91 Results with the "Satire" genre


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      My Fifth Stage

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      by LovelyMay My Fifth Stage begins in a drawing room dimly lit by chandeliers and softly humming with the buzz of a formal dinner party. At the heart of the gathering is Mrs. Selldon, a hostess known more for her generous hospitality than for sparkling conversation. Her greatest social challenge isn’t arranging cutlery or managing menus—it’s managing words. Especially when her companion at the table is none other than Mark Shrewsbury, a celebrated novelist whose penetrating prose unnerves her more than she would…
      Fiction • Satire
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      Introduction

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      by LovelyMay Introduction to Lazarillo of Tormes reveals not a story of grand knights or epic battles, but one grounded in the grit of everyday survival. Unlike the noble heroes populating Spain’s popular literature of the sixteenth century, Lazarillo is poor, cunning, and painfully aware of the world’s hypocrisies. His journey begins not with a sword, but with an empty stomach and an endless capacity for adaptation. The novel stood out sharply in its time, eschewing fantasy for realism and replacing idealized…
      Novel • Satire
    • Chapter XXX — Crome Yellow Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXX unfolds with a jolt, as Denis is roused from sleep by Mary’s sharp prompt. The request is simple—send a telegram—but Denis turns it into a theatrical pivot in his life. He drafts a message commanding his own urgent return to town, fabricating an obligation that justifies escape. For once, he acts decisively, and that novelty grants him a strange thrill. He’s rarely known clarity, often tangled in internal hesitations, but this moment gives him a temporary illusion of control. It’s…
      Novel • Satire
    • Chapter XXVIII ‑Crome yellow Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXVIII opens in the fading light of day, where the village fair begins its spirited descent into evening’s festivities. Bright acetylene lamps flicker to life, throwing sharp, shifting shadows across the open space where dancers gather in joyful chaos. Bodies move in rhythm, feet echoing on the hard ground, laughter rising above the crackling music. Denis watches from the edge, present yet apart, caught between the pull of the scene and the weight of his thoughts. Around him swirl the…
      Novel • Satire
    • 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,…
      Novel • Satire
    • Chapter XXVI — Crome yellow Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXVI begins with a burst of life as the fair, sprawling just beyond the estate gardens, captures every inch of the village’s attention. Bright banners flutter, booths brim with sweets and games, and the whirling carousel gleams under the late sun. Steam and music churn from the organ, filling the air with dissonant joy. The townspeople, decked in cheerful outfits, drift from one attraction to another, their faces lit with simple delight. From the tower, Denis watches this colorful mosaic unfold,…
      Novel • Satire
    • Chapter XXV — Crome yellow Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXV begins with Henry Wimbush announcing the return of a longstanding tradition—the Crome charity fair, to be held on Bank Holiday. He describes its steady evolution over the past two decades with a mix of civic pride and personal reluctance. Though he finds little joy in the bustle of the event, he maintains it for the benefit of the local hospital, whose financial gains have become an annual expectation. The guests at the table, representing an eclectic mix of temperaments and talents, are…
      Novel • Satire
    • Chapter XXIX — Crome yellow Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXIX finds the mood at Crome turning inward, echoing the tension left behind by the revelry of the fair. Beneath the quiet surface, emotions churn. Anne’s confrontation with Gombauld at the poolside bursts with suppressed anger. She sees through his charm, accusing him of trying to exploit her under the guise of romance. Her words cut through his pretense, challenging not only his motives but his perception of intimacy. What unfolds is more than personal rejection—it’s a refusal to play into…
      Novel • Satire
    • Chapter XXIV — Crome yellow Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXIV opens with Denis entering a quiet drawing room and coming across Jenny’s red sketchbook—an unassuming object that quickly becomes a mirror he’s unprepared to face. Curiosity leads him to flip through its pages, despite an earlier hint that its contents are not meant for his eyes. Inside, Jenny has rendered everyone at Crome in brutally honest caricatures, each accompanied by pointed captions. The humor is sharp, but what stings most is the accuracy. For Denis, her drawing reduces his…
      Novel • Satire
    • Chapter XXIII — Crome yellow Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXIII opens with an unexpected shift in Gombauld’s mood. Just moments before, frustration had bubbled under his calm exterior, mostly directed at Anne. But when Mr. Scogan and Denis step into the studio, the irritation vanishes, replaced by a sudden buoyancy. Their arrival acts as a welcome disruption, saving Gombauld from what might have turned into a quarrel. He greets them with exaggerated warmth, even inviting them to inspect his latest work. Mr. Scogan immediately obliges, leaning in to…
      Novel • Satire
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