Authors: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870

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By Anna Rogers

"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens is a novella published in 1843. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser visited by the ghost of his former business partner and three Christmas spirits. Through these supernatural encounters, Scrooge confronts his past, present, and future, forcing him to examine his cold-hearted life. The tal...

Authors: Livy, 59 BCE-16

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By Anna Rogers

"The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08" by Livy is a monumental history written in Latin between 27 and 9 BC. This epic work chronicles ancient Rome from legendary beginnings—the arrival of Aeneas after Troy's fall and Romulus's founding of the city in 753 BC—through the expulsion of kings and the early republic's struggles. Only 35 of 142 original b...

Authors: Kempner, Friederike, 1836-1904

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By Anna Rogers

"Gedichte" by Friederike Kempner is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The poems express a range of emotions and themes, from personal reflections on motherhood and loss to broader topics such as social justice and the human condition. Through her verses, Kempner captures the essence of her experiences and the world around her...

Authors: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936

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By Anna Rogers

Authors: Forte, Arnaldo

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By Anna Rogers

"13 Sonetos" by Arnaldo Forte is a collection of poetic works composed during the early 20th century. This book encapsulates a series of sonnets that delve into themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human emotion. Likely written around the 1920s, the poems reflect Forte's deep introspection and artistic sensibility, centering on the experie...

Authors: Martínez, Emilio, 1849-1919

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By Anna Rogers

"Julião e a Biblia" by Emilio Martínez is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in Madrid during a vibrant springtime and centers around Julião, a young craftsman who is deeply influenced by his faith and struggles against the traditional views of religion held by his peers. The narrative likely addresses themes ...

Authors: Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880

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"Bouvard et Pécuchet" by Gustave Flaubert is an unfinished satirical novel published in 1881. Two Parisian copy-clerks meet by chance and become inseparable friends. When one inherits a fortune, they relocate to the French countryside and embark on an ambitious quest for knowledge. They plunge enthusiastically into nearly every field of study—agric...

Authors: Ardel, Henri, 1863-1938

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By Anna Rogers

"Mon cousin Guy" by Henri Ardel is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story likely revolves around Guy de Pazanne, a charming and somewhat carefree young man who is on a journey to Douarnenez, where he interacts with family members and encounters the vibrant and lively Arlette Morgane. The novel appears to delve into themes of family con...

Authors: Aesop, 621? BCE-565? BCE

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By Anna Rogers