Literary notes about Expedition (AI summary)
Literary works employ the term "expedition" with a range of connotations, encompassing ambitious military campaigns, exploratory journeys, and ventures into unknown or hostile realms. In historical narratives, it is used to denote a well-planned military campaign or exploratory venture, as seen in ancient accounts and chronicles ([1], [2], [3]), while in travel literature and adventure narratives it often captures the spirit of discovery and enterprise ([4], [5], [6]). At times, the word takes on a more personal or metaphorical dimension, describing not only physical journeys but also the emotional or intellectual quest of a character ([7], [8], [9]). This versatility allows authors to convey both the tangible hardships of traversing challenging terrains and the allegorical struggles inherent in ambitious undertakings ([10], [11], [12]).
- This I believe to be surest for the country at large, and safest for us who are to go on the expedition.
— from The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides - This naval expedition was executed by him as Governor of Cappadocia.
— from The Anabasis of Alexander by Arrian - After a successful expedition against the Gothic plunderers of Asia, the Palmyrenian prince returned to the city of Emesa in Syria.
— from The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon - It was easy to see that that was the grand feature of the expedition.
— from The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain - Has he, on my account, given up his wondrous expedition, or in some strange manner has it come to an end?"
— from A Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne - Columbus was so certain in his mission that Queen Isabella pawned her jewels to finance his expedition.
— from The Art of Public Speaking by Dale Carnegie and J. Berg Esenwein - 'Ask me anything you wish to ask,' returned Rokesmith, 'but use the expedition that you recommend.
— from Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens - But another man he loved she,—’ “Marry, ’tis done—a goodly piece of work, too, and wrought with expedition.
— from The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain - This expedition has been the favourite dream of my early years.
— from Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley - “This devoted band called itself the Eldorado Exploring Expedition, and I believe they were sworn to secrecy.
— from Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad - Did you not call this a glorious expedition?
— from Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley - Apparatus is arranged; possibly an expedition is made to some far part of the globe.
— from Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education by John Dewey
