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Jules Verne · Around the World in Eighty Days · Project Gutenberg

strength resilience cultural conflict colonialism

“Why, he’s made of iron!” exclaimed the general, gazing admiringly on Kiouni. “Of forged iron,” replied Passepartout, as he set about preparing a hasty breakfast. Copses of dates and dwarf-p...

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Gendered Emotions

Bram Stoker · Dracula · Project Gutenberg

nervous strength gender roles emotional duality societal expectations

Men and women are so different in manifestations of nervous strength or weakness! Then when his face grew grave and stern again I asked him why his mirth, and why at such a time. His reply w...

2026-01-07 Read more