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A Journey to the Centre of the Earth / Exploration Doubt

Author: Jules Verne (Gutenberg)  | Themes: journey, uncertainty, resilience, exploration, nature  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2026-02-03

Did Saknussemm ever fall in with this great sheet of water? I begin to fear that the rivulet we adopted for a guide has led us wrong." "In any case, w...
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The War of the Worlds / Journey of Companionship

Author: H.G. Wells (Gutenberg)  | Themes: solitude, companionship, transformation, emotional conflict, journey  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2026-01-08

When it was clear to him that I meant to go alone—had reconciled myself to going alone—he suddenly roused himself to come. And all being quiet through...
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Gulliver's Travels / Travel and Patronage

Author: Jonathan Swift (Gutenberg)  | Themes: journey, social bonds, gifts, dependence, hierarchy  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2026-01-08

I hired two mules, with a guide, to show me the way, and carry my small baggage. I took leave of my noble protector, who had shown me so much favour, ...
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Frankenstein / Sensory Awakening

Author: Mary Shelley (Gutenberg)  | Themes: perception, liberation, existential struggle, light vs darkness, psychological journey  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2026-01-03

I walked and, I believe, descended, but I presently found a great alteration in my sensations. Before, dark and opaque bodies had surrounded me, imper...