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THE YARN OF THE BLACK OFFICER
In "The Yarn of the Black Officer," part of the "Angling Sketches" collection, the tale unfolds around a dark character known as the Black Officer and his extraordinary life, as told by a boatman. Originating from the 18th century, during a time when the Black Watch (42nd Highlanders) was recruiting, the Black Officer is dispatched to enlist men, by persuasion or force, with a promise of merely parading before the King in London—a promise unfulfilled. Instead, they are sent to India, highlighting the…-
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The Witch and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov is a collection of short stories that showcases the author’s mastery in portraying the nuances of human emotions and relationships. The title story, *The Witch*, delves into themes of superstition and human folly, while the other tales explore a range of subjects, from love and loss to the absurdities of daily life, often with a mix of humor and poignant observation. Chekhov’s characteristic focus on ordinary people and their inner lives makes the collection both relatable and deeply insightful.-
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THE WITCH
"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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The Windmill is a Giant
The Windmill is a Giant begins with the narrator waking up in a cozy cabin, surrounded by unfinished projects. The light streaming through the windows feels gentle, a stark contrast to the harshness of his previous life. A sense of physical relief washes over him, but it is quickly replaced by a flood of introspective thoughts. As he examines a piece of teak trim, his mind drifts to the state of his boat, long neglected and in need of significant repairs. The once-pristine vessel now shows signs of…-
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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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The Twelve, Again
The Twelve are deeply affected by the events unfolding around them, as Ivar urgently interrupts the protagonist’s work to deliver distressing news: Werryck, suffering from a debilitating migraine, has specifically requested their presence. Werryck’s quarters, overwhelmed with shadows and stifling heat, resemble an oppressive atmosphere, akin to "cheese sweating in a warm room." As the protagonist begins to play the bass guitar, a rare moment of calm washes over Werryck, who, despite his physical pain,…-
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The Twelve
The Twelve are locked away in the Shambles, and the protagonist, still reeling from a prolonged illness, finds themselves deeply concerned for Kellan and the others. After enduring a long period of sickness, with Ivar providing much-needed care, the protagonist is finally able to return to the paint crew. However, the return only unveils the grim reality of the twelve prisoners, who are in desperate states of physical and mental decay. Seeing them in their cells, visibly broken and suffering, the…-
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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë is a groundbreaking novel that tells the story of a mysterious woman who defies societal norms to escape an abusive marriage and assert her independence, highlighting themes of feminism, morality, and resilience.-
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THE STUDENT
In Anton Chekhov's "The Student," the narrative unfolds in a bleak, wintry ambiance that suddenly ensues as night approaches, setting a somber scene that pervades the entire story. The protagonist, Ivan Velikopolsky, a clerical academy student and the sacristan's son, traverses through the cold, desolate forest, ruminating over the persistent despair and hardship that seem to transcend time, linking his contemporary, desolate Russian landscape with the historical epochs of Rurik, Ivan the Terrible, and…-
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THE POST
In the dark, chilly hours of the night, amidst the sleepy town setting, a postman, clad in his official uniform and wielding a rusted sword, prepares for his journey, accompanied by a university student traveling to the station, an arrangement borne out of necessity rather than protocol. Amidst the nocturnal silence and the preparations of the driver, Semyon Glazov, to embark upon the journey with the mail cart and its three horses, the postmaster implores the postman to deliver a parcel and extend…-
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