Authors: Lenz, Jakob Michael Reinhold, 1751-1792

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By Emily Rodriguez

"Der Landprediger" by Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz is a narrative written in the winter of 1776/77. The story follows Johannes Mannheim, a village pastor who breaks convention by mixing spiritual duties with economic reform. After studying theology and agriculture, he transforms his rural parish by uniting villagers to improve farming practices and ...

Authors: Beaugrand, Honoré, 1849-1906

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By Emily Rodriguez

"Anita: Souvenirs d'un contre-guérillas" by Honoré Beaugrand is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the experiences of a French soldier in Mexico, focusing on his adventures during the tumultuous period of the Mexican-American War and his romantic pursuits amid the chaos of military life. The narrative provides ...

Authors: Ford, Richard, 1796-1858

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By Emily Rodriguez

"Cosas de España; tomo 2" by Richard Ford is a detailed travelogue written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as an exploration of Spanish culture, particularly focusing on the nuances of hospitality, the state of accommodations in the country, and the sociocultural dynamics of travel within Spain. The author, Ford, provides observations on ...

Authors: Freud, Sigmund, 1856-1939

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By Emily Rodriguez

"Eine Schwierigkeit der Psychoanalyse" by Sigmund Freud is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the challenges faced by psychoanalysis in gaining acceptance and understanding, particularly from those who might struggle to resonate with its theories. It significantly highlights the role of libido in neurot...

Authors: W. & R. Chambers Ltd.

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By Emily Rodriguez

"W. & R. Chambers' Catalogue. - 1897" by W. & R. Chambers Ltd. is a comprehensive catalogue offering a wide array of books, published during the late 19th century. This publication serves more as a commercial catalog than a narrative book, showcasing various titles available for purchase, including novels, biographies, and adventure tales, all part...

Authors: Sabatini, Rafael, 1875-1950

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"The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, volume 1 (of 5)" by Francis James Child is a scholarly anthology published between 1882-1898. This groundbreaking collection presents 305 traditional ballads from England and Scotland, documenting tales of romance, supernatural encounters, outlaw adventures, and historical events. Child meticulously classi...

Authors: Lehmann-Nitsche, Robert, 1872-1938

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By Emily Rodriguez

"Ulrich Schmidel" by Robert Lehmann-Nitsche is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text recounts the adventures and observations of Ulrich Schmidel, who is recognized as the first historian of the Rio de la Plata region. It captures a pivotal era in South American history, focusing on European exploration and colonization, p...

Authors: Rabelais, François, 1490?-1553?

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By Emily Rodriguez

"Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 1" by François Rabelais is a novel written in the 16th century. This satirical masterpiece follows the adventures of two giants—Gargantua and his son Pantagruel—through a world of absurd battles, peculiar education, and outrageous encounters. Written with vulgar humor, wordplay, and sharp social commenta...