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APPENDIX II
In the appendix titled "Portraits of Virgil and Lucretius," part of "Letters on Literature," the discussion revolves around the historical depictions of these eminent Roman poets, underscoring the almost mythical quest to visualize their likenesses. Regarding Virgil, we learn about the speculative nature of his portraits. The narrative tells us that there exists no concrete bust of the poet; instead, our only clues come from manuscripts (MSS.), with the most notable being housed in the Vatican. This…-
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A FRIEND OF KEATS
In the chapter from "Letters on Literature," the focus is on a somewhat lesser-known figure in literature, Mr. Reynolds, who was a contemporary of John Keats, the famous Romantic poet. The author laments Reynolds's obscurity, particularly his poetry, and embarks on a quest to bring some of his works to light. Reynolds's initial publication drew a "careless good word" from Lord Byron but is noted most prominently for "The Fancy," a collection that includes a fictional memoir of Peter Corcoran, a character…-
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ON VIRGIL
In the letter to Lady Violet Lebas, the author delves into a personal and reflective discussion on the appreciation of literature, specifically focusing on Virgil. Initially, the letter highlights a resistance to conforming tastes to critical acclaim, using personal disinterest in renowned authors like Gibbon, Racine, Wordsworth, and Amiel as examples to argue for a more natural, spontaneous appreciation of art. This prelude serves as a foundation for the main subject: Virgil, whose work, despite not…-
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AUCASSIN AND NICOLETTE
To Lady Violet Lebas, this letter introduces "Aucassin et Nicolette," a novel that perplexes with its ancient French, far removed from the familiar parlance taught in schools. Authored around the twelfth century's close in Picardy, it flourishes in a blend of verse and prose, a format reminiscent of the "Chanson de Roland," where verses are unified by assonance rather than rhyme. The anonymous author, an elder likely bearing warmth and a touch of weariness, presents a tale rich in youthful ardor and…-
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The Warden
The Warden by Anthony Trollope is the first novel in the *Barsetshire Chronicles*, focusing on the moral and legal dilemmas faced by Reverend Septimus Harding, the warden of an almshouse, as he is embroiled in a public scandal over the fairness of his salary and the institution’s finances.-
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CHAPTER I Hiram’s Hospital
In the quiet cathedral town of Barchester, Rev. Septimus Harding finds himself deeply intertwined with the intricacies of ecclesiastical life. As the precentor of Barchester Cathedral and warden of Hiram's Hospital, an almshouse for twelve superannuated men, Mr. Harding is a central figure in the town's clerical and social circles. Hiram's Hospital, founded by John Hiram in 1434 to support local wool-carders, has prospered over the centuries, its estates now covered with houses contributing to a…-
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Chapter III of "The Warden" unfolds as John Bold makes his way to the hospital, driven by his reformist zeal to explore the financial operations underpinning the institution's management, particularly scrutinizing Mr. Harding's income. The evening setting, marked by Mr. Harding's cello performance for his elderly wards, frames a tranquil yet poignant prelude to Bold's confrontation. The juxtaposition of the serene music session against Bold’s impending inquiry symbolizes the clash of old-world harmony…
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CHAPTER IV Hiram’s Bedesmen
Chapter IV of "The Warden" titled "Hiram's Bedesmen" unfolds the brewing discontent among the bedesmen of Hiram's Hospital, driven by external instigations over the purported misuse of the charity's funds. The narrative introduces Finney, an attorney, who seeds the discord by informing the bedesmen of their so-called rights to a significantly larger annual sum than they currently receive, leveraging their situation to challenge the allocation of funds under the warden's control. The bedesmen, particularly…-
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In Chapter V of "The Warden," titled "Dr Grantly Visits the Hospital," the narrative contrasts the differing attitudes towards the conflict over the hospital's finances. The warden, Mr. Harding, is plagued by doubt and wishes for a quiet resolution to the dispute regarding his income and the rights of the hospital's residents. He prefers avoiding confrontation and hopes for a peaceful solution that would not upset anyone involved. Conversely, his son-in-law, Dr. Grantly, the archdeacon, approaches the…
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CHAPTER VII ‘The Jupiter’
Eleanor Harding's departure from John Bold was marked by a conflict of pride and affection. Despite distancing herself from Bold, whose actions challenged her father's position as Warden of the Barchester Hospital, Eleanor's heart was not at ease. Her father had assured her of Bold's intentions being neither unjust nor ungenerous, yet she struggled with her resolve, torn between her affection for Bold and the duty to stand by her father. This inner turmoil contrasted sharply with her outward display of…-
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