Authors: Malot, Hector, 1830-1907

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By Abil Kile

"En famille" by Hector Malot is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Perrine and her ailing mother as they navigate their struggles in the bustling city of Paris. The narrative explores themes of poverty, sacrifice, and the bond between mother and daughter as they strive to find a place to belong. T...

Authors: Gogol, Nikolai Vasilevich, 1809-1852

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"Tarass Boulba" by Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol is a historical novella written in the early 19th century. The narrative delves into the lives and customs of the Zaporozhian Cossacks, centered around the titular character, Tarass Boulba, who is a fervent and traditional Cossack warrior. The plot explores themes of loyalty, family, and the adventurous, ...

Authors: Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich, 1799-1837

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"La fille du capitaine" by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of military life and touches upon themes of love, honor, and social status, primarily centering on Piotr Grinev, the son of a retired officer, as he embarks on his own journey into the military. ...

Authors: Bougeant, G.-H. (Guillaume-Hyacinthe), 1690-1743

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"Voyage du Prince Fan-Férédin dans la romancie" by G.-H. Bougeant is a fictional narrative, written during the early 18th century, that explores themes of adventure and idealism. The story follows Prince Fan-Férédin as he embarks on a quest to find the marvelous land of Romancie, which he believes to be the epitome of beauty and virtue, contrasting...

Authors: Rémusat, Charles de, 1797-1875

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"Abélard, Tome II" by Charles de Rémusat is a philosophical treatise written during the mid-19th century. This work delves deeply into the metaphysical inquiries of the medieval thinker Peter Abelard, particularly focusing on the extensive and contentious debates surrounding the nature of universals – concepts that are abstract and apply to multipl...

Authors: Barbara, Charles, 1817-1866

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"L'assassinat du pont-rouge" by Charles Barbara is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story introduces us to two friends, Rodolphe and Maximilien (Max) Destroy, who engage in thoughtful conversation about the struggles and artistic aspirations of life, amidst hints of darker events tied to a mysterious agent of change, the family's past s...

Authors: Sand, George, 1804-1876

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"Jacques" by George Sand is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative delves into the complexities of love, societal expectations, and the turbulence of emotions experienced by its characters, specifically focusing on Jacques and his fiancée, Fernande. The story explores themes of passion, despair, and the consequences of societal no...

Authors: Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870

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"Les compagnons de Jéhu" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. The book explores the tumultuous period of the French Revolution and its aftermath, focusing on themes of revolution, social justice, and the complexities of loyalty and power. The narrative introduces a group of bandits known as the "companions o...

Authors: Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897

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"Sapho" by Alphonse Daudet is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story explores complex themes of love, passion, and societal expectations, primarily revolving around the lives of its central characters, Jean Gaussin, a young man preparing for a career in the consulate, and Fanny Legrand, an enigmatic woman with ties to the artistic ...