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“Then darkness rolled up again, the dark essay that is primeval but not eternal, and yields to its own painful dawn.”

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Maurice

Set in the late 19th century, the story follows the protagonist's journey as he navigates complex relationships and societal expectations. more

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E.M. Forster

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