Authors: Mandeville, John, Sir

In Modern Mythology

By Jeffrey Cooper

"The Travels of Sir John Mandeville" by Sir John Mandeville is a travelogue written between 1357 and 1371 that claims to chronicle an Englishman's journey across the Near East to India and China. Blending fact with fantasy, this extraordinarily popular medieval work drew from various sources including Odoric of Pordenone and Armenian monk Hetoum. T...

Authors: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905

In Urban Fantasy

By Jeffrey Cooper

"Le pays des fourrures" by Jules Verne is an adventure novel published in 1873. In 1859, officers of the Hudson's Bay Company venture north of the 70th parallel to establish a fort in the Canadian Arctic for fur trading. During a solar eclipse observation, they discover their settlement sits not on solid ground but on an ice floe that breaks away f...

Authors: Hensel, Paul, 1860-1930

In Street Literature

By Jeffrey Cooper

"Rousseau" by Paul Hensel is a scholarly examination of the thoughts and philosophical contributions of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, written in the early 20th century. The text reflects on Rousseau's impact on the development of ideas concerning human nature, philosophy of history, and education, aiming to present a synthesis of his significant concepts ...

Authors: Boyd, Lyle Gifford, 1907-1982

In Magical Realism

By Jeffrey Cooper

"The World of Flying Saucers: A Scientific Examination of a Major Myth of the Space Age" by Donald H. Menzel and Lyle G. Boyd is a scientific publication written in the early 1960s. The book delves into the phenomenon of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), arguing that many sightings can be explained through natural and psychological phenomena rath...

Authors: Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875

In Modern Mythology

By Jeffrey Cooper

"Contes merveilleux, Tome I" by Hans Christian Andersen is a collection of enchanting short stories written in the early 19th century. The book features various tales, each with unique characters and morals, exploring themes of love, pride, and the human condition. Andersen's storytelling weaves together elements of fantasy and folk wisdom, appeali...

Authors: Lawson, Thomas William, 1857-1925

In Urban Fantasy

By Jeffrey Cooper

"Frenzied Finance, Vol. 1: The Crime of Amalgamated" by Thomas William Lawson is a critical historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the intricacies of the financial world during a time of immense corporate evolution, focusing on the infamous Amalgamated Copper Company and the corrupt practices of the financial eli...

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In Magical Realism

By Jeffrey Cooper

"Pals: Young Australians in Sport and Adventure" by Joseph Bowes is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in Australia and follows a group of young boys, primarily focusing on Joe Blain and his friends, as they engage in imaginative play, including pretend bushranging, while navigating life's challenges in...

Authors: Hecker, Eugene A. (Eugene Arthur), 1884-

In Street Literature

By Jeffrey Cooper

"A Short History of Women's Rights" by Eugene A. Hecker is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution of women's rights from ancient times through significant periods in history, particularly focusing on England and the United States. Hecker aims to provide a succinct narrative that outlines the incr...

Authors: Petronius Arbiter, 20-66

In Urban Fantasy

By Jeffrey Cooper

"The Satyricon — Volume 02: Dinner of Trimalchio" by Petronius Arbiter is a Latin work of fiction written in the late 1st century AD. This volume focuses on the infamous banquet hosted by Trimalchio, an enormously wealthy freedman who entertains guests with grotesque extravagance. The narrator Encolpius and his companions endure outrageous courses,...