Authors: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870

In Ancient Legends

By Ashley Wright

"Der Weihnachtsabend" by Charles Dickens is a novella published in 1843. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser visited by the ghost of his former business partner and three Christmas spirits. Through these supernatural encounters, Scrooge confronts his past, present, and future, leading to a profound transformation. This tale exp...

Authors: Eftaliotis, Argyris, 1849-1923

In Cultural Myths

By Ashley Wright

"Ιστορία της Ρωμιοσύνης, Πρώτος τόμος" by Argyris Eftaliotis is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work aims to explore the character and history of the Romios (Greeks) from ancient times through the periods of foreign domination, focusing on their cultural identity and national consciousness. The narrative is likely to en...

Authors: Leblanc, Maurice, 1864-1941

In Myth Retellings

By Ashley Wright

"Arsène Lupin, gentleman-cambrioleur" by Maurice Leblanc is a collection of nine detective stories published in 1907. The work chronicles the first adventures of Arsène Lupin, a charming gentleman-thief who outwits police and high society alike. From his dramatic arrest aboard a transatlantic liner to daring prison escapes and elaborate heists, Lup...

Authors: Noailles, Anna de, 1876-1933

In Cultural Myths

By Ashley Wright

"Les Climats" by Anna de Noailles is a poetic collection written in the early 20th century. The work deeply explores themes of nature, memory, and the sensory experiences associated with different landscapes and climates, drawing heavily on the author's personal reflections and observations. Through rich and evocative imagery, it suggests the intim...

Authors: Wartenburg, Karl, 1826-1889

In Ancient Legends

By Ashley Wright

"Ein kleines Kind: Weihnachts-Novelle" by Karl Wartenburg is a novella likely written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around a family fleeing their homeland, specifically focusing on a father, Walther Dennhardt, his wife Fanny, and their young child, Mimi. Themes of political strife, personal sacrifice, and the search for peace thread t...

Authors: Borel, J. (Jean), 1868-1946

In Heroic Tales

By Ashley Wright

"Esperanto-Germana frazlibro de la ĉiutaga vivo" by R. Anton and J. Borel is a phrasebook for everyday life written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a bilingual guide for speakers of Esperanto and German, focusing on useful conversations and interactions that one might encounter in daily situations, such as greetings, dining, travel, ...

Authors: Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901

In Myth Retellings

By Ashley Wright

"Little Lucy's Wonderful Globe" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a children's fiction work written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young girl named Lucy who becomes enchanted by a globe, which serves as a gateway to diverse adventures as she dreams of traveling to various countries and learning about their cultures. Through her imaginative jo...

Authors: Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805

In Ancient Legends

By Ashley Wright

"Die Räuber: Ein Schauspiel" by Friedrich Schiller is a drama first published in 1781. Two aristocratic brothers become bitter enemies when the jealous younger son, Franz, schemes to steal his father's love and inheritance from his idealistic older brother, Karl. Deceived and disowned, Karl becomes leader of a robber band, while Franz seizes contro...

Authors: Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904

In Heroic Tales

By Ashley Wright

"Shadowings" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of short stories and essays written in the early 20th century. The work primarily explores Japanese culture, folklore, and spirituality, reflecting Hearn's deep fascination with the nation in which he lived and worked as a lecturer on English literature. Through a range of tales featuring themes like l...