Authors: Voltaire, 1694-1778

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"La mort de César: Tragédie" by Voltaire is a French tragedy written in the early 18th century. This play recounts the dramatic events leading up to and following the assassination of Julius Caesar, exploring themes of power, betrayal, and the complexities of human emotion in the face of political turmoil. The narrative unfolds with Caesar's rise t...

Authors: Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897

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"Port-Tarascon: Dernières aventures de l'illustre Tartarin" by Alphonse Daudet is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a humorous follow-up to the adventures of Tartarin, a beloved character known for his exaggerated bravado and comedic exploits. The story is set in Provence and revolves around the whimsical adventures of T...

Authors: La Rochejaquelein, Marie-Louise-Victoire marquise de, 1772-1857

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"Mémoires de Mme la marquise de La Rochejaquelein" by La Rochejaquelein is a personal memoir written in the early 19th century. The work recounts the author’s experiences and observations during a turbulent period of French history, particularly focusing on the events surrounding the Vendée uprising against Revolutionary France. Central to the narr...

Authors: Rodenbach, Georges, 1855-1898

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"Les vies encloses" by Georges Rodenbach is a novel written in the late 19th century. The work explores themes of introspection and the human condition through a series of poetic reflections. The narrative seems to delve deeply into the emotional states of its characters, using metaphor and vivid imagery to illustrate their internal struggles, part...

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"La chasse à l'oppossum" by Oscar Wilde is a short narrative set in Australia, likely written during the late 19th century, a time when the continent was experiencing significant changes due to colonization and exploration. This book falls into the category of adventure literature, recounting the experiences of the narrator who embarks on a hunting...

Authors: Equilbecq, François-Victor, 1872-1917

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"Essai sur la littérature merveilleuse des noirs, suivi de Contes indigènes" by F.V. Equilbecq is an ethnographic study combined with a collection of indigenous tales, written in the early 20th century. The work focuses primarily on the oral folklore of West Africa, exploring the themes, narratives, and cultural significance of the stories told by ...

Authors: Guizot, François, 1787-1874

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"Mémoires pour servir à l'Histoire de mon temps (Tome 3)" by François Guizot is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work offers insights into Guizot's political life, specifically focusing on his tenure as Minister of Public Instruction from 1832 to 1837. It explores the complexities of educational reforms in France during a t...

Authors: Fréchette, Louis Honoré, 1839-1908

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"Félix Poutré: Drame historique en quatre actes" by Louis Honoré Fréchette is a historical drama written in the late 19th century. The play revolves around the character of Félix Poutré, a passionate and brave young man involved in the struggle for Canadian independence during a time of conflict with British authorities. The opening of this drama i...

Authors: Shea, John Gilmary, 1824-1892

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"Dictionnaire François—Onontagué" by John Gilmary Shea is a specialized linguistic reference written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a French-Onondaga dictionary derived from a 17th-century manuscript, aiming to preserve the language and grammatical constructs of the Onondaga tribe amidst the growing interest in American Ethnology and ...