Authors: Marden, Orison Swett, 1848-1924

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By Elizabeth Stewart

"Pushing to the Front" by Orison Swett Marden is a motivational self-help book written in the early 20th century. The work serves as an inspirational guide that targets individuals seeking personal growth and success, emphasizing the vital role of determination, ambition, and the ability to seize opportunities in life. Throughout, Marden illustrate...

Authors: Thucydides, 456? BCE-396 BCE

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By Elizabeth Stewart

"Historia de la guerra del Peloponeso (2 de 2)" by Thucydides is a historical account written during the fifth century BC. This work chronicles the devastating conflict between Athens and Sparta, two Greek superpowers locked in a struggle that would reshape the ancient world. Written by an Athenian general who fought in the war himself, it offers a...

Authors: Bunyan, John, 1628-1688

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By Elizabeth Stewart

"The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan is a religious allegory written in the late 17th century. The narrative chronicles the journey of a character named Christian as he seeks salvation and navigates the challenges of life, symbolized by his passage from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. This work serves as a discourse on the Christi...

Authors: Pu, Songling, 1640-1715

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By Elizabeth Stewart

"Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio (Volumes 1 and 2)" by Pu Songling is a collection of Classical Chinese stories written over forty years from the late 1600s to early 1700s. Comprising nearly 500 tales of ghosts, foxes, and supernatural encounters, these stories blur the boundaries between the otherworldly and everyday reality. Rather than fri...

Authors: Lamarque, É. (Élodie), 1851-1911

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By Elizabeth Stewart

"A travers l'Exposition" by É. Lamarque is a children's book, likely written in the late 19th century. This delightful narrative revolves around the experiences of two children, Jacques and Madeleine, as they explore the wonders of an exposition, filled with various cultural exhibits and technological marvels. The book captures the imagination of y...

Authors: Various

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By Elizabeth Stewart

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, August 25th, 1920" by Various is a collection of satirical cartoons and humorous essays published in the early 20th century. This issue of the well-known British magazine reflects societal norms, political situations, and cultural commentary of its time, especially following the aftermath of World War I....

Authors: Gilman, Charlotte Perkins, 1860-1935

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By Elizabeth Stewart

"Herland" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a feminist utopian novel written in 1915. Three male explorers discover an isolated society composed entirely of women who reproduce without men. What they find challenges every assumption they hold about gender, civilization, and human nature. As the men learn the language and customs of this all-female uto...

Authors: Chevalier, H. Emile (Henri Emile), 1828-1879

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By Elizabeth Stewart

"Les Nez-Percés" by Émile Chevalier is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book revolves around themes of adventure, conflict, and cultural encounters, set against the backdrop of the early interactions between Native American tribes and European settlers. The key character introduced early in the book is Poignet-d'Acier, a dete...

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By Elizabeth Stewart

"As Farpas: Chronica Mensal da Politica, das Letras e dos Costumes (1883-06)" by Ramalho Ortigão and Eça de Queirós is a monthly publication that appeared from 1871 to 1882. This satirical chronicle presents a biting caricature of Portuguese society, critiquing everything from partisan journalism and religious hypocrisy to women's roles and politic...