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The Shadow of Great Britain

The Shadow of Great Britain

“Next, we have the most noble recipient of the Order of the Garter, the Grand Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George, the Grand Cross of the Bath, the Victoria Cross and the lower grades of Knighthood, the leader of the anti-colonial movement, the bell-ringer of the East India Company, the hero of the Crimean War, a Fellow of the Royal Society, a lifelong dear friend of literary giants such as Dickens and Great Dumas, a steadfast supporter of scientific luminaries like Faraday and Darwin, having served as assistant under-secretary, deputy under-secretary, and permanent under-secretary in departments of the Home Office and the Navy Department of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the inaugural Cabinet Secretary and head of the civil service, the first graduate and most distinguished alumnus of our school. Please welcome Sir Arthur Hastings to deliver a speech on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the University of London.” Arthur's gaze swept across the crowd before him, looking at the young faces and murmured, “Agares, what do you think I should say?” The Red Devil's wraith hovered behind him, saliva almost dribbling from the corner of his mouth, “Look at these ignorant souls; they still worship you as a hero. Why not say something they'd like to hear?” Arthur took a deep breath and let out a deafening roar, “Oxford is a bunch of whores' bastards!” “Oh!!!!” The audience erupted into thunderous applause. “Cambridge is the same!” he added immediately. The applause grew even more fervent... (The protagonist, possessed by a devil, travels through 19th-century Britain in a world without magic)
Fantasy
1981 Chs
Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

When they first met, Tang Wan sighed, “The fifth young master of the Jiang family is just as the rumors said. He’s celibate, aloof, prideful, and is a man to be revered. Unfortunately, he’s so smart that he no longer has any will to live, which made him sickly, and he’s going to die soon… Later on, the fifth young master brought her into his room. When she came out, everyone stared at her in shock. Why was she crying? …… Later on, it was said that the fifth young master returned after he recovered from his illness, and he brought a girl back. She appeared pure and harmless, but underneath that harmless appearance, she was actually a spitfire that offended quite a number of people. But the fifth young master just said, “I brought her back, so I’ll let her do whatever she wants. If… anything happens, I’ll take responsibility.” His best friend gave him a reminder. “You’re going to be responsible for someone from the Tang family?” “Since she came back with me, she’s mine. She’s just a young girl and is spoilt. I have to take responsibility.” After Tang Wan married into the Jiang family, she only had one mission. She must give birth to his children before he died! Meanwhile, the fifth young master was puzzled. “You’re a gentle and shy girl during the day, so why are you so different during the night?” Tang Wan thought. ‘I have to make every second count. He won’t be able to live long.’ After she gave birth to his son and he became one year old, Tang Wan was prepared to become a widow. However… ‘Why isn’t he dead yet?’ Much later, the fifth master of the Jiang family asked her, “I heard that you’ve been looking for my death every day. Do you want to kill me by sucking me dry?”
General
1392 Chs
What are some great books of short stories?
One great book of short stories is 'The Dubliners' by James Joyce. It offers a collection of stories that vividly portray life in Dublin at the turn of the 20th century. Another is 'Interpreter of Maladies' by Jhumpa Lahiri. Her stories beautifully explore the experiences of Indian - Americans. And then there's 'Nine Stories' by J.D. Salinger, which contains some really thought - provoking short tales.
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2024-12-11 01:16
What are the characteristics of great short fiction books?
Great short fiction books often have concise yet vivid descriptions. They can quickly draw you into the story world. For example, in 'The Gift of the Magi', O. Henry uses just a few paragraphs to set the scene of the young couple's poor but loving home. Another characteristic is the ability to convey deep themes in a short space. In 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find', Flannery O'Connor explores complex ideas about good and evil.
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2024-12-08 07:53
Can you recommend great books short stories for beginners?
Sure. 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint - Exupéry is a wonderful start. It's a short and beautifully illustrated book with profound messages about life and human relationships. Another good one is 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell. It's a satirical short story - like novel that's easy to understand and teaches a lot about politics and power. And 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a classic short story that shows the power of love in a simple yet moving way.
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2024-12-11 14:15
Can you recommend some great short fiction books?
Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great one. It tells a heartwarming story about a young couple who sacrifice their most precious possessions for each other. Another is 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find' by Flannery O'Connor. It's a rather dark and thought - provoking story. Also, 'Hills Like White Elephants' by Ernest Hemingway is excellent, with its terse and powerful dialogue.
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2024-12-08 06:15
What are some recommended books in the 'collection of great short stories'?
One great book in such a collection could be 'The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway'. His stories are known for their concise yet powerful writing.
2 answers
2024-12-07 17:53
What kind of books were short stories and great truths?
Short stories and great truths were fables. They usually described some profound truths and life philosophy through short stories. These stories are usually fictional, but the theme and truth they convey are very real and can help readers gain enlightenment and insight from them.
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2025-03-07 10:39
What are some great short stories in Roald Dahl's books?
One of his famous short stories is 'Lamb to the Slaughter'. It's a thrilling tale where a wife cleverly covers up her crime in a very unexpected way. The story is full of twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.
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2024-12-12 04:37
The Three Great Divine Books or the Three Great Mystical Books?
In the online literature world, Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, and Water Margins were usually called the three great divine books because they had an important position in the history of Chinese literature and were widely regarded as the pinnacle of Chinese novels. Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Water Margins were called the three great novels because they also had unique literary value and rich imagination, and were considered classics in the history of Chinese novels.
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2024-08-15 16:04
Can you recommend some great short story speculative fiction books?
Well, 'Ninefox Gambit' by Yoon Ha Lee could be considered in a way. It has elements of speculative fiction in short story - like bursts within the larger narrative. Also, Ted Chiang's 'Stories of Your Life and Others' contains some brilliant short speculative stories that play with concepts like time and language in really interesting ways.
1 answer
2024-11-10 14:54
Are there books in the great rivers?
Yes, there was a quartet of novels related to " The Great River." The quartet was written by the financial writer Ana and included The Great River Goes East, Difficult Manufacturing, Great Rivers, and The Finale. This book was praised as a wonderful book describing China's reform and opening up. It comprehensively, meticulously, and deeply showed the changes in the economic field, social life, and people's mental outlook since China's reform and opening up. There were a total of 1.984 million words.
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2025-01-11 21:06
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