Authors: France, Anatole, 1844-1924

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By Abil Kile

"Thaïs" by Anatole France is a novel written during the late 19th century. Set in ancient Egypt, it explores themes of religious devotion, temptation, and redemption through the journey of the main character, Paphnuce, an ascetic monk. He is determined to save Thaïs, a beautiful courtesan who represents both physical temptation and spiritual corrup...

Authors: Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885

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By Abil Kile

"Post-scriptum de ma vie" by Victor Hugo is a collection of posthumous writings, comprised of prose and reflections, written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a literary and philosophical testament, where Hugo shares his thoughts on art, poetry, and humanity, alongside meditations on existence, destiny, and the divine. It encapsulates t...

Authors: Gyp, 1849-1932

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By Abil Kile

"Le mariage de Chiffon" by Gyp is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Corysande, affectionately nicknamed Chiffon, a spirited sixteen-year-old who navigates the complexities of societal expectations and personal desires as her mother pushes her towards an advantageous marriage with a much older man, the duc d'Aubière...

Authors: Lorrain, Jean, 1855-1906

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By Abil Kile

"Pelléastres. Le poison de la littérature. Crimes de Montmartre et d'ailleurs…" by Jean Lorrain is a literary work likely written in the early 20th century. This narrative explores themes of artistic decay, societal hypocrisy, and the complicated relationships between men and women within the realm of literature and culture. The book's protagonist,...

Authors: Tolstoy, Aleksey Konstantinovich, graf, 1817-1875

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By Abil Kile

"Ivan le terrible; ou, La Russie au XVIe siècle" by Count Alexis Tolstoy is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the life of Ivan IV, also known as Ivan the Terrible, who ruled Russia in the 16th century, exploring his complex character and brutal reign. Through Ivan's actions and the political turmoil of th...

Authors: Melegari, Dora, 1849-1924

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By Abil Kile

"Expiation" by Dora Melegari is a novel written in the late 19th century. It revolves around themes of love, isolation, and the struggle between personal desire and moral obligation. The story follows Thérèse, a woman who navigates her sorrowful past and strained familial relationships, particularly with her father, and her new life at her cousin R...

Authors: Louvet de Couvray, Jean-Baptiste, 1760-1797

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By Abil Kile

"Les amours du chevalier de Faublas, tome 5/5" by Jean-Baptiste Louvet de Couvray is a romantic novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the charming and somewhat deceitful character of the chevalier de Faublas as he navigates his relationships with various women amidst social intrigues and adventures. The book explores themes ...

Authors: Richepin, Jean, 1849-1926

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By Abil Kile

"La Glu" by Jean Richepin is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, desire, and the complexities of human relationships, centering around characters like Doctor Pierre Cézambre and Marie-Pierre who grapple with their pasts and present entanglements. The narrative delves into the emotional struggles of the charac...

Authors: Tailhade, Laurent, 1854-1919

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By Abil Kile

"Au Pays du Mufle: Ballades et Quatorzains" by Laurent Tailhade is a poetry collection written in the early 1890s, during the late 19th century. This work features a series of ballades and quatorzains that satirically tackle various aspects of society and human nature, reflecting Tailhade's distinctive voice and style. The collection is noted for i...