Authors: Raabe, Wilhelm, 1831-1910

In Mystery

By Cynthia Morris

"Höxter und Corvey: Erzählung" by Wilhelm Raabe is a historical novella published in 1879. Set during a single December night in 1673, the story follows two courageous friends—a Benedictine monk and a young law student—as they intervene to prevent an angry mob of Catholics and Lutherans from attacking the Jewish residents of Höxter. Against the bac...

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In Philosophy

By Cynthia Morris

"Riverside London: A Sketch-Book" by Dorothy Woollard and Percy Noel Boxer is an illustrated collection focused on the scenic riverside areas of London, likely created in the early 20th century. This sketchbook captures various iconic landmarks and bridges along the River Thames, providing readers with a visual exploration of the city's architectur...

Authors: Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915

In Historical Fiction

By Cynthia Morris

"Frederick Douglass" by Booker T. Washington is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The work details the life story of Frederick Douglass, a former slave who became a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement and a leading advocate for the rights of African Americans. This biography not only recounts Douglass's struggles a...

Authors: La Jeunesse, Ernest, 1874-1917

In Philosophy

By Cynthia Morris

"L'Holocauste: Roman Contemporain" by Ernest La Jeunesse is a contemporary novel, likely written in the late 19th century. The work delves into themes of love, longing, and despair, exploring the depths of human emotion through its protagonist, who grapples with the complexities of love and the looming presence of mortality. The narrative sets a de...

Authors: Parkman, Francis, 1823-1893

In Mystery

By Cynthia Morris

"The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life" by Francis Parkman is a book published in 1849. It recounts Parkman's two-month journey through Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, and Kansas in the summer of 1846, when he was twenty-three years old. The narrative centers on three weeks he spent hunting buffalo with an Oglala Sioux band, ca...

Authors: Pereira, F. M. Esteves

In Historical Fiction

By Cynthia Morris

"Vida de Takla Haymanot" by Manuel de Almeida and F. M. Esteves Pereira is a historical account that likely dates back to the late 19th century. The book narrates the life and deeds of Takla Haymanot, a revered saint in Ethiopia, known for his significant role in spreading Christianity and establishing monasticism in the region. It blends hagiograp...

Authors: Bölsche, Wilhelm, 1861-1939

In Adventure

By Cynthia Morris

"Die naturwissenschaftlichen Grundlagen der Poesie" by Wilhelm Bölsche is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work explores the intersection of the natural sciences and poetry, proposing a realistic aesthetics that seeks to align literary expression with contemporary scientific understanding. Bölsche argues for a transfo...

Authors: Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875

In Adventure

By Cynthia Morris

"The Water-Babies" by Charles Kingsley is a children's novel written in 1862–1863. When young chimney sweep Tom falls into a river and transforms into a "water-baby," he begins a moral education in an underwater world. Guided by mystical fairies with peculiar names, Tom embarks on adventures alongside other water-babies, learning lessons about righ...

Authors: Gomes, Marques, 1853-1931

In Philosophy

By Cynthia Morris

"D. Joanna de Portugal (A Princesa Santa)" by Marques Gomes is a biographical account likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around D. Joanna, a royal figure whose life is notable for its intertwining of noble duty, tragedy, and piety. The book delves into her experiences from her birth in Lisbon in the 15th century, her upb...