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: Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919

In Nutrition

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Authors: Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965

In Health

By David Davis

"The Moon and Sixpence" by W. Somerset Maugham is a novel published in 1919. It follows Charles Strickland, a middle-aged English stockbroker who abruptly abandons his wife and children to pursue his obsession with becoming an artist. Living in poverty and indifferent to those around him, Strickland destroys relationships in his single-minded pursu...

Authors: Tressell, Robert, 1870-1911

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By David Davis

"The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists" by Robert Tressell is a semi-autobiographical novel published in 1914. Set in a fictional English town, it follows house painters struggling to survive on poverty wages while their labor generates profit for employers. The title ironically refers to workers who accept their own exploitation. Through debates an...

Authors: Fröhner, Eugen, 1858-1940

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By David Davis

"Lehrbuch der Toxikologie für Tierärzte" by Eugen Fröhner is a scientific publication likely written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive textbook focuses on the study of toxins and their effects on animal health, specifically tailored for veterinary practitioners. It covers a wide range of topics, from the basic definitions and classifica...

Authors: Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946

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By David Davis

"The Yellow Crayon" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story introduces Mr. Sabin, a man of apparent prominence who is engulfed in a mysterious and troubling circumstance—the disappearance of his wife, the Duchess of Souspennier. The narrative unfolds with Mr. Sabin's internal turmoil and his determina...

Authors: Schulz, Bruno, 1865-1932

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"Das Grabmal des Theoderich zu Ravenna und seine Stellung in der Architekturgeschichte" by Bruno Schulz is a scholarly architectural analysis written in the early 20th century. The text explores the architectural significance and design principles of the mausoleum built for Theoderich the Great in Ravenna, examining its historical context and archi...

Authors: Wolff, John U.

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By David Davis

"A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan" by John U. Wolff is a comprehensive dictionary written in the early 1970s. This reference work focuses on the Cebuano language, one of the major languages spoken in the central Philippines and Mindanao, and aims to provide explanations of Cebuano forms rather than direct English translations. With approximately 25,...

Authors: Russell, C. T. (Charles Taze), 1852-1916

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By David Davis

"Studies in the Scriptures, Volume 7: The Finished Mystery" by Charles Taze Russell is a posthumous theological work likely written in the early 20th century. This volume serves as a continuation of Russell's previous studies, exploring biblical prophecies particularly from the books of Revelation and Ezekiel. It discusses the concept of God's judg...