Authors: Verhaeren, Emile, 1855-1916

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By David Davis

"Les Heures du Soir - Précédées de les Heures claires, Les Heures d'après-midi" by Émile Verhaeren is a poetic collection likely written in the early 20th century. The work explores themes of love, nature, and the passage of time through a series of lyrical reflections. The central figures appear to be a pair of lovers who navigate their emotional ...

Authors: Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321

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By David Davis

"The New Life (La Vita Nuova)" by Dante Alighieri is a prosimetrum published in 1294. Combining both prose and verse, this "little book" traces Dante's love for Beatrice from their first meeting at age nine through her death and beyond. Through commentaries on twenty-five sonnets and several other poems, Dante transforms courtly love into something...

Authors: Senancour, Etienne Pivert de, 1770-1846

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By David Davis

"Oberman" by Etienne Pivert de Senancour is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book revolves around the introspective letters of the protagonist, who expresses his thoughts and feelings about existence, nature, and societal constraints. The narrative delves deeply into the character's internal struggles and philosophical reflections, ma...

Authors: France, Anatole, 1844-1924

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By David Davis

"The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2" by Anatole France is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life of one of the most iconic figures in French history, Joan of Arc, providing a narrative that intertwines her remarkable achievements with the context of the time, while also engaging with the various hi...

Authors: Desprez, Ernest, 1801-1859

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By David Davis

"Un enfant, t. 3/3" by Ernest Desprez is a fictional narrative likely written in the early 19th century. The book delves into themes of motherhood, loss, and the search for a missing child, centering on the character of Louise, a distressed mother searching for her daughter in a world filled with heartache and misunderstanding. As she navigates thr...

Authors: Frey, Hildegard G., 1891-1957

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By David Davis

"The Camp Fire Girls Solve a Mystery; Or, The Christmas Adventure at Carver House" by Hildegard G. Frey is a novel written in the early 20th century. It features Katherine Adams, a young girl who arrives in Oakwood excited to meet her friend Nyoda just before Christmas, only to find herself lost and bewildered. The story unfolds as Katherine attemp...

Authors: Cicero, Marcus Tullius, 107 BCE-44 BCE

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By David Davis

"First Oration of Cicero Against Catiline" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a speech delivered in 63 BC. Standing before the Roman Senate, Consul Cicero publicly denounces Senator Catiline for leading a conspiracy to overthrow the republic. This dramatic confrontation follows a failed assassination attempt on Cicero's life and marks the beginning of a c...

Authors: Volney, C.-F. (Constantin-François), 1757-1820

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By David Davis

"L'Alfabet européen appliqué aux langues asiatiques" by C.-F. Volney is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work discusses the simplification of Eastern languages through the application of an European alphabet, proposing methods to transcribe various Asian languages using a standardized system. The focus is primarily on...

Authors: Dick, Philip K., 1928-1982

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By David Davis

"The Hanging Stranger" by Philip K. Dick is a science fiction-horror short story published in December 1953. When store owner Ed Loyce discovers a body hanging from a lamppost, he's horrified that no one else seems disturbed by it. His alarm sets off a desperate investigation that reveals a sinister truth about his town. As Loyce searches for answe...