Authors: Dewey, John, 1859-1952

In Legal Drama

By Nicholas Ortiz

"Leibniz's New Essays Concerning the Human Understanding: A Critical Exposition" by John Dewey is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. This work critically explores the ideas of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, particularly focusing on his perspectives in "Nouveaux Essais" and examining the foundations of human understanding through...

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In Courtroom Fiction

By Nicholas Ortiz

"The Story of the Typewriter, 1873-1923" by the Herkimer County Historical Society is a historical account published early in the 20th century. This work commemorates the invention and evolution of the typewriter over a fifty-year period, highlighting its significant role in transforming communication and business practices. The book explores the t...

Authors: Moss, Maria J.

In Law & Society

By Nicholas Ortiz

"A Poetical Cook-Book" by Maria J. Moss is a culinary guidebook written in the mid-19th century. This unique work combines recipes with poetry, presenting instructions for various dishes through an artistic lens. The likely topic of the book revolves around cooking techniques, ingredient selections, and culinary advice, all intricately intertwined ...

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In Justice Studies

By Nicholas Ortiz

"The Little Red Hen" by Florence White Williams is a children's folk tale retold and illustrated in the early 20th century. This book narrates the story of a diligent hen who, despite the reluctance of her barnyard friends, undertakes the labor of planting, harvesting, and baking bread. The moral centers around the value of hard work and the conseq...

Authors: Féval, Paul, 1817-1887

In Legal Drama

By Nicholas Ortiz

"Les belles-de-nuit; ou, les anges de la famille. tome 5" by Paul Féval is a novel serialized between 1849-1850. Set in Brittany and Paris from 1817 to 1820, the story follows the noble Penhoël family as they fall victim to cunning swindlers Robert and Blaise. Through deception and manipulation, the criminals infiltrate the household, destroy the f...

Authors: Costa, José Daniel Rodrigues da, 1757-1832

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By Nicholas Ortiz

"Espada da Justiça Sobre os Reos do Horroroso Delicto Praticado no Navio Pelos…" by Joseph Daniel Rodrigues da Costa is a poetic and dramatic work written in the late 18th century. The book reflects the author’s exploration of themes surrounding justice and morality in the wake of heinous crimes committed at sea, specifically referencing a tragic e...

Authors: Kleist, Heinrich von, 1777-1811

In Law & Society

By Nicholas Ortiz

"Der Zerbrochene Krug" by Heinrich von Kleist is a comedy written in blank verse and considered one of his most famous works. In a Dutch village courtroom around 1685, Judge Adam must preside over a case involving a broken jug—but he himself is the culprit. As evidence mounts and witnesses testify, Adam desperately manipulates the proceedings to co...

Authors: Zweig, Stefan, 1881-1942

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By Nicholas Ortiz

"Jeremias: Eine dramatische Dichtung in neun Bildern" by Stefan Zweig is a dramatic work written in the early 20th century. The play centers on the biblical figure Jeremiah, exploring themes of prophecy, conflict, and the struggle for identity and faith amidst tumultuous circumstances. Through its focus on Jeremiah and his interactions with other c...

Authors: Antin, Mary, 1881-1949

In Justice Studies

By Nicholas Ortiz

"The Promised Land" by Mary Antin is an autobiography written in the early 20th century. This work explores the author's experiences growing up as a Jewish girl in the Pale of Settlement in Eastern Europe before her immigration to America. It artfully recounts her childhood in Polotzk, the challenges of being part of a marginalized community, and t...