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David traveled to America and became an inspector for the most powerful law enforcement agency, the IRS. On December 3, 2021, America Congress passed a piece of legislation. It stipulated that from now on, any criminal activity, whether smuggling, robbery, fraud, etc., had to pay full taxes to the IRS. Since then, David had become the nightmare of all criminals in America. Until one day, his blade reached towards the heads of Freemasonry and the Federal Reserve!

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The Shadow of Great Britain

“Next, we have the most noble recipient of the Order of the Garter, the Grand Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George, the Grand Cross of the Bath, the Victoria Cross and the lower grades of Knighthood, the leader of the anti-colonial movement, the bell-ringer of the East India Company, the hero of the Crimean War, a Fellow of the Royal Society, a lifelong dear friend of literary giants such as Dickens and Great Dumas, a steadfast supporter of scientific luminaries like Faraday and Darwin, having served as assistant under-secretary, deputy under-secretary, and permanent under-secretary in departments of the Home Office and the Navy Department of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the inaugural Cabinet Secretary and head of the civil service, the first graduate and most distinguished alumnus of our school. Please welcome Sir Arthur Hastings to deliver a speech on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the University of London.” Arthur's gaze swept across the crowd before him, looking at the young faces and murmured, “Agares, what do you think I should say?” The Red Devil's wraith hovered behind him, saliva almost dribbling from the corner of his mouth, “Look at these ignorant souls; they still worship you as a hero. Why not say something they'd like to hear?” Arthur took a deep breath and let out a deafening roar, “Oxford is a bunch of whores' bastards!” “Oh!!!!” The audience erupted into thunderous applause. “Cambridge is the same!” he added immediately. The applause grew even more fervent... (The protagonist, possessed by a devil, travels through 19th-century Britain in a world without magic)

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How have the 5 great American novels influenced American literature?
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2024-10-29 19:53
The 5 great American novels have had a profound influence. For example, 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' set a precedent for using a young narrator to explore complex social issues. 'Moby - Dick' influenced later works with its epic scope and deep symbolism. 'The Great Gatsby' shaped the way authors write about the American Dream. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' inspired more works to tackle racial injustice. 'Invisible Man' encouraged exploration of African - American identity in literature.
Analysis of 'The Great Gatsby' in American Literature Novels
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2024-12-07 06:36
The novel is remarkable for its vivid portrayal of the 1920s American society. Fitzgerald uses rich language to depict the extravagance and decadence of the Jazz Age. The characters are complex, especially Gatsby, who is both a romantic and a tragic figure, caught between his dreams and the harsh reality.
The Significance of 'The Great Gatsby' in American Literature Novels
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2024-12-07 04:11
It has great significance. It reflects the social inequality of the time. The rich live a life of luxury while the poor struggle. Gatsby's story shows how difficult it was for someone from a lower class to break into the upper echelons.
What are some of the great American novels in literature?
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2024-11-15 09:19
One of the great American novels is 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream. Another is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, which deals with racial injustice in the South. 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville is also a classic, with its in - depth exploration of obsession and the human struggle against nature.
What are some great American literature novels?
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2024-11-14 01:13
There are many. For instance, 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' by Mark Twain is a significant one. It follows the journey of Huck and Jim along the Mississippi River, and it also comments on race and society at that time. 'The Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck is another great work. It shows the struggles of the Okies during the Great Depression. Also, 'Invisible Man' by Ralph Ellison is a profound novel that delves into the African - American experience in a white - dominated society.
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