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Ardour 2.512/16/2023 For example, the United States includes all of the Americas (which were discovered by African navigators). Antiterra has the same geography and a largely similar history to that of Earth however, it is crucially different at various points. The story takes place in the late nineteenth century on what appears to be an alternative history of Earth, which is there called Demonia or Antiterra. ![]() As they progress chronologically, this structure evokes a sense of a person reflecting on his own memories, with an adolescence stretching out epically, and many later years simply flashing by. The novel is divided into five parts, each shorter in length than the preceding one (Part Four being the only exception). The book itself takes the form of his memoir, written when he is in his nineties, punctuated with his own and Ada's marginalia, and in parts with notes by an unnamed editor, suggesting the manuscript is not complete. ![]() Both are wealthy, educated, and intelligent. The story follows the various interruptions and resumptions of their affair. They later discover that Van's father is also Ada's and her mother is also his. They meet when she is eleven (soon to be twelve) and he is fourteen, believing that they are cousins (more precisely: that their fathers are cousins and that their mothers are sisters), and begin a sexual affair. Plot summary Īda tells the life story of a man named Van Veen, and his lifelong love affair with his sister Ada. "Ada" is also a pun, a homophone, for "Ardor." Marina, Ada's mother, pronounces her name with "long, deep" Russian "A"s, which is how a speaker of non-rhotic English would say the word "Ardor." Ada's name includes a play on Ad ( Ад), Russian for Hell, which (according to Rita Safariants) serves as a theme throughout the story. Thus he saw a reflection of his favorite butterfly (yellow-black-yellow) in the name " Ada." His character, Ada, wanted to be a lepidopterist. As a synesthete, he associated colors with each letter A with yellow, and D with black. An avid (and professional) collector of butterflies, Nabokov especially liked a particular species with yellow wings and a black body. 1 chapter) (1922)Īccording to David Eagleman, Nabokov named the title character in part after his favorite butterfly. I have dozens of novels, novellas and short stories all waiting to be shared with the world, and new plot ideas happening every other day. I have been writing most of my life since I hit double digits and began to Indie publish in 2016. I am also a trainee Burlesquercise teacher, Stage Kitten, and Performer. I also have been known to dabble in writing Role Play in my spare time. I craft necklaces, decorate hats, created mixed media art, and create greeting cards and Wiccad Affirmation cards. When I am not writing, I am creating in other ways. I dream about my stories touching the souls of the readers and helping them see they are not alone and that they are faebulous! I am passionate about helping others find their own path, their own light and embrace their dreams and goals. ![]() Wiccad is not just about phenomenal cosmic power as in the books but about finding the power within ourselves and becoming who we are meant to be. Wiccad is more than just the name of a series of stories. In my works, you will find strong female characters in the lead and supporting roles. Supernatural, Historic, and Fantasy Fiction, with a focus on female representation. Tales of the Wiccad, Faeted Tales, Shadow of Avalon, The Bloodied Briar, are among some of the works I am creating. Born and bred in Middle Earth, I mean Narnia, I mean the gorgeous country of New Zealand. ![]() I am passionate about helping others find their own path, their own light and emb I am Jai Lefay, aka The Princess Bard.
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