Authors: Pérez Galdós, Benito, 1843-1920

In Cultural Myths

By Ashley Wright

"Lo prohibido (novela completa)" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a novel published in 1884-1885. Set in Madrid during the final years of Alfonso XII's reign, it follows José María Bueno de Guzmán, a wealthy bachelor who pursues forbidden relationships with his married cousins. His obsessive attraction to "the prohibited" leads him through adultery, socia...

Authors: Voltaire, 1694-1778

In Myth Retellings

By Ashley Wright

"Candido, o El Optimismo" by Voltaire is a French satirical novella first published in 1759. Young Candide lives a sheltered life in paradise, taught Leibnizian optimism by his mentor Professor Pangloss, who preaches that "all is for the best" in the "best of all possible worlds." This lifestyle abruptly ends, thrusting Candide into a series of har...

Authors: Schott, Guenther-Lothar

In Cultural Myths

By Ashley Wright

"Tropical Fish Handbook" by Guenther-Lothar Schott is a practical guidebook focused on tropical fish, goldfish, aquatic plants, and aquarium accessories. Written in the mid-20th century, this publication serves as an informative resource for beginners venturing into the world of aquarium keeping. The likely main topic of the book revolves around ca...

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

In Heroic Tales

By Ashley Wright

"Tales of Space and Time" by H. G. Wells is a fantasy and science fiction collection published in 1899. This volume gathers three short stories and two novellas written between 1897 and 1898, exploring realms both distant and familiar. From mysterious artifacts and cosmic catastrophes to prehistoric adventures and futuristic dystopias, Wells crafts...

Authors: Storm, Theodor, 1817-1888

In Ancient Legends

By Ashley Wright

"Der Schimmelreiter" by Theodor Storm is a Gothic fiction novella published in 1888. In a small town in Northern Frisia, Hauke Haien rises from farmer's son to dykemaster, determined to revolutionize the coastal defenses with his mathematical knowledge. But as he battles both the sea and superstitious villagers who whisper about his mysterious whit...

Authors: Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937

In Cultural Myths

By Ashley Wright

"The Age of Innocence" by Edith Wharton is a novel published in 1920. Set in 1870s upper-class New York society, it follows Newland Archer, a gentleman lawyer preparing to marry the beautiful but sheltered May Welland. His secure world shifts when May's unconventional cousin, Countess Ellen Olenska, arrives from Europe, fleeing a scandalous marriag...

Authors: Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949

In Ancient Legends

By Ashley Wright

"L'oiseau bleu: Féerie en six actes et douze tableaux" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a theatrical play written in 1908. Two poor woodcutter's children, Tyltyl and Mytyl, are sent by a fairy to find the Blue Bird to cure her sick daughter. Guided by Light, they encounter their dead grandparents, their unborn brother, and various other characters. But da...

Authors: About, Edmond, 1828-1885

In Myth Retellings

By Ashley Wright

"Dernières lettres d'un bon jeune homme à sa cousine Madeleine" by Edmond About is a collection of epistolary essays written in the mid-19th century. The work presents the thoughts and observations of a young journalist as he reflects on various aspects of society, including politics, journalism, and the arts. The main character engages in correspo...

Authors: Schieber, Anna, 1867-1945

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By Ashley Wright

"Ludwig Fugeler: Roman" by Anna Schieber is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the life of Ludwig Fugeler, tracing his childhood experiences and interactions with his family and friends, including significant figures like his mother and the kind old man Heinrich Kilian. The narrative offers a glimpse into themes of ...