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A TWEEDSIDE SKETCH
The tale unravels as a cautionary adventure, serving to remind the heedless of the vital importance of meticulousness, even in pursuits as leisurely as fishing or golf. It opens with the narrator lamenting his past disregard for detail— a trait that has consistently led to avoidable mishaps, not just in fishing, but across life's many arenas. Through his story, a plea is made to embrace thoroughness in every endeavor, driven by the narrator's own regret over a lifetime's worth of carelessness. The…-
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A MALEFACTOR
In "A Malefactor," the reader encounters Denis Grigoryev, a markedly thin and disheveled peasant, undergoing an interrogation by an investigating magistrate. The scene is set in a courtroom where Denis is accused of unscrewing a nut from a railway line — an act deemed perilous, potentially leading to catastrophic train derailments. Despite the gravity of the accusation, Denis maintains a stance of simplicity and necessity, claiming the nut was intended to serve as a fishing weight, a common practice…-
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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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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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A Church You Could Bear
A Church You Could Bear, begins with Lark and the narrator, Rainy, slipping out of the house early in the morning, leaving Kellan upstairs, lost in his own world. Lark, ever thoughtful, gathers an armful of lilacs and a maple bough, creating a beautiful arrangement to accompany their trip to Labrino’s. As the morning light breaks through, Lark reassures Rainy, comforting him with the reminder that listening to a friend, even when burdened with feelings of failure, is an act of true friendship. Together,…-
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A BORDER BOYHOOD
other skies, in new countries, or under the green grass. But the remembrance of them, and of the days by Yarrow and Ettrick and Tweed, is a possession forever, tender and not altogether sad. The old waters still murmur, the old songs are still sung, the old names echo in memory. In the solitudes of the streams, under the shadows of the towers and woods, perhaps, even now, the fairy deer may be seen by children's eyes, and the Silver Lady of the Scotts may glide through the copse or stand with her foot in…-
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A bold round face and a curving tail marked the ship "Flower" as it sailed away from a past filled with danger and uncertainty. The characters onboard sought a new beginning, hoping to leave behind the threats that haunted them. As they navigated around the eastern tip of the island, the ship’s massive silhouette loomed against the darkening sky, suggesting a history deeply tied to the landscape. With the mainsail damaged, the crew relied on the jib and Burke’s unexpectedly skilled hand at the wheel,…
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A Bear in Human Form
"A Bear in Human Form" opens with the narrator reflecting on a chaotic yet somewhat comforting routine in which they spend Monday mornings with a group of spirited children, under the supervision of Cora. Although the narrator is tasked with teaching music fundamentals, it becomes clear that the primary objective is to keep these children entertained and distracted. The children, many of whom fall on the higher end of the Feral Comportment Continuum, require more than just structured lessons. The narrator…-
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9. Jumpin’
Jumpin' into the hazy morning of 1953, Kya, a young girl, found herself surrounded by the complexities of isolation and a deep need for human connection. Her father, who had been mostly absent in recent times, took her on a trip to the marina, where they would meet Jumpin', an older Black man who operated a small Gas and Bait shop. The quaint shop was bursting with colorful advertisements, a vivid reminder of the area's history and culture, and it was within this setting that Kya first felt a touch of…-
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7. The Fishing Season
The Fishing Season takes place in 1952, offering a detailed exploration of Kya's life, her isolation, and her longing for connection. She is a young girl living in solitude, abandoned by her family, and left to survive in a dilapidated home in the marsh. The only moments of companionship she has come from brief encounters with her father, who is emotionally and physically abusive, and a small group of townspeople who view her with disdain due to her poverty and status as an outsider. Kya’s solitude is a…-
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