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A BETROTHAL

by LovelyMay — In "A Betrothal" from "Legends and Lyrics--First Series," the narrator vividly recounts an impromptu evening at a local farmer's ball, marking the betrothal of the farmer's daughter. The setting is sketched with an air of excitement and cultural immersion—beginning with the surprise hearing of a band's music, a rarity in their mountainous retreat. Quickly, the narrator and companions, including children and Madame B., decide to attend, shedding any somber attire in respect of the celebration's…
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Ballad: The Folly Of Brown – By A General Agent

by LovelyMay — In "The Folly of Brown - By A General Agent," the narrator recounts his experiences with a man named Brown, a simple farmer who unexpectedly came into a fortune of two hundred thousand. Despite this windfall, Brown's demeanor and lifestyle remain unchanged, embodying the essence of a clown – not in the theatrical sense but reflecting a lack of sophistication and education. The newfound wealth leaves Brown unfazed, his ignorance evident as he continues to live a simple life, uninterested in the luxuries…
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The Wandering Jew

by LovelyMay — In "The Wandering Jew," Edwin Arlington Robinson presents a profound interaction with a timeless figure, embodying the endless journey and the accumulation of ancient wisdom and sorrow. The narrator immediately recognizes the enduring character through his eyes, which hold the essence of centuries, an eternal witness to the world's evolving face yet constant in its core loneliness. This encounter in New York, a city emblematic of modernity, provides a stark canvas for the timeless wanderer, suggesting a…
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Ballad: Damon v. Pythias

by LovelyMay — The ballad of "Damon v. Pythias" narrates the extraordinary tale of two inseparable friends, Damon and Pythias, who were known for their unshakeable bond from adolescence through their careers as prosperous merchant princes. Their friendship was a paragon of unity; not even the customary discord between spouses could mar the harmony between the two families. Contrary to expectations that this story leads to a legal dispute that sours their relationship, the litigation mentioned was but a benign contest,…
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VERSE: DISCOURAGED

by LovelyMay — "Discouraged" is a lyrical poem that vividly details the journey of a stream from its modest beginnings to its eventual merge with the sea, paralleling the emotional and philosophical journey of the speaker. The poem begins with the speaker discovering a small, babbling streamlet, barely visible as it trickles through soft moss, and decides to follow it to the sea, embarking on a journey of discovery and companionship. As the stream progresses, it becomes a mirror to various landscapes and forms of…
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The Paper Windmill

by LovelyMay — In "Men, Women and Ghosts," the chapter starts with a vivid, unsettling nightmare where Mr. Spruggins is tormented by a bizarre, grotesque figure mounted on a pig. This nightmarish figure, with rolling eyes and a cap represented by a ten-pound weight, intimidates Spruggins with a scimitar, before plunging it into his mouth. This dream sequence is rich with surreal imagery, including a green light that undulates like the tide, filled with claws and scales, and a moon that crashes through the window,…
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Chapter Twenty-seven [When asked about…], Martyr!

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with a reflection on Michelangelo's approach to sculpture—removing excess stone to reveal the masterpiece within. This metaphor extends to life, where eliminating negative elements (toxic relationships, bad habits) is often mistaken for creating goodness. The author critiques the Abrahamic moral framework, arguing that avoiding wrongdoing doesn't equate to active virtue. A rich man, for instance, may pride himself on not harming others while neglecting positive action, exposing the…
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A BETROTHAL

Ballad: The Folly Of Brown – By A General Agent

The Wandering Jew

Ballad: Damon v. Pythias

VERSE: DISCOURAGED

The Paper Windmill

Chapter Twenty-seven [When asked about…], Martyr!