Authors: Mativet, Antoine‏

In Mountaineering

By Abil Kile

"La Nouvelle Cythère" by Monchoisy is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work details a journey from France to Tahiti, exploring the society, culture, and landscapes of the regions encountered along the way, particularly focusing on the impressions of New York and San Francisco as the narrator makes their way to the romantici...

Authors: Renard, Jules, 1864-1910

In Sea Explorations

By Abil Kile

"Nos frères farouches : Ragotte, Les Philippe" by Jules Renard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the character of Ragotte, a simple and hardworking peasant woman navigating her life filled with domestic responsibilities, family dynamics, and the hardships of peasant life. Through her experiences, the book sheds l...

Authors: France, Anatole, 1844-1924

In True Adventure

By Abil Kile

"Monsieur Bergeret à Paris: Histoire Contemporaine" by Anatole France is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around M. Lucien Bergeret, a middle-class professor navigating life in Paris, alongside his affectionate dog Riquet. As M. Bergeret faces the trivialities of daily life, social traditions, and family dynamics, th...

Authors: Ariosto, Lodovico, 1474-1533

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By Abil Kile

"Roland Furieux, tome 3: Traduction nouvelle par Francisque Reynard" by Ariosto is a narrative poem written in the late 19th century. This work is a continuation of the epic tale that features the heroic exploits of knights, focusing on themes of chivalry, love, and conflict during the enchanting battles between Christian and pagan forces. The poem...

Authors: Christine, de Pisan, 1364?-1431?

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By Abil Kile

"Les cent histoires de Troye : L'epistre de Othea deesse de prudence envoyee" is a collection of narrative tales steeped in mythology, likely written during the late 15th century. The work centers around various characters and legendary figures from ancient tales, particularly focusing on the wise goddess Othea as she imparts knowledge and guidance...

Authors: Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936

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By Abil Kile

"Actions et Réactions" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores various relationships, conflicts, and moral dilemmas through richly drawn characters, particularly focusing on themes of human experience and interaction. The opening of the collection introduces George and Sophie Chapin, ...

Authors: Curwood, James Oliver, 1878-1927

In Extreme Travel

By Abil Kile

"Le grizzly" by James Oliver Curwood is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Tyr, a majestic grizzly bear, who reigns over his rugged domain in the Rockies. This tale delves into the natural world, exploring themes of survival, the instinctual behaviors of wildlife, and the encroachments humans pose on nature. At the...

Authors: Prévost, Marcel, 1862-1941

In Extreme Travel

By Abil Kile

"La retraite ardente" by Marcel Prévost is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Stéphanie, a comtesse seeking solace in a convent known as the "Quarantaine." As she navigates her emotional struggles and the consequences of her past relationships, the narrative explores themes of redemption, introspection, and the comp...

Authors: Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923

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By Abil Kile

"Le Mariage de Loti" by Pierre Loti is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story primarily revolves around the character of Loti, who, under his birth name Harry Grant, finds himself in Tahiti, navigating the contrasts between his European upbringing and the Polynesian culture he encounters. The novel explores themes of love and cultural ...