549 Results with the "Novel" genre


    • Chapter XXII — The coming Race Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXII draws attention to the careful watch placed over the protagonist as he moves among the Vril-ya. Though welcomed with civility, he is never truly left alone. Aph-Lin or the boy Taee accompany him at nearly every turn, underscoring both a cultural wariness and an unspoken caution. Despite earlier assurances of discretion, Aph-Lin remains skeptical that the protagonist can fully control what he shares. The slightest detail about his world could inspire curiosity or fear. He begins to sense that…
    • Chapter XXVII — Crome yellow Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXVII begins with an absurd yet magnetic performance as Mr. Scogan takes on his theatrical alter ego, “Sesostris, the Sorceress of Ecbatana.” Draped in flamboyant robes and heavy with mock mysticism, he draws a crowd eager for entertainment, not enlightenment. One by one, the guests offer their palms and receive cryptic fates—some grave, others comically vague. The sorceress performs with dramatic gravity, her voice thick with prophetic flair, turning every word into a spectacle. Denis,…
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    • Translator’s Note Cover
      by LovelyMay The introductory commentary and translator's note for the second part of The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes provide essential context and appreciation for Juan de Luna’s continuation of the original work. Despite Luna’s necessity to leave Spain influencing the sequel's tone, his storytelling prowess ensures a vibrant and engaging narrative. Unlike the "First Part," Luna’s sequel is renowned for its entertaining and highly descriptive scenes filled with wit and humor. In this continuation, memorable…
      Novel • Satire
    • Chapter IX — The Ball Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IX – The Ball opens with a loud clash of personalities between Matilda and Rosalie, each eager to dominate the conversation with tales of their recent triumphs. Matilda, full of energy and scorn for convention, talks excitedly about her new mare and the thrill of the hunt. Her language is unfiltered, her gestures bold, and her joy stems from defying the delicate expectations placed upon young women of her class. Meanwhile, Rosalie rolls her eyes and waits her turn, embodying the elegant poise of…
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    • Chapter 15-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 15–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Gilbert Markham consumed by sorrow and regret, unable to enjoy the tranquil countryside around him. Surrounded by the rhythms of a warm harvest day, his heart remains burdened by the emotional distance growing between him and Helen Graham. Though immersed in work among the reapers, Gilbert’s thoughts are elsewhere, shadowed by frustration, confusion, and unspoken longing. It’s not until young Arthur appears and calls him over that Gilbert’s quiet…
    • Chapter 47-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 47–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with an unsettling interruption, as Eliza Millward calls on Gilbert Markham, bearing rumors that Helen Graham has returned to her estranged husband. The insinuation deeply disturbs Gilbert, prompting him to confirm the truth directly from Helen’s brother, Frederick Lawrence. What follows is a revelation not of reconciliation, but of responsibility: Helen has chosen to nurse Arthur Huntingdon through his decline, a decision made from necessity, not…
    • Chapter 5: War and Escape Cover
      by Denzelle War and Escape plunge Paris into chaos as its residents scramble to flee from the advancing German forces, their once-familiar streets now filled with fear and uncertainty. Among them is Isabelle Rossignol, whose heart aches with frustration as she is forced to leave the city she loves. Though she longs to stay and fight, her father insists on sending her to safety, placing her in the care of Monsieur Humbert, a family friend who will take her as far as Tours. Packed into a car overloaded with supplies,…
    • Chapter 37: Vianne’s Journey Through Loss and Resilience Cover
      by Denzelle Chapter Thirty-Seven delves deeply into the layered emotional landscape of Vianne's journey as she faces the stark realities of a post-war world. Her return to Paris, a city she once associated with warmth and joy, reveals the haunting changes that the war has wrought on her surroundings and within herself. The family apartment, a place that once symbolized love, now stands as a vacant echo of what was, filled with memories of laughter and life that have been overshadowed by the weight of loss and…
    • Chapter 29: Bonding Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In the chapter titled "Bonding," Elizabeth Zott takes her cooking show Supper at Six to new intellectual heights, seamlessly blending scientific concepts with practical cooking lessons. Elizabeth’s unflinching determination to educate her audience is evident as she introduces the three types of chemical bonds—ionic, covalent, and hydrogen—while drawing surprising parallels between these bonds and human relationships. Her audience, comprising a mix of curious homemakers and skeptical intellectuals,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 42 immerses readers in an intense, suspenseful moment as Will and Jim hide in the eerie stillness of the library, their hearts pounding with fear. The air is thick with anticipation, as the boys instinctively sense the presence of something malevolent drawing near. Mr. Dark, an imposing figure with mysterious tattoos and surrounded by his dark entourage, becomes the focal point of their growing terror. His unnerving calmness, coupled with the sense of impending doom, keeps the boys on edge as they…
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