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Pensées sans langage by Francis Picabia
Authors: Picabia, Francis, 1879-1953
"PENSÉES SANS LANGAGE" by Francis Picabia is a poetic work composed during the early 20th century, specifically in 1919. This collection of poetry explores themes of love, existential reflections, and the absurdities of life as seen through the lens of Dadaist thought. The work embodies a fragmented style and a playful yet incisive commentary on hu...
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La "National Gallery" by Armand Dayot
Authors: Dayot, Armand, 1851-1934
"La 'National Gallery'" by Armand Dayot is a richly illustrated art publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide to the National Gallery in London, detailing its significant artworks and the history behind them, while exploring the contributions of various renowned artists. The book not only documents the...
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Couplées: Roman by Marcel Boulenger
Authors: Boulenger, Marcel, 1873-1932
In Cowboy Tales
"Couplées: Roman" by Marcel Boulenger is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of Sylvie Montreux, a celebrated actress turned baroness, who navigates her new social standing after marrying Baron Levaître. The narrative also touches on the dynamics of her relationship with her stepdaughter, Pauline, as they b...
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La vérité en marche: L'affaire Dreyfus by Émile Zola
Authors: Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
"La vérité en marche: L'affaire Dreyfus" by Émile Zola is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work addresses the infamous Dreyfus Affair, a pivotal political scandal in France centering around wrongful conviction and anti-Semitic sentiments, revealing the struggles for justice and truth in the face of public outrage and preju...
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Anicet; ou, le panorama by Aragon
Authors: Aragon, 1897-1982
"Anicet; ou, le panorama" by Louis Aragon is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the character Anicet, a poet who grapples with his identity and views of reality as he journeys through life and relationships, encountering diverse individuals and philosophical ideas. Through the plot, Aragon examines themes of time, percepti...
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Oeuvres de Arthur Rimbaud: Vers et proses by Arthur Rimbaud
Authors: Rimbaud, Arthur, 1854-1891
"Oeuvres de Arthur Rimbaud: Vers et Proses" by Arthur Rimbaud is a collection of poetry and prose written in the late 19th century. This work showcases Rimbaud's innovative and often revolutionary approach to literature, exploring themes of desire, spirituality, nature, and the human condition. As a significant figure in French literature, Rimbaud'...
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Une saison en enfer by Arthur Rimbaud
Authors: Rimbaud, Arthur, 1854-1891
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"Une saison en enfer" by Arthur Rimbaud is a groundbreaking collection of prose poetry written during the late 19th century. This influential work is often categorized as a poetic narrative that explores themes of love, suffering, and the human condition. Rimbaud's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery and emotional intensity, reflecting hi...
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La Guerre des Boutons: Roman de ma douzième année by Louis Pergaud
Authors: Pergaud, Louis, 1882-1915
"La Guerre des Boutons: Roman de ma douzième année" by Louis Pergaud is a novel written in the early 20th century. This coming-of-age tale revolves around childhood rivalry between two groups of boys from neighboring villages, Longeverne and Velrans, captured through the eyes of their leader, Lebrac. The story dives into the spirited, often mischie...
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Le poète assassiné by Guillaume Apollinaire
Authors: Apollinaire, Guillaume, 1880-1918
"Le poète assassiné" by Guillaume Apollinaire is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of identity, love, and artistic ambition through its central character, Croniamantal, who is both a celebrated figure and a tragic figure navigating the complexities of life and relationships. At the start of the narrative, the fame ...