Authors: Sophocles, 496? BCE-407 BCE

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"The Seven Plays in English Verse" by Sophocles, translated by Lewis Campbell, is a collection of ancient Greek tragedies written in the 5th century BC. This compilation presents the renowned works of Sophocles, which include complex themes of fate, morality, and human nature, articulated through a variety of tragic characters. The opening chapters...

Authors: Putnam, Ruth, 1856-1931

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"Charles the Bold, Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477" by Ruth Putnam is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the life and reign of Charles the Bold, the last Duke of Burgundy, focusing on his ambitions, accomplishments, and failures in the context of the political landscape of 15th century Europe. The book exp...

Authors: Eliot, George, 1819-1880

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"Middlemarch" by George Eliot is a novel written in the mid-19th century that explores the lives and interactions of residents in a provincial English town. The story primarily centers around Dorothea Brooke, a young woman with high ideals and aspirations for a meaningful life, who grapples with her search for love and purpose amid societal expecta...

Authors: Porter, Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman), 1868-1920

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"Pollyanna" by Eleanor H. Porter is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Pollyanna Whittier, an optimistic young girl who approaches life with an unwavering positive attitude, which she refers to as her “glad game.” The narrative begins with her arriving to live with her stern aunt, Miss Polly Harri...

Authors: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900

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"The Canterville Ghost" by Oscar Wilde is a short story written in the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This whimsical tale blends elements of humor and the supernatural, revolving around the antics of a ghost who has haunted Canterville Chase for centuries. When an American family led by Mr. Hiram B. Otis moves in, they tr...

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"Prefaces to Fiction" by Boyce, Argens, Derrick, Manley, Scudéry, and Warburton is a collection of literary prefaces and introductions that provide insight into early theories of prose fiction. Written during the early to mid-18th century, the book encompasses works from notable figures such as Georges de Scudéry, who initiated discussions on narra...

Authors: Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859

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"Cosmos: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe, Vol. 1" by Alexander von Humboldt is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This ambitious work seeks to encapsulate the extensive physical phenomena of the universe, reflecting the author's quest to comprehend nature as an interconnected whole. Humboldt aims to cre...

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"Sir Gawayne and the Green Knight" by Richard Morris is an alliterative romance-poem likely written during the 14th century. The narrative centers around Sir Gawayne, a noble knight and nephew of King Arthur, who embarks on a perilous journey to fulfill a mysterious challenge posed by the enigmatic Green Knight. This tale weaves themes of bravery, ...

Authors: Eliot, T. S. (Thomas Stearns), 1888-1965

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"Prufrock and Other Observations" by T. S. Eliot is a distinguished collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This work, which includes some of Eliot's most notable pieces such as "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," captures the complexities of modern life, focusing on themes of alienation, introspection, and the passage of time. Th...