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  • Rise of Silas Lapham Chapter 10

    Rise of Silas Lapham Chapter 10
    2026/09/23
    In which Bromfield Corey resumes his methodical life in the languid Boston summer, marked by quiet reflections and the slow passage of days, while Silas Lapham embarks on ambitious alterations to his new house, mingling aesthetic delight with financial prudence and marital caution. Amidst the tranquil social gatherings and familial conversations, old grievances gently mend as new bonds are tentatively formed, all under the softening veil of a season that slips swiftly away.
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    23 分
  • Rise of Silas Lapham Chapter 7

    Rise of Silas Lapham Chapter 7
    2026/09/22
    In which Colonel Silas Lapham casually introduces Mr. Corey to the family, stirring quiet curiosity and conjecture about the young man's true intentions amidst the genteel household's familiar banter and gentlemanly debates on literature. Meanwhile, the Colonel contemplates the merging of business and personal prospects, his thoughts wandering between his paint enterprise and the possibilities that Mr. Corey's presence might portend for his family’s future.
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    18 分
  • Rise of Silas Lapham Chapter 6

    Rise of Silas Lapham Chapter 6
    2026/09/21
    In which a young man named Corey returns from Texas and tentatively proposes to join Colonel Lapham’s mineral paint business, impressing the Colonel with his earnest belief and linguistic skills despite initial skepticism. They depart for a seaside cottage together, where the colonel’s fondness for his paint and the simplest pleasures of life unfold amid the gentle bustle of summer visitors and family concerns.
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    24 分
  • Rise of Silas Lapham Chapter 4

    Rise of Silas Lapham Chapter 4
    2026/09/20
    In which the steadfast bonds of the Lapham marriage are revealed through their quietly complicated shared history, marked by both partnership and unspoken grief, as they navigate the progress of building a new home together. The narrative gently unfolds a summer afternoon scene where Irene and Penelope encounter a returning young man named Corey, whose visit kindles reflections on family expectations, youthful aspirations, and the intimate, homespun charm of the Lapham household.
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    27 分
  • Rise of Silas Lapham Chapter 2

    Rise of Silas Lapham Chapter 2
    2026/09/19
    In which the prosperous but socially inexperienced Lapham family contemplates their place in Boston society and the possibility of moving to a more fashionable neighbourhood, all against a backdrop of quiet domestic routines and nascent ambitions. Their simple contentment is tinged with newfound desires and subtle reflections on the challenges of fitting into a world that remains somewhat alien to them.
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    31 分
  • My Mark Twain Chapter 24

    My Mark Twain Chapter 24
    2026/09/18
    In which the narrator tenderly recounts his final days with his dear friend at Stormfield, capturing the gentle habits and heartfelt passions that marked his character. Through reflective admiration, he portrays a man of noble spirit and profound sincerity, whose unique place in letters is likened to that of a singular and enduring figure.
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    7 分
  • My Mark Twain Chapter 23

    My Mark Twain Chapter 23
    2026/09/17
    In which the charming idiosyncrasies of Clemens’s dress and demeanour are tenderly observed, from his bold adoption of white serge and occasional top-hat to his pride in academic robes that reflect both honour and a whimsical spirit. The narrative gently wanders to his serene contentment at Stormfield, his fond connection with nature and friendship, and the quiet melancholy with which age tempers once vivid passions.
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    8 分