Authors: Sand, George, 1804-1876

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"Leone Leoni" by George Sand is a novel written in the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of Venice, the story revolves around the complexities of love and identity, particularly through the lives of the central characters, Juliette and Aleo. As they navigate their tumultuous relationship, the book explores themes of societal expectations a...

Authors: Chellier, Dorothée, 1860-1930

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"Voyage dans l'Aurès: Notes d'un médecin envoyé en mission chez les femmes…" by Docteur Dorothée Chellier is a medical account written in the late 19th century. This book documents the author's experiences and observations during a medical mission in the Aurès mountains of Algeria, focusing particularly on the health practices and conditions of ind...

Authors: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900

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By Abil Kile

"Le portrait de monsieur W. H." by Oscar Wilde is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a discussion between two characters, Erskine and the narrator, about the identity of a young man referenced in Shakespeare's sonnets, leading to an exploration of art, authenticity, and literary interpretation. The nar...

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"Les mille et une nuits - Tome premier" by Antoine Galland is a collection of classic Middle Eastern folktales, translated in the early 18th century. This enchanting collection is built around the tale of Scheherazade, who narrates a series of stories to delay her execution by the king who has sworn to kill her after one night. Through her clever s...

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: Coppée, François, 1842-1908

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"Promenades et Intérieurs" by François Coppée is a poetic collection written in the late 19th century. This work likely reflects the themes of nostalgia, memory, and the beauty of everyday life, as the poet meanders through various reflections on nature, urban life, and personal experiences. The book speaks to the essence of human emotions through ...

Authors: Guizot, François, 1787-1874

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"Mémoires pour servir à l'Histoire de mon temps (Tome 2)" by François Guizot is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume focuses on the events surrounding the Revolution of 1830 in France, documenting the political turbulence of the time and Guizot's personal experiences and insights as a political participant and minister....

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 ...

Authors: Aubert de Gaspé, Philippe, 1814-1841

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"L'influence d'un livre: Roman historique" by Philippe Aubert de Gaspé is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story likely revolves around themes related to ambition, knowledge, and perhaps the consequences of one's actions within a historical context. The primary characters introduced include Charles Amand, an alchemist obses...