Authors: Sand, George, 1804-1876

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By Abil Kile

"Metella" by George Sand is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story opens with the comte de Buondelmonte, who encounters misfortune during his travels and is helped by a young Genevan named Olivier. This initial meeting sets the stage for a complex interplay of relationships involving the enigmatic lady Mowbray, ultimately exploring th...

Authors: Sand, George, 1804-1876

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By Abil Kile

"Mattea" by George Sand is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in a richly described Venice, where the central character is Mattea, a fourteen-year-old girl caught between her aspirations and the oppressive control of her parents, particularly her tyrannical mother, Loredana. As she navigates her burgeoning beauty and the sui...

Authors: Sand, George, 1804-1876

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By Abil Kile

"Aldo le rimeur" by George Sand is a dramatic poem that likely originated in the early 19th century, a time marked by Romanticism in literature. The story revolves around Aldo, a struggling poet, and explores themes of creativity, despair, and the search for love. The narrative centers on Aldo's experiences as he grapples with the harsh realities o...

Authors: Sand, George, 1804-1876

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By Abil Kile

"Cora" by George Sand is a novel written during the early to mid-19th century, a time characterized by Romantic literary movements in Europe. The book explores themes of beauty, love, and social distinctions, focusing on the poignant complexities of relationships in a small provincial town. The story centers on a young man who, while grappling with...

Authors: Rémusat, Charles de, 1797-1875

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By Abil Kile

"Abélard, Tome I" by Charles de Rémusat is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This work delves into the life, character, writings, and philosophies of the medieval thinker Peter Abélard, who is portrayed as a significant yet often misunderstood figure whose influence on philosophy and theology was profound. The author aims to...

Authors: Christine, de Pisan, 1364?-1431?

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By Abil Kile

"Oeuvres poétiques Tome 2" by Christine de Pisan is a collection of significant poetic works written during the early 15th century. This volume includes various pieces that delve into themes of love, gender, and morality, showcasing the author's spirited defense of women against the conventions and criticisms of her time. At the start of the work, ...

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

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By Abil Kile

"Les Mémoires d'un âne" by Comtesse de Sophie Ségur is a charming children's novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is narrated from the perspective of a donkey named Cadichon, who shares his experiences and reflections on life, revealing how he and his fellow donkeys have been treated unfairly by humans. Through his journey, Cadichon see...

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

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By Abil Kile

"Œuvres de Napoléon Bonaparte, Tome II." by Emperor of the French Napoleon I is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work primarily focuses on Napoleon's military campaigns and strategic correspondence during the French Revolutionary Wars, particularly emphasizing his first campaign in Italy. The opening of the text consists ...

Authors: Texier, Edmond, 1816-1887

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By Abil Kile

"Les hommes de la guerre d'Orient 11: Le prince du Montenegro" by Edmond Texier is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, during a period marked by significant political upheaval and national identities forming in Southeast Europe. The book delves into the intertwined history of Montenegro as an independent state and its leaders, foc...