Authors: Boccaccio, Giovanni, 1313-1375

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By Abil Kile

"Traicté tresplaisant et recreatif de l'amour parfaicte de Guisgardus et Sigismunde" is a romantic narrative likely written in the late 15th century. This work, which can be classified as a narrative poem, recounts the tragic love story between Guisgardus and Sigismunde, the beautiful daughter of Tancred, a prince of Salerno. The book explores them...

Authors: La Véprie, Jean de, 1445?-1519?

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"Les proverbes communs" by Jean de La Véprie is a collection of proverbs written during the late 15th century. This book serves as a rich repository of wisdom and cultural insights, reflecting the thoughts and values of its time through various sayings that encapsulate human experiences and social norms. The proverbs cover a range of topics, from p...

Authors: Margueritte, V. (Victor), 1866-1942

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By Abil Kile

"Femmes nouvelles" by Paul Margueritte and V. Margueritte is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Hélène Dugast, a young woman on the cusp of adulthood, who yearns for independence and grapples with the societal expectations of women during her time. Her journey of self-discovery and confrontation...

Authors: Proust, Marcel, 1871-1922

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By Abil Kile

"Pastiches et mélanges" by Marcel Proust is a literary collection written in the early 20th century. This work features a series of pastiches and essays that showcase Proust's keen observations of society and art, blending humor with meticulous appreciation of various literary styles and figures. The collection touches upon notable topics such as t...

Authors: Martial, d'Auvergne, -1508

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By Abil Kile

"Les cinquante et ung arretz d'amours" by d'Auvergne Martial is a collection of fictional court decrees related to love, likely written during the late 14th century. The text presents a whimsical and allegorical legal framework for examining various romantic disputes, showcasing the absurdities and paradoxes of love through a series of fanciful cou...

Authors: Lichtenberger, André, 1870-1940

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By Abil Kile

"En Alsace" by André Lichtenberger is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the rich cultural, historical, and geographical landscape of Alsace, a region located between the Vosges and the Rhine. It sheds light on the unique charm and significance of Alsace while capturing its storied past through historical eve...

Authors: Mérimée, Prosper, 1803-1870

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By Abil Kile

"Lettres à M. Panizzi, tome II" by Prosper Mérimée is a collection of epistolary correspondence written in the mid-19th century. The letters are primarily directed to Mr. Panizzi, covering a range of personal and political topics during a period marked by social and political upheaval in Europe. Throughout the letters, Mérimée reflects on contempor...

Authors: About, Edmond, 1828-1885

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By Abil Kile

"Les mariages de Paris" by Edmond About is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story opens in a post-revolutionary Paris and introduces the lives of two brothers, Matthieu and Léonce Debay, jettisoned into academia and society, respectively. As they navigate their ambitions and familial ties, themes of love, class, and solid moral values ...

Authors: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900

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"Sésame et les Lys: des trésors des rois, des jardins des reines" by John Ruskin is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. The work is a compilation of lectures that explore the significance of literature and its role in the development of moral and social vision. Ruskin emphasizes the transformative power of reading and advocat...