Authors: Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867

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By Joshua Mitchell

"Experimental Researches in Electricity, Volume 1" by Michael Faraday is a scientific publication written in the early to mid-19th century. This comprehensive work compiles a series of experimental studies detailing the principles and phenomena related to electricity, particularly focusing on the induction of electric currents and their relationshi...

Authors: Cicero, Marcus Tullius, 107 BCE-44 BCE

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By Joshua Mitchell

"Cicero's Tusculan Disputations" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a philosophical treatise written in the late Roman Republic period. This work presents a series of five dialogues in which Cicero addresses various philosophical questions concerning the nature of death, the essence of happiness, and the role of virtue in life. The primary focus is to pro...

Authors: Melville, Herman, 1819-1891

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By Joshua Mitchell

"Moby-Dick; or, The Whale" by Herman Melville is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of obsession, vengeance, and humanity's relationship with nature through the experiences of its central character, Ishmael, who embarks on a whaling voyage aboard the Pequod, captained by the enigmatic and vengeful Ahab. The opening of...

Authors: Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE

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"The Republic" by Plato is a philosophical treatise written in the 4th century BC. The work explores the nature of justice, the ideal state, and the role of the philosopher within society. Through a series of dialogues featuring characters such as Socrates, Thrasymachus, Glaucon, and Adeimantus, Plato investigates what justice means and how it can ...

Authors: Santayana, George, 1863-1952

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"The Life of Reason: The Phases of Human Progress" by George Santayana is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. This work explores the development of human thought and reason as fundamental aspects of progress, tying together concepts from art, ethics, and science into a cohesive narrative about human nature and existence. The ...

Authors: Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797

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"The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 01 (of 12)" by Edmund Burke is a collection of political and philosophical writings, likely composed in the late 18th century. The volume presents a critical exploration of societal structures and norms through various essays and letters, reflecting Burke's insights on the nature of government, ...

Authors: Corbett, Julian Stafford, 1854-1922

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"Some Principles of Maritime Strategy" by Julian Stafford Corbett is a treatise on naval strategy written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the theoretical foundations and practical considerations of maritime warfare, emphasizing the interplay between naval and military strategies. Corbett's insights aim to educate military leaders o...

Authors: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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"The Taming of the Shrew" by William Shakespeare is a comedic play written during the late 16th century. The story explores themes of love, marriage, and gender roles through the tumultuous relationship between Petruchio and Katherina Minola, known for her sharp tongue and fiery demeanor. The play's humor and wit challenge societal expectations, ma...

Authors: Coleridge, Samuel Taylor, 1772-1834

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"The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge is a narrative poem written in the late 18th century, during the Romantic era. This poem combines elements of both adventure and moral allegory, exploring themes of nature, spirituality, and the consequences of one's actions. It tells the tale of an ancient mariner who recounts a harrowin...