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- # III.
## Overview
This is a subsection (labeled "III.") extracted from the text file [pierre.txt](arke:01KG89J1JSYKSGCE149MH9HF6A). It is part of [BOOK VIII.](arke:01KG8AJSPV7FYT3330WQH0TKWR) of the novel *Pierre* and is located between lines 6695 and 6770 of the source file. The subsection is part of the [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection.
## Context
The subsection is preceded by [II.](arke:01KG8AKJAEQ00QR124VM7H290W) and followed by [IV.](arke:01KG8AKJAEASFZAW9Z43RQEWS7) within [BOOK VIII.](arke:01KG8AJSPV7FYT3330WQH0TKWR), which is titled "THE SECOND INTERVIEW AT THE FARM-HOUSE, AND THE SECOND PART OF THE STORY OF ISABEL. THEIR IMMEDIATE IMPULSIVE EFFECT UPON PIERRE." The text was extracted by a structure-extraction-lambda function.
## Contents
The subsection contains two chunks of text: [Chunk 1](arke:01KG8AMZ1V2N2MBX29GRS6FYQQ) and [Chunk 2](arke:01KG8AMZ230FPMK9G2BKCNGJ7Q). These chunks describe Pierre's reaction to Isabel after a musical invocation. Pierre is described as being almost deprived of consciousness by Isabel. He perceives an extraordinary physical magnetism in her and a power over his thoughts. The text also describes the ambiguities and "atmospheric spell" that Isabel casts over Pierre, linking it to a "Pantheistic master-spell." The passage contrasts Isabel's dark, regal being with her simple, innocent, and humble story.
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