Authors: Josephus, Flavius, 38?-100?

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"Antiquities of the Jews" by Flavius Josephus is a 20-volume historiographical work written in 94 CE. This monumental Greek text chronicles Jewish history from the creation of Adam and Eve through the First Jewish–Roman War. Written for a Greco-Roman audience, Josephus presents biblical narratives and post-biblical events to counter Roman misconcep...

Authors: Mawson, Douglas, Sir, 1882-1958

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"The Home of the Blizzard" by Sir Douglas Mawson is a scientific account written during the early 20th century. This narrative chronicles the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, which took place between 1911 and 1914, highlighting the exploration and scientific discoveries in a largely uncharted part of Antarctica. The primary focus of the expeditio...

Authors: Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881

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"White Nights and Other Stories" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The title story, "White Nights," revolves around an unnamed narrator who leads a solitary life in St. Petersburg and unexpectedly finds connection with a mysterious young woman named Nastenka. The collection explores themes of lo...

Authors: Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851

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"The Spy" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel published in 1821. Set during the American Revolution, the story unfolds in the neutral ground between British and Continental forces in New York. When a mysterious stranger seeks shelter at a Loyalist family's home, a web of secrets, disguises, and divided loyalties emerges. At the center is Harvey Bir...

Authors: James, Henry, 1843-1916

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"The Golden Bowl — Complete" by Henry James is a novel published in 1904. Set in England, it explores the tangled relationships between a wealthy American father and daughter and their respective spouses—who share a secret past. When Maggie Verver begins to suspect an affair between her husband, Prince Amerigo, and her father's wife, Charlotte, she...

Authors: Various

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"Le Tour du Monde; Afrique Centrale" by Various is a collection of travel writings published in the late 19th century. This work compiles various articles chronicling the journeys of explorers and adventurers in Central Africa, detailing their experiences, observations, and the challenges they faced during their expeditions. The book aims to provid...

Authors: Becher, Johannes Robert, 1891-1958

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"Verbrüderung: Gedichte" by Johannes Robert Becher is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century, specifically in the years surrounding World War I. The poems were composed in Berlin and reflect themes of camaraderie, love, and the human condition in the context of war. This work is characterized by its emotional intensity and viv...

Authors: Paterson, A. B. (Andrew Barton), 1864-1941

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"The Man from Snowy River" by A. B. Paterson is a poem first published in 1890. It tells the story of a daring horseback pursuit through the Australian mountain ranges to recapture a prizewinning racehorse's colt living among wild brumbies. When the horses descend a treacherous slope, all riders abandon the chase except one young man, who fearlessl...

Authors: Xenophon, 432 BCE-351? BCE

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"Expédition des dix mille" by Xenophon is an account written around 370 BC. It chronicles the harrowing journey of ten thousand Greek mercenaries hired by Cyrus the Younger to seize Persia's throne in 401 BC. After Cyrus dies in battle and their leaders are treacherously killed, the stranded soldiers must fight their way north through hostile terri...