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PLOTINUS (A.D. 200-262)

by LovelyMay — Letters on Literature by Andrew Lang presents an engaging letter addressed to Lady Violet Lebas, wherein Lang embarks on a descriptive journey into the life and philosophy of Plotinus, the Egyptian philosopher born around 200 A.D. in Lycopolis, Egypt. The letter draws an intriguing parallel between Plotinus and the English literary giant, Dr. Samuel Johnson, highlighting their shared traits of laziness paired with moments of energetic brilliance, short-sightedness (both literal and metaphorical), and a…
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Aesopus Emendatus

by LovelyMay — In "Fantastic Fables: Aesopus Emendatus," the chapter presents a collection of moral tales that draw from traditional fables but with twists that offer fresh insights or corrections to their original moral lessons. These fables revolve around various characters, both animals and humans, each conveying a specific moral or lesson through its narrative. "The Cat and the Youth" tells the story of a young man who learns the hard way that disguising one's true nature is difficult and often futile, as…
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THE HUNTSMAN

by LovelyMay — On a sweltering midday, with the sky cloudless and the land baked under the relentless sun, Yegor Vlassitch, a forty-year-old huntsman dressed in a red shirt and patched trousers, meandered along the edge of a forest clearing. The serene silence of the day was broken when Pelagea, a pale-faced woman wielding a sickle and displaying a tentative smile, called out to him from seemingly nowhere. She revealed that she was working in the fields as a laborer, prompting a brief conversation between the two, who…
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CHAPTER XXI -Dawn o-hara the girl who laughed trashed

by LovelyMay — In Chapter XXI of "Dawn O'Hara, The Girl who Laughed," we witness a phase of poignant closure and new beginnings. With Peter Orme's death, Dawn reflects on the fleeting memory of individuals in bustling New York, highlighting the city's brisk pace and short memory span. Moving away from her journalistic career, Dawn decides to spend the autumn and winter writing her second book in Michigan, buoyed by the companionship of Von Gerhard, with plans to accompany him to Vienna in spring. Their visit to Alma…

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CHAPTER VIII -For Greater Things

by LovelyMay — Chapter VIII of "For Greater Things: The Story of Saint Stanislaus Kostka" recounts the severe illness that struck Stanislaus towards the end of his two-year period of isolation and suffering at the hands of his family and tutors. At sixteen, after enduring constant emotional and physical strain with remarkable patience and faith, his health inevitably succumbed to fever in November 1566. Despite his deteriorating condition, Stanislaus maintained his faith and devotion, especially as the feast of Saint…
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CHAPTER I -Thuvia, Maid of Mars

by LovelyMay — Chapter 1 of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars" sets the stage for a romantic and political drama on the exotic planet of Barsoom, featuring Thuvia of Ptarth and Carthoris of Helium. In the royal gardens of Ptarth, Thuvia, the daughter of the Jeddak Thuvan Dihn, rebuffs the advances of Astok, Prince of Dusar, asserting her disdain for his presumption. When Astok forcibly attempts to claim her as his own, Thuvia calls for help; Carthoris, the son of John Carter (the Warlord of Mars) and Dejah Thoris, rushes to her aid,…
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GHOSTS IN THE LIBRARY

by LovelyMay — In the silent depths of the night, imagine the library springs to life with the spirits of its former patrons, those who once claimed the volumes that now rest on our shelves. As the world slumbers, the echoes of the past converge in the narrow confines of the library halls, a gathering of historical figures, each drawn to the whispers of their beloved texts. Napoleon, with a touch, reclaims a controversial pamphlet, a hidden gem of scandal from Frankfort’s shadows, detailing sordid tales linked to…
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Chapter XX

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter XX unfolds in the heart of a stormy New York City on September 4, 2014, where Henry stands at a crossroads, grappling with the overwhelming reality of letting go. The city around him mirrors his inner chaos, as the relentless downpour batters the streets, flooding them in a melancholic reflection of his emotional turmoil. His encounter with Addie, a woman whose resilience and indomitable spirit have remained unbroken by the trials of time and circumstance, is poignant in its depth. The clock that…
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54. Vice Versa

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Chapter 1: Jude and Identity

by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter 1 begins with identity as a constant, an equation that remains balanced no matter what external forces act upon it. A number retains its value even when multiplied, divided, or broken apart, and just as in mathematics, he realizes that despite all the changes around him, his core self remains unaltered. No matter how many times the world has tried to redefine him, he is still himself, whole in ways that even he has failed to recognize. As he feels himself plunging into the darkness, weightless…
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