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La Turque : roman parisien by Eugène Montfort
Authors: Montfort, Eugène, 1877-1936
By Abil Kile
"La Turque : roman parisien" by Eugène Montfort is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores themes of love, hardship, and social status through the eyes of the main character, Sophie Mittelette, as she navigates her life in various French cities, facing challenges and searching for a sense of belonging. The novel promises an intricate...
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Le fameux chevalier Gaspard de Besse : ses dernières aventures by Jean Aicard
Authors: Aicard, Jean, 1848-1921
By Abil Kile
"Le fameux chevalier Gaspard de Besse : ses dernières aventures" by Jean Aicard is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Gaspard de Besse, a bandit of noble intentions, as he contemplates his past and future while imprisoned, seeking both redemption and escape. The narrative promises to explore themes...
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La farce de la Sorbonne by René Benjamin
Authors: Benjamin, René, 1885-1948
By Abil Kile
"La Farce de la Sorbonne" by René Benjamin is a satirical examination of academic life written in the early 20th century. The work critiques the state of French higher education, particularly through the lens of the Sorbonne, showcasing a variety of professors and their eccentricities. The book utilizes humor and absurdity to highlight the shortcom...
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Histoire du Bas-Empire. Tome 02 by Charles Le Beau
Authors: Le Beau, Charles, 1701-1778
By Abil Kile
"Histoire du Bas-Empire. Tome 02" by Charles Le Beau is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume focuses on the late period of the Roman Empire, detailing the reigns of various emperors and significant events that shaped the empire during its decline. The text promises an in-depth examination of figures like Constant, Mag...
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Voyage à Montbard by Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles
Authors: Hérault de Séchelles, Marie-Jean, 1759-1794
By Abil Kile
"Voyage à Montbard" by Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles is a detailed account written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the author's visit to the estate of the esteemed naturalist Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, offering insights into both the man and his work. As a memoir intertwined with philosophical musings, it reflects Hérau...
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Les mémoires d'un valet de pied by William Makepeace Thackeray
Authors: Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863
By Abil Kile
"Les mémoires d'un valet de pied" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a satirical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is told from the perspective of John-Herbert-Sigismond-Fitz-Roy de la Pluche, a footman who provides a humorous and critical view of the social dynamics surrounding the English aristocracy and those who serve them. The na...
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Heures d'Afrique by Jean Lorrain
Authors: Lorrain, Jean, 1855-1906
By Abil Kile
"Heures d'Afrique" by Jean Lorrain is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the vibrant and tumultuous life in various cities of Africa, particularly focusing on Marseille and Oran, as well as the reflections of a narrator navigating through the complexities of culture, desire, and disillusionment in these coastal locales. The...
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Madame Thérèse by Erckmann-Chatrian
Authors: Erckmann-Chatrian
By Abil Kile
"Madame Thérèse" by Erckmann-Chatrian is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in a small village in the Vosges, focusing on the lives of the characters who include a young boy named Fritzel, his uncle Jacob, and their housekeeper Lisbeth. Central to the narrative is the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolutionary Wars, exp...
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Intermèdes by Emile Baumann
Authors: Baumann, Emile, 1868-1942
By Abil Kile
"Intermèdes" by Émile Baumann is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work appears to explore philosophical and critical reflections on literature, music, and faith, with a particular focus on the influential figures and contentious issues surrounding the Catholic Church and its relation to contemporary thought. The openin...