Authors: Machado de Assis, 1839-1908

In Courtroom Fiction

By Nicholas Ortiz

"Esau e Jacob" by Machado de Assis is a novel published in 1904. Twin brothers Pedro and Paulo are physically identical but completely opposite in temperament and ideology—one a monarchist studying medicine, the other a republican studying law. Their lifelong rivalry extends from the womb to politics, intensifying when both fall for the same indeci...

Authors: Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893

In Law & Society

By Nicholas Ortiz

"La petite roque" by Guy de Maupassant is a short story published in 1885. When a postman discovers the naked body of a young girl by a river in a French village, an investigation begins into her rape and murder. Three suspects emerge, but no arrests follow due to lack of evidence. The story exposes the incompetence of provincial judicial and polic...

Authors: Desbordes-Valmore, Marceline, 1786-1859

In Justice Studies

By Nicholas Ortiz

"Le livre des enfants" by Marceline Desbordes-Valmore is a collection of poems written during the early 20th century. This charming anthology is designed for children, exploring themes of childhood innocence, nature, and the complexities of growing up. Through vivid imagery and gentle reflections, the poems invite young readers to engage with the w...

Authors: Dexter, Timothy, 1747-1806

In Legal Drama

By Nicholas Ortiz

"A Pickle for the Knowing Ones" by Timothy Dexter is an autobiographical book published in 1802. This eccentric work contains almost no punctuation, unorthodox spelling, and chaotic grammar throughout its pages. The wealthy American businessman rants about politicians and clergy while praising his own glory and suggesting he should be emperor of th...

Authors: Woolf, Virginia, 1882-1941

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By Nicholas Ortiz

"Monday or Tuesday" by Virginia Woolf is a short story collection published in 1921. The book contains eight experimental stories that capture the fleeting impressions and sensations of ordinary life. Printed by The Hogarth Press with woodcuts by Vanessa Bell, the collection includes previously published pieces like "The Mark on the Wall" and "Kew ...

Authors: Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus), 1776-1822

In Law & Society

By Nicholas Ortiz

"Die Elixiere des Teufels: Nachgelassene Papiere des Bruders Medardus, eines..." by E. T. A. Hoffmann is a novel published in 1815. A Capuchin monk named Medardus drinks a mysterious elixir once offered to Saint Anthony by Satan, unleashing a descent into obsession and violence. As he flees his monastery, he encounters a doppelgänger, seduces noble...

Authors: Joyce, James, 1882-1941

In Law & Society

By Nicholas Ortiz

"A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" by James Joyce is a novel published in 1916. Written in a modernist style, it follows young Stephen Dedalus through his religious and intellectual awakening as he questions and rebels against Catholic and Irish conventions. The work traces Stephen's developing consciousness as he struggles with faith, ident...

Authors: Rivoyre, Denis de, 1837-1907

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By Nicholas Ortiz

"Aux pays du Soudan : Bogos, Mensah, Souakim" by Denis de Rivoyre is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complex socio-political landscape of the regions around the Red Sea, focusing on the interactions and conflicts between local tribes, Egyptian forces, and European interests, particularly through the lens...

Authors: Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859

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By Nicholas Ortiz

"Reise in die Aequinoctial-Gegenden des neuen Continents. Band 2." by Alexander von Humboldt is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work is part of Humboldt's extensive travels and observations in South America, focusing particularly on the diversity of its cultures, languages, and natural phenomena. The book delves into ...