Authors: Bahr, Hermann, 1863-1934

In Productivity

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Dalmatinische Reise" by Hermann Bahr is a narrative travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work offers a personal and reflective account of the author’s journey to Dalmatia, exploring its landscapes, culture, and the author's emotional connection to the sea and the longing it evokes. Through a blend of introspective thoughts, observati...

Authors: Lenz, Jakob Michael Reinhold, 1751-1792

In Focus & Discipline

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Der Hofmeister" by Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz is a tragicomedy written in 1774. A private tutor takes a position with a Prussian major's family, teaching both the lazy son and the fourteen-year-old daughter Gustchen. When an illicit relationship develops between tutor and student, resulting in pregnancy, both flee in disgrace. The major's rage an...

Authors: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821

In Focus & Discipline

By Elizabeth Stewart

"The Officer's Manual: Napoleon's Maxims of War" by Emperor of the French Napoleon I is a military treatise written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a compilation of strategic principles and timeless maxims derived from Napoleon’s vast military experience, aiming to guide officers in the art of warfare. The manual encapsulates the ess...

Authors: Browning, Robert, 1812-1889

In Productivity

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Robert Browning" by Robert Browning is a comprehensive collection of the poet's works and biographical insights compiled as part of the Project Gutenberg initiative. This compilation reflects the literary output of Browning, predominantly during the Victorian era, showcasing a wide range of poetic styles and...

Authors: Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939

In Time Management

By Elizabeth Stewart

Authors: Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949

In Work Habits

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Le Grand Secret" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a philosophical treatise on the nature of occultism and the ancient wisdom underlying various religious traditions, written in the early 20th century. The text aims to distill the vast and often convoluted teachings of occult knowledge, drawing from multiple cultures and time periods to present a more acc...

Authors: Gerbert, de Montreuil, active 13th century

In Work Habits

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Le livre de Girart de Nevers et de la belle Euriant s'amye" by Gerbert is a prose romance written in the 15th century. The tale follows noble knight Gerart, Count of Nevers, and his beloved Lady Euriant, whose love faces sabotage from a jealous former suitor, Liziart, Count of Forest. Featuring dragons, giants, courtly banquets, and chivalric adve...

Authors: Slocum, Joshua, 1844-1910?

In Focus & Discipline

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Sailing Alone Around the World" by Joshua Slocum is a sailing memoir published in 1900 about his solo circumnavigation of the globe aboard the sloop Spray. Slocum became the first person to sail around the world alone, covering 46,000 miles over three years. His journey took him through treacherous straits, across vast oceans, and past hostile sho...

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In Time Management

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Derroteros y viages à la Ciudad Encantada, ó de los Césares" by Pedro de Angelis is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The text explores the mythical existence of the Ciudad de los Césares, a fabled city believed to be rich in treasures and hidden away in the Andes Mountains south of Valdivia. It reflects on the fervent hopes ...