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CHAPTER XVII ‑Gulliver of Mars
Chapter 17 of "Gulliver of Mars" sees our protagonist witnessing the return of Ar-hap, the king, and his weary army to their home city, a situation made stark by the ominous threat of a comet and the severe drought plaguing the land. Amidst these dire circumstances, the king, upon learning of the protagonist's presence, demands his appearance to address the matter of Heru, a princess apparently claimed by Ar-hap under dubious circumstances related to a royal custom. The protagonist, determined to rescue…-
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CHAPTER XVIII ‑Gulliver of Mars
In Chapter XVIII of "Gulliver of Mars," the intensity of suffering under a relentless heatwave reaches its zenith, showcasing a dire landscape where both the characters and the environment are pushed to the edge of survival. The scarcity of water leads to a complete collapse of discipline and a desperate longing for relief. The protagonist and the characters around him, including Heru, the Martian princess, are depicted in a battle against the extreme conditions, with their strength and vitality drained…-
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CHAPTER XIX ‑Gulliver of Mars
Chapter XIX of "Gulliver of Mars" details an adventurous escape by sea under the veil of early morning mist. Gulliver and Heru narrowly evade capture by soldiers in a war-canoe thanks to a combination of stealth and luck. As they drift silently, the soldiers, suspecting their presence, ultimately dismiss the possibility and move on, allowing Gulliver and Heru to continue their escape toward a small harbour town. Upon arrival at the town, Gulliver quickly seeks help from a friendly fish-shop owner,…-
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CHAPTER XX ‑Gulliver of Mars
In Chapter XX of Gulliver of Mars, the protagonist returns to the city after his time with the woodmen, feeling out of place amidst the joyous celebration that greets Princess Heru’s return. The citizens are thrilled, but they show no understanding of the deeper implications of her restoration or the looming threat from their enemies across the sea. Their reaction is superficial, marked by flower processions and a carefree atmosphere, as they celebrate without acknowledging the dangers ahead. The…-
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CHAPTER X ‑Gulliver of Mars
In Chapter X of "Gulliver of Mars," the protagonist embarks on a wilderness adventure, driven by a mixture of curiosity and a sense of mission. The Martian landscape is vividly described, teeming with life and phenomena that are both wondrous and unsettling. The array of Martian flora is unlike anything on Earth, featuring plants with dynamic colors, predatory behaviors, and even mobility. As the narrator ventures deeper into the forest, the description reflects a blend of fascination and caution,…-
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CHAPTER XI ‑Gulliver of Mars
In Chapter XI of "Gulliver of Mars," our protagonist wakes with a renewed sense of duty, eager to rescue Heru from danger. Despite enjoying a final frolic with his light-hearted companions, he sets off alone, navigating through unfamiliar Martian waters aboard a sea-going canoe, equipped with a scarce supply of cakes and fresh water. Warned to avoid the ominous "River of the Dead," he inadvertently drifts too far north, missing the supposed route and instead finds himself in a bleak, desolate landscape…-
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In Flatland, the education system plays a crucial role in determining one’s future, with students progressing through university to pass the Final Test. The Polygonal class, having completed their education, rapidly outpaces the Triangular class in every field. The youth of the Polygonal class, initially showing early vivacity, eventually surpass their triangular peers in skill and knowledge, establishing dominance in various professions. However, a small portion of the Polygonal class fails the Final…
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In Flatland, life is portrayed as rather dull, particularly from an aesthetic and artistic perspective. While the society faces typical human issues such as battles, conspiracies, and political unrest, these problems seem less engaging when compared to the rigid, geometric structure of their world. In Flatland, everything is a straight line, and visual experiences lack variety, restricted to brightness and obscurity. There are no landscapes or art forms as seen in Spaceland, making life, in an artistic…
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At a small party, the company was a pleasure to behold. The richly varied hues of the assembly in a church or theatre were said to have once distracted our greatest teachers and actors; but most ravishing of all was said to have been the unspeakable magnificence of a military review. The sight of a battle line of twenty thousand Isosceles, suddenly facing about, exchanging the sombre black of their bases for the orange of their acute angles; the militia of Equilateral Triangles tricoloured in red, white,…
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Flatland is known to only one living person—the Chief Circle, for the time being. Upon his deathbed, he passes the secret to none but his Successor. Only one manufactory produces it, and to prevent the secret from being betrayed, the workers are annually consumed, and fresh ones are introduced. The terror that our Aristocracy feels when they recall the far-distant days of the agitation for the Universal Colour Bill is immense. It is high time I move from these brief and discursive notes about life in…
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