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He expresses curiosity about the origins of varying moral ideas, leading to his extensive research over many years. The first chapter delves into the emotional origins of moral judgments, arguing that these judgments are ultimately expressions of emotions—namely, disapproval and approval. Westermarck promotes the idea that moral concepts are generalizations of tendencies to elicit emotional responses, positioning moral psychology as the crux of ethical discourse. 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When a beautiful young man wishes that his portrait would age instead of himself, his desire becomes terrifyingly real. As Dorian pursues a life of pleasure and moral corruption, he remains eternally youthful while his painted image transforms into a horrifying record of his sins. Wilde explores beauty, morality, and the dangerous influence of hedonistic philosophy in this tale of vanity and its consequences. 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Two young gentlemen lead double lives, each pretending to be named Ernest to escape social duties and win the hearts of their beloveds. Filled with sharp wit and clever wordplay, the farcical comedy gently mocks Victorian society through memorable characters including the formidable Lady Bracknell. The play parodies theatrical conventions while exploring themes of identity, deception, and the absurdities of proper society. 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Told through letters, diary entries, and newspaper articles, the story follows solicitor Jonathan Harker's terrifying encounter with Count Dracula in Transylvania. When the vampire Count travels to England and begins preying on victims in Whitby, a small group led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing must hunt him down. This seminal work of Gothic fiction has become the centrepiece of vampire literature, profoundly shaping the popular conception of vampires for generations. 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Four dissimilar women escape their dreary lives in 1920s England for a month-long holiday at a medieval Italian castle. Mrs. Arbuthnot and Mrs. Wilkins struggle with unhappy marriages, Lady Caroline seeks refuge from shallow London society, and elderly Mrs. Fisher clings to her Victorian past. Despite initial tensions, the tranquil Mediterranean setting begins to work its magic on each woman, offering possibilities for transformation and renewal. 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Told in vernacular English, it follows young Huck Finn as he escapes his abusive father and flees down the Mississippi River with Jim, an enslaved man seeking freedom. Their journey brings encounters with feuding families, con artists, and moral dilemmas that challenge Huck's conscience. Set in the antebellum South, this sequel to \"Tom Sawyer\" is celebrated for its portrayal of boyhood and its satirical examination of racism and society. 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The author explains the rich archaeological evidence that exists to tell the story of early British life, offering insights into a variety of subjects, from prehistoric artifacts to the evolution of culture through time. Holmes highlights the importance of this archaeological framework for understanding the influence of early invasions on the island. 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This landmark work of feminist literature and horror fiction follows a woman confined to a nursery by her physician husband as treatment for \"temporary nervous depression.\" Forbidden from working or writing, she documents her experience through secret journal entries. With nothing to occupy her mind but the room's disturbing yellow wallpaper, she descends into madness, becoming obsessed with its strange patterns and the figures she perceives within it. 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It tells the story of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes one morning to find himself inexplicably transformed into a monstrous insect. Trapped in his room and unable to work, Gregor struggles to adjust to his new body while his horrified family grapples with the burden of his existence. As Gregor adapts to his condition, the relationships within his household shift in unexpected and devastating ways. 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It chronicles one day in Dublin—June 16, 1904—following three characters whose experiences mirror Homer's Odyssey. Leopold Bloom parallels Odysseus, his wife Molly echoes Penelope, and Stephen Dedalus reflects Telemachus. Through experimental prose styles and stream of consciousness technique, Joyce explores themes of identity, Irish life, and human consciousness. The novel's complexity, literary allusions, and revolutionary approach to depicting thought have made it one of modernism's most celebrated and debated works. 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Set during the Napoleonic Wars, it chronicles the French invasion of Russia through five interlocking narratives following different Russian aristocratic families. The work blends fictional storytelling with philosophical discussions about history, war, and power. Tolstoy himself hesitated to classify it, saying it is \"not a novel, even less is it a poem, and still less a historical chronicle.\" It remains one of the most praised classics of world literature. 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Tom Sawyer and his friend Huckleberry Finn navigate childhood adventures that take increasingly dangerous turns when they witness a murder in a graveyard. Sworn to secrecy and living in fear, the boys must decide whether to speak the truth as an innocent man faces trial, while a vengeful killer remains free. 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The work serves as an extensive examination of prehistoric stone artifacts in Great Britain, detailing their classifications, uses, and methods of manufacture. It draws comparisons with similar artifacts from other regions, showcasing the advancements and practices of early human civilization.  The opening of the book presents the author's preface and introductory remarks regarding the importance of studying stone implements and their place in archeological history. Evans expresses gratitude to several contributors and highlights the goal of providing comprehensive information on prehistoric tools, weapons, and ornaments. He outlines the organization of the text, indicating that it will first cover Neolithic antiquities before progressing to the Palæolithic era, and emphasizes the significant attention being given to these artifacts by archaeologists at the time. This initial section sets a scholarly tone and prepares readers for a detailed exploration of Great Britain's ancient stone heritage. 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The story follows Anna, a married socialite in Imperial Russian society, whose extramarital affair with cavalry officer Count Vronsky scandalizes Saint Petersburg and forces them to flee to Italy. A parallel narrative traces landowner Konstantin Levin's pursuit of marriage and his struggles with faith and estate management. The novel explores themes of betrayal, family, marriage, desire, and the clash between rural and urban life against Russia's rapid social transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)","Anna Karenina (Russian: «Анна Каренина», IPA: [ˈanːə kɐˈrʲenʲɪnə]) is a novel by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, first published in book form in 1878. Many writers consider it to be one of the greatest works of literature ever written, and Tolstoy himself called it his first true novel. It was initially released in serial installments from 1875 to 1877, all but the last part appearing in the periodical The Russian Messenger."],"editors":[],"translators":[{"name":"Garnett, Constance","birth_year":1861,"death_year":1946}],"subjects":["Adultery -- Fiction","Didactic fiction","Love stories","Married women -- Fiction","Russia -- Fiction"],"bookshelves":["Best Books Ever Listings","Category: Classics of Literature","Category: Novels","Category: Russian Literature","Harvard Classics","Movie Books"],"languages":["en"],"copyright":false,"media_type":"Text","formats":{"text/html":"https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1399.html.images","application/epub+zip":"https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1399.epub3.images","application/x-mobipocket-ebook":"https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1399.kf8.images","application/rdf+xml":"https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1399.rdf","image/jpeg":"https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1399/pg1399.cover.medium.jpg","application/octet-stream":"https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1399/pg1399-h.zip","text/plain; charset=utf-8":"https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1399.txt.utf-8","text/plain; charset=us-ascii":"https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1399/1399-0.txt"},"download_count":22617},{"id":28189,"title":"My Friends the Savages: Notes and Observations of a Perak settler (Malay Peninsula)","authors":[{"name":"Cerruti, Giovanni Battista","birth_year":1850,"death_year":1914}],"summaries":["\"My Friends the Savages\" by Captain G. 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He details his initial preparations, the challenges he faces traveling through the jungle, including dealing with treachery among his hired escorts, and his first encounters with the Sakais. Through these early experiences, Cerruti sets the stage for a deep exploration of the cultural and existential contrasts between \"civilized\" life and that of the indigenous peoples, framing the Sakais as a symbol of untainted humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)"],"editors":[],"translators":[{"name":"Sanpietro, I. 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When Sir Charles Baskerville dies under mysterious circumstances, his heir Sir Henry arrives from Canada to claim his inheritance—only to face strange threats and supernatural dangers. Holmes must determine whether the curse is real or if a cunning murderer lurks behind the legend. 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This groundbreaking work introduces Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they investigate a mysterious murder in London. When a man is found dead with the word \"RACHE\" written in blood, Holmes must unravel the scarlet thread of murder running through the case. The investigation leads to a dramatic tale of revenge spanning two continents, connecting a London crime scene to events in Utah's Salt Lake Valley decades earlier. 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The work delves into the genre of Greek sculpture, focusing specifically on the monuments erected at Olympia and throughout the Greek world to honor victorious athletes of the Olympic games. This examination is framed by an in-depth analysis of the artistic, cultural, and historical contexts surrounding these monuments.  At the start of the text, Hyde introduces the purpose of his study, which is to reconstruct the various types and poses of surviving remnants of these victor statues, as well as to explore the literary and archaeological sources that inform this research. He emphasizes the challenges present due to the limited number of surviving artifacts and the complexities involved in identifying these monuments, which were often destroyed or lost over time. The opening chapters set the stage for an exploration of early Greek athletics, the significance of victor monuments, and the stylistic and material aspects of the art form, outlining the structure and themes that will be explored in greater detail throughout the book. 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