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    • I -At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay David Innes, recalling events leading to a perilous journey to the Earth's core, begins by revealing his inheritance of his father's mining business and his eventual partnership with Perry, an inventor passionate about paleontology and a groundbreaking project—a mechanical prospector designed to burrow through the earth. Intrigued and convinced of its potential, David funds the construction of this "iron mole," aiming to test its capabilities in a secretive trial that unfortunately ends with Perry…
    • CHAPTER XVII -Gulliver of  Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay 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…
    • CHAPTER XI -Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter XI of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," Carthoris, the son of John Carter, finds himself embroiled in an intense series of challenges as he strives to rescue Thuvia from her captors. After a ferocious encounter leaves him unconscious, he awakens alone amongst the dead on an alien landscape, gravely weakened and with Thuvia and Kar Komak missing. Determinedly, he journeys toward Aaanthor, driven by a dire need for water and resolution to find Thuvia. His venture leads him into the remnants of a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2 opens with the narrator reflecting on their experience at the Ministry after riding the London Underground with Graham Gore, an expat from a past era. Despite his displacement, Gore adjusts surprisingly well to modern life, though he often questions contemporary concepts, such as the complexities of dating in the 21st century. His openness to the changes around him is clear, but the narrator feels their budding relationship is tainted by the emotional weight each of them carries from their…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VIII unfolds in April 1848, as Commander Gore, believed to be dead for the past eight months, is overwhelmed by a vivid imagining of the tragedy that has unfolded in his absence. He pores over the grim accounts of Franklin's ill-fated expedition, which was stranded in the unforgiving Arctic aboard the ships Erebus and Terror. The expedition's skilled sportsman has perished, and a single violent storm wipes out another hunting party of officers and men. As temperatures plummet, isolation takes its…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, the protagonist wakes up to find that Nasha has left a message, indicating she has to leave for the day. This news brings a smile to their face as they experience an unfamiliar feeling of lightness and freedom from fear. However, this sense of calm is interrupted by a command from Marshall, requiring them to report to his office immediately. Upon entering Marshall's office, the protagonist is surprised by Marshall's unexpected demeanor, which is more relaxed than anticipated. The…
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      PART SEVEN

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      by LovelyMay In Part Seven of "Anthem," the protagonist, Equality 7-2521, finds himself deep in the Uncharted Forest, reflecting on the events that led him to this solitude. His journey began that morning, as he presented a groundbreaking invention to the World Council of Scholars, hoping to contribute to mankind’s progress. However, this act of individual brilliance was met with hostility and fear rather than the anticipated awe. Equality 7-2521 recalls walking into the solemn assembly of the World Council of…
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      by LovelyMay In Chapter XII of "At the Earth's Core," titled "Pursuit," the narrative delves into the intricate escape plan devised by the protagonist and his companions from the clutches of the Mahars and Sagoths in the underground world of Pellucidar. After successfully masquerading in the skins of the Mahars to evade detection, the group, consisting of the narrator, Perry, Ghak, and Hooja the Sly, proceeds with caution through the bustling corridors and out into the main avenue of Phutra, where their disguise faces…
    • SECTION 7  Concerning Irregular Figures Cover
      by LovelyMay 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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      by LovelyMay Chapter VIII of "The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants" presents Mars as an ideal society devoid of crime, where all property is communal and the concept of selfishness is entirely absent. Mars is depicted as a world teeming with life, its surface covered with dwellings, factories, and storehouses, yet it operates without the need for security forces such as watchmen or police. This harmonious existence is attributed to the universal understanding among Martians that all possessions are gifts from the Father…
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