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"すべての偉大な文学は二つの物語の一つです。人が旅に出るか、見知らぬ人が街にやって来る。"

Leo Tolstoy

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Many of our most loved books and stories are really just telling one of two things: someone sets off on an adventure, or an unknown person arrives somewhere new. Imagine a kid packing up to explore a magical land, like in many fantasy tales. That’s someone going on a journey. On the other hand, think of the excitement and mystery that happens when a new kid moves to town and shakes things up—the old community faces changes and new experiences. Both types of stories show change and growth, whether it’s through exploring outside their world or experiencing a shift in their familiar surroundings. By understanding this, writers and readers can see that at their core, stories are about encountering newness and the transformation it brings. We can even apply this idea to our lives by embracing the journeys we take and the new people we meet, both of which teach us and bring new perspectives.

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