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French literature
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French literature
Alex
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French literature
The Count of Monte Cristo
“All human wisdom is contained in these two words: ‘Wait and hope.’” Part 1: The Betrayal Young sailor Edmond Dantès returns to Marseille, poised to become captain of […]
English literature
Wuthering Heights
“Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” — Wuthering Heights Volume 1 Chapters 1–3: The novel begins with Mr. Lockwood, a new tenant […]