Authors: Hunt, William, 1842-1931

In Health

By David Davis

"The Political History of England" edited by William Hunt and Reginald L. Poole is an extensive historical account written in the early 20th century. This work seeks to present a coherent narrative of England's political history, specifically covering the period from the accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first administration. The book ...

Authors: Rostand, Edmond, 1868-1918

In Nutrition

By David Davis

"Cyrano de Bergerac" by Edmond Rostand is a play written in 1897. Set in 17th-century Paris, it tells the story of Cyrano, a brilliant soldier and poet cursed with an enormous nose. He loves his cousin Roxane but believes his appearance makes him unworthy of her affection. When Roxane falls for the handsome but inarticulate Christian, Cyrano agrees...

Authors: Owen, Elias

In Wellness

By David Davis

"Welsh Folk-Lore" by Elias Owen is a collection of folk tales and legends written in the late 19th century. This volume, which won a prize at the 1887 National Eisteddfod, explores the rich tapestry of fantastical narratives rooted in Welsh culture, particularly from North Wales. The work draws upon extensive oral traditions, reflecting on the cust...

Authors: Tang, Xianzu, 1550-1616

In Fitness

By David Davis

"牡丹亭" by Xianzu Tang is a romantic tragicomedy play written in 1598. Set in the final days of the Southern Song dynasty, it tells the story of sixteen-year-old Du Liniang, who dreams of a passionate encounter with scholar Liu Mengmei in her family's garden. Unable to forget this dream lover, Liniang dies of lovesickness—but death proves not to be t...

Authors: Radiguet, Raymond, 1903-1923

In Health

By David Davis

"Le Diable au Corps: Roman" by Raymond Radiguet is a novel published in March 1923. It tells the story of a forbidden love affair between a fifteen-year-old schoolboy and an eighteen-year-old married woman whose husband fights at the front during World War I. The novel explores themes of adolescence, passion, betrayal, adultery, and possessive desi...

Authors: Malory, Thomas, Sir, -1471

In Nutrition

By David Davis

"Le Morte d'Arthur: Volume 1" by Sir Thomas Malory is a prose compilation completed around 1470. This Middle English work weaves together tales of the legendary King Arthur, from his conception to his death. It chronicles Guinevere, Lancelot, Merlin, and the Knights of the Round Table, including their quest for the Holy Grail and the legend of Tris...

Authors: Geijerstam, Gustaf af, 1858-1909

In Wellness

By David Davis

"Pastor Hallin" by Gustaf af Geijerstam is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Ernst Hallin, a young man studying in Upsala, who grapples with the pressures of academic life and the looming challenges of adulthood, while managing his relationship with his aunt and reflecting on his upbringing. The narrative dives into...

Authors: Landauer, Gustav, 1870-1919

In Wellness

By David Davis

"Der Todesprediger" by Gustav Landauer is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story chronicles the life of Karl Starkblom, the second son of a shoemaker, as he navigates a world steeped in philosophical disillusionment, personal loss, and existential questioning. The narrative explores profound themes, including individual purpose, societ...

Authors: Sargent, Lucius M. (Lucius Manlius), 1786-1867

In Nutrition

By David Davis

"Dealings with the Dead, Volume 2" by Lucius M. Sargent is a collection of musings and anecdotes reflecting on mortality, society, and the customs surrounding death, written in the mid-19th century. It presents a unique narrative voice, characterized by wit and a keen observation of societal norms related to remembrance and burial practices, partic...