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Pride and Prejudice / Defiance of Duty
You are determined to ruin him in the opinion of all his friends, and make him the contempt of the world.” “Neither duty, nor honour, nor gratitude,” ...
Dracula / Psychological Turmoil
His moods have so followed the doings of the Count, that the coming destruction of the monster may be carried to him in some subtle way. If we could o...
A Journey to the Centre of the Earth / Natures Sublime Depths
The great grotto of Guachara, in Colombia, visited by the learned Humboldt; the vast and partially explored Mammoth Cave in Kentucky--what were these ...
Around the World in Eighty Days / Struggle Against Fate
The “China,” for Liverpool, had started three-quarters of an hour before! IN WHICH PHILEAS FOGG ENGAGES IN A DIRECT STRUGGLE WITH BAD FORTUNE The “Chi...
Pride and Prejudice / Social Aspirations
Observing his second daughter employed in trimming a hat, he suddenly addressed her with,-- “I hope Mr. Bingley will like it, Lizzy.” “We are not in a...
Gulliver's Travels / Voyage of Disillusionment
I began this desperate voyage on February 15, 1714–15, at nine o’clock in the morning. The wind was very favourable; however, I made use at first only...