the question of whether these collections were born out of a true bibliophilic passion or mere adherence to fashionable trends of…-
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Kellan Had Drawn His Face
Kellan Had Drawn His Face, as the narrator awoke early to the sound of footsteps, hurried and purposeful, signaling the start of another grueling day aboard the ship. After being escorted up to the upper deck, the narrator was introduced to the paint crew, which gathered in a space that doubled as a commissary for the medical staff and other ship personnel. The crew, made up of five individuals, was informally led by Beezie, a tenacious woman who, despite her initial skepticism about newcomers, recognized…-
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IX -The Witchand Other Stories
The winter in Nikolay's village was harsh and unyielding. After Nikolay's death, the hardships continue with food shortages requiring the purchase of flour and the family's strained dynamics exacerbated by Kiryak's noisy evenings and subsequent morning regrets. The starvation of their livestock and the severe cold symbolize the depth of their struggles, while the endless snow and frost mark a seemingly interminable winter season. Despite the adversities, the unwavering grip of winter eventually relents to…-
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IX -The witch and other Stories
The chapter opens with a somber scene following the funeral of Lipa's child, Nikifor, where the guests and priests indulge in a feast, showing little regard for the somber occasion. Lipa, overwhelmed by grief and realizing her child is truly gone, breaks down, only to be met with harshness from Aksinya, who demands her to leave. Lipa decides to return to her mother in Torguevo the next morning, highlighting her complete alienation and loss within the Tsybukin household. Years have passed, and changes…-
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IV. The Wedding
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IV -The Witchand Other Stories
On a blazing August day, the old woman assigned her granddaughter, Sasha, to ensure the geese stayed out of the kitchen-garden. Situated close to the tavernkeeper's geese, who were contently feasting on oats near the tavern, and farther from others grazing across the river, the setting was ripe for youthful distraction. Sasha, tasked with a seemingly straightforward duty, quickly succumbed to the ennui of vigilance and wandered off to a nearby ravine. There, she encountered Marya’s eldest daughter,…-
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IV -The witch and other Stories
In Chapter IV, five days after the previous events, Anisim prepares for departure and visits Varvara, his stepmother, to bid her farewell. Amidst the serene ambiance set by the burning lamps and the scent of incense, Varvara knits and remarks on Anisim's short stay and the ostentatiously celebrated wedding, hinting at the underlying dreariness of their wealthy, merchant-like lifestyle. She expresses her discomfort with the family's unethical dealings with people, from cheating in trade to selling…-
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In his letter to Mr. Arthur Wincott of Topeka, Kansas, the author broaches the topic of modern English poetry, responding to a request for letters aimed at living authors—a task he deems inappropriate due to potential impertinence. However, he elevates the notion of utilizing the epistolary style for literary critique, akin to the methods of the Tatler and Spectator, allowing for a blend of personal taste and perhaps prejudice within his observations on poetry. Poetry, he observes, holds a venerable…-
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III. The Rehearsal
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The chapter from "The Witch and Other Stories" unveils a poignant morning scene as the villagers, bathed in the dewy light, confront the harsh realities of poverty that starkly contrast their fleeting moments of beauty and peace. At the heart of the narrative is Marya, who experiences a profound sense of alienation and apprehension as she and others attend mass, a ritual that momentarily bridged the chasm between their impoverished existence and the opulent life of the newcomers from the great house. The…-
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