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Christina Rossetti: The Prince's Progress
The Prince's ProgressTill all sweet gums and juices flow, Till the blossom of blossoms blow, The long hours go and come and go, The bride she sleepeth, waketh, sleepeth, Waiting for one…Josie Plays Mermaid
Josie Plays MermaidWhile the young Bhaers were having serious experiences at home, Josie was enjoying herself immensely at Rocky Nook; for the Laurences knew how to make summer idleness both…Domestic Experiences
Domestic ExperiencesLike most other young matrons, Meg began her married life with the determination to be a model housekeeper. John should find home a paradise, he should always see a…Percy Bysshe Shelley: Oedipus Tyrannus Act 1
by Percy Bysshe Shelley Advertisement Act 2. Act 1 Scene 1.1 A magnificent temple, built of thigh-bones and death's-heads, and tiled with scalps. Over the altar the statue of famine, veiled…Brewer's: Dying Sayings
(real or traditional): ADAMS (President): “Independence for ever.” ADAMS (John Q. ): “It is the last of earth. I am content.” ADDISON: “See how a Christian dies,” or “See in what peace a…cold war
(Encyclopedia) cold war, term used to describe the shifting struggle for power and prestige between the Western powers and the Communist bloc from the end of World War II until 1989. Of worldwide…Meg Goes to Vanity Fair
Meg Goes to Vanity Fair"I do think it was the most fortunate thing in the world that those children should have the measles just now," said Meg, one April day, as she stood packing the 'go…The Picture of Dorian Gray: Chapter 2
by Oscar Wilde Chapter 1Chapter 3Chapter 2 As they entered they saw Dorian Gray. He was seated at the piano, with his back to them, turning over the pages of a volume of Schumann's "…Jo's Boys: Chapter 2 — Parnassus
ParnassusIt was well named; and the Muses seemed to be at home that day, for as the newcomers went up the slope appropriate sights and sounds greeted them. Passing an open window, they looked…Home Again
Home AgainJuly had come, and haying begun; the little gardens were doing finely and the long summer days were full of pleasant hours. The house stood open from morning till night, and the…Trending
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