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Frankenstein / Isolation and Virtue

Author: Mary Shelley (Gutenberg)  | Themes: solitude, connection, alienation, virtue, empathy  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2026-01-10

My vices are the children of a forced solitude that I abhor, and my virtues will necessarily arise when I live in communion with an equal. I shall fee...
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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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Frankenstein / Transition and Isolation

Author: Mary Shelley (Gutenberg)  | Themes: solitude, identity, fear, companionship, introspection  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2025-12-09

I, who had ever been surrounded by amiable companions, continually engaged in endeavouring to bestow mutual pleasure—I was now alone. In the universit...
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Pride and Prejudice / Gratitude and Justice

Author: Jane Austen (Gutenberg)  | Themes: community, solitude, morality, nature, appreciation  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2025-11-14

I thank you again and again, for not going to the Lakes. Perhaps other people have said so before, but no one with such justice.