Authors: Curwood, James Oliver, 1878-1927

In Ancient Legends

By Ashley Wright

"Bari, chien-loup" by James Oliver Curwood is a wilderness adventure novel written in the early 20th century. It follows Bari, a wolf-dog born to the blind she-wolf Louve-Grise and the dog Kazan, as he grows into the northern wilds, pulled between his wolf instincts and his dog nature. Encounters with predators, prey, storms, and humans shape a sur...

Authors: Lermina, Jules, 1839-1915

In Cultural Myths

By Ashley Wright

"Histoires incroyables, Tome II" by Jules Lermina is a collection of narratives likely written in the late 19th century. This work appears to focus on intriguing and sensational legal cases, exploring the psychological and moral complexities surrounding crime, as illustrated through the examination of a specific murder trial involving two law stude...

Authors: Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872

In Myth Retellings

By Ashley Wright

"Ménagerie intime" by Théophile Gautier is a collection of personal essays written in the late 19th century. The work reflects on the author's profound affection for animals, particularly cats, and recounts cherished memories and anecdotes about the various pets that have graced his life. Gautier offers an intimate glimpse into the bond he shares w...

Authors: Shea, Robert, 1933-1994

In Cultural Myths

By Ashley Wright

"Shaman" by Robert Shea is a novel written in the early 1990s. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of early 19th-century America, focusing on the struggles between Native American tribes and European settlers. The story primarily follows Gray Cloud, a young half-Sauk boy on a vision quest to become a shaman, as well as the complexities of hi...

Authors: Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander), 1882-1956

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By Ashley Wright

"The House at Pooh Corner" by A. A. Milne is a children's book published in 1928. This second and final novel featuring Winnie-the-Pooh introduces the bouncing character Tigger to the Hundred Acre Wood. Through ten interconnected stories, beloved characters including Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and Rabbit experience gentle adventures—building houses, pla...

Authors: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870

In Heroic Tales

By Ashley Wright

Authors: Le Bon, Gustave, 1841-1931

In Myth Retellings

By Ashley Wright

"Psychologie des foules" by Gustave Le Bon is a psychological study published in 1895. This influential work examines how individuals behave when absorbed into crowds, arguing they lose rational thought and become impulsive, emotional, and susceptible to manipulation. Le Bon explores crowd characteristics, the role of leaders and persuasion, and an...

Authors: Lilienfein, Heinrich, 1879-1952

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By Ashley Wright

"Die große Stille: Roman" by Heinrich Lilienfein is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in a domestic context, the narrative introduces a family dynamic centered around the three daughters of Geheimrat Richthoff, with characters such as the lively Elli, the responsible Käthe, and the blind yet perceptive Marga. The plot seems to explore ...

Authors: Hodgson, William Hope, 1877-1918

In Heroic Tales

By Ashley Wright

"The House on the Borderland" by William Hope Hodgson is a supernatural horror novel published in 1908. A recluse living in an ancient, circular house in remote Ireland records his terrifying experiences in a journal later discovered by two fishermen. He encounters monstrous Swine-creatures emerging from a mysterious pit, experiences visions of cos...