Authors: About, Edmond, 1828-1885

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"L'homme à l'oreille cassée" by Edmond About is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story introduces us to Léon Renault, a young engineer returning home to Fontainebleau after spending three years in the mines of Russia. His homecoming ignites joy among his family and friends, but it also hints at underlying tensions, particularly r...

Authors: Zévaco, Michel, 1860-1918

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"Les Pardaillan — Tome 06 : Les amours du Chico" by Michel Zévaco is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Pardaillan, a knight, alongside his companions, notably the brave nain Chico, as they navigate adventures filled with intrigue, love, and mischief. The novel delves into themes of loyalty and ri...

Authors: Le Roy, Albert, 1856-1905

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"George Sand et ses amis" by Albert Le Roy is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and legacy of the influential French writer George Sand, providing insights into her personal history, literary career, and the significant figures in her life. The narrative begins with Sand's own reflections on her i...

Authors: Proust, Marcel, 1871-1922

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"Le Côté de Guermantes - Troisième partie" by Marcel Proust is a novel written in the early 20th century. This installment continues the profoundly introspective journey of the narrator as he navigates his complex relationships with the aristocratic elite of Paris, particularly focusing on themes of love, desire, and social dynamics. Central to thi...

Authors: Sand, George, 1804-1876

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"Isidora" by George Sand is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative revolves around the complex themes of gender relations and societal inequality, largely communicated through the experiences and thoughts of its main character, Jacques Laurent, who grapples with philosophical questions and emotional turmoil regarding women's roles i...

Authors: Leroux, Gaston, 1868-1927

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"Le mystère de la chambre jaune" by Gaston Leroux is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on a perplexing crime involving an attempted murder that takes place in a locked room, known as the "Chambre Jaune." The main character is the young and brilliant reporter Joseph Rouletabille, who is determined to solve the mys...

Authors: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870

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"Aventures de Monsieur Pickwick, Vol. I" by Charles Dickens is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The book introduces readers to Samuel Pickwick and his companions, who are members of the Pickwick Club, embarking on a series of comedic adventures and explorations across England. At the start of the story, we witness the formation of th...

Authors: Leroux, Gaston, 1868-1927

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"Les étranges noces de Rouletabille" by Gaston Leroux is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows Joseph Rouletabille, a young reporter renowned for solving intricate mysteries, as he navigates the confusing landscape of love and war in the Balkans during the tumultuous events leading up to World War I. His pursuit of Iva...

Authors: Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867

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"Journaux intimes" by Charles Baudelaire is a collection of personal reflections and observations written during the mid to late 19th century. This work encompasses two distinct parts, "Fusées" and "Mon cœur mis à nu" (My Heart Laid Bare), and it delves into themes of love, beauty, and the human condition. The entries reflect Baudelaire's introspec...