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Around the World in Eighty Days / Cultural Tension

Author: Jules Verne (Gutenberg)  | Themes: cultural intersection, survival, authority, discretion, colonial influence  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2026-02-02

The murmur soon became more distinct; it now seemed like a distant concert of human voices accompanied by brass instruments. The Parsee jumped to the ...
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Secrets and Reputation

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle (Gutenberg)  | Themes: discretion, reputation, power dynamics, integrity, social standing  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2026-01-20

Hatherley, as being a man who is not only proficient in his profession but is also discreet and capable of preserving a secret.’ “I bowed, feeling as ...