549 Results with the "Novel" genre


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      Grendel

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Grendel by John Gardner retells the Beowulf legend from the monster’s perspective, exploring his inner struggles and existential questions about humanity.
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      Chapter 12

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 12 of The Chocolate War is filled with a palpable sense of tension during football practice, as Coach’s rising frustration with the freshmen’s performance becomes increasingly evident. His voice, strained and hoarse from constant shouting, adds weight to the atmosphere, signaling just how far the freshmen fall short of his expectations. Jerry, battered from previous plays and mentally exhausted, does his best to shake off his injuries, focusing on getting through the practice. As he takes his…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 5, James and Huck continue their survival on Jackson Island, finding sustenance through fishing and foraging for berries. Despite their relative comfort, James grapples with the harsh reality of being fugitive slaves, knowing their freedom is precarious. Huck, however, seems content, relieved to be away from his abusive father. Their dynamic is marked by camaraderie, as they share a cave and fires at night, but underlying tensions about their respective struggles—slavery for James and familial…
    • Part I: Home Chapter 2 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Elise sits alone on the deck of a ferry, surrounded by strangers enjoying a summer outing, yet she feels isolated and disconnected. The salty, gasoline-tinged air and the ferry’s engine drown out the natural sounds of the sea, mirroring Elise’s internal turmoil. She searches for familiar faces but finds only tourists, highlighting her sense of alienation from the place she once called home. Despite the discomfort inside the ferry’s cabin, with its familiar yet unappealing smells and worn seats, she…
    • Chapter XXIX — The coming Race Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXIX begins at a moment of quiet dread, when the narrator is stirred from sleep by the luminous presence of Zee. What follows is not just an escape from death but an exit from a world that has reshaped his understanding of progress, ethics, and love. As Zee's voice breaks the silence, the tension builds—not through noise or violence, but through the eerie calm of a society so advanced, its authority does not waver, even in enacting a quiet execution. The decision to eliminate the narrator was…
    • Chapter I Hiram’s Hospital Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I begins by introducing Reverend Septimus Harding as a figure whose life moves in harmony with the steady rhythms of Barchester’s cathedral and community. He is not just a clergyman; he is also the warden of Hiram’s Hospital, a charitable home originally established to support elderly working men. Over the years, the foundation’s landholdings have appreciated greatly, transforming a once modest endowment into a sizeable income, the benefits of which flow chiefly to Mr. Harding. This financial…
    • Chapter II: How Lazaro Took up with a Priest and the Things That Happened to Him with That Man Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II follows Lazarillo as he escapes one hardship only to enter another, leaving behind a blind master and soon finding himself under the care of a miserly priest in Maqueda. What begins with cautious hope quickly descends into another form of torment, cloaked in the false piety of his new employer. The priest, outwardly devout and respected by his community, treats Lazarillo not as a servant to be cared for, but as a burden to be rationed. Meals are rare and portions absurdly small—little more…
      Novel • Satire
    • Chapter X — The Church Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter X – The Church follows Agnes Grey’s quiet observations during and after a Sunday service, bringing to light how personal values shape how one interprets others. It begins with the arrival of a new curate, whose presence quickly becomes the subject of speculation among the Murray sisters. During their walk home, Rosalie inquires about Agnes’s opinion of him, likely hoping to validate her own impressions. Agnes, choosing her words with care, admits that her focus during the service had been on…
      Fiction • Novel
    • Chapter 16-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 16–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Helen returning to the quiet countryside of Staningley after a visit to the city. What was once a comforting environment now feels stale and confining, particularly after the social stimulation and variety she experienced while in town. The contrast between urban vitality and rural monotony ignites an inner tension in Helen, who starts to view her previously contented life through a more critical lens. Though nature remains beautiful, it now seems to…
    • Chapter 48-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 48 – The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with a renewed connection between Gilbert Markham and Mr. Lawrence, who delivers another letter from Helen. The contents stir a mix of hope and sadness, as Helen expresses her sincere wishes for Gilbert’s well-being while firmly urging him not to dwell on her. Her words are filled with grace, yet also finality, as though she has fully accepted the distance between them. Despite the restraint in her tone, her concern suggests a lingering affection.…
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