Authors: Sand, George, 1804-1876

In Early Education

By Abil Kile

"Lavinia" by George Sand is a novel likely written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the titular character, Lady Lavinia Blake, and her complex relationship with Sir Lionel, a man torn between his past affections for Lavinia and his current aspirations for marriage to another woman, Miss Margaret Ellis. The narrative explores the...

Authors: Ségur, Sophie, comtesse de, 1799-1874

In Parenting

By Abil Kile

"François le Bossu" by comtesse de Sophie Ségur is a children's novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the friendships and adventures of a sensitive boy named François, who faces ridicule due to his physical appearance, being a hunchback. The book explores themes of kindness, compassion, and acceptance, as François inter...

Authors: Proust, Marcel, 1871-1922

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By Abil Kile

"Le Côté de Guermantes - Deuxième partie" by Marcel Proust is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book is a part of Proust's larger work "À la recherche du temps perdu," and it delves into the intricacies of French society, exploring themes of class, reputation, and social dynamics through the lens of its characters. Central to the narra...

Authors: Ségur, Sophie, comtesse de, 1799-1874

In Parenting

By Abil Kile

"Un bon petit diable" by Comtesse de Sophie Ségur is a children's novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Charles, a mischievous yet good-hearted orphan living with his cruel and avaricious cousin, Madame Mac'Miche. Through the lens of Charles' adventures, the novel explores themes of kindness, patience, and morality, presen...

Authors: Ségur, Sophie, comtesse de, 1799-1874

In Early Education

By Abil Kile

"Le Général Dourakine" by Comtesse de Sophie Ségur is a novel likely written during the mid-19th century. The story centers around General Dourakine, who embarks on a journey back to Russia with his companions, including the Dérigny family. As the group travels, the dynamics of their relationships, the general's temper, and the children's mischief ...

Authors: Ségur, Sophie, comtesse de, 1799-1874

In Child Development

By Abil Kile

"L'auberge de l'ange gardien" by Comtesse de Sophie Ségur is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story introduces two abandoned young brothers, Jacques and Paul, who face dire circumstances after losing their mother and getting separated from their father. The narrative intertwines themes of familial love and selflessness as the bro...

Authors: Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897

In Child Development

By Abil Kile

"L'Immortel" by Alphonse Daudet is a novel written in the late 19th century that explores the intricacies of Parisian society and the complexities of relationships within it. The story centers around the character Léonard Astier-Réhu, an esteemed historian, and his family, as well as their interactions with other members of the literary and social ...

Authors: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821

In Early Education

By Abil Kile

"Œuvres de Napoléon Bonaparte, Tome III" by Emperor of the French Napoleon I is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The text primarily consists of a series of military correspondence detailing Napoleon's campaigns during the Egyptian expedition, particularly the Siege of Acre in 1799. The opening of the work presents a series of...

Authors: Sand, George, 1804-1876

In Parenting

By Abil Kile

"Promenades autour d'un village" by George Sand is a non-fiction work, likely written in the mid-19th century. The book serves as a reflective travelogue, capturing the author's observations and experiences during a journey through the serene landscapes of a rural village in Berry, France, accompanied by two companions, a naturalist and an amateur ...