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By Abil Kile

"Cincuenta y cuatro Canciones Españolas del siglo XVI: Cancionero de Uppsala" by D. Rafael Mitjana is a collection of Spanish songs from the 16th century, published in the early 20th century. This book serves as a compilation of villancicos, traditional Spanish songs, that showcases the rich musical heritage of the time. It is likely that the mater...

Authors: Ohnet, Georges, 1848-1918

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By Abil Kile

"Marchand de Poison: Les Batailles de la Vie" by Georges Ohnet is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Vernier, a shrewd and unscrupulous businessman who creates and sells a toxic liqueur called "Prunelet." Alongside his brother-in-law Mareuil, they navigate the treacherous waters of commerce, morality, and personal ...

Authors: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870

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By Abil Kile

"Hard Times" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the mid-19th century, during the Victorian era. The narrative centers around the life of Thomas Gradgrind, who is obsessed with the notion of teaching only factual knowledge to children, emphasizing a rigid and utilitarian perspective on education and life. The characters introduced in the openi...

Authors: La Brète, Jean de, 1854-1945

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By Abil Kile

"Un Vaincu" by Jean de La Brète is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative, set against a backdrop of familial tensions and social expectations, centers around the lives of the Jeuffroy family, particularly focusing on the complex relationship between the wealthy but avaricious M. Jeuffroy, his daughter Suzanne, and her suitor M. Va...

Authors: Pérez Galdós, Benito, 1843-1920

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By Abil Kile

"Los cien mil hijos de San Luis" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set during the turbulent period of Spanish politics involving conspiracies, royalists, and revolutions, centered around the character Jenara, who becomes entangled in the machinations surrounding the royalists' efforts to reg...

Authors: Chandler, Henry W. (Henry William), 1828-1889

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By Abil Kile

"Further Remarks on the Policy of Lending Bodleian Printed Books and Manuscripts" by Henry W. Chandler, M.A. is a scholarly discourse written in the late 19th century, specifically in 1887. This publication critiques proposed changes to the lending policy of the Bodleian Library, a prominent academic library at the University of Oxford. The book ar...

Authors: Vaknin, Samuel, 1961-

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By Abil Kile

"Financial Crime and Corruption" by Samuel Vaknin is a comprehensive examination of global financial misconduct, including corruption, embezzlement, and money laundering, written in the early 21st century. The text serves as an analytical and educational account aimed at understanding the mechanisms and implications of corrupt practices in both pol...

Authors: Bianco, Margery Williams, 1881-1944

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By Abil Kile

"The Velveteen Rabbit" by Margery Williams Bianco is a classic children's book written in the early 20th century. This beloved tale follows the journey of a stuffed rabbit made of velveteen and explores themes of love, reality, and the nature of being through the eyes of toys. The story delves into what it means to be "real" in a world dominated by...

Authors: Redesdale, Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford, Baron, 1837-1916

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By Abil Kile

"Memories (volume 2 of 2)" by Baron Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford Redesdale is a memoir written in the early 20th century. It presents an eyewitness account of diplomatic life and travel, especially in Japan during the fall of the shogunate and the rise of imperial government, alongside later episodes from the author’s public career. Expect ener...