Authors: Adam, Paul, 1862-1920

In Ancient Legends

By Ashley Wright

"Les demoiselles Goubert: mœurs de Paris" by Jean Moréas and Paul Adam is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of the young Goubert sisters, Marceline and Henriette, who are grappling with the aftermath of their father's death and the family's abrupt financial ruin. The novel explores themes of social class,...

Authors: Ward, Charles Frederick

In Cultural Myths

By Ashley Wright

"The Epistles on the Romance of the Rose" by Charles Frederick Ward is a scholarly dissertation written in the early 20th century. The work explores the significant literary and cultural impact of the "Roman de la Rose," a prominent medieval French poem, focusing particularly on the correspondence and criticisms surrounding it, especially those art...

Authors: Fanny, Aunt, 1822-1894

In Heroic Tales

By Ashley Wright

"The First Little Pet Book with Ten Short Stories in Words of Three and Four…" by Aunt Fanny is a collection of children's stories written in the mid-19th century. The book is designed for young readers and focuses on simple narratives that utilize primarily three and four-letter words to promote early literacy. Its likely topic centers on moral le...

Authors: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910

In Myth Retellings

By Ashley Wright

"Sketches New and Old" by Mark Twain is a collection of short stories published in 1875. This diverse anthology gathers mostly fictional tales that showcase Twain's signature wit and humor. From the famous "The Jumping Frog" to "A Ghost Story," the collection spans topics including journalism, politics, childhood morality tales, and bizarre adventu...

Authors: Anonymous

In Ancient Legends

By Ashley Wright

"Une Confédération Orientale comme solution de la Question d'Orient" is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The work discusses the long-standing issues surrounding the Ottoman Empire's decline and the complex nationalistic struggles in the Balkans. It offers a personal perspective on the possibility of establishing a Balk...

Authors: Vaughan, C. J. (Charles John), 1816-1897

In Cultural Myths

By Ashley Wright

"The Book of Light in the Hand of Love: A plea for the British and Foreign Bible Society" by C. J. Vaughan, D.D. is a sermon delivered at St. Paul’s Cathedral in the early 1870s. This religious publication emphasizes the importance of the Bible as a source of divine light and love, arguing for its dissemination among all people. Vaughan's work revo...

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In Heroic Tales

By Ashley Wright

"Erzgebirgische Christ- und Mettenspiele" by Max Wenzel is a collection of folk plays and poetry written in the early 20th century. This work aims to preserve and compile various traditional Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) Christmas plays and related folk poetry that were previously scattered or forgotten, highlighting their cultural significance. Throu...

Authors: Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich, 1818-1883

In Heroic Tales

By Ashley Wright

"The Torrents of Spring" by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a novella written between 1870 and 1871. This highly autobiographical work follows young Russian landowner Dimitry Sanin, who experiences his first overwhelming love while visiting Frankfurt. When a beautiful Italian woman named Gemma seeks his help with her fainting brother, Sanin's life take...

Authors: Nicolardot, Louis, 1822-1888

In Ancient Legends

By Ashley Wright

"L'Impeccable Théophile Gautier et les sacrilèges romantiques" by Louis Nicolardot is a literary study written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life and poetic contributions of Théophile Gautier, exploring his relationships with contemporaries like Baudelaire and Sainte-Beuve, while reflecting on the impact of Romanticism on lite...