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Dracula / Dreams and Reality
Before she answered, that sweet, puckered look came into her forehead, which Arthur--I call him Arthur from her habit--says he loves; and, indeed, I d...
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Theatrical Transformation
His broad black hat, his baggy trousers, his white tie, his sympathetic smile, and general look of peering and benevolent curiosity were such as Mr. H...
The War of the Worlds / Invasion Begins
It was only about five, however, that a field gun reached Chobham for use against the first body of Martians. About six in the evening, as I sat at te...
A Journey to the Centre of the Earth / Spectacle vs Purpose
It is worth the whole journey to have enjoyed this magnificent spectacle--it is something to have seen." "I care nothing about seeing, nor about magni...
Frankenstein / Flight and Agency
“A few days after, the Turk entered his daughter’s apartment and told her hastily that he had reason to believe that his residence at Leghorn had been...
A Journey to the Centre of the Earth / Subterranean Discoveries
This unexpected capture enabled us to renew our stock of provisions in a very satisfactory way. We were now convinced that this subterranean sea conta...