Literary notes about Adventure (AI summary)
The term "adventure" in literature often serves as a multifaceted symbol, representing not only physical journeys but also the inner quests of characters. It can denote epic voyages and critical turning points, as when a seafaring risk sets a hero on a path of discovery [1] or when a daunting challenge is embraced as a life-altering expedition [2]. Authors also use it in titles and chapter names to signal a narrative shift toward mystery and intrigue, as seen in the classic detective tales [3], while at other times it conveys a quieter, transformative personal experience [4]. This versatile use captures the blend of risk, excitement, and introspection that continues to resonate with readers across genres and eras.
- How My Sea Adventure Began HERE was no return of the mutineers—not so much as another shot out of the woods.
— from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson - I have undertaken this dangerous and perilous adventure.
— from A Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne - —THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND 176 IX.
— from Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle - Only the electric light remained, a milestone on the path of the great human adventure.
— from Martin Eden by Jack London
