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Ballad: The Three Kings Of Chickeraboo

by LovelyMay — In the whimsical ballad titled "The Three Kings of Chickeraboo" from "The Bab Ballads," we are transported to the imaginary land of Chickeraboo, where reside three individuals—PACIFICO, BANG-BANG, and POPCHOP. On a particularly sweltering day, they whimsically decide to declare themselves kings, albeit in a modest manner. PACIFICO is adept at playing the "bones," BANG-BANG excels in banjo music, and POPCHOP is known for his remarkable "flap" dance moves. United by a clever scheme, they decide to…
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Ballad: An Unfortunate Likeness

by LovelyMay — In "An Unfortunate Likeness" from *The Bab Ballads*, the narrator, an artist who has dedicated his career to painting William Shakespeare in various stages of his life, encounters an individual with a striking resemblance to the Bard himself. Excitedly, the artist believes this man would serve as the perfect model for his Shakespeare-themed artworks, acknowledging the challenges he has faced in capturing Shakespeare's iconic visage. Despite his numerous attempts to depict Shakespeare in various…
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CHAPTER IX. Old Dog; New Tricks

by LovelyMay — In Chapter IX of "Further Adventures of Lad" titled "Old Dog; New Tricks," the often-quoted proverb "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" is challenged through the adventures of Lad, a noble collie past his prime yet capable of learning and delivering new wonders. At twelve, Lad astonishes his family by bringing home a discarded but beautiful lace parasol, displaying his unique ability to retrieve and his discerning nature that differentiates between items belonging to his owners and those that…
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Malmaison

by LovelyMay — "Malmaison" begins with a vivid portrayal of the lush and stately surroundings of the French estate, capturing the sparkle of its roof in the sun and the tranquil flow of the Seine. The narrative swiftly introduces the Citoyenne Beauharnais, wearied by her walk and skeptic of the promised roses behind the high walls, contemplating the guillotine's likelihood over the floral beauty suggested. The entrance of General Bonaparte, newly returned from Egypt, stirs excitement, his impatient arrival at Malmaison…
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Chapter Seventeen: Bhagat Singh

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter follows Cyrus Shams on his third day in Brooklyn as he prepares to meet Orkideh at a museum. Eager to connect with her, he brings two coffees—one as a thoughtful gesture—reflecting on the profound yet often overlooked human ability to consider others' lives. This moment of simple kindness strikes him as miraculous, though he also questions whether his self-satisfaction reveals deeper narcissism. His internal monologue oscillates between wonder at human connection and self-criticism over…
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Just Folks

by LovelyMay — Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest is a heartwarming collection of poems that celebrate the everyday lives, struggles, and joys of ordinary people, capturing the essence of kindness, simplicity, and the beauty of human connections.
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A MARRIAGE

by LovelyMay — In "A Marriage" from "Legends and Lyrics--First Series," the narrative unfolds with the wedding of a farmer's daughter, a celebration tinged with melancholy rather than joy. The wedding, intended for the family's private chapel, was relocated due to late permissions, reflecting on societal blames towards the Constitution. The procession was small, constrained by the physical demands of the journey to the church and societal norms—excluding the bride's mother and unmarried women from attendance. The…
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Ballad: Sir Macklin

by LovelyMay — Sir Macklin is a tale from "The Bab Ballads" focusing on the stern, moralizing efforts of Sir Macklin, a priest determined to correct the wayward paths of three young men: Tom, Bob, and Billy. These youths, known for their vain and carefree dispositions, habitually spent their Sundays strolling and chatting in various parks and gardens, blatantly ignoring the Sabbath law and the principles of decency and restraint that Sir Macklin vehemently espoused. Sir Macklin, described as a priest of severe demeanor…
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The Three Taverns

by LovelyMay — In "The Three Taverns," a poem from his collection, Edwin Arlington Robinson explores themes of faith, destiny, perseverance, and the human condition through the monologue of a determined and introspective speaker, presumed to be Paul the Apostle, who reflects on his journey and impending trials as he approaches Rome. As he confronts the reality of his fate and the possibility of martyrdom, Paul contemplates the nature of faith, the challenge of sharing the transformative message of Christianity amidst…
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Ballad: My Dream

by LovelyMay — In the imaginative ballad "My Dream" from "The Bab Ballads," the poet recounts a fascinating dream where societal norms are completely inverted in a place called Topsy-Turveydom. Here, the conventional understandings of virtue and vice are flipped, as are perceptions of value and morality. In this realm, black is white, and right is wrong, challenging the reader's preconceptions and inviting them to question societal norms. Babies born in Topsy-Turveydom are astonishingly wise, familiar with advanced…
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