Authors: Pérez Galdós, Benito, 1843-1920

In Myth Retellings

By Ashley Wright

"Lo prohibido (tomo 1 de 2)" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a novel published in 1884. Set in Madrid during the final years of Alfonso XII's reign, this story follows José María Bueno de Guzmán, a wealthy bachelor who is drawn to forbidden pleasures, particularly in matters of matrimonial morality. Through his pursuit of his married cousins Eloísa and C...

Authors: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904

In Cultural Myths

By Ashley Wright

"The Bet" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The titular story explores profound themes of human nature, morality, and the value of life through the lens of a bold wager between a wealthy banker and a young lawyer. The narrative delves into the psychological struggles faced by the character...

Authors: Sappho

In Heroic Tales

By Ashley Wright

"Les poésies de Sapho de Lesbos" by Sappho is a collection of lyrical poetry written in the 6th century BC. This seminal work highlights the themes of love, beauty, and passion through the voice of one of the most revered female poets from ancient Greece. Sappho's poetry reflects her deep emotional connections and the complexities of human relation...

Authors: Cyrano de Bergerac, 1619-1655

In Ancient Legends

By Ashley Wright

"L'autre monde; ou, Histoire comique des Etats et Empires de la Lune" by Cyrano de Bergerac is a fantastical tale written around 1650. The narrator journeys to the Moon using ingenious contraptions, only to find himself deemed an animal by its inhabitants. In this inverted world, people walk on four legs, dine on smoke, and trade in poetry. Through...

Authors: Various

In Ancient Legends

By Ashley Wright

"L'Illustration, No. 3277, 16 Décembre 1905" by Various is a weekly magazine publication created in the early 20th century. This issue, like many of its kind, includes a variety of articles, illustrations, and reviews that cover topics from art to current events, giving readers insight into the cultural and social happenings of the time. Key themes...

Authors: Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896

In Cultural Myths

By Ashley Wright

"Onkel Tom's Hütte: oder die Geschichte eines christlichen Sklaven" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is an anti-slavery novel published in 1852. Written in response to the Fugitive Slave Act, this sentimental work depicts the horrors of slavery through the story of Uncle Tom, a long-suffering enslaved man around whom other characters' lives revolve. Stowe ...

Authors: Chagas, Manuel Pinheiro, 1842-1895

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By Ashley Wright

"Os descobrimentos portuguezes e os de Colombo: Tentativa de coordenação histórica" by Manuel Pinheiro Chagas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work examines the significance of the Portuguese discoveries and Christopher Columbus's voyages, highlighting their impact on human progress and the transition in geographical un...

Authors: Grotius, Hugo, 1583-1645

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By Ashley Wright

"Traité de la Vérité de la Religion Chrétienne" by Hugo Grotius is a theological treatise written in the late 17th century. The work seeks to establish the validity of the Christian faith through reasoned arguments and evidence, addressing doubts and counterarguments from atheists and skeptics. It serves as a defense of Christianity, emphasizing a ...

Authors: Langland, William, 1330?-1400?

In Cultural Myths

By Ashley Wright

"The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 1" by William Langland is a Middle English allegorical narrative poem written around 1370–86. In a series of dream visions, the narrator Will searches for the true Christian life through medieval England's social and spiritual landscape. He encounters allegorical figures including Holy Church, Lady M...