Authors: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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By Anna Rogers

"Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare is a romantic comedy written around 1601–1602. When twins Viola and Sebastian are separated by shipwreck, Viola disguises herself as a young man and enters the service of Duke Orsino. A tangled love triangle emerges as Viola loves Orsino, Orsino pursues the mourning Countess Olivia, and Olivia falls for Viola'...

Authors: Vega, Lope de, 1562-1635

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By Anna Rogers

"La moza de cántaro" by Lope de Vega is a play written in 1618. This comedic work of mistaken identities follows the beautiful Doña María, who flees her hometown after killing a man to avenge an insult to her father. Taking refuge in Madrid, she disguises herself as a lowly water-carrier to escape detection. When the nobleman Don Juan falls for her...

Authors: Freud, Sigmund, 1856-1939

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By Anna Rogers

"A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis" by Sigmund Freud is a set of lectures given in 1915-1917. In twenty-eight accessible talks, Freud presents his revolutionary ideas about the unconscious mind, dreams, and neuroses to a lay audience. Beginning with everyday slips of the tongue, progressing through dream analysis, and culminating in theories...

Authors: Grego, Joseph, 1843-1908

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By Anna Rogers

"Rowlandson the Caricaturist; a Selection from His Works. Vol. 2" by Joseph Grego is a comprehensive collection of satirical illustrations and caricatures created by Thomas Rowlandson, written in the late 19th century. This volume includes a range of works that reflect social and political themes from 1800 to 1825, accompanied by anecdotal descript...

Authors: Le Bon, Gustave, 1841-1931

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By Anna Rogers

"Hier et demain : pensées brèves" by Gustave Le Bon is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. This work explores the psychological and moral impacts of war, particularly focusing on the changes in societal beliefs and structures as a result of conflict and challenges to traditional understandings of governance and morality. The...

Authors: Speke, John Hanning, 1827-1864

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By Anna Rogers

"The Discovery of the Source of the Nile" by John Hanning Speke is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book details Speke's expeditions across Africa, particularly focusing on his assertion that Lake Victoria is the source of the Nile River. It outlines his journey, the challenges he faced, and the various interactions with na...

Authors: Rabot, Charles, 1856-1944

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By Anna Rogers

"A travers la Russie boréale" by Charles Rabot is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles an exploration through the northern regions of Russia, focusing on various ethnic groups and natural landscapes as the author embarks on a journey filled with historical and ethnographic observations. Rabot's intent is to docu...

Authors: Fulton, Edwin Giles, 1867-

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By Anna Rogers

"Substitutes for Flesh Foods: Vegetarian Cook Book" by Edwin Giles Fulton is a comprehensive vegetarian cookbook written in the early 20th century. It addresses the growing concerns surrounding health and diet, particularly emphasizing the importance of plant-based nutrition as a superior alternative to flesh foods. The author shares insights from ...

Authors: Multatuli, 1820-1887

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By Anna Rogers

"Max Havelaar; or, the coffee auctions of the Dutch trading company" by Multatuli is a novel published in 1860. The story follows Max Havelaar, a Dutch colonial administrator who battles against corrupt government systems in Java. Through contrasting narrators—a pompous coffee merchant and a romantic apprentice—the novel exposes the brutal exploita...