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Œuvres complètes de Gustave Flaubert, tome 6: Trois contes, suivis de mélanges…
Authors: Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880
"Œuvres complètes de Gustave Flaubert, tome 6: Trois contes, suivis de mélanges…" by Gustave Flaubert is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book includes Flaubert's masterful storytelling, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and the mundane aspects of daily life, with a focus on the character Félicité, a devoted se...
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Oeuvres complètes de Charles Péguy, Oeuvres de poésie (tome 6) by Charles Péguy
Authors: Péguy, Charles, 1873-1914
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"Oeuvres complètes de Charles Péguy, Oeuvres de poésie (tome 6)" by Charles Péguy is a collection of poetic works written in the early 20th century. This volume includes significant pieces such as "Le Mystère des Saints Innocents" and taps into themes of faith, charity, and hope as presented through rich and evocative language. Péguy’s writing refl...
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Ed. Manet: étude biographique et critique by Émile Zola
Authors: Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
"Ed. Manet: étude biographique et critique" by Émile Zola is a biographical and critical study written in the late 19th century. This book presents an analysis of the life and works of the influential painter Édouard Manet, highlighting his unique contributions to the art world during a time of significant transition in artistic expression. In this...
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Mémoires de Garibaldi, tome 2/2 by Alexandre Dumas
Authors: Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870
"Mémoires de Garibaldi, tome 2/2" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The memoir presents the experiences and reflections of Giuseppe Garibaldi, a prominent figure in the Italian unification movement, documenting his military campaigns and personal struggles during a tumultuous period in Italian history. This...
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Le Whip-Poor-Will, ou, les pionniers de l'Orégon by Amédée Bouis
Authors: Bouis, Amédée
"Le Whip-Poor-Will, ou, les pionniers de l'Orégon" by Amédée Bouis is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative explores the lives and struggles of early American pioneers as they venture into the wild territories of the Oregon region, navigating the challenges presented by both the landscape and the Indigenous tribes they encounter. C...
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Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 13 by Guy de Maupassant
Authors: Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
"Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 13" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of literary works written in the late 19th century. This particular volume prominently features the novel "Bel-Ami," focusing on themes of ambition, social ascent, and romantic entanglements in Parisian society. The protagonist, Georges Duroy, is an ex-soldier ...
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Nouveaux Pastels (Dix portraits d'hommes) by Paul Bourget
Authors: Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935
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"Nouveaux Pastels (Dix portraits d'hommes)" by Paul Bourget is a collection of portraits, likely written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the intricacies of human character, presenting nuanced sketches that explore the personalities and lives of various men. Bourget's vivid descriptions and deep insights into psychological themes may...
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La Hyène Enragée by Pierre Loti
Authors: Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923
"La Hyène Enragée" by Pierre Loti is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a poignant reflection on the horror and devastation experienced during World War I, particularly through the eyes of its main character, Captain Julien Viaud, who grapples with his sense of duty while witnessing the suffering caused by the war. The th...
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Bêtes et gens qui s'aimèrent by Claude Farrère
Authors: Farrère, Claude, 1876-1957
"Bêtes et gens qui s'aimèrent" by Claude Farrère is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. It focuses on the bond between humans and animals through the lens of a narrator’s experiences with a cat named "Chat-Comme-Ça." This charming narrative explores themes of companionship, loss, and the complexities of life from an animal's perspecti...