Authors: Eckstein, Ernst, 1845-1900

In Short Stories

By Linda Lee

"Gesammelte Schulhumoresken" by Ernst Eckstein is a collection of humorous essays and sketches depicting school life, likely written in the late 19th century. The collection creatively explores various student types and their interactions with teachers, presenting a satirical view of the educational experience. The narratives capture the quirks and...

Authors: Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936

In Gothic Literature

By Linda Lee

"Monseigneur l'Éléphant" by Rudyard Kipling is a short story written in the late 19th century. This story, drawn from Kipling's "Many Inventions," centers around the character of Mulvaney, a soldier who recounts a remarkable encounter involving an elephant and the chaos that ensues. The narrative promises humor and insight into human-animal relatio...

Authors: Whitehead, Alfred North, 1861-1947

In Drama

By Linda Lee

"Science and the Modern World" by Alfred North Whitehead is a series of philosophical lectures presented in the early 20th century, specifically during the 1920s. This work examines the evolution of scientific thought and its profound impact on modern Western culture, framing science as a central force in shaping contemporary philosophy, religion, ...

Authors: Grubauer, Albert, 1869-1960

In Poetry

By Linda Lee

"Unter Kopfjägern in Central-Celebes : Ethnologische Streifzüge in Südost- und…" by Albert Grubauer is an ethnographic travelogue written in the early 20th century. The work follows a European researcher through Southeast and Central Celebes (Sulawesi) as he documents headhunting peoples, notably Tobela and Toradja, along with their landscapes, mat...

Authors: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894

In Poetry

By Linda Lee

"L'île au trésor" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a novel written in the late 19th century. It tells a swashbuckling adventure in which young Jim Hawkins is swept from an English inn into a dangerous search for a hidden pirate hoard, with a feared one‑legged sailor looming over the quest. Expect sea voyages, mutiny, and moral tests as Jim comes of age...

Authors: Wied, Maximilian, Prinz von, 1782-1867

In Gothic Literature

By Linda Lee

"Maximilian, Prince of Wied's, Travels in the Interior of North America" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the journey of Prince Maximilian as he explores the landscapes, peoples, and cultures of North America from 1832 to 1834. With a strong focus on natural history and ethnography, the narrative aims t...

Authors: Magnus, Laurie, 1872-1933

In Drama

By Linda Lee

"The West Riding Territorials in the Great War" by Laurie Magnus is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the experiences and contributions of the West Riding Territorial Force during World War I, focusing on the organization, mobilization, and wartime activities of these citizen-soldiers. The narrative emphasizes...

Authors: Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936

In Short Stories

By Linda Lee

Authors: Lucian, of Samosata, 120-180

In Gothic Literature

By Linda Lee

"The Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01" by Lucian of Samosata is a collection of satirical dialogues and writings from the early 2nd century A.D. The volume showcases Lucian's wit and critiques of society, philosophy, and religion, positioning him as a significant figure in the realm of ancient literature. Central to the book are themes of cu...