Authors: Ganghofer, Ludwig, 1855-1920

In Street Literature

By Jeffrey Cooper

"Das Schweigen im Walde: Roman" by Ludwig Ganghofer is a novel published in 1899. Set in the Tyrolean mountains, it follows Prince Heinrich von Ettingen-Bernegg as he flees a Viennese love affair to his hunting lodge. There he encounters Lolo Petri, a young woman who tends her late father's mountain cottage and garden. As attraction develops betwee...

Authors: Kahlenberg, Hans von, 1870-1957

In Magical Realism

By Jeffrey Cooper

"Nixchen. Ein Beitrag zur Psychologie der höheren Tochter" by Hans von Kahlenberg is a literary work written in the early 20th century. This epistolary novel captures the essence of youthful love, idealism, and the intricate dynamics of gender and social expectations, revolving around the relationships between a man named Achim von Wustrow and a yo...

Authors: Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864

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By Jeffrey Cooper

"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a comprehensive compilation of the author’s literary contributions, likely created in the late 19th century. This book serves as an index to Hawthorne's full range of works, which include novels, short stories, and essays, positioning it as a reference guide rat...

Authors: Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900

In Urban Fantasy

By Jeffrey Cooper

"The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today" by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner is a satirical novel published in 1873. It follows a poor rural family's attempts to strike it rich by selling their vast Tennessee land, while their adopted daughter Laura becomes a Washington lobbyist seeking congressional support. Meanwhile, two young men pursue fortune th...

Authors: Stoker, Bram, 1847-1912

In Modern Mythology

By Jeffrey Cooper

"Dracula" by Bram Stoker is a Gothic horror novel published in 1897. Told through letters, diary entries, and newspaper articles, the story follows solicitor Jonathan Harker's terrifying encounter with Count Dracula in Transylvania. When the vampire Count flees to England and begins stalking victims in Whitby, a small group led by Professor Abraham...

Authors: Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884

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By Jeffrey Cooper

"The Negro in the American Rebellion: His Heroism and His Fidelity" by William Wells Brown is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the critical role that African Americans played in the American Civil War, chronicling their valor and loyalty in the fight against slavery. Brown emphasizes not only their contributi...

Authors: Scheffel, Joseph Victor von, 1826-1886

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By Jeffrey Cooper

"Im schwarzen Walfisch zu Askalon: Rastlieder" by Joseph Victor von Scheffel is a collection of academic drinking songs published in 1854. The title piece celebrates the chaotic spirit of student life through a humorous tale set in ancient Assyria. A reveler drinks at an inn where marble tables gleam and bills arrive inscribed on clay bricks—but he...

Authors: Tod, James, 1782-1835

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By Jeffrey Cooper

"Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, v. 3 of 3" by James Tod is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume is part of a comprehensive exploration of Rajasthan, covering the central and western Rajput states of India, and it draws upon the author's direct experiences in the region. The book likely discusses the geography, h...

Authors: Geijerstam, Gustaf af, 1858-1909

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By Jeffrey Cooper

"Das Buch vom Brüderchen: Roman einer Ehe" by Gustaf af Geijerstam is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on the reflections of a writer, whose seemingly idyllic life with his wife and children masks deeper themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. The story explores the complexities of marriage and the challenges ...