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Literary notes about Extradition (AI summary)

The word "extradition" appears in literature with a fascinating duality, serving both as a plot-driving mechanism and a formal legal concept. In adventure narratives like Jules Verne's "Around the World in Eighty Days" [1, 2], it is used to heighten the urgency of the chase, imbuing the story with suspense and a sense of international drama. Conversely, in works such as Theodor Herzl's "The Jewish State" [3] and Andrew Lang and Walter Herries Pollock's "He" [4], the term is embedded within discussions of treaties and statutory provisions, reflecting its legal and diplomatic dimensions. This juxtaposition not only underlines the versatility of the term in conveying both narrative excitement and bureaucratic complexity but also mirrors its real-world application in contexts ranging from adventurous pursuits to intricate international relations.
  1. Mr. Fogg had left English ground, and it was now necessary to procure his extradition!
    — from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne
  2. Until he had secured his extradition, he would not lose sight of him for an hour.
    — from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne
  3. [148] RECIPROCITY AND EXTRADITION TREATIES
    — from The Jewish State by Theodor Herzl
  4. will the Americans give up Jambres under the Extradition Act?
    — from He by Andrew Lang and Walter Herries Pollock

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