Authors: Schücking, Levin, 1814-1883

In Productivity

By Ronald Gonzalez

"Die Bestechung : Novelle" by Levin Schücking is a fictional novella written in the late 19th century. As with many literary works from this era, it explores themes of morality, societal pressures, and the human condition. The narrative delves into the topic of corruption within the military conscription process, highlighting the lengths individual...

Authors: Butler, Samuel, 1835-1902

In Leadership

By Ronald Gonzalez

"Erewhon; Or, Over the Range" by Samuel Butler is a satirical novel published in 1872. A traveler discovers a strange fictional country where society operates by inverted rules: illness is treated as crime, while criminals receive medical treatment. The book satirizes Victorian England while pioneering speculations about machine consciousness and a...

Authors: Saint-Victor, J. B. de (Jacques-Benjamin), 1772-1858

In Economics

By Ronald Gonzalez

"Tableau historique et pittoresque de Paris depuis les Gaulois jusqu'à nos jours" by J. B. de Saint-Victor is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This work provides an extensive overview of the history and transformation of Paris, delving into its developments from ancient times through the modern era. The text appears to...

Authors: Jammes, Francis, 1868-1938

In Business

By Ronald Gonzalez

"Cloches pour deux mariages: le mariage basque; le mariage de raison" by Francis Jammes is a prose work that seems likely to have been written in the early 20th century. This narrative explores themes centered around love, tradition, and the complexities of relationships within the Basque culture, focusing specifically on the characters Manech and ...

Authors: Wettstein-Adelt, Minna, 1869-1908?

In Leadership

By Ronald Gonzalez

"3½ Monate Fabrik-Arbeiterin" by Minna Wettstein-Adelt is a social commentary and personal account written in the late 19th century. This work offers an insightful exploration of the lives of factory workers, specifically focusing on the conditions and experiences of women in this sector. Through her first-hand observations, Wettstein-Adelt amalgam...

Authors: Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936

In Productivity

By Ronald Gonzalez

"The Day's Work" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of labor, engineering, and human experience through various narratives, one of which focuses on the construction of a bridge over the Ganges River, highlighting the challenges faced by engineers and laborers. The main char...

Authors: Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950

In Productivity

By Ronald Gonzalez

"Mrs. Warren's Profession" by Bernard Shaw is a play written in 1893. It centers on Vivie Warren, a bright university graduate who finally meets her estranged mother—only to discover she's a former prostitute and current brothel owner. As their relationship unfolds, Vivie must grapple with her mother's past choices and present business dealings. Sh...

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In Leadership

By Ronald Gonzalez

"A Journal of the Pilgrims at Plymouth; Mourt's Relation" is a firsthand account written between November 1620 and November 1621. Penned primarily by Edward Winslow and William Bradford, this detailed journal chronicles the Mayflower Pilgrims' landing on Cape Cod, their exploration of unfamiliar territory, and their settlement of Plymouth Colony. I...

Authors: Grandmaison, Marie de, 1856?-

In Business

By Ronald Gonzalez

"En voyage" by Madame Marie de Grandmaison is a children's narrative written in the early 20th century. This book captures the excitement of travel through the eyes of two siblings, Hélène and Jacques, as they embark on various adventures filled with dreams and imaginations about their journey. The likely topic revolves around the joys and experien...