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The Old Man and the Sea

Through the Atlantic flew the skiff.   To its home at the harbor where I sat stiff.   For three bleak daylights and moonless nights.   I intently awaited and scanned the sights.   To and fro and for countless times.       And bear, though this mare napped out placidly and fair,   Brewing within it are but boiling breakers of despair.   And beware, though the wind might cunningly feign mercy,   Gusting gales are ruthlessly ripping ships with treachery.   However, it might only be my subjective sentiments    That nag me to misjudge both mighty elements.       The tide remained low but never did my dread,   For the lost at sea and possibly dead.   “Don’t yield old man,” I said.   “Soon the gates of this horizon will cast a silhouette.   “And your fisherman’s patience will pay off its debt.”       Wheth...

Why You SHOULD Read "Animal Farm"

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  One of the best books that portray the evolution of a society, its social classes and political changes is Animal Farm by George Orwell. The book opens up with one remarkable scene of a pig giving an inspiring speech to his younger farm animals. He talked about the oppression of farm animals, the monstrosities of humans and a song of hope to liberate themselves. This introduction represents the prelude of a historical   revolution.   The second important scene in the book introduces the primary characters along with giving hints about the dynamic roles and changes they undergo in the upcoming events. This scene alludes to the unpredictable roles that real historical figures play.   The following events in the book represent the spark of the revolution, the revolution, liberty and independence, and lastly civil war. At the end of this epic novella , George Orwell depicts a hearty interaction between the animals and humans. This depicts that the foe becomes a friend...