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The Lenâpé and Their Legends by Daniel G. Brinton
Authors: Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899
In Leadership
"The Lenâpé and Their Legends" by Daniel G. Brinton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the ethnological studies of the Lenape, or Delaware Indians, highlighting their legends, history, language, and traditions. Central to the text is a focus on the WALAM OLUM, an ancient record believed to capture significan...
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Les miens by Auguste Gilbert de Voisins
Authors: Gilbert de Voisins, Auguste, 1877-1939
In Business
"Les Miens" by Auguste Gilbert de Voisins is a narrative work written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the main character, Ottavio, who reflects on his childhood experiences, particularly focusing on the significant individuals and landscapes that shaped his life. It aims to evoke nostalgia and explore the themes of memory and af...
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Mi tio y mi cura by Jean de La Brète
Authors: La Brète, Jean de, 1854-1945
In Productivity
"Mi tío y mi cura" by Jean de La Brète is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story seems to revolve around the life of a young girl, Reina, who is growing up in a challenging household ruled by her harsh aunt and the kind-hearted village priest. As Reina navigates her childhood, she grapples with themes of authority, education, and her ...
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Hamlet by William Shakespeare
Authors: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
In Economics
"Hamlet" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written between 1599 and 1601. Set in Denmark, the play follows Prince Hamlet as he seeks revenge against his uncle Claudius, who murdered Hamlet's father to seize the throne and marry Hamlet's mother. After encountering his father's ghost, Hamlet feigns madness while plotting vengeance. Considered one o...
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Œuvres complètes de Gustave Flaubert, tome 7: Bouvard et Pécuchet by Flaubert
Authors: Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880
In Business
"Œuvres complètes de Gustave Flaubert, tome 7: Bouvard et Pécuchet" by Gustave Flaubert is an unfinished novel published posthumously in 1881. Two copyists meet by chance in Paris and discover their shared interests. When an inheritance allows them to retire to the countryside, they enthusiastically attempt to master every field of knowledge—agricu...
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A Morgadinha dos Cannaviaes by Júlio Dinis
Authors: Dinis, Júlio, 1839-1871
In Leadership
"A Morgadinha dos Cannaviaes" by Júlio Dinis is a novel published in 1868. Set in a fictional Portuguese village, the story follows Henrique de Souselas, a wealthy orphan from Lisbon who seeks refuge in the countryside to recover from urban malaise. There he encounters Madalena, the beautiful and spirited morgadinha, whose heart belongs elsewhere. ...
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Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare by E. Nesbit and William Shakespeare
Authors: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
In Economics
"Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare" by E. Nesbit and William Shakespeare is a collection published in 1907 that retells Shakespeare's plays for young readers. Nesbit transforms twenty of Shakespeare's most famous works into accessible stories, sometimes opening with "Once upon a time." The collection includes tales from comedies, tragedies, and ro...
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Aus Kroatien: Skizzen und Erzählungen by Arthur Achleitner
Authors: Achleitner, Arthur, 1858-1927
In Productivity
"Aus Kroatien: Skizzen und Erzählungen" by Arthur Achleitner is a collection of sketches and narratives written in the early 20th century. The work explores the landscapes, culture, and lifestyle of Croatia through a series of observations and stories that highlight the region's beauty and intricacies. Achleitner offers readers a glimpse into the l...
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Ellénore, Volume I by Sophie Gay
Authors: Gay, Sophie, 1776-1852
In Business
"Ellénore, Volume I" by Sophie Gay is a novel written during the mid-19th century. This work intricately explores themes of societal expectations, personal virtue, and the complexity of human relationships through the lens of its central character, Ellénore Mansley. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of the turbulent post-revolutionary French...