Authors: Rohmer, Sax, 1883-1959

In Street Literature

By Jeffrey Cooper

"The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu" by Sax Rohmer is a novel published in 1913. When Nayland Smith arrives unexpectedly from Burma, Dr. Petrie learns of a sinister threat: the brilliant Chinese criminal Dr. Fu Manchu is targeting men connected to India. Through London's opium dens and English country estates, Smith pursues this master poisoner and chemis...

Authors: Lomelar, George

In Urban Fantasy

By Jeffrey Cooper

"C'est la loi!" by Max Du Veuzit and George Lomelar is a one-act social drama written in the early 20th century. The play explores the harsh realities faced by individuals in the working class, particularly focusing on issues of legal recognition and societal injustice regarding family structures. Its narrative is driven by the critique of legal fr...

Authors: Alvarez Guerra, Juan, 1843-1905

In Modern Mythology

By Jeffrey Cooper

"Viajes por Filipinas: De Manila á Marianas" by Juan Alvarez Guerra is a travel account likely written during the late 19th century. This work chronicles the author's journey through the Philippines, blending personal experiences with observations of the culture, customs, and landscapes he encounters along the way. The text promises to delve into v...

Authors: Gibbons, Floyd Phillips, 1887-1939

In Magical Realism

By Jeffrey Cooper

"And They Thought We Wouldn't Fight" by Floyd Phillips Gibbons is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically during the years surrounding World War I. The book chronicles Gibbons’ experiences as a war correspondent with the American Expeditionary Forces in France, detailing the remarkable stories of bravery and American re...

Authors: Fischer, Friedrich Christoph Jonathan, 1750-1797

In Magical Realism

By Jeffrey Cooper

"Über die Probenächte der teutschen Bauermädchen" by Fischer is a scholarly work written in the late 18th century. The book explores the customs of rural German girls, particularly focusing on the pre-marital practice of "Probenächte," or trial nights, where couples could experience physical intimacy before officially marrying. Through an analysis ...

Authors: Le Sage, Alain René, 1668-1747

In Modern Mythology

By Jeffrey Cooper

"Historia de Gil Blas de Santillana: Novela (Vol 2 de 3)" by Alain René Le Sage is a picaresque novel published between 1715 and 1735. Born into poverty, Gil Blas sets out for university but is forced into service with robbers. As a valet, he navigates society's layers—from criminals to clergy—using wit and adaptability. His journey takes him throu...

Authors: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905

In Urban Fantasy

By Jeffrey Cooper

"Vingt mille Lieues Sous Les Mers — Complete" by Jules Verne is an adventure novel published in 1869-1870. When a mysterious sea monster terrorizes the world's oceans in 1866, Professor Aronnax joins an expedition to hunt it down. Instead, he and his companions are captured by Captain Nemo, an enigmatic inventor who commands the Nautilus, an advanc...

Authors: Duret, Théodore, 1838-1927

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By Jeffrey Cooper

"Histoire de Édouard Manet et de son oeuvre" by Théodore Duret is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and artistic journey of Édouard Manet, a pivotal figure in the 19th-century art movement who played a crucial role in shaping modern art. It delves into Manet's background, his struggles with societal ...

Authors: Sandeau, Jules, 1811-1883

In Urban Fantasy

By Jeffrey Cooper

"Mademoiselle de la Seiglière, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Jules Sandeau is a French novel published in 1847. After years of exile during the Revolution, the Marquis de la Seiglière and his daughter return to France only to discover their estate now belongs to their former tenant farmer. The widowed farmer awaits news of his only son, an officer who marche...