Debate Topics
The Aspern Papers by James, Henry
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The Price of Art
"Is it ever justifiable to manipulate or deceive someone in the name of preserving art or historical knowledge?"
The Value of Privacy
"Does fame forfeit the right to privacy, even decades after one's death?"
The Nature of Love
"Is it better to have loved and lost, or to have never loved at all, especially when that love becomes a source of regret and bitterness?"
The Power of Secrets
"Are some secrets better left buried, even if they hold historical or artistic significance?"
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