Authors: Saleeby, Najeeb M. (Najeeb Mitry), 1870-

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By Emily Adams

"The History of Sulu" by Najeeb M. Saleeby is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work primarily focuses on the Sulu Archipelago, tracing its geographical features, genealogy, and significant historical events from prehistoric times to the Spanish conquest, examining the rise of the Sulu sultanate and its interactions with f...

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...

Authors: Newmark, Harris, 1834-1916

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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: Salten, Felix, 1869-1945

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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: Hennequin, Emile, 1858-1888

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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: Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754

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

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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: 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: Nadin, Mihai, 1938-

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"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...