themes

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Thompson said the first novel she was inspired by was Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Mr Todd, despite its dark themes.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Alongside the main declaration, the discussions also produced four annexes, reflecting the four core themes agreed by the member countries.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Leo XIV, 135 years later, revisited similar themes in his own encyclical this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“Power Ballad” nods toward a dozen interesting themes, none of which it bothers to explore.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

So he listened to Mrs. Torrance speak of Achebe, his history as a writer, and the themes they should look out for while reading.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro