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Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 03 by Guy de Maupassant
Authors: Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
"Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 03" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of literary works, specifically short stories, written during the late 19th century. The volume includes a variety of tales that explore themes of human nature, society, and the intricacies of life, often with a focus on regional culture and personal relationsh...
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The World as Will and Idea (Vol. 3 of 3) by Arthur Schopenhauer
Authors: Schopenhauer, Arthur, 1788-1860
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"The World as Will and Idea (Vol. 3 of 3)" by Arthur Schopenhauer is a philosophical work first published in 1818. Building on Kantian idealism, Schopenhauer argues that the world exists as representation dependent on a perceiving mind, while its inner essence is a blind, unconscious will—the source of all suffering. Through four books, he explores...
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Aladdin and the Magic Lamp by Unknown
Authors: Unknown
"Aladdin and the Magic Lamp" by Unknown is a Middle Eastern folk tale added to One Thousand and One Nights by French translator Antoine Galland in 1710. A poor young man in China encounters a sorcerer who tricks him into retrieving a magical lamp from an enchanted cave. Trapped but aided by a magic ring, Aladdin escapes with the lamp and discovers ...
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Elegia da solidão by Teixeira de Pascoais
Authors: Pascoais, Teixeira de, 1877-1952
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"Elegia da solidão" by Teixeira de Pascoais is a poignant collection of poems written in the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of solitude, nature, and the deep sorrow associated with existence, reflecting the author's introspective thoughts and emotional landscapes. Through rich imagery and evocative language, Pascoais explores the i...
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The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 by Whymper
Authors: Whymper, Frederick
"The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2" by F. Whymper is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the extensive history and influence of shipping and maritime endeavors, focusing on remarkable tales of exploration, colonization, naval conflicts, and piracy. Overall, it delves into the i...
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Le barbier de Séville; ou, la précaution inutile by Beaumarchais
Authors: Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin Caron de, 1732-1799
"Le barbier de Séville; ou, la précaution inutile" by Beaumarchais is a French play written in 1773. A Spanish count falls for Rosine and disguises himself as a poor student to win her true affection. Her scheming guardian, Doctor Bartholo, keeps her locked away and plans to marry her himself. When the Count reunites with his former servant Figaro,...
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Contes pour les bibliophiles by Octave Uzanne
Authors: Uzanne, Octave, 1851-1931
"Contes pour les bibliophiles" by Octave Uzanne and A. Robida is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. This work centers on the whimsical and often humorous experiences of bibliophiles—those who hold a passionate devotion to books and the art of collecting them. It intertwines themes of rivalry, love, and the eccentricities of b...
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Œuvres complètes de Gustave Flaubert, tome 1 (of 8): Madame Bovary by Flaubert
Authors: Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880
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"Madame Bovary" by Gustave Flaubert is a novel published in 1857. It tells the story of Emma Bovary, the wife of a provincial doctor who pursues adulterous affairs and lives beyond her means to escape the boredom and mediocrity of country life. Upon publication, the novel sparked a notorious obscenity trial that made it instantly famous across Fran...
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Life and Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 1 by Charles Darwin
Authors: Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
"Life and Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 1" by Charles Darwin is a biographical work published in 1887. Edited by Darwin's son Francis, this foundational biography combines Darwin's own autobiographical writings with 87 selected letters from his correspondence and an essay by Thomas Huxley. The book offers an intimate portrait of Darwin's perso...