Authors: Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE

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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: Hesse-Wartegg, Ernst von, 1854-1918

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By Nicholas Ortiz

"China und Japan: Erlebnisse, Studien, Beobachtungen" by Ernst von Hesse-Wartegg is a travelogue and observational account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the cultures, landscapes, and societies of China and Japan through the author's personal experiences during his travels in these regions. It aims to provide insight into the E...

Authors: Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851

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By Nicholas Ortiz

"Le dernier des mohicans: Le roman de Bas-de-cuir" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical romance novel published in 1826. Set during the 1757 French and Indian War, the story follows two sisters traveling through dangerous frontier territory to reach their father's fort. Guided by the frontiersman Natty Bumppo and his Mohican companions Chingach...

Authors: Apollinaire, Guillaume, 1880-1918

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By Nicholas Ortiz

"Le poète assassiné" by Guillaume Apollinaire is a collection of tales published in 1916. The stories explore recurring themes of personal memory, illegitimate birth, the poet's relationship with his mother, the myth of the dead yet eternal poet, failed love, and solitude. The title tale follows Croniamantal, a cursed poet who suffers betrayal and ...

Authors: Mahalin, Paul, 1838-1899

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By Nicholas Ortiz

"La filleule de Lagardère" by Paul Mahalin is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story appears to center around a young girl known as Fine-Lame, who possesses noteworthy skills in fencing, and her involvement in a theatrical performance at a festival in Paris. The narrative hints at themes of adventure, intrigue, and possibly romance as ...

Authors: Méneval, Claude-François, baron de, 1778-1850

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"Récit d'une excursion de l'impératrice Marie-Louise aux glaciers de Savoie" by M. le Baron Meneval is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the journey of Empress Marie-Louise as she visits the glaciers of Savoie in 1814, reflecting on the political turmoil following the fall of the Napoleonic Empire. This narrati...

Authors: Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935

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"Un Coeur de femme" by Paul Bourget is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the lives of women navigating complex societal expectations and relationships in Paris, particularly focusing on the character of Juliette, the widow of a war hero, and her close friend Gabrielle, the comtesse de Candale. The themes sugg...

Authors: Lamartine, Alphonse de, 1790-1869

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"Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 07" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a literary essay written in the mid-19th century. This volume appears to focus on the intersection of literature and the arts, particularly through a detailed exploration of the works of the painter Léopold Robert and the influences of notable figures from the Bonaparte family....

Authors: Stolberg-Stolberg, Augusta Louise, Gräfin zu, 1753-1835

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By Nicholas Ortiz

"Goethes Briefe an Auguste zu Stolberg" by Goethe and Stolberg-Stolberg is a correspondence collection written in the late 18th to early 19th century. This work features letters exchanged between the esteemed German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Auguste Gräfin Stolberg, reflecting their deep emotional connection and the artistic environment o...