404 Results with the "Literary" genre


    • Of Modern English Poetry Cover
      by LovelyMay "Of Modern English Poetry" emerges a compelling conversation about literary evolution and the selective brilliance found in the present age. As poetic voices multiply across continents, there is merit in focusing on a few whose contributions have quietly shaped English verse. Instead of sweeping assessments, examining the individual paths of Mr. Swinburne, Mr. William Morris, and Mr. Robert Bridges gives a clearer view of where poetry has been and what it may become. These three, distinct in tone and…
    • Chapter XVII Sir Abraham Haphazard Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XVII brings Mr. Harding into direct conversation with Sir Abraham, the attorney-general, inside a room that speaks more of academic detachment than legal urgency. Books line the walls, but little of warmth exists between them, reflecting Sir Abraham’s personality—a man governed more by law than empathy. Mr. Harding arrives not seeking protection, but guidance. He is not concerned about winning a case, as it has already been withdrawn, but about understanding what is right. Sir Abraham, however,…
    • Chapter IV — The witch and other Stories Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV introduces a reflective exchange that pulls back the curtain on the household’s moral underpinnings. Anisim, five days after his wedding, readies himself for departure and chooses to speak with Varvara one last time. Their conversation unfolds slowly under the warm glow of lamps and the faint fragrance of incense, setting a tone that contrasts the weight of their words. Varvara knits quietly, her needles clicking like a metronome to their discourse, and speaks without anger but with…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter XV – Dawn O’Hara, The Girl Who Laughed Trashed opens with a jolt of unwelcome news as Herr and Frau Knapf announce that financial hardship will force them to close their beloved German boardinghouse. For Dawn, the decision is more than a change in address—it disrupts a fragile sense of stability she had come to cherish. The Knapfs’ warm presence, the house's cozy quirks, and the odd yet endearing mix of residents have all created a place that felt closer to a family than just rented walls.…
    • Chapter I‑For Greater Things Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I – For Greater Things opens with a striking image of Stanislaus Kostka, a seventeen-year-old nobleman, quietly slipping through the western gate of Vienna in August 1567. Though clothed in garments befitting his high birth, his steps are directed not toward a royal court or military glory, but toward Augsburg, where he hopes to follow a divine call. The contrast between his noble attire and his humble bread meal reveals a young man committed to shedding privilege in favor of a deeper purpose.…
    • CHAPTER XVIII — The Circus Boys Across the Continent Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XVIII - The Circus Boys Across the Continent unfolds with vivid energy as Teddy Tucker and other performers prepare for their acts, moving with confidence toward the arena. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation, as each act brings the promise of entertainment and risk. Behind the curtain, conversations carry weight, especially between Phil Forrest and Mr. Sparling, who discuss how Phil’s talents can serve both performance and managerial roles. Phil expresses his passion for the ring but…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VII, In the turmoil of occupied France, on November 23, 1944, Addie, also known as Adeline, finds herself imprisoned by German soldiers in a cold, dark cell on the outskirts of Orleans. Despite her best efforts to remain unnoticed, the fact that she is a woman draws unwanted attention, leading to her brutal treatment. The weight of her past choices presses down on her as she sits in captivity, the decision to return to France from Boston, motivated by pride and a desire to reconnect with the legacy…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Search the Shack, set in 1969, opens with Sheriff Joe and Ed arriving at Kya’s isolated shack deep in the marshlands, armed with a search warrant aimed at finding crucial evidence related to Chase’s mysterious death. The scene is painted with a contrast of the natural world that envelops the shack, with the sounds of the marsh and the movement of wildlife creating a peaceful ambiance. However, the gravity of their task looms large as they step into Kya’s world, filled with tension and an undercurrent…
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    • A Little Life A Novel (Hanya Yanagihara) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara follows the complex lives of four friends in New York City, focusing particularly on Jude, whose traumatic past and struggles with pain, abuse, and love are gradually revealed.
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 10 begins with my arrival home around eight o’clock at night. As I sorted through my mail, which mostly consisted of junk, one white envelope caught my attention. It had no return address, and the name was typed on it with what appeared to be an old manual typewriter, a detail that seemed unusual. The envelope was postmarked from Hopps Ferry, New Hampshire. Inside, I found a photo of Aidan, my future son-in-law, looking about fifteen pounds heavier than I remembered. He was smiling alongside a…
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