Authors: Wright, Mabel Osgood, 1859-1934

In Nature Writing

By Emily Adams

"People of the Whirlpool" by Mabel Osgood Wright is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story is narrated by Barbara, who reflects on her life as a mother of twins and the evolving social dynamics in her community as it comes into contact with wealthier outsiders from New York. It explores the theme of motherhood, familial relationsh...

Authors: Nadin, Mihai, 1938-

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By Emily Adams

"Jenseits der Schriftkultur — Band 5" by Mihai Nadin is a scientific publication written in the late 20th century. The book explores the evolution and implications of communication beyond traditional writing systems, particularly focusing on the impact of emerging technologies and cultural shifts on human interaction and identity. The opening of th...

Authors: Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910

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By Emily Adams

"La guerre et la paix, Tome II" by graf Leo Tolstoy is a literary work published in 1869. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, this epic follows five interlocking narratives of Russian aristocratic families as they navigate the French invasion of Russia and its aftermath. Tolstoy blends fictional narrative with philosophical discussions about history, p...

Authors: Graffigny, H. de (Henry), 1863-1934

In Environment

By Emily Adams

"Aventures extraordinaires d'un savant russe; IV. Le désert sidéral" by G. Le Faure et H. de Graffigny is a science fiction narrative written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the character of Mickhaïl Ossipoff, a passionate and ambitious Russian scientist whose obsession with astronomical discovery leads him to commit a reckless a...

Authors: Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754

In Wildlife

By Emily Adams

"History of Tom Jones, a Foundling" by Henry Fielding is a comic novel published in 1749. This picaresque tale follows Tom, an abandoned baby raised by the wealthy Squire Allworthy, as he grows into a spirited youth who falls in love with his neighbor's daughter, Sophia Western. When jealous schemes and his status as a foundling threaten their roma...

Authors: Hennequin, Emile, 1858-1888

In Environment

By Emily Adams

"Quelques écrivains français : Flaubert, Zola, Hugo, Goncourt, Huysmans, etc." by Émile Hennequin is a collection of critical studies written in the late 19th century. The work provides an in-depth analysis of various notable French writers, particularly focusing on the styles and contributions of figures such as Gustave Flaubert, Émile Zola, and V...

Authors: Salten, Felix, 1869-1945

In Nature Writing

By Emily Adams

"Josefine Mutzenbacher" by Felix Salten is an erotic novel first published anonymously in 1906. The work presents itself as the memoir of an aging Viennese courtesan recounting her youth in Vienna between ages five and thirteen. Written in Viennese dialect, the novel depicts explicit sexual content while also documenting the social conditions of Vi...

Authors: Newmark, Harris, 1834-1916

In Wildlife

By Emily Adams

"Sixty Years in Southern California, 1853-1913" by Harris Newmark is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles Newmark's experiences and observations during his extensive life in Los Angeles and Southern California, providing insight into the region's early social, economic, and cultural developments. It captures t...

Authors: Vamba, 1860-1920

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By Emily Adams

"Max Butziwackel der Ameisenkaiser: Ein Buch für Kinder und große Leute" by Vamba is a children's book published in 1893. When young Max wishes he could be an ant instead of studying Latin, a mysterious old man grants his desire. Transformed into an ant egg, Max experiences life in the insect world, rising to become emperor of the ants. But ambitio...