Authors: More, Thomas, Saint, 1478-1535

In Myth Retellings

By Ashley Wright

"Utopia" by Saint Thomas More is a work of fiction and socio-political satire written in Latin and published in 1516. This frame narrative depicts a fictional island society and its religious, social, and political customs. Through dialogue between More and the traveler Raphael Hythlodaeus, the work explores contemporary European problems—warfare, ...

Authors: Alencar, José Martiniano de, 1829-1877

In Cultural Myths

By Ashley Wright

"O Guarany: romance brazileiro, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by José Martiniano de Alencar is a Brazilian novel first published in 1857. Set in 1604 colonial Brazil, it follows Peri, a noble indigenous Goitacá warrior who serves a Portuguese family living in a remote castle-like settlement. When the adventurer Loredano infiltrates the household and plots to kidn...

Authors: Gournay, Marie Le Jars de, 1565-1645

In Heroic Tales

By Ashley Wright

"Egalité des hommes et des femmes: A la Reyne" by Marie Le Jars de Gournay is a philosophical treatise written in the early 17th century. This work explores the topic of gender equality, arguing for the equal treatment and societal roles of men and women. Gournay, often regarded as an early feminist thinker, addresses the prevalent beliefs of her t...

Authors: Busch, Karl August, 1886-1952

In Ancient Legends

By Ashley Wright

“Quer durch Amerika: Ein Reisetagebuch” by Karl August Busch is a travel diary written in the early 20th century. The work presents the author’s personal journey across the United States, capturing his experiences and observations as a German traveler moving from New York to San Francisco. The likely topic of the book is a detailed, first-hand acco...

Authors: Glaubrecht, O. (Otto), 1807-1859

In Heroic Tales

By Ashley Wright

"Der Kalendermann vom Veitsberg: Eine Erzählung für das Volk" by O. Glaubrecht is a narrative written in the mid-19th century. The story likely explores themes of faith, community, and the simplicity of rural life through the lens of its main character, Justus, who is portrayed as a schoolmaster deeply connected to his homeland. The tale promises t...

Authors: Haynes, Martin A. (Martin Alonzo), 1842-1919

In Cultural Myths

By Ashley Wright

"A Minor War History Compiled from a Soldier Boy's Letters to 'The Girl I Left Behind Me'" is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work compiles letters from Martin A. Haynes, a soldier in the Second New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, to his beloved Cornelia T. Lane during the Civil War years of 1861 to 1864. The book chronic...

Authors: Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946

In Myth Retellings

By Ashley Wright

Authors: De Morgan, Augustus, 1806-1871

In Ancient Legends

By Ashley Wright

"A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume I" by Augustus De Morgan is a collection of discursive writings that explores various scientific and philosophical paradoxes, likely written in the late 19th century. The text appears to engage with the inconsistencies and contradictions found within established scientific doctrines while also providing a critique of ...

Authors: Faguet, Émile, 1847-1916

In Heroic Tales

By Ashley Wright

"Corneille expliqué aux enfants" by Émile Faguet is an educational work written in the late 19th century. This book aims to introduce children and young people to the greatness of French literature, focusing specifically on the playwright Pierre Corneille. It presents not only his life and works but also seeks to extract moral lessons applicable to...