Authors: Arroyo de la Cuesta, Felipe, 1780-1842

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By Jennifer Lee

"Extracto de la gramática mutsun" by Felipe Arroyo de la Cuesta is a linguistic work written in the mid-19th century. This publication focuses on the grammar of the Mutsun language, which was spoken by the Native Americans of the San Juan Bautista Mission in Alta California. The book serves as an important documentation of a language and culture th...

Authors: Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864

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By Jennifer Lee

"Literature of the Indian Languages" by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft is a scholarly publication written during the mid-19th century. The book serves as a bibliographical catalogue and critical examination of books, translations of the Scriptures, and other publications in various Native American languages of the United States. Its central theme revolves ...

Authors: Rivas, Angel de Saavedra, duque de, 1791-1865

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By Jennifer Lee

"Don Álvaro, o, La fuerza del Sino" by duque de Angel de Saavedra Rivas is a drama written in the mid-19th century. This play unfolds the tumultuous story of Don Álvaro, a character shrouded in mystery and intrigue, as he strives for love and acceptance in a society that questions his lineage and intentions. The narrative weaves themes of honor, pa...

Authors: Rosny, J.-H., aîné, 1856-1940

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By Jennifer Lee

"La Guerre du Feu: Roman des âges farouches" by J.-H. Rosny is a prehistoric novel written in the late 19th century. This work immerses the reader in a time when humanity is at the mercy of nature's wild forces, focusing on the struggles of a prehistoric tribe, the Oulhamr, who face the catastrophic loss of their precious fire, a vital element for ...

Authors: Hemingway, Ernest, 1899-1961

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By Jennifer Lee

"A Farewell to Arms" by Ernest Hemingway is a novel written in the late 1920s. The story is set during World War I and follows the experiences of an American ambulance driver named Frederick Henry, who serves in the Italian army. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the brutal realities of war, capturing both the beauty and the horror that ...

Authors: Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864

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By Jennifer Lee

"La letra escarlata" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the plight of Hester Prynne and her struggle with the societal stigma attached to her sin of adultery, symbolized by the scarlet letter "A" she is forced to wear. The novel delves into themes of sin, guilt, and the nature of morality in...

Authors: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900

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By Jennifer Lee

"The Elements of Drawing, in Three Letters to Beginners" by John Ruskin is a practical guide on the art of drawing written in the mid-19th century. This instructional manual aims to educate aspiring artists, particularly beginners, on the fundamental principles of drawing. Its focus is on developing skills in observation and representation rather t...

Authors: Heckel, Karl, 1858-1923

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"Nietzsche, sein Leben und seine Lehre" by Karl Heckel is a biographical and philosophical examination written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the life and teachings of Friedrich Nietzsche, exploring the influences and contexts that shaped his philosophy. It seems to primarily address Nietzsche’s relationships with contemporaries su...

Authors: Chevalier, Auguste, 1873-1956

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