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Eurimedon: L'illustre pirate by Nicolas-Marc Desfontaines
Authors: Desfontaines, Nicolas-Marc, -1652
By Jennifer Lee
"Eurimedon: L'illustre pirate" by Nicolas-Marc Desfontaines is a tragédie-comédie written in the early 17th century. The work follows the story of Eurimedon, a noble figure entangled in a complex narrative of love, valor, and rivalry as he navigates the treacherous waters of romance and conflict with figures such as Pasithée and Tygrane. The settin...
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La Douleur; Le vrai mistère de la Passion by Laurent Tailhade
Authors: Tailhade, Laurent, 1854-1919
In Pet Stories
By Jennifer Lee
"La Douleur; Le vrai mistère de la Passion" by Laurent Tailhade is a reflective work that combines poetic and philosophical elements, likely written in the early 20th century. This book intricately explores the themes of suffering and the human experience, particularly in relation to divine passion and redemption. Tailhade contemplates the role of ...
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Baumeister Solneß: Schauspiel in drei Aufzügen by Henrik Ibsen
Authors: Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906
In Pet Stories
By Jennifer Lee
"Baumeister Solneß: Schauspiel in drei Aufzügen" by Henrik Ibsen is a play written in the late 19th century. The work delves into themes of ambition, relationships, and the struggle between personal desire and societal expectations. The central character, Halvard Solneß, is a master builder who grapples with both his professional responsibilities a...
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Pensées d'une amazone by Natalie Clifford Barney
Authors: Barney, Natalie Clifford, 1877-1972
By Jennifer Lee
"Pensées d'une amazone" by Natalie Clifford Barney is a collection of philosophical reflections and essays written in the early 20th century. The text delves into themes including gender dynamics, love, feminism, and societal norms, offering insights from the perspective of a woman navigating through a male-dominated world. The work reflects on the...
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Bolivia : The central highway of South America, a land of rich resources and…
Authors: Wright, Marie Robinson, 1853-1914
In Animals
By Jennifer Lee
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A travers les cactus : Traversée de l'Algérie à bicyclette by Édouard de Perrodil
Authors: Perrodil, Édouard de, 1860-1931
By Jennifer Lee
"A travers les cactus : Traversée de l'Algérie à bicyclette" by Édouard de Perrodil is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles a bicycle journey across Algeria during the heat of September, focusing on the adventures and challenges encountered along the way. The narrative is likely to explore themes of exploration a...
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Memorial de Ayres by Machado de Assis
Authors: Machado de Assis, 1839-1908
In Animals
By Jennifer Lee
"Memorial de Ayres" by Machado de Assis is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the life experiences and reflections of an unnamed protagonist, capturing the sentiments surrounding love, loss, and relationships within Brazilian society. Central to the story is the character of Fidelia Noronha, a widow, whose past ...
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Ecclesiastical Vestments: Their development and history by Macalister
Authors: Macalister, Robert Alexander Stewart, 1870-1950
By Jennifer Lee
"Ecclesiastical Vestments: Their Development and History" by R. A. S. Macalister is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the evolution and significance of ecclesiastical vestments within the Christian Church, tracing their origins, cultural adaptations, and varying forms through different denominations. It aims t...
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Die Masken Erwin Reiners : Roman by Jakob Wassermann
Authors: Wassermann, Jakob, 1873-1934
By Jennifer Lee
"Die Masken Erwin Reiners : Roman" by Jakob Wassermann is a novel written in the early 20th century. It appears to be a psychological and social study set in Vienna, following the delicate young scientist Manfred Dalcroze, his steadfast beloved Virginia, and his brilliant, wealthy friend Erwin Reiner, whose charisma and restlessness unsettle their ...