Authors: Mérimée, Prosper, 1803-1870

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"La Vénus d'Ille" by Prosper Mérimée is a novella written during the early 19th century. This work falls within the genre of horror fiction with elements of the supernatural. It cleverly intertwines themes of love, desire, and inevitable doom, revolving around a mysterious and ancient statue that brings tragedy to those who encounter it. The story ...

Authors: Daguerre, Louis Jacques Mandé, 1787-1851

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"Nouveau moyen de préparer la couche sensible des plaques destinées à recevoir les images photographiques" by M. Daguerre is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work documents a technique developed for preparing photographic plates using a novel method that enhances their sensitivity to light, marking an important advance...

Authors: Sand, George, 1804-1876

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"Lucrezia Floriani" by George Sand is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of human emotion, intellectual freedom, and the burdens of societal expectations through the tragic story of its main character, Prince Karol de Roswald, and the enigmatic actress Lucrezia Floriani. Their interactions and personal struggles seem ...

Authors: Tardivel, Jules Paul, 1851-1905

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"Pour la patrie: Roman du XXe siècle" by Jules Paul Tardivel is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work addresses themes of patriotism and the struggle between good and evil, particularly focusing on the tension between religious faith and modern secularism in Canadian society. The narrative likely centers around a protagonist engaged i...

Authors: Anonymous

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"Bulletin de Lille" by Anonymous is a historical publication written during the early 20th century. This work serves as a bi-weekly newsletter that provides a range of local administrative notices and community information, specifically under the control of German authorities during World War I. The content primarily revolves around public health a...

Authors: Sacher-Masoch, Leopold, Ritter von, 1835-1895

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"Le legs de Caïn" by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the intriguing figure of Warwara Gondola, the daughter of a Polish bureaucrat, as she navigates societal expectations, power dynamics, and her aspirations for a higher social standing amidst turbulent historical events. The novel app...

Authors: Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923

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"Le château de La Belle-au-bois-dormant" by Pierre Loti is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores themes of nostalgia, family heritage, and the passage of time as it follows the protagonist's journey to reclaim an ancestral home that has been lost to time and change. Central to the story is the protagonist's deep emotional...

Authors: Darien, Georges, 1862-1921

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"Biribi: Discipline militaire" by Georges Darien is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the harsh realities of military life through the experiences of its protagonist, a soldier who finds himself lost in a world of punishment and despair within the French army. It delves into themes of authority, insubordination, and the ps...

Authors: Coppée, François, 1842-1908

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"Henriette" by François Coppée is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of a beautiful widow, Mrs. Bernard des Vignes, who reflects on her past and the tumultuous relationship with her son, Armand. As she navigates her grief and the memories of her late husband, she faces the challenges of societal expectation...