Authors: Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE

In Legal Drama

By Nicholas Ortiz

"Πολιτεία, Τόμος 1" by Plato is a philosophical work written around 380 BCE. In this influential dialogue, Socrates and prominent Athenians debate the meaning of justice and whether a just person is happier than an unjust one. Through their conversation, they construct an ideal utopian city-state called "Kallipolis," ruled by philosopher-kings. The...

Authors: Bourrienne, Louis Antoine Fauvelet de, 1769-1834

In Law & Society

By Nicholas Ortiz

"Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Complete" by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne is an autobiographical historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides a personal perspective on the life of one of history's most controversial figures, Napoleon Bonaparte, focusing specifically on the author's experiences as his private secr...

Authors: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

In Courtroom Fiction

By Nicholas Ortiz

"La Comédie des Méprises" by William Shakespeare is one of Shakespeare's earliest plays. Two sets of identical twins are accidentally separated at birth and reunite years later in the Greek city of Ephesus—without knowing the other pair is there. When the traveling twins encounter the friends and family of their local counterparts, chaos erupts thr...

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In Justice Studies

By Nicholas Ortiz

"A Selection of Books Published by Methuen and Co. Ltd., October 1910" is a catalogue of literary works, educational publications, and various other titles listed by Methuen, likely compiled in the early 20th century. This collection serves as a comprehensive guide to the array of books available from the publisher, covering a wide variety of genre...

Authors: Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875

In Justice Studies

By Nicholas Ortiz

"The True Story of My Life: A Sketch" by Hans Christian Andersen is an autobiographical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides insights into Andersen's formative years, detailing his humble beginnings in Odense, Denmark, and chronicling his journey from childhood poverty to the pursuit of a career in literature and theater. A...

Authors: Prantner, Ferdinand, 1817-1871

In Law & Society

By Nicholas Ortiz

"Dissolving Views: Romanfragmente von Leo Wolfram" by Ferdinand Prantner is a fictional work written in the mid-19th century. This narrative appears to blend elements of romance and social commentary, focusing on intricate relationships and deeper themes within a backdrop of interesting social dynamics. The story likely revolves around the choices ...

Authors: Plutarch, 46-120?

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By Nicholas Ortiz

"Plutarch's Lives, Volume 3 (of 4)" by Plutarch is a collection of biographies written in Greek at the beginning of the second century. This work pairs the lives of famous Greeks and Romans—men of similar destiny like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar—to illuminate their shared moral virtues and failings. Rather than pure history, Plutarch craf...

Authors: Cim, Albert, 1845-1924

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By Nicholas Ortiz

"Récréations littéraires, curiosités et singularités, bévues et lapsus, etc." by Cim is a collection published in 1920. Albert Cim compiled literary blunders and peculiarities found in the works of French novelists, poets, and playwrights. From mathematical absurdities to anatomical impossibilities and obvious statements, these "pearls" appear in b...

Authors: Stephens, James, 1882-1950

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By Nicholas Ortiz

"Irish Fairy Tales" by James Stephens is a collection of ten retellings published in 1920. Set in a wooded, medieval Ireland, these stories bring to life hunters, warriors, kings, and fairies from Irish mythology. Many tales follow the legendary Fianna and their captain, Fionn mac Uail, from the Fenian Cycle. Through magical transformations, epic q...