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  • A Journal of the Plague Year Part 1

    A Journal of the Plague Year Part 1
    2026/05/11
    In which the return of the plague to London is quietly noted at first, then gradually becomes an undeniable and growing calamity affecting various parishes, stirring fear and causing the more affluent to flee the city in haste. The narrator wrestles with the agonising choice between abandoning his business and staying to face the peril, seeking divine guidance and ultimately resolving to remain at home amidst the mounting affliction.
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    37 分
  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 16 - Safe Arrival in England

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 16 - Safe Arrival in England
    2026/05/10
    In which the narrator recounts his encounters with a banished Russian prince who finds a greater felicity in self-mastery and restraint than in worldly authority, and undertakes a perilous journey through the harsh Siberian wilderness, encountering thieves and the stark realities of exile. The narrative quietly observes the struggles and resolutions of men amid unforgiving nature and the complex human conditions of liberty and captivity, concluding with a reflective return to England after many years.
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    29 分
  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 15 - Description of an Idol, Which They Destroy

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 15 - Description of an Idol, Which They Destroy
    2026/05/09
    In which the traveller and his companions journey through vast and perilous deserts, encountering fierce Tartars and pagan idolaters, whose irrational worship he boldly confronts and disrupts under cover of night. They find refuge in the Muscovite garrisons scattered across the wilds, and as winter approaches, the narrator resolves to winter in Siberia, where he is surprised to find company and civility amidst the harsh cold.
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    33 分
  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 14 - Attacked by Tartars

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 14 - Attacked by Tartars
    2026/05/08
    In which our narrator embarks from Pekin with a diverse and well-armed caravan laden with precious silks and spices, encountering wondrous sights such as a house entirely adorned with porcelain tiles, and traversing the vast and triflingly defended Chinese Wall. Along the journey through populous villages and wild deserts, he faces the hazards of Tartar raids, experiences a skirmish led by a valorous Scotsman, and witnesses the vigilance and necessity of unity amid a treacherous and lawless borderland.
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    21 分
  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 13 - Arrival in China

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 13 - Arrival in China
    2026/05/07
    In which our adventurers, having safely arrived in China, navigate the curiosities and complexities of a foreign land, engaging with missionaries, merchants, and mandarins whilst reflecting on the peculiarities of the Chinese empire. They prepare for a significant journey to Pekin, accompanied by a retinue, with the provision of a promising opportunity to return to Europe by joining a caravan of Muscovite and Polish merchants.
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    31 分
  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 12 - The Carpenter's Whimsical Contrivance

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 12 - The Carpenter's Whimsical Contrivance
    2026/05/06
    In which the crew of a beleaguered vessel fends off a hostile attack from local inhabitants using quick wit and seafaring skill, before seeking refuge and trade along the coast of China under the guidance of a seasoned Portuguese pilot. The narrator reflects upon the fears and moral considerations that beset them as they navigate threats not only of piracy but of cruel justice at the hands of foreign powers, contemplating providence and resolution amid uncertainty.
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    23 分
  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 11 - Warned of Danger by a Countryman

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 11 - Warned of Danger by a Countryman
    2026/05/05
    In which the narrator and his partner acquire a suspiciously sold ship and undertake a trading voyage in Eastern seas, encountering a grave accusation of piracy that compels them to evade hostile English and Dutch pursuers. Through careful navigation and counsel from a benevolent stranger, they seek refuge along the coast of Tonquin, grappling with the perils of foreign lands and the precarious state of their leaking vessel.
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    22 分
  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 10 - He Is Left On Shore

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 10 - He Is Left On Shore
    2026/05/04
    In which the narrator experiences a grave moral conflict and discord among the crew following a bloody and lamentable conflict ashore, which leads to his enforced absence from the ship and a solitary sojourn in a distant land. During this enforced stay, he engages in mercantile ventures with a fellow Englishman, exploring the trade and riches of foreign ports, while wrestling with a restless desire for both adventure and a return to home.
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    19 分