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Hunting Sketches

by LovelyMay — Hunting Sketches by Anthony Trollope is a lively collection of essays that humorously examines the world of English fox hunting and the people involved in it. Written in the mid-19th century, the book offers an insightful and often satirical portrayal of the characters commonly found in hunting circles, from the eager novice to the seasoned huntsman. Trollope’s sketches capture the social nuances, traditions, and peculiarities of hunting culture, shedding light on both its exhilaration and its absurdities. This lighthearted work showcases Trollope’s wit and keen observational skills, making it an entertaining read for those interested in English country life and sporting traditions.
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2. THE MASTER OF HOUNDS
  
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3. HOW TO RIDE TO HOUNDS
  
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Chapter XIII

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter XIII, On a warm July night in New York City, the air thick with the hum of the city, Luc and Addie find themselves walking through the streets, their journey leading them toward places filled with memories of their shared past. Their steps are heavy with the weight of what has passed—Paris, Florence, Boston, and New Orleans—all cities that have held significant meaning for them, places where they’ve shared moments that have shaped their relationship. Despite the unresolved tension between…
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42. A Cell

by testsuphomeAdmin — A Cell becomes the physical representation of Kya’s confinement in Chapter 42, set in 1970, where she finds herself locked away in a county jail after her freedom has been violently stripped from her. The harsh realities of life behind bars quickly become apparent as Kya settles into her twelve-by-twelve space, a stark and unyielding environment marked by concrete walls and a barred window. Wearing the uncomfortable gray jumpsuit labeled "COUNTY INMATE," Kya’s once expansive world is reduced to this…
1. Where The Crawdads Sing (Delia Owens)
  
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Chapter 3: Jude’s Silent Struggles

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter 3 began with Willem still feeling the lingering cold from outside, the dampness clinging to his skin and the residual tension of their rooftop struggle sitting heavy in his chest. The contrast between the freezing night and the warmth of the apartment was striking, yet it wasn’t enough to erase what had just happened. As Jude worked on the window with quiet determination, Willem found himself studying him—the furrowed brow, the precise movements, the way he shut out everything else to focus on…
1. A Little Life A Novel (Hanya Yanagihara)
  
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Chapter 2

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter 2 begins with me arriving at my sister Tammy’s condo in the morning light at the Preserve at Saddle Brook Crossing, a place she called home with her collection of foster children. I had instructed her to be ready by six, but when I rang the doorbell, I was greeted by a quirky little girl named Abigail Grimm, who had been left in Tammy’s care unexpectedly, without a suitcase. Abigail, with her army-style haircut and a smile that could melt anyone’s heart, cheerfully informed me that we were…
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Chapter 1

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter 1 begins with the narrator making a stop at Men’s Wearhouse in Stroudsburg to return the tuxedo he had worn to a wedding. The employee behind the counter, a young man with pink hair and multiple piercings, greets him warmly and asks how the event went. The narrator responds politely, though his mind is elsewhere, still reeling from the events of the previous night. The exhaustion from the long drive back from New Hampshire with Tammy and Abigail weighs on him, but even more than that, the…
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The Great Girard

by testsuphomeAdmin — The Great Girard begins with the protagonist’s somber reflection on the state of Gold, Ontario. Once a vibrant, thriving town, it has now fallen into ruin, a ghostly shell of its former self. The landscape is described with vivid imagery of the shoreline and the muted surroundings, which reflect the depth of the town's decay. The catalyst for the chaos is the mournful howling of an ancient dog, a warning that echoes through the air. This haunting moment serves as the beginning of a breakdown in the town,…
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Chapter 11

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter 11 of Their Eyes Were Watching God portrays Janie’s emotional journey as she grapples with her growing attraction to Tea Cake, despite her initial reservations about him. Janie’s wariness stems from the significant age gap between them and Tea Cake’s seemingly carefree and playful nature, which contrasts with her more cautious worldview. However, when Tea Cake reappears in Janie’s life a week later, offering both music and companionship, her defenses begin to soften. Over the course of…
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OF VERS DE SOCIETE

by LovelyMay — In the letter "Of Vers De Societe" addressed to Mr. Gifted Hopkins, the writer critiques Hopkins's poem "To Delia in Girton," advising against his attempt at society verses, highlighting the challenge of this genre even for the ancients who excelled in other poetic forms. The writer navigates through historical and cultural contexts, from Theocritus's AEolic verses, emblematic of tasteful gift-giving and unobtrusive flattery, to the limitations observed in Roman and Greek poetry, where societal norms…
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THE WITCH

by LovelyMay — "The Witch" unfolds on a stormy evening, showcasing Savely Gykin, the sexton, and his wife, Raissa. As Savely lies in bed, a tempest rages outside their hut, symbolizing the tumultuous events to follow. Savely suspects the storm's ferocity has mystical origins, specifically linked to his wife. Raissa, deeply absorbed in her sewing, seems indifferent to both the storm and her husband's accusations of witchcraft. Their monotonous existence is disrupted by the arrival of a lost postman and his driver,…
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