91 Results with the "Satire" genre


    • Chapter VII: What Happened to Lazaro on the Way to the Tagus River Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VII: What Happened to Lazaro on the Way to the Tagus River begins with a moment that nearly claims Lazaro’s life, only to turn unexpectedly in his favor. After falling into a large cask of water near the riverbanks, he is believed to be dead by a group of fishermen. Without checking his condition, they lift the barrel with the intention of disposing of it and him along the river. As the cold water shocks his system and the motion jostles him awake, Lazaro lets out a startled cry. The fishermen…
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      Chapter IV

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter details the spreading influence of Animal Farm's rebellion across the countryside. Snowball and Napoleon dispatch pigeons to neighboring farms to share their revolutionary message and the anthem *Beasts of England*. Meanwhile, Mr. Jones, the ousted owner, drowns his sorrows at a local pub, receiving only superficial sympathy from fellow farmers like Pilkington of Foxwood and Frederick of Pinchfield, who are more interested in exploiting his misfortune than helping him. The two neighboring…
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      My Third Stage

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      by LovelyMay My Third Stage begins within the genteel backdrop of an afternoon social event, where civility masks the quiet churn of rivalry. At the center of this subtle drama is Sigismund Zaluski—a man whose foreign elegance and ease provoke both admiration and disquiet in those around him. His calm presence and cultured conversation hold sway over the company, drawing particular attention from Gertrude Morley, whose growing fondness for Zaluski is visible, though never spoken aloud. Among the onlookers is James…
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    • The Devil’s Dictionary Cover
      by LovelyMay The Dev­il’s Dic­tio­nary by Ambrose Bierce is a satir­i­cal and dark­ly humor­ous col­lec­tion of wit­ty, cyn­i­cal def­i­n­i­tions that expose the hypocrisies and absur­di­ties of human nature, soci­ety, and lan­guage.
    • Chapter XI — Crome Yellow Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI begins with the quiet absence left by Mr. Barbecue-Smith’s departure, creating a subtle shift in the energy of the house. Anne, Denis, Mr. Scogan, and Henry Wimbush are drawn outside, walking the estate grounds as if rediscovering it through shared reflection. Their steps slow near the old stone walls, and the conversation meanders into the design of the house itself—Crome’s enduring presence standing like a memory made solid. Henry, full of facts and affection, explains how Crome’s…
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    • Chapter V: How Lazaro Went to Work for a Pardoner and the Things That Happened to Him Then Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter V unfolds as Lazaro recounts his time under the employment of a pardoner—a man skilled in the art of spiritual persuasion and even more adept at deceit. This pardoner makes his living selling papal indulgences, documents claiming to absolve sins in exchange for a fee, and he crafts every word and gesture to sell them convincingly. He begins his efforts with small bribes to the local clergy, giving wine, fruit, or small coins to secure their support in urging parishioners to buy. The pardoner…
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      Chapter K

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      by LovelyMay Chapter K opens with an imagined history of the letter itself, tying K to an ancient culture known as the Cerathians, who Bierce claims once flourished in the land of Smero. The letter's modern form, according to his mock-history, emerged from a catastrophe—the collapse of a sacred temple—which transformed the Cerathian character “Klatch” into a symbol of loss and ruin. Bierce connects the shape of the letter to tragedy, humorously suggesting that the alphabet itself bears the weight of forgotten…
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      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…
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    • Chapter VIII: How Lazaro Brought a Lawsuit against His Wife Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VIII: How Lazaro Brought a Lawsuit against His Wife begins as Lazaro enjoys a brief period of comfort and recognition. His status has grown, his purse is full, and with it comes a swarm of companions eager to flatter him. These new friends are not drawn by loyalty, but by the shine of his good fortune. It is they who begin whispering rumors into his ear—stories about his wife and her closeness with the archpriest. They claim that she’s more than just familiar with the man who had once helped…
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      Chapter V

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Mollie, the vain mare, becoming increasingly unreliable as winter approaches. She neglects her duties, admires her reflection, and is eventually confronted by Clover about consorting with a human from a neighboring farm. When Clover discovers hidden sugar and ribbons in Mollie's stall, it confirms her suspicions of betrayal. Mollie soon abandons Animal Farm altogether, choosing a life of comfort under human care, symbolized by her appearance pulling a dogcart with a red ribbon—a…
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