218 Results with the "Poetry" genre
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Ballad: The Cunning Woman
In the bucolic lands of Arcadia, no couple shone with as much happiness as Bill and Jane. Their love was untainted by the troubles that often befuddled the society of their time—financial panics and stock market crashes were foreign to their simple, joyous existence. Bill tilled the land, while Jane nurtured the gardens; their days were filled with dance, music, and nature’s chorus, encapsulated perfectly when Bill serenaded Jane, declaring their undying love and mutual fondness. This idyllic picture,…-
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Ballad: Phrenology
In "Phrenology," a ballad from *The Bab Ballads*, we encounter a comedic scenario involving Sir Herbert White and a policeman, identified as James, Policeman Thirty-two, after an attempted crime. Sir Herbert, having been assaulted and nearly choked by a suspect, demands the immediate arrest of the perpetrator. However, the situation takes an unexpected turn upon the policeman's peculiar refusal to apprehend the alleged criminal. This refusal is not grounded in a lack of evidence or a procedural flaw but in…-
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Ballad: The Fairy Curate
In the whimsical ballad "The Fairy Curate," a fairy, described as light and airy, crosses the divide between the magical and mortal worlds by marrying an attorney from Ealing. Amidst the secrecy that shrouds their union, their love blooms, and in due course, they welcome a son they name Georgie. As Georgie matures, he gravitates towards his fairy heritage, yet chooses a profoundly earthly vocation—the clergy, aspiring to become a curate. With the unique advantage of his mother's magical assistance,…-
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In the picturesque setting of Aquitaine, under the enchanting Wizard's Oak, Hongree, a Sub-Lieutenant of Chassoores, and Mahry Daubigny, affectionately known as the Village Rose, share a clandestine rendezvous. Unknown to them, their intimacy is witnessed by Lieutenant-Colonel Jooles Dubosc, Hongree's rival in love, who harbors intentions to wed Mahry and thrust her into a life of sophistication— a life for which her rustic simplicity is unsuited. Jooles Dubosc's brutish pursuits starkly contrast with…
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Ballad: Etiquette
The ballad "Etiquette" from "The Bab Ballads" tells a humorous yet insightful story about the absurdities of social conventions and the powerful role of personal connections. The tale begins with the sinking of the BALLYSHANNON off the coast of Cariboo, leading to the unfortunate drowning of its crew, captains, and greedy owners. However, two passengers, Young PETER GRAY, a tea taster for BAKER, CROOP, AND CO., and SOMERS, an importer of indigo from Eastern shores, survive by clinging to a mast and…-
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Ban and Arriere Ban
Ban and Arrière-Ban by George Meredith is a historical novel set in the medieval period, blending romance, adventure, and intrigue as it follows the lives of knights and noble families. The story explores themes of loyalty, honor, and personal conflict, focusing on the complex relationships between its characters as they navigate societal expectations and the challenges of chivalric duty. The novel's title refers to the medieval French legal terms for summoning all able-bodied men to arms, reflecting the novel's focus on military and familial obligations.-
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In the chapter "How They Held the Bass for King James" from the tale recounted in 1743, the narrative unfolds a stirring historical saga set during the years 1691-1693, depicting the valorous feat of a small group of cavaliers who daringly defended the Bass Rock against the forces opposed to King James. The Bass, a formidable natural fortress surrounded by the tempestuous seas near North Berwick Law, had previously been a grim prison for those dedicated to the Covenant, where they endured their confinement…
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THE PROMISE OF HELEN
The chapter titled "The Promise of Helen" from the book Ban and Arriere Ban portrays a romantic and mystical revival of the concept of romance and adventure. Opening with a poetic invocation to a beloved lost and then regained, it sets the stage for a narrative that intertwines love, loss, and the supernatural. The speaker addresses their true love, promising the return of a beloved figure who, despite being wed to another or even dead, is now waking for the speaker. This section encapsulates themes of…-
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THE FAIRY MINISTER
In the serene and tumultuous era of 1692, the tale of the Reverend Mr. Kirk of Aberfoyle, a peaceful man deeply loved by both his fellow men and the mystical Fairies, unfolds. Amidst the bloodshed of the Battle of Killiecrankie where the red blood of Dundee bled into the Garry, and political turmoil turned the world upside down, Mr. Kirk wandered his valley, untouched and attuned to the ethereal whispers and sightings from the otherworldly inhabitants of fairy knolls and enchanted hills. His profound…-
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THE TOURNAY OF THE HEROES
In the vividly depicted Tournay of the Heroes, the call to arms echoes through the realm, summoning an assembly of valiant knights ready to joust in a grand tournament that pits the legends of old Romance against characters from modern fiction. The lists are prepared, and the air is charged with anticipation as combatants on both sides are introduced with grandeur and historical reverence. Leading the charge for the champions of Romance, Roland of Roncesvaux and Wilfred of Ivanhoe take their honored…-
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