Authors: Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935

In Philosophy

By Cynthia Morris

"La dame qui a perdu son peintre" by Paul Bourget is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around themes of art, authenticity, and human relationships, exploring the world of art collectors, critics, and amateur enthusiasts. The narrative is framed through the experiences of a painter and his interactions with a charmi...

Authors: Smith, H. Clifford (Harold Clifford), 1876-1960

In Adventure

By Cynthia Morris

"Jewellery" by H. Clifford Smith is a scholarly examination of the history and artistry of personal ornaments, published in the early 20th century. The work systematically explores various styles of jewellery from ancient civilizations through to the modern era, emphasizing the artistic and cultural significance of these adornments across different...

Authors: Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321

In Adventure

By Cynthia Morris

"Divina Commedia di Dante: Inferno" by Dante Alighieri is a narrative poem begun around 1308 and completed around 1321. It follows Dante as he journeys through Hell, guided by the Roman poet Virgil. Lost in a dark wood and unable to find salvation, Dante must descend through nine circles of the underworld, encountering souls receiving divine punish...

Authors: Harbou, Thea von, 1888-1954

In Historical Fiction

By Cynthia Morris

"Die Flucht der Beate Hoyermann : Roman" by Thea von Harbou is a novel written in the early 20th century. It likely blends travel adventure with espionage and wartime suspense, following Beate Hoyermann and her husband Gerhard as a carefree journey through Japan turns into a hazardous bid for escape under political suspicion and looming conflict. T...

Authors: Aicard, Jean, 1848-1921

In Mystery

By Cynthia Morris

"Benjamine : roman" by Jean Aicard is a novel written in the early 20th century. It centers on Benjamine, a thoughtful young woman in Cannes, whose domineering father, the shrewd deputy-financier Paul Guirand, plans a marriage of convenience with the Marquis de Courcieux while she harbors a sincere, long-nurtured affection for her childhood friend ...

Authors: Afanas'ev, A. N. (Aleksandr Nikolaevich), 1826-1871

In Philosophy

By Cynthia Morris

"Russian Folk-Tales" by A. N. Afanas'ev is a collection of nearly 600 fairy and folktales published between 1855 and 1863. Drawing from Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian traditions, the collection includes iconic stories like "The Frog Princess," "Father Frost," and "The Firebird." Influenced by the Brothers Grimm and other European folklorists, A...

Authors: Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897

In Historical Fiction

By Cynthia Morris

"L'Immortel" by Alphonse Daudet is a novel centered on the fictional world surrounding the French Academy. The story follows the Astier-Réhu family's relentless pursuit of academic prestige and social advancement through manipulation, strategic marriages, and high-society connections. When Professor Léonard Astier-Réhu's collection of historical au...

Authors: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

In Mystery

By Cynthia Morris

"Dramas de Guillermo Shakspeare [vol. 1]" by William Shakespeare is a collection of classic plays written in the late 19th century. This volume includes notable works such as "El Mercader de Venecia," "Macbeth," "Romeo y Julieta," and "Othello," exploring themes of love, revenge, and morality through rich characters and intricate plots. At the star...

Authors: Jung, Franz, 1888-1963

In Philosophy

By Cynthia Morris

"Das Trottelbuch" by Franz Jung is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complexities of human relationships and societal constraints through various characters, most notably focusing on individuals navigating their lives against the backdrop of post-World War I disillusionment. The opening of the novel presents a scene i...