Authors: Guizot, François, 1787-1874

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By Abil Kile

"Mémoires pour servir à l'Histoire de mon temps (Tome 4)" by François Guizot is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book provides insights into the political landscape of Europe between 1832 and 1836, particularly focusing on France's foreign policy during this period. It delves into the complexities of European relations, inc...

Authors: Sainct Maixant, M.

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By Abil Kile

"Advis de la deffaicte des Anglois et autres heretiques" by M. Sainct Maixant is a historical account set in the late 16th century, capturing events during the tumultuous period of the French Wars of Religion. This book seems to focus on the military confrontations and political intrigues involving French royal factions and their opposing forces, p...

Authors: Girardin, Jules, 1832-1888

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"Les aventures de M. Colin-Tampon" by Jules Girardin is a humorous novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative follows the misadventures of M. Colin-Tampon, a middle-aged man who, after achieving wealth through an invention, decides to try his hand at hunting, leading to a series of comical mishaps. The book explores themes of ambitio...

Authors: Rodenbach, Georges, 1855-1898

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By Abil Kile

"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...

Authors: Sand, George, 1804-1876

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"Jean Ziska: épisode de la guerre des Hussites" by George Sand is a historical narrative written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the tumultuous period of the Hussite Wars in Bohemia, focusing on the life and impact of the titular character, Jan Ziska, a notable military leader during this conflict. The narrative delves into the socio-po...

Authors: Gaboriau, Emile, 1832-1873

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"L'Affaire Lerouge" by Émile Gaboriau is a detective novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around the mysterious death of the widow Lerouge, who is found murdered in her home, prompting a police investigation led by a diligent magistrate and his aides as they seek to uncover the truth behind her tragic demise. The narrative unfol...

Authors: Eekhoud, Georges, 1854-1927

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"La nouvelle Carthage" by Georges Eekhoud is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the life of Laurent Paridael, an orphan who is taken in by his wealthy relatives, the Dobouziez family, after the death of his father. The narrative unfolds as Laurent navigates his new environment, the contrasting social dynamics with hi...

Authors: Young, Arthur, 1741-1820

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"Voyages en France pendant les années 1787, 1788, 1789" by Arthur Young is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This work serves as a travel journal in which Young documents his observations of the agricultural practices, landscapes, and social customs of France during a pivotal period just before the French Revolution. The narrat...

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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...