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    • 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…
    • CHAPTER VIII – Knowledge of God Comes from Within Cover
      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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      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…
    • by LovelyMay In Chapter VII of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "The Phantom Bowmen," an intense encounter unfolds involving Carthoris, Thuvia, and the inhabitants of Lothar, a hidden enclave on Mars. The chapter opens with a confrontation between Carthoris and Jav, a Lotharian, which is swiftly complicated by the appearance of seemingly real bowmen who, to the astonishment of Carthoris and Thuvia, turn out to be mere illusions, vanishing into thin air. This startling revelation sets the stage for a deeper exploration of…
    • CHAPTER VII -Gulliver of  Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter VII of "Gulliver of Mars," the protagonist finds himself increasingly entangled in the peculiar and whimsical ways of the Martians. Reflecting on his sudden and remarkable journey to Mars, he experiences a mix of awe and unease. The Martians, with their cheerful dispositions and unusual customs, make it difficult for him to dwell on his predicament. He befriends another Martian who introduces him to local customs, including their unique funeral practices, indicating Martians' indifference to…
    • SECTION 19  How, though the Sphere shewed me other mysteries of Spaceland, I still desire more; and what came of it Cover
      by LovelyMay In this segment of "Flatland," the Sphere introduces the narrator, a Square, to the concept of three-dimensional objects by illustrating how a solid figure, such as a cube, is formed through the stacking of squares, challenging the Square's perception limited by his two-dimensional experience. Despite the Sphere's efforts, the Square initially perceives the cube merely as a plane figure with irregular boundaries, highlighting the difficulty of comprehending dimensions beyond one's own perceptual…
    • CHAPTER XIX – A Martian Home Cover
      by LovelyMay In the heart of Urid the Beautiful, a Martian home stands as a testament to the Red Planet's architectural grace and the profound influence these structures have on character development. The Martian abode, imbued with sunlight filtered through translucent glass, banishes any harsh glare, bestowing upon each commodious room a gentle luminescence. This particular home, free from the inconvenience of stairs, adopts a rectangular layout encircling a verdant courtyard. At its center, a fountain murmurs,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4 opens with the protagonist, Mickey, reflecting on the unsettling situation that has led him to a disassembler field interface, a device that threatens to reduce him to a slurry for the colonists of Niflheim. In the face of this life-threatening reality, Mickey grapples with the weight of regret over past decisions, particularly those surrounding his initial choices involving Gwen Johansen. This moment of despair prompts a series of reflections on the series of events that pushed him toward his…
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      by LovelyMay Upon regaining consciousness after their harrowing descent into the Earth's core, David Innes and his companion, Professor Perry, find themselves misplaced in an unknown, vivid world, far different from the icy exterior they anticipated. Initially fearing Perry's demise following their tumultuous landing, David is relieved to find him alive. Their exploration begins once they ascertain they are in a breathable atmosphere, contradicting their expectations of being beneath the Earth's surface. David’s…
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