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Pride and Prejudice / Civility and Class

Author: Jane Austen (Gutenberg)  | Themes: social dynamics, class consciousness, reputation, propriety  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2026-01-31

“I have no reason, I assure you,” said he, “to be dissatisfied with my reception. He answered me with the utmost civility, and even paid me the compli...
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Pride and Prejudice / Unexpressed Longing

Author: Jane Austen (Gutenberg)  | Themes: sisterhood, desire, social dynamics, family, community  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2026-01-03

Four sides of paper were insufficient to contain all her delight, and all her earnest desire of being loved by her sister. Collins, or any congratulat...
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Charismatic Intrigue

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle (Gutenberg)  | Themes: masculinity, social dynamics, class distinction, urgency, identity  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2026-01-03

He was a remarkably handsome man, dark, aquiline, and moustached—evidently the man of whom I had heard. He appeared to be in a great hurry, shouted to...
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Dracula / Intimacy and Obligation

Author: Bram Stoker (Gutenberg)  | Themes: hospitality, time, intimacy, transition, social dynamics  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2025-12-12

After supper I smoked, as on the last evening, and the Count stayed with me, chatting and asking questions on every conceivable subject, hour after ho...
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Pride and Prejudice / Letter Arrival

Author: Jane Austen (Gutenberg)  | Themes: communication, romance, social dynamics, character development  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2025-11-29

back with them” [_Copyright 1894 by George Allen._]] Soon after their return, a letter was delivered to Miss Bennet; it came from Netherfield, and was...
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Pride and Prejudice / Character Flaws

Author: Jane Austen (Gutenberg)  | Themes: obstinacy, social dynamics, pride, individualism, resolution  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2025-11-18

It was not all settled before Monday: as soon as it was, the express was sent off to Longbourn. I fancy, Lizzy, that obstinacy is the real defect of h...