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Correspondance: Les lettres et les arts by Émile Zola
Authors: Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
"Correspondance: Les lettres et les arts" by Émile Zola is a collection of correspondence written in the late 19th century. This work comprises letters exchanged between Zola and his friend Antony Valabrègue during the early stages of their literary careers. The letters explore various topics, including literary and artistic theories, personal stru...
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Au pays russe by Jules Legras
Authors: Legras, Jules, 1866-1939
"Au pays russe" by Jules Legras is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's experiences and observations during his extensive journeys across Russia, aiming to capture the essence of the country and its people amidst social upheaval and natural hardship. The narrative is driven by the author's interactions with ...
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L'Alfabet européen appliqué aux langues asiatiques by C.-F. Volney
Authors: Volney, C.-F. (Constantin-François), 1757-1820
"L'Alfabet européen appliqué aux langues asiatiques" by C.-F. Volney is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work discusses the simplification of Eastern languages through the application of an European alphabet, proposing methods to transcribe various Asian languages using a standardized system. The focus is primarily on...
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Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 12 by Guy de Maupassant
Authors: Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
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"Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 12" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of literary works likely written in the late 19th century. The volume includes the novella "Yvette," which explores themes of love, desire, and the complexities of social dynamics through the interactions between its main characters, Jean de Servigny and Yvette...
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Eugène Delacroix by Camille Mauclair
Authors: Mauclair, Camille, 1872-1945
"Eugène Delacroix" by Camille Mauclair is a biography written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and artistic contributions of the renowned French painter Eugène Delacroix, exploring his role in the romantic movement and his impact on art. Mauclair skillfully contextualizes Delacroix's work within the shifting tides of 19th-ce...
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Fleurs sauvages: Poésies by Léonise Valois
Authors: Valois, Léonise, 1868-1936
"Fleurs sauvages: Poésies" by Léonise Valois is a collection of poems likely written during the late 19th to early 20th century. This poetic work reflects on themes of nature, love, loss, and memory, capturing the emotional experiences of the author and inviting readers to explore the intricacies of the human condition. The poems feature rich image...
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Les nécessités de la vie et les conséquences des rêves, précédé d'exemples
Authors: Éluard, Paul, 1895-1952
"Les nécessités de la vie et les conséquences des rêves, précédé d'exemples" by Paul Éluard is a poetic work written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1921. This collection blends lyrical poetry with introspective reflections on life, dreams, and human experience. Éluard, a key figure in the Surrealist movement, explores complex themes tha...
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Lettres à une inconnue, Tome Deuxième by Prosper Mérimée
Authors: Mérimée, Prosper, 1803-1870
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"Lettres à une inconnue, Tome Deuxième" by Prosper Mérimée is a collection of personal letters written in the mid-19th century. The letters provide glimpses into the life and thoughts of the author, who writes to an unnamed recipient, navigating themes of illness, travel, art, and social observations, while also expressing a longing for connection....
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Lettres à une inconnue, Tome Premier by Prosper Mérimée
Authors: Mérimée, Prosper, 1803-1870
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"Lettres à une inconnue, Tome Premier" by Prosper Mérimée is a collection of letters written in the late 19th century. The correspondence showcases the intricate and often playful dynamics between the narrator and an unnamed recipient, exploring themes of love, societal norms, and personal observations. Through these letters, Mérimée employs a conv...