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: Falke, Gustav, 1853-1916

In Heroic Tales

By Ashley Wright

"Hohe Sommertage: Neue Gedichte" by Gustav Falke is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The book captures themes of nature, love, and the passage of time, reflecting the emotions and experiences associated with the seasons and the human condition. This collection illustrates the beauty and transience of life through vivid imag...

Authors: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

In Myth Retellings

By Ashley Wright

"Measure for Measure" by William Shakespeare is a play written in 1603 or 1604. When Duke Vincentio leaves Vienna, he appoints the strict Angelo as deputy ruler. Angelo revives an old law punishing fornication with death and sentences young Claudio to execution. When Claudio's sister Isabella, a novice nun, pleads for mercy, Angelo makes a shocking...

Authors: Terman, Lewis M. (Lewis Madison), 1877-1956

In Ancient Legends

By Ashley Wright

"The Measurement of Intelligence: An Explanation of and a Complete Guide for the Use of the Stanford Revision and Extension of the Binet-Simon Intelligence Scale" by Lewis M. Terman is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as both an exposition on intelligence measurement and a practical guide to applying the ...

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In Ancient Legends

By Ashley Wright

"Colección de Documentos Inéditos Relativos al Descubrimiento, Conquista y Organización de las Antiguas Posesiones Españolas de Ultramar" is a historical account compiled in the late 19th century. This work provides an extensive examination of the legal disputes surrounding Christopher Columbus and his heirs, particularly focusing on the claims and...

Authors: Vonnegut, Kurt, 1922-2007

In Heroic Tales

By Ashley Wright

"The Big Trip Up Yonder" by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. is a science fiction short story that was originally published in the early 1950s. Set in a futuristic world marked by the advent of anti-aging technology, the narrative explores themes of family dynamics, aging, and the human condition. The story hints at a satirical take on society’s obsession with y...

Authors: Anonymous

In Cultural Myths

By Ashley Wright

"El libro de las mil noches y una noche; t. 6" by Anonymous is a collection of Middle Eastern folktales compiled during the Islamic Golden Age. This volume forms part of the legendary frame narrative where Scheherazade tells stories to King Shahryar night after night to postpone her execution. The tales span historical accounts, love stories, trage...

Authors: Freud, Sigmund, 1856-1939

In Myth Retellings

By Ashley Wright

"Vergänglichkeit" by Sigmund Freud is a philosophical essay written in November 1915. Framed as a dialogue between Freud and poet Rainer Maria Rilke, the essay explores their contrasting views on transience during a summer walk. While Rilke finds life's fleeting nature disheartening, Freud argues it creates value and beauty. Written amid World War ...

Authors: Zola, Émile, 1840-1902

In Heroic Tales

By Ashley Wright

"La Débâcle" by Émile Zola is a novel published in 1892, the nineteenth volume of the Rougon-Macquart series. Set during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, it follows Jean Macquart, a corporal witnessing the collapse of the French army at Sedan and the fall of the Second Empire. The story centers on his friendship with soldier Maurice Levasseur, an i...