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  • The Club of Queer Trades Chapter 4 - The Singular Speculation of the House-Agent

    The Club of Queer Trades Chapter 4 - The Singular Speculation of the House-Agent
    2026/08/04
    In which a mysterious and impecunious lieutenant cloaked in white clothes leads his curious acquaintances into the heart of London’s raggedest streets to visit a singular house-agent whose business is as peculiar as the man himself. Their journey culminates in an unexpected arboreal abode perched aloft among elms, revealing the lieutenant’s literal truth woven into a strangest kind of queer trade.
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    50 分
  • The Club of Queer Trades Chapter 1 - The Tremendous Adventures of Major Brown

    The Club of Queer Trades Chapter 1 - The Tremendous Adventures of Major Brown
    2026/08/03
    In which we are introduced to the curious Club of Queer Trades, a society whose members have each invented an entirely new means of livelihood, and a retired, fastidious soldier named Major Brown stumbles into an astonishing adventure involving mysterious threats and a bewildering agency that stages imaginative escapades for its clients. Accompanied by the ever-enigmatic Basil Grant and his versatile brother Rupert, Major Brown confronts a labyrinth of puzzles and theatrical dangers that test his steady courage and resolve, all while uncovering the peculiar workings of this curious world.
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    56 分
  • The New Jerusalem Conclusion

    The New Jerusalem Conclusion
    2026/08/02
    In which the pilgrim returns without shell or staff, carrying Jerusalem shrunk to a little ring, yet finding its towers still present in memory and meaning. Coming home through the English dusk, he sees Christendom as the Eastern fire given Western form, and feels all England gathered close about him like one friendly hearth.
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    6 分
  • The New Jerusalem Chapter 13 - The Problem of Zionism

    The New Jerusalem Chapter 13 - The Problem of Zionism
    2026/08/01
    In which the author contemplates the complex identity of the Jewish people, arguing that true understanding and resolution come from recognising their distinct nationhood and the profound difficulties of their position in the world, particularly in relation to Zionism and the land of Palestine. He observes the tensions arising from mistaken identities and unmet expectations, and suggests that only by confronting these realities with honesty and a sense of historical duty can any hopeful solution be imagined.
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    1 時間 12 分
  • The New Jerusalem Chapter 11 - The Meaning of the Crusade

    The New Jerusalem Chapter 11 - The Meaning of the Crusade
    2026/07/31
    In which the enduring presence and disparate styles of Western edifices on the Mount of Olives subtly reveal the complex interplay of faith, art, and cultural pride amidst the Eastern landscape. The narrative then meditates on the First Crusade as a profoundly rational and popular upheaval, marked by a unique mingling of revolutionary zeal and sincere religious devotion, set against the backdrop of a harsh and enigmatic Holy Land.
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    53 分
  • The New Jerusalem Chapter 9 - The Battle with the Dragon

    The New Jerusalem Chapter 9 - The Battle with the Dragon
    2026/07/30
    In which the author reflects upon the legendary and symbolic landscapes of Palestine, entwining the tales of St. George, Christian demonology, and modern mysticism within the stark geography of the desert and Dead Sea. He contemplates the paradoxical survival of ancient supernatural beliefs amidst scientific scepticism, revealing a profound tension between reason and mystery as embodied in the enduring power of Christ's story.
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    46 分
  • The New Jerusalem Chapter 7 - The Shadow of the Problem

    The New Jerusalem Chapter 7 - The Shadow of the Problem
    2026/07/29
    In which a reflective traveller discerns the intricate and often irreconcilable contrasts of Jerusalem’s peoples and faiths, cautioning against hasty reforms or superficial attempts at unity imposed by foreign powers. Amidst observations on the earnest convictions of the masses and the delicate balance of history and politics, he warns of the perils of misunderstanding this ancient city’s profound and living realities.
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    35 分
  • The New Jerusalem Chapter 5 - The Streets of the City

    The New Jerusalem Chapter 5 - The Streets of the City
    2026/07/28
    In which the snow-bound streets of Jerusalem reveal a city steeped in historical contrasts and vibrant traditions, where the interplay of different faiths and peoples is rendered all the more vivid against a wintry backdrop seldom seen in the East. The curious mingling of this ancient place’s solemnities and comedies offers a poignant reflection on culture, identity, and the persistent tensions between old ways and new influences.
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    50 分