Authors: Housman, A. E. (Alfred Edward), 1859-1936

In Economics

By Ronald Gonzalez

"A Shropshire Lad" by A. E. Housman is a collection of 63 poems published in 1896. Set in a half-imaginary pastoral Shropshire, these verses explore the fleeting nature of youth, love, and life itself. Soldiers march to early graves, young men face heartbreak and loss, and spring's beauty masks mortality's shadow. The poems resonated deeply with ge...

Authors: Darwin, Erasmus, 1731-1802

In Leadership

By Ronald Gonzalez

"Zoonomia; Or, the Laws of Organic Life, Vol. II" by Erasmus Darwin is a medical work published in 1796. This volume systematically classifies diseases into four major categories based on bodily motions: irritation, sensation, volition, and association. Darwin provides encyclopedia-style entries explaining symptoms, underlying mechanics, and treatm...

Authors: Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885

In Business

By Ronald Gonzalez

"Ninety-Three" by Victor Hugo is a novel published in 1874. Set during the French Revolution's bloody Vendée uprising of 1793, it follows a Royalist marquis, a Republican commander, and a revolutionary priest as their ideologies and loyalties collide in war-torn Brittany. When three orphaned children become trapped between opposing forces, acts of ...

Authors: Tuckerman, Bayard, 1855-1923

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By Ronald Gonzalez

"A History of English Prose Fiction" by Bayard Tuckerman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work aims to trace the development of English prose fiction, exploring its origins from early romances to contemporary novels while highlighting the social contexts of different periods. Tuckerman's analysis provides insights into ...

Authors: Camões, Luís de, 1524?-1580

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By Ronald Gonzalez

"Los Lusíadas: Poema épico en diez cantos" by Luís de Camões is an epic poem first published in 1572. Written in ten cantos of ottava rima, this Portuguese national epic celebrates Vasco da Gama's discovery of a sea route to India. Blending history with mythology, the poem features gods, nymphs, and sea monsters alongside Portuguese explorers. Thro...

Authors: Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893

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By Ronald Gonzalez

"Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 05" by Guy de Maupassant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the life of a young woman named Jeanne as she transitions from the confines of a convent to the freedoms of adulthood, exploring her emotions, aspirations, and budding romance. The narrative captures the contrast b...

Authors: Michelet, Jules, 1798-1874

In Economics

By Ronald Gonzalez

"Histoire de France (Volume 1/19)" by Jules Michelet is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work aims to chronicle the history of France from its ancient roots through various epochs, focusing especially on the contributions and struggles of different peoples like the Celts and Iberians. Michelet seeks to present a cohesive n...

Authors: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936

In Economics

By Ronald Gonzalez

"Orthodoxy" by G. K. Chesterton is a philosophical work written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a defense of the author's beliefs and critiques contemporary thought, addressing Christianity, individualism, and modern skepticism. Central to the text is the author’s perspective on how a balanced understanding of faith can coexist with r...

Authors: Assmuss, Eduard Philibert, 1838-1882

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By Ronald Gonzalez

"Parasiten der Honigbiene" by Eduard Philibert Assmuss is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work examines various parasites that affect honeybees, detailing both the creatures themselves and the diseases they cause. Assmuss draws from personal experiences and the latest scientific knowledge to provide a comprehensive ana...