Authors: Assollant, Alfred, 1827-1886

In Humanities

By Carol Perez

"La chasse aux lions" by Alfred Assollant is a humorous adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around two soldiers, Dumanet and Pitou, who are stationed in Algeria and drawn into the excitement of hunting a lion, leading to a series of comical encounters and misadventures. This work blends light-hearted dialogue and cam...

Authors: Huna, Ludwig, 1872-1945

In Classical Education

By Carol Perez

Authors: Quartier, Antoine

In Rhetoric

By Carol Perez

"L'esclave religieux, et ses avantures" by Antoine Quartier is a novel written in the late 17th century. The book recounts the experiences and suffering of the author during his eight years of captivity in Tripoli, highlighting the cruelties faced by Christian captives in the Muslim world. The narrative aims to raise awareness about the plight of t...

Authors: About, Edmond, 1828-1885

In Logic & Reasoning

By Carol Perez

"Tolla" by Edmond About is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Tolla, the daughter of Count Alexandre Feraldi, as she navigates her youth in Rome amidst societal expectations, romance, and familial pressures. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of aristocratic life and explores themes of love, devotion, and the ...

Authors: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832

In Humanities

By Carol Perez

"Goethe und Werther: Briefe Goethe's, meistens aus seiner Jugendzeit" by Goethe is a collection of letters written in the late 19th century. The work features personal correspondence primarily from Goethe's youth, offering insights into his relationships and experiences surrounding the iconic character of Werther, a reflection of Goethe's own roman...

Authors: Lindner, Johann Traugott, 1777-1856

In Classical Education

By Carol Perez

"Wanderungen durch die interessantesten Gegenden des Sächsischen Obererzgebirges" by Finanzprocurator Lindner is a descriptive travelogue written in the mid-19th century. The book details scenic routes and local customs throughout the Saxon Upper Erzgebirge region, exploring its economic activities, folk traditions, and geography. Readers can expec...

Authors: Colette, 1873-1954

In Rhetoric

By Carol Perez

"La Fin de Chéri" by Colette is a novel written in the early 20th century. It revolves around the character Chéri, a young man caught in the social dynamics and complexities of post-war France, particularly focusing on his relationship with his wife, Edmée. The narrative explores themes of love, identity, and the discomfiture of returning to civili...

Authors: White, Mary, 1869-1952

In Logic & Reasoning

By Carol Perez

"The Child's Rainy Day Book" by Mary White is a guidebook aimed at helping children engage in creative indoor activities during rainy days, likely written in the early 20th century. The book offers a variety of crafts and toys that children can make, encouraging self-sufficiency in play rather than reliance on commercial toys. It focuses on the joy...

Authors: Aanrud, Hans, 1863-1953

In Classical Education

By Carol Perez

"Sidsel Langröckchen" by Hans Aanrud is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces a young girl named Sidsel, who belongs to a modest household in a place known as Schloss Guckaus. Given the hardship her mother faces, Sidsel embarks on an adventure to deliver spun wool, stepping into a larger world filled with new ex...