Authors: Chavette, Eugène, 1827-1902

In Short Stories

By Linda Lee

"Le saucisson à pattes I" by Eugène Chavette is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds during a tumultuous period following the French Revolution, specifically around the year 1800, during which the social and political landscape is rife with tension. The story centers on a variety of characters in the town of C...

Authors: Audoux, Marguerite, 1863-1937

In Drama

By Linda Lee

"L'Atelier de Marie-Claire" by Marguerite Audoux is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a Parisian sewing workshop where a group of female seamstresses navigates their working lives, relationships, and personal struggles. The main character, Marie-Claire, joins this community and becomes entwined in the lives of her co-w...

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In Drama

By Linda Lee

"The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000" by Eric S. Raymond and Guy L. Steele is a comprehensive lexicon and cultural resource reflecting hacker slang, written in the late 20th century. The book dives into the unique language and traditions of the hacker subculture, documenting the often playful and inventive terms used within. Its content is ...

Authors: Delly

In Short Stories

By Linda Lee

"Esclave... ou reine?" by Delly is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Lise, a young girl caught in the web of expectations, loss, and the complexities of transitioning from childhood to adulthood. The narrative explores themes of duty, submission, and the quest for personal happiness against societal and familial p...

Authors: Wootton, A. C., -1910

In Poetry

By Linda Lee

"Chronicles of Pharmacy, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by A. C. Wootton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume delves into an extensive array of topics regarding the use of animal products and substances in historical pharmacology, illustrating the belief systems that shaped medicinal practices from ancient times through the 19th c...

Authors: Methuen & Co.

In Gothic Literature

By Linda Lee

"A Catalogue of Books and Announcements of Methuen and Company, October 1902" is a publication catalog detailing a collection of literary works and educational titles from a prominent publisher in London. This catalog appears to be compiled in the early 20th century and focuses on a wide variety of genres, offering insights into the literary landsc...

Authors: Hirschfeld, Georg, 1873-1942

In Drama

By Linda Lee

"Frau Rietschel das Kind" by Georg Hirschfeld is a novel written in the early 20th century. It centers on a young Berlin jurist posted to a provincial town whose ambition and social calculation collide with genuine feeling, drawing him and a local confectioner’s daughter into a fraught relationship under the gaze of a judgmental community and a dom...

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In Poetry

By Linda Lee

"Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 09" by Warner et al. is a collection of literary excerpts, biographies, and critical essays compiled in the late 19th century. This volume features a diverse array of selected works, including poetry and prose from notable authors such as Adelbert von Chamisso, William Ellery Chan...

Authors: Retté, Adolphe, 1863-1930

In Gothic Literature

By Linda Lee

"Les rubis du calice" by Adolphe Retté is a spiritual reflection written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the author's contemplations on the Mass and the profound relationship between the faithful and the divine, highlighting themes of devotion, humility, and the struggle against inner turmoil. The text is likely aimed at readers wi...