63 Results with the "Society" genre


    • Chapter 37 — The Newport of the Past Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 37 – The Newport of the Past draws a vivid contrast between the Newport of today and the deep, storied past that lies just beneath its polished surface. While summer guests indulge in regattas, charity balls, and garden parties, few pause to consider that this seaside playground was once the stage for centuries of exploration, trade, revolution, and reinvention. In fact, long before the city's colonial charm became a magnet for wealth and leisure, legends suggest that adventurous Norse sailors…
    • Chapter 36 — American Society in Italy Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 36 – American Society in Italy explores the myth and eventual unraveling of a unified American social circle in Italy, particularly in cultural hubs like Rome and Florence. Once imagined as a thriving expatriate community, it is instead revealed as fragmented, fluid, and more aspirational than substantial. The author recalls a distant past—roughly forty to fifty years earlier—when Rome harbored a quiet colony of American creatives and intellectuals, people who sought inspiration in the ruins…
    • Chapter 34 — A Question and an Answer Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 34 - A Question and an Answer opens with the author considering a letter that stands out from his usual correspondence—a sincere inquiry asking what is truly required for someone to succeed socially. The note doesn’t come from a sycophant or a critic, but from someone genuinely curious, prompting the author to reflect deeply. He acknowledges the puzzling paradox that in many circles, those with obvious talent or intellect often remain unrecognized, while others, seemingly ordinary, ascend with…
    • Chapter 33 — The Introducer Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 33 - The Introducer focuses on the overly eager character who insists on connecting people regardless of interest, relevance, or social setting. These Introducers often see themselves as indispensable facilitators of friendship, acting from what they believe is a place of generosity or sociability. Yet their actions frequently result in awkward silences, forced smiles, and discomfort for the people they are so keen to bring together. The author points out that what may begin as an innocent desire…
    • Chapter 32 — An Ideal Hostess Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 32 - An Ideal Hostess opens with a quiet observation of social contrast, as the narrator recounts a refined luncheon hosted by a retired stage performer in Paris. Her home, nestled just off the Rue Royale, commands a view of the Madeleine, exuding both the elegance of its location and the personality of its owner. Every detail in her apartment, from the velvet-trimmed furnishings to the soft lighting, speaks not of wealth, but of cultivated taste and a life once lived under the spotlight now…
    • Chapter 30 — The Faubourg of St. Germain Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 30 – The Faubourg of St. Germain begins with a portrayal of Paris’s most guarded social enclave—a bastion of aristocracy that, much like the ancient Chinese elite, regards outsiders as unworthy of inclusion. The Faubourg of St. Germain, synonymous with old nobility and unyielding tradition, remains a stronghold where lineage trumps wealth and historical legacy overshadows personal achievement. Despite significant political shifts and even imperial efforts by Napoleon III and his consort…
    • Chapter 3: Poplar Grove “The parents are outta their f—ing mind.” Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 3 delves into the complexities of life in Poplar Grove, an affluent community that initially appears to be an ideal place for families. The story is told through the perspective of Richard, a local real estate agent with deep knowledge of the town's culture. Known for its family-oriented values, Poplar Grove is a place where many come to raise children due to its safety, strong community spirit, and abundant recreational facilities, including parks, sports complexes, and well-regarded schools. The…
    • CHAPTER 3: Obama’s Political Journey from Defeat to the Senate Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin After experiencing a major political defeat, Chapter 3 of Barack Obama's life unfolded as a period of deep reflection, leading to a transformative phase of personal and professional reassessment. During this time, he shifted his focus away from the political arena, redirecting his energy toward his growing family and cherishing the birth of his second daughter, Sasha. Embracing fatherhood with a renewed sense of purpose, he discovered the joy of being present in his children's lives while striving to…
    • Chapter 3 — Contrasted Travelling Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 3 – Contrasted Travelling contrasts the meaningful and immersive travel experiences of the past with the superficial nature of modern travel. Fifty years ago, a trip abroad was a rare, significant event that required careful planning and preparation. Travelers would seek advice from experts, read extensively, and even make wills before embarking on their journey. Upon reaching their destinations, they would write long letters home, sharing the details of their adventures with friends and family,…
    • Chapter 29 — Husks Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 29 – Husks begins by spotlighting how resourcefulness emerges when people are pushed into corners of necessity. It revisits a historical account of French Protestant artisans, expelled from their homeland by Louis XIV and forced into England’s Spitalfields neighborhood. These weavers, living in poverty, noticed that the English butchers discarded the tails of slaughtered cattle—what others considered trash, they saw as an opportunity. By simmering them into a flavorful broth, they introduced…
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