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Nouveau Code du Duel: Histoire, Législation, Droit Contemporain
Authors: Du Verger de Saint-Thomas, Charles, comte
By Abil Kile
"Nouveau Code du Duel: Histoire, Législation, Droit Contemporain" by Le Comte Du Verger Saint-Thomas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the complex topic of dueling, exploring its historical origins, legal framework, and societal implications, particularly examining how notions of honor and violence have ...
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L'Impeccable Théophile Gautier et les sacrilèges romantiques by Louis Nicolardot
Authors: Nicolardot, Louis, 1822-1888
By Abil Kile
"L'Impeccable Théophile Gautier et les sacrilèges romantiques" by Louis Nicolardot is a literary study written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life and poetic contributions of Théophile Gautier, exploring his relationships with contemporaries like Baudelaire and Sainte-Beuve, while reflecting on the impact of Romanticism on lite...
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Dictionnaire raisonné des onomatopées françaises by Charles Nodier
Authors: Nodier, Charles, 1780-1844
In Bioethics
By Abil Kile
"Dictionnaire raisonné des onomatopées françaises" by Charles Nodier is a scholarly work written in the early 19th century. This dictionary delves into the realm of onomatopoeia in the French language, aiming to provide a comprehensive compilation and analysis of words that imitate natural sounds. It serves as a resource for linguists and language ...
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La Sorcière by Jules Michelet
Authors: Michelet, Jules, 1798-1874
By Abil Kile
"La Sorcière" by Jules Michelet is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text delves into the history and mythology surrounding witchcraft, focusing on the societal perception of women as witches in a patriarchal context. It explores how women, deemed to embody the essence of sorcery, navigated a world of fear and superstition s...
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Le Naturalisme by condesa de Emilia Pardo Bazán
Authors: Pardo Bazán, Emilia, condesa de, 1852-1921
In Bioethics
By Abil Kile
"Le Naturalisme" by Emilia Pardo Bazán is a series of literary essays written in the late 19th century. This work discusses the emergence and implications of naturalism in literature, with a particular focus on its differentiation from romanticism and classicism. Pardo Bazán explores themes such as determinism, free will, and the moral implications...
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Monsieur de Phocas, Astarté: Roman by Jean Lorrain
Authors: Lorrain, Jean, 1855-1906
By Abil Kile
"Monsieur de Phocas, Astarté: Roman" by Jean Lorrain is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers on the enigmatic character M. de Phocas, who becomes a focal point of intrigue and discussion among the Parisian elite, possessing a mysterious past and a penchant for the aesthetics of beauty and decadence. The story delves into ...
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Histoire de la Guerre de Trente Ans by Friedrich Schiller
Authors: Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805
By Abil Kile
"Histoire de la Guerre de Trente Ans" by Friedrich Schiller is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The work chronicles the devastating conflict that ravaged Europe during the 17th century, focusing on the interplay of religion and politics and exploring key figures and events during this tumultuous period. Schiller’s narrative ai...
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De waarheid over Esperanto en Ido = La vérité sur l'Esperanto et l'Ido by Witteryck
Authors: Witteryck, Antoon Jozef, 1865-1934
By Abil Kile
"De waarheid over Esperanto en Ido = La vérité sur l'Esperanto et l'Ido" by Witteryck is a critical examination of the languages Esperanto and Ido, written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a scientific publication focusing on the merits and shortcomings of these constructed languages, particularly in the context of the international l...
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De la cruauté religieuse by baron d' Paul Henri Thiry Holbach
Authors: Holbach, Paul Henri Thiry, baron d', 1723-1789
In Bioethics
By Abil Kile
"De la cruauté religieuse" by Paul Henri Thiry Holbach is a philosophical treatise written in the early 19th century. The work examines the nature of religious cruelty, exploring how human ideas and behaviors are often reflected in the deities people worship. Holbach argues that the cruelties attributed to gods and the violent practices in religiou...