404 Results with the "Literary" genre


    • Also by Leif Enger Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Please provide the chapter for me to summarize according to your…
    • Kellan Had Drawn His Face Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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      by testsuphomeAdmin **Kel­ly Link’s debut nov­el, The Book of Love, is a genre-defy­ing blend of fan­ta­sy, com­ing-of-age nar­ra­tive, and explo­ration of love in its many forms. Set in the pecu­liar sea­side town of Lovesend, Mass­a­chu­setts, the sto­ry fol­lows three teenagers—Laura, Daniel, and Mo—who return from the dead under mys­te­ri­ous cir­cum­stances. Guid­ed by their enig­mat­ic music teacher, Mr. Anabin, and a super­nat­ur­al enti­ty named Bogomil, they must…
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    • Chapter XI Iphigenia Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI begins with Eleanor carrying the weight of a decision she knows could reshape both her family’s peace and her own future. Moved not by pride but by deep concern, she resolves to see John Bold face-to-face. Her heart remains steady in her purpose—she must convince him to withdraw the legal case against her father. In her mind, the affection she may still feel for him must be set aside for now. There is too much at stake, and any distraction from her goal would feel like a betrayal. For…
    • Chapter XI — The witch and other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI opens with the heavy, stale air of the steamer pressing down on its weary passengers. Pavel Ivanitch, once filled with sharp words and fiery energy, now lies still, his breaths shallow and labored. Despite the struggle in his chest, he insists he feels slightly better, though his fading voice betrays a more serious decline. He murmurs sympathy for Gusev, admitting regret over past complaints and harsh views, recognizing that suffering softens even the most hardened hearts. In this confined…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter IX – Dawn O’Hara, The Girl Who Laughed Trashed begins with the arrival of two unusual tenants, stirring both fascination and mild scandal in the boardinghouse where Dawn resides. The man, an engineer with an appearance so jarring it becomes a local topic of humor, walks through life unaware of—or perhaps indifferent to—how others view him. His wife, on the other hand, draws eyes for different reasons. Frau Nirlanger’s outfits, vivid in color and outlandish in style, reflect more than…
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      by LovelyMay A Tweedside Sketch begins with an unvarnished admission of the narrator’s long-standing flaw—carelessness. It’s not born of laziness, but of a restless temperament that overlooks the small things. While such oversight might seem harmless in the moment, it builds a habit that eventually touches every part of life, even something as seemingly peaceful as fishing. As the narrator prepares for a salmon-fishing trip on the River Tweed, this trait resurfaces, leading to yet another avoidable misadventure.…
    • CHAPTER XI ‑The Circus Boys Across the Continent Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XI - The Circus Boys Across the Continent opens with Phil Forrest standing before Mr. Sparling, summoned after a scuffle involving two problematic showmen—Larry and Bad Eye. Though Sparling maintains a stern demeanor at first, there’s an unmistakable glint of approval as Phil recounts how the altercation was sparked by provocation and handled in self-defense. Sparling listens closely, masking amusement under professional concern, and reminds Phil of the importance of order within the show. When…
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      Chapter VII

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VII unfolds in New York City on a chilly evening in September, where Henry finds himself wandering the city streets, overwhelmed by the lingering feelings of loneliness and the residue of his past relationship. His apartment, a sanctuary that should provide comfort, now serves as a haunting reminder of what was once shared with Tabitha. The clutter—photos, books, personal items—all seem to shout of their lost connection, intensifying Henry's isolation. The silence that fills his apartment feels…
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      21. Coop

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Coop, set in the summer of 1961, paints a raw and emotional picture of Kya’s profound loneliness and grief following the abandonment by Tate. The oppressive heat of the season exacerbates her isolation, as the palmetto fronds rattle menacingly in the wind, a sound that mirrors the turbulence within her soul. The sweltering weather, with its sticky humidity, traps Kya in a haze of sadness, much like the weight of the heat pressing down on her. For days, she retreats into the quiet sanctuary of her bed,…
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