Authors: Toreno, José María Queipo de Llano Ruiz de Saravia, Conde de, 1786-1843

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By Cynthia Morris

"Historia del levantamiento, guerra y revolución de España (2 de 5)" by Toreno is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The volume focuses primarily on the events surrounding the siege and defense of Zaragoza during the Peninsular War against French forces. It explores the heroic actions of the inhabitants and their leaders, illus...

Authors: Ranke, Leopold von, 1795-1886

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By Cynthia Morris

"Die großen Mächte" by Leopold von Ranke is a historical treatise written in the early 19th century. The work examines the dynamics and relationships among European powers, particularly in the context of political ideologies and the realities of statecraft. Ranke aims to present a nuanced understanding of how states navigate their interests, identi...

Authors: Aicard, Jean, 1848-1921

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By Cynthia Morris

"Notre-Dame-d'Amour" by Jean Aicard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young maiden named Zanette, who is devoted to the Virgin Mary, referred to in the novel as Notre-Dame-d'Amour, residing in a neglected chapel in the Camargue region. As her innocence and dreams for love unfold, the narrative hints at the inte...

Authors: Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910

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By Cynthia Morris

"Anna Karénine, Tome I" by graf Leo Tolstoy is a novel first published in book form in 1878. The story follows Anna Karenina, a married socialite whose affair with cavalry officer Count Vronsky scandalizes Saint Petersburg society. As their relationship unravels, a parallel narrative traces landowner Konstantin Levin's pursuit of marriage and his s...

Authors: Gourmont, Remy de, 1858-1915

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By Cynthia Morris

"Un cœur virginal" by Remy de Gourmont is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story primarily revolves around the complex relationships between the main characters, M. Hervart, a middle-aged museum conservator, and Rose, a young girl full of innocence and budding emotions. The novel explores themes of sexuality, innocence, and the physio...

Authors: Summers, Montague, 1880-1948

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Authors: Traven, B., 1882-1969

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"Das Totenschiff: Die Geschichte eines amerikanischen Seemanns" by B. Traven is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers on the experiences of an American sailor who, after being left behind by his ship in Europe, struggles with statelessness and the bureaucratic nightmares faced by those without official papers. Through the eyes...

Authors: Fournier, Edouard, 1819-1880

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By Cynthia Morris

"Histoire des Enseignes de Paris" by Edouard Fournier is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the origins, significance, and evolution of shop signs in Paris, revealing their cultural context and the regulations governing them across different eras. It promises a detailed exploration of how these signs have r...

Authors: Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963

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By Cynthia Morris