Authors: Watson, John F. (John Fanning), 1779-1860

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"American Historical and Literary Curiosities, Series One" by Smith and Watson is a collection of historical and literary explorations written during the early to mid-19th century. The book compiles various curiosities related to American history and literature, revealing cultural insights and interesting tidbits about notable figures and events of...

Authors: Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940

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"Liljecronas Heimat" by Selma Lagerlöf is a novel published in 1911. Set in early 19th-century Sweden, it tells the story of young Maja Lisa, who suffers under a cruel stepmother's tyranny while finding love with Sven Liljecrona, a melancholic musician haunted by tragedy. When a passionate violinist abandons his gift after his fiancée dies while da...

Authors: Dumur, Louis, 1860-1933

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"Pauline, ou la liberté de l'amour" by Louis Dumur is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the character of Pauline, a woman entangled in the complexities of love and marriage, reflecting on the nature of her relationships and the societal constraints imposed on her. The book seems to explore themes of personal fre...

Authors: Various

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"Le Tour du Monde; Abydos" by Various is a collection of travel essays written in the early 20th century. This particular volume focuses on Abydos, a site of immense historical significance in Egypt, known for its temples and monuments related to the legend of Osiris. The essays reflect on the ancient past as well as contemporary life in Abydos, de...

Authors: Gratry, Alphonse, 1805-1872

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"Les Sources" by Alphonse Gratry is a collection of philosophical reflections written in the late 19th century. The text primarily addresses the cultivation of one's intellectual and spiritual faculties, emphasizing the importance of silence, solitude, and rigorous study for personal growth and enlightenment. Gratry specifically targets young, aspi...

Authors: Tallemant des Réaux, 1619-1690

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"Les historiettes de Tallemant des Réaux, tome sixième" by Tallemant des Réaux is a collection of personal memoirs written from 1657 onwards. This sixth volume continues Tallemant's candid portraits of seventeenth-century France, chronicling kings, courtiers, writers, and scandalous figures with unflinching honesty. Written without intention of pub...

Authors: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905

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"Nord contre sud" by Jules Verne is a novel published in 1887. Set in Florida during the American Civil War, it follows James Burbank, a Northern plantation owner who frees his enslaved workers and treats them with unprecedented humanity. When his nemesis Texar, a bandit and slavery supporter, uses Burbank's principles against him through legal man...

Authors: Various

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"Le Tour du Monde; Dauphiné" by Various is a collection of travel articles published in the 19th century. This particular volume focuses on various excursions in the Dauphiné region of France, offering rich descriptions of its landscapes, culture, and notable mountainous features. The text serves as both a travelogue and an exploration of the natur...

Authors: Larra, Mariano José de, 1809-1837

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"Obras completas de Fígaro, Tomo 2" by Mariano José de Larra is a collection of dramatic, literary, political, and cultural articles written during the mid-19th century. This work presents the thoughts and observations of the fictional character Fígaro, who takes on the role of a satirical commentator on various aspects of society, theater, and pol...