Authors: Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE

In Time Management

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Philebus" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue written around 360-347 BC. It presents a debate between Socrates and two young Athenians about whether pleasure or reason constitutes the highest good. The conversation explores the nature and hierarchy of different pleasures, distinguishing between beneficial and harmful forms. Through this ethical i...

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In Focus & Discipline

By Elizabeth Stewart

"The Red Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang is a fairy tale collection published in 1890. The second volume in Lang's renowned Coloured Fairy Books series, it brings together enchanting stories from French, Russian, Danish, and Romanian traditions, along with tales from Norse mythology. Edited by Andrew Lang with significant contributions from his wife Leo...

Authors: Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich, 1770-1831

In Focus & Discipline

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Rede zum Schuljahresabschluß am 29. September 1809" by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel is a philosophical discourse and educational address written in the early 19th century. This speech, delivered at a school graduation ceremony, highlights the values of education and the relationship between traditional and modern learning. Hegel discusses the nec...

Authors: Stratton, Lilyan

In Work Habits

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Reno — a Book of Short Stories and Information" by Lilyan Stratton is a collection of short stories and informational content written in the early 20th century. The book aims to explore life in Reno, Nevada, which is often associated with divorce, by presenting a range of social, romantic, and tragic encounters experienced by its residents and vis...

Authors: Curtis, William Eleroy, 1850-1911

In Productivity

By Elizabeth Stewart

"One Irish Summer" by William Eleroy Curtis is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book describes the author's experiences during a summer spent exploring Ireland, reflecting on its landscapes, culture, and the socio-economic changes happening at the time. Curtis presents a vivid picture of Ireland's beauty and the warmth of i...

Authors: Bernard, Tristan, 1866-1947

In Time Management

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Les veillées du chauffeur : Contes, essais, récits de voyage" by Tristan Bernard is a collection of stories, essays, and travel narratives written in the early 20th century. The work captures the humorous and observant nuances of life as experienced through the lens of automobile travel, highlighting the quirks and challenges of being an automobil...

Authors: Espina, Concha, 1869-1955

In Work Habits

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Agua de Nieve" by Concha Espina is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to Regina de Alcántara, a young woman embarking on a journey filled with self-discovery and emotional depth, while navigating her relationships with her family, particularly her ailing brother Daniel, and her confidante Eugenia Barquín. The n...

Authors: Häfker, Hermann, 1873-1939

In Focus & Discipline

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Kino und Kunst" by Hermann Häfker is a comprehensive discussion on the intersection of film and art written in the early 20th century. The text explores the artistic implications of cinema and its potential to elevate the representation of reality into a form of art. Häfker articulates a vision of cinema that seeks to resonate with genuine human e...

Authors: Woolf, Virginia, 1882-1941

In Time Management

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Night and Day" by Virginia Woolf is a novel published in 1919. Set in Edwardian London, it follows two women—Katharine Hilbery and Mary Datchet—as they navigate love, marriage, and personal freedom. Katharine, from a literary family, secretly prefers mathematics while wrestling with romantic entanglements involving William Rodney and Ralph Denham....