549 Results with the "Novel" genre


    • Weir of Hermiston Cover
      by LovelyMay Weir of Hermiston by Robert Louis Stevenson is an unfinished novel set in 19th-century Scotland, following the story of a young man, Archie Weir, who grapples with the complex relationships between love, duty, and justice, while exploring themes of authority and rebellion.
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      The Warden

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      by LovelyMay 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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      by LovelyMay The Coming Race by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a speculative science fiction novel about a hidden, advanced subterranean civilization with telepathic powers, exploring themes of technology, utopia, and human progress.
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      Thais

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      by LovelyMay Thaïs by Anatole France is a captivating novel that follows Paphnutius, an ascetic monk, as he attempts to convert the beautiful courtesan Thaïs to a life of spiritual devotion. Set in ancient Egypt, the story delves into the conflict between spiritual zeal and earthly desires, offering a poignant exploration of faith, love, and the complexities of redemption.
      Fiction • Novel
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      PART THE THIRD

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      by LovelyMay Part the Third begins with Paphnutius returning to the desert, the place that once represented peace, holiness, and divine focus. Yet what he finds is not the comforting silence of God but an unsettling emptiness that unsettles his soul. The sand, once a symbol of spiritual purification, now reflects only the dryness within his heart. He tries to pray, kneeling on familiar ground, but his prayers echo back unanswered, lost in a silence that now feels oppressive. His disciples greet him with reverence, but…
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      PART THE SECOND

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      by LovelyMay Part the Second opens with Paphnutius standing in silence, his gaze fixed upon the barred window behind which Thais had disappeared into a life of penance. His heart, once conflicted, now beat with the calm assurance of a man who believed he had fulfilled his sacred calling. In the stillness that followed his final blessing, Paphnutius departed without fanfare, stepping away from the convent walls with the solemn dignity of one who had cast the world behind him. The thought of returning to the solitude of…
      Fiction • Novel
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      PART THE FIRST

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      by LovelyMay Part the First begins with the stark image of men retreating from the world to the arid wilderness near the Nile, where silence rules and devotion replaces comfort. These hermits, both solitary and communal, live by rigid codes that reject indulgence in favor of spiritual purity. Their days are filled with fasting, sleepless nights, and prayers whispered to the heavens, all efforts directed at overcoming the inherited stain of sin. These ascetics believe that through pain and denial, the soul might ascend…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with James and Huck taking refuge in a canoe after their escape. James, concerned for Huck’s well-being, instructs him to change out of his wet clothes while they discuss Huck’s recent reconnaissance mission. Huck recounts his encounters in town, including a mysterious tall woman who mistook him for a girl and revealed that the townspeople suspect James of murder. A bounty has been placed on both James and Pap Finn, adding urgency to their flight. Huck also shares his failed attempt…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Jim, a runaway slave, as he sends Huckleberry Finn on a risky mission to the mainland. Jim’s motivations are layered: if Huck fails, he might be blamed for Jim’s escape rather than Jim being seen as a fugitive. Additionally, Jim hopes to avoid suspicion of Huck’s murder or kidnapping, which would carry severe consequences. Most importantly, Jim longs for news about his family’s condition. He watches Huck paddle away, admiring the boy’s determination, and then retreats to his…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin After recovering from a fever, James (Jim) and Huck celebrate catching a rabbit, marking a rare moment of abundance in their sparse diet of catfish and berries. Their conversation reveals Jim's deep concern for his family's well-being, prompting him to ask Huck—who is presumed dead—to check on them. To avoid recognition, Jim suggests Huck disguise himself as a girl, leading to a humorous yet tense exchange as Huck reluctantly agrees, choosing the alias "Mary Williams." The scene highlights their bond…
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