549 Results with the "Novel" genre


    • Chapter IV — The Grandmamma Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV – The Grandmamma opens with Agnes Grey returning to the Bloomfield household after a brief and cherished stay with her family. Though the reunion at home had brought her a sense of renewal, the comfort fades quickly upon reentering the cold structure of her position as governess. The children, especially Tom, are more defiant than ever, and the disapproval she encounters from Mr. Bloomfield and his imposing mother casts a shadow over her every effort. Her gentle approach to discipline is…
      Fiction • Novel
    • Chapter IV — The coming Race Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV of The Coming Race opens as the narrator continues deeper into the unknown world beneath the earth’s surface, stumbling upon a structure that defies both conventional architecture and his expectations of underground life. The building, partially sculpted from stone and adorned with patterns reminiscent of ancient cultures, radiates a strange harmony with nature. Columns stretch upward, wrapped in vines and crowned by flora unfamiliar to his eyes, suggesting a culture that merges construction…
    • Chapter IV — Opinions of the Bench Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV – Opinions of the Bench begins in the shadowy quiet of evening, as Archie arrives at Lord Glenalmond’s home with a restless energy that suggests inner conflict. The visit, though unannounced, is not unexpected. Glenalmond, calm and thoughtful, receives him with kindness, insisting gently that Archie first eat, knowing well that troubled minds are not soothed on empty stomachs. Though Archie resists at first, preferring to move straight to the matter, his host maintains a calm presence,…
    • Chapter IV — Crome yellow Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV begins with Denis experiencing a morning of quiet indecision, his mood shaped by small choices that feel disproportionately important. Faced with a choice between black and white shoes, he examines himself in the mirror with exaggerated care. Though well-dressed in patent leather, he remains unconvinced by his own reflection—both proud and self-critical. This duality echoes through his behavior as he descends to breakfast, where he finds Jenny already present. Their interaction is fragmented,…
      Novel • Satire
    • Chapter III: How Lazaro Took up with a Squire and What Happened to Him Then Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III follows Lazarillo as he enters one of the most ironic and revealing stages of his early life, marked by both illusion and deprivation. Arriving in Toledo alone and hungry, he meets a gentlemanly figure dressed in fine clothes, whose appearance promises stability and decency. This man, a squire, welcomes him kindly and brings him into his home. At first, Lazarillo believes he has finally found a master who can provide shelter and regular meals. Yet as the days unfold, the truth begins to show:…
      Novel • Satire
    • Chapter III: How Lazaro Escaped from the Sea Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III: How Lazaro Escaped from the Sea begins with a chaotic, breathless effort to grasp at both survival and wealth. Trapped between terror and hope, Lazaro pushes his body into the waves, clawing toward a chest of treasure floating just out of reach. He cannot swim, yet necessity compels him forward. The sea, cruel and cold, batters his limbs while fish snap at his skin as if mocking his desperation. Every gulp of seawater feels like punishment, reminding him of the bitter concoction his wife once…
      Novel • Satire
    • Chapter III: “The Policy in Favour of Protection” Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III: "The Policy in Favour of Protection" opens not with economics, but with an intimate encounter that reveals the tension between personal desire and moral restraint. In the glow of a firelit room, an older woman’s solitude is broken by the sudden arrival of a young visitor, cloaked not in winter’s cold, but in the anguish of love unreturned. The younger woman, refined in dress yet raw in emotion, implores her elder to intercede on her behalf—her affections aimed toward a well-known man, a…
      Fable • Novel
    • Chapter III The Bishop of Barchester Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III begins with a calm evening at the hospital, where music fills the air and elderly residents quietly enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Mr. Harding plays his beloved cello, unaware that John Bold is drawing closer, carrying questions that might shake the foundation of this familiar harmony. The gentle surroundings, with the simple comforts of routine and friendship, make Bold’s approaching confrontation feel especially intrusive. Inside the walls of the hospital, there is a sense of dignity—not…
    • Chapter III — The Coming Race Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III opens with the narrator cautiously descending deeper into an unfamiliar world, his every step guided more by curiosity than confidence. The road beneath his feet glows with steady lamplight, its smooth path reminiscent of high-altitude mountain trails, curving gracefully between jagged rock walls. As he walks, a breathtaking sight emerges: an immense structure rooted at the end of the pass, surrounded by an eerie yet captivating landscape. Below stretches a broad valley teeming with life, but…
    • Chapter III — In the Matter of the Hanging of Duncan Jopp Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III – In the Matter of the Hanging of Duncan Jopp begins with a courtroom scene that shakes young Archie Weir to the core. Watching the proceedings unfold under the command of his father, Lord Hermiston, Archie is confronted by the sheer finality of justice rendered without mercy. Duncan Jopp’s guilt may be established, but it is the spectacle of his punishment—and the cold, almost theatrical authority behind it—that unsettles Archie most. He sees not only the law at work but a system that…
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