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Leo Tolstoy’s “How Much Land Does a Man Need?” is a cautionary tale delving into the destructive consequences of human greed. The narrative revolves around Pahom, a peasant enticed by a deal offered by the Bashkirs, allowing him to purchase as much land as he can encompass in a single day for a fixed price. …

“The White Heron” by Sarah Orne Jewett is a short story set in rural New England. The narrative revolves around Sylvia, a young girl who stumbles upon a rare white heron in the woods. This discovery sets the stage for a moral dilemma when a hunter offers her money in exchange for information about the …

“The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant is a short story that delves into the life of Madame Mathilde Loisel, a woman yearning for a life of luxury but confined to a lower-middle-class reality. Dreaming of social acceptance, she borrows a stunning necklace to wear to a high-society event. However, tragedy strikes when she loses the …

“How I Killed a Bear” by Charles Dudley Warner is a humorous and satirical essay. In this entertaining piece, Warner recounts an exaggerated and comical hunting adventure involving a bear. The narrative skillfully blends elements of fiction and absurdity, creating a whimsical atmosphere that engages readers. Throughout the essay, Warner employs humor to highlight the …

In “The Peterkins Decide to Learn the Languages” by Lucretia P. Hale, the Peterkin family, known for their humorous and unconventional approach to problem-solving, decides to learn various languages. Each family member chooses a different language, leading to comical misunderstandings and miscommunications. The story highlights the Peterkins’ amusing attempts to grasp the complexities of language …

“The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky” by Stephen Crane is a short story set in the Old West. It follows a newlywed couple, Jack Potter and his wife, as they return to Yellow Sky. The town sheriff, Scratchy Wilson, hears about Jack’s marriage and becomes agitated. However, when they meet, Scratchy is unsure how to …

“The Literary Nightmare” is a short, satirical essay by Mark Twain in which he recounts a whimsical dream he had. In this dream, Twain finds himself in a topsy-turvy literary world where he encounters a series of absurd and comical situations.  In his dream, Twain interacts with eccentric characters, including authors who have lost their …

“This Is Going to Suck” by Matthew Dicks is a memoir that chronicles the author’s experience dealing with a severe illness and the challenges that came with it. It explores how Dicks faced life-threatening health issues, including a heart condition and a rare bone infection. Throughout the book, he shares the emotional and physical struggles …

chapter 10 provides an overview of the various trust structures available for estate planning. The chapter explores the diverse range of trust options, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, living trusts, testamentary trusts, and special needs trusts. Sharp delves into the benefits and limitations of each type, offering insights on how individuals can use trusts to …

“The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” is a humorous short story by Mark Twain. It revolves around a man named Smiley, who is known for his knack for training animals. Smiley discovers a remarkable frog named Dan’l Webster, which he trains to jump impressively high. He uses Dan’l Webster to win bets in frog-jumping …