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Ballad: Hongree And Mahry. A Recollection Of A Surrey Melodrama

by LovelyMay — 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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VI-The tale of Balen

by LovelyMay — In Chapter VI of "The Tale of Balen," set against an autumnal backdrop vivid with life's exuberance, we find Balen, a noble knight, embarking on a journey away from King Arthur and the lavish commendations due for his valor, driven by a mysterious foresight granted by Merlin of impending doom and sorrow. Meanwhile, Arthur yearns for the return of his valiant knights, Balen and Balan, unaware of the fateful paths their lives are destined to tread. Balen encounters a despondent knight lamenting a life…
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Chapter Eight

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with Zee Novak reflecting on her early relationship with Cyrus during their time at Keady University in 2014. Set against the backdrop of an unpredictable Indiana spring, Zee recalls working at Green Nile and selling weed while Cyrus worked at Jade Café. Their lives revolved around drinking and casual dating, a period before Cyrus’s sobriety and Zee’s eventual decision to stop drinking in solidarity. Zee hints at the growing emotional labor she invested in Cyrus, a realization that…
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CHAPTER X -The Bhagavad-Gita

by LovelyMay — In Chapter X of the Bhagavad-Gita, Lord Krishna extends his discourse to Arjuna, emphasizing the uniqueness and vast extent of his divine existence. Krishna begins by asserting that neither the multitude of gods nor the ancient sages fully comprehend his true nature. He alone is free from sin and possesses wisdom, for he is the unborn, undying origin of all creation. The variety of natural qualities and emotions humans experience—intelligence, skill, truthfulness, joy, sorrow, fear, and courage, among…
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As It Is

by LovelyMay — In the poem "As It Is," the narrator muses on his wishes for a better world, one with kinder people, less greed, and softer views on the faults of others. Despite his longing for improvement, he accepts the world and its inhabitants as they are, acknowledging that life, with all its sorrow, bitterness, and pain, also brings joy, friendship, and love. He concludes that the world, in all its complexity, is ultimately a place of more gladness than sorrow, suggesting an acceptance of life's imperfections and a…
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Ballad: The Rival Curates

by LovelyMay — Be sure of provocation: Wait till he calls you 'snob,' Or something else as naughty - Then you can do the job, And welcome back to Spiffton!" Thus on his foes he set His minions most observant, 'Twas a most curious bet, Yet, made in all good fervent. But when they reached the spot, They found, instead of strife, A scene that spoke of what's More beautiful in life. HOPLEY, with flute in hand, Played melodies enticing; Around him, o'er the land, Creatures their joy voicing. His curate's garb aside, He wore…
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Ballad: Gentle Alice Brown

by LovelyMay — In the humorous ballad "Gentle Alice Brown" from *The Bab Ballads*, we follow the tale of Alice Brown, the daughter of a feared robber in a small Italian town. Unlike the grim nature of her family's profession, Alice’s tale takes a whimsical turn when she finds herself enamored with a handsome young gentleman she spies from her window, a sorter in the Custom-house, who innocently passes by her home each day. Despite the initial innocence of her crush, the narrative unfurls Alice’s confessions to the…
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Ballad: The King Of Canoodle-Dum

by LovelyMay — In "The King of Canoodle-Dum," from "The Bab Ballads," we're introduced to the adventurous tale of Frederick Gowler, a seasoned mariner who left his vessel, the Howler, during its voyage in the Caribbee. His travels brought him into the unexpected company of Calamity Pop Von Peppermint Drop, the whimsical and peculiar ruler of Canoodle-Dum. Upon their meeting, the king humorously questions Gowler's presence in a land devoid of sea, to which Gowler responds with a sorrowful narrative of mistreatment back…
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VERSE: A LEGEND OF PROVENCE

by LovelyMay — In a moment of solitude and dim light, the narrator finds themselves entranced by a portrait of a sorrowful nun, launching into a legend tied to this image. The story, set in the picturesque south of France, unfolds around a convent known as "Our Lady of the Hawthorns," celebrated for its benevolence, skill in the healing arts, and a peaceful life dedicated to service and prayer. Among the nuns, Sister Angela, a young orphan raised within the convent's walls, stood out for her devotion, innocence, and the…
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Two Travellers in the Place Vendome

by LovelyMay — In a scene that blends solemnity with a touch of surreal majesty, a procession advances slowly along the road to Longwood, bearing the weight of an unusual cargo. The carriers, sixteen strong and neutral Chinamen, bear aloft four coffins destined for a singularly small but significant figure, with one coffin humorously repurposed from Captain Bennett's dining table. This moment, marked by a guttural call and the soft fall of feet upon the dusty road, evokes an atmosphere of regal reverence tinged with the…
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