Authors: Hauptmann, Gerhart, 1862-1946

In Nature Writing

By Emily Adams

"Bahnwärter Thiel" by Gerhart Hauptmann is a novella written in 1887 and published in 1888. This naturalist work follows Thiel, a dutiful railway watchman haunted by his first wife's death. When his domineering second wife mistreats his son Tobias, Thiel retreats into visions while struggling between loyalty and guilt. His isolated world begins to ...

Authors: Engel, Georg, 1866-1931

In Wildlife

By Emily Adams

"Die Last" by Georg Engel is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in a rural setting, exploring themes of suffering, familial duty, and the burdens of life, focusing on characters such as the ailing Else and her husband Wilms, who struggle under the weight of their circumstances. At the start of the story, we find ourselv...

Authors: Paris, Paulin, 1800-1881

In Ecology

By Emily Adams

"Les grandes chroniques de France (6/6)" by Paulin Paris is the final volume of a monumental French royal history compiled between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries. This vernacular chronicle traces the Kingdom of France from the legendary Trojan origins through the Merovingian, Carolingian, and Capetian dynasties. Luxuriously illuminated manu...

Authors: Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941

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By Emily Adams

"Nationalismus" by Rabindranath Tagore is an insightful philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The work explores the concept of nationalism, particularly in the context of India and its historical social fabric, while critiquing the mechanistic nature of modern nation-states. Tagore delves into themes of identity, interconnectedn...

Authors: Estaunié, Édouard, 1862-1942

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By Emily Adams

"La vie secrète" by Édouard Estaunié is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Mlle Noémi Peyrolles, a woman of some means who is deeply rooted in the land she has inherited, navigating the complexities of her social world in a rural French setting. Themes of ambition, societal expectations, and the contrast between per...

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By Emily Adams

"Las cien mejores poesías (lí­ricas) de la lengua castellana" by Menéndez y Pelayo is a collection of lyrical poetry compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology features a selection of one hundred poems chosen from the rich tapestry of both ancient and modern Spanish literature, deliberately excluding works by contemporary authors. The focus...

Authors: Gross, Hans, 1847-1915

In Environment

By Emily Adams

"Criminal Psychology: A Manual for Judges, Practitioners, and Students" by Hans Gross is a scientific publication likely written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide on the psychological aspects of criminal behavior and the judicial process, focusing on the mental states of judges, witnesses, jurors, and offenders to ...

Authors: Silveira da Mota, I. F., 1836-1907

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By Emily Adams

"Quadros de historia portugueza" by I. F. Silveira da Mota is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book aims to outline significant phases and events in the history of Portugal, specifically focusing on its resurgence as a nation and its historical achievements up until the 16th century. It presents a narrative that combines a...

Authors: Saint-Simon, Louis de Rouvroy, duc de, 1675-1755

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By Emily Adams

"Mémoires du duc de Saint-Simon" by duc de Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon is a memoir written between 1739-1749. This nearly 3,000-page manuscript chronicles thirty years at the French court, from 1691 to 1723, spanning the final years of Louis XIV's reign and the Regency period. Written with piercing observation and vivid detail, these memoirs remai...