Authors: Ségur, Sophie, comtesse de, 1799-1874

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"Le Mauvais Génie" by comtesse de Sophie Ségur is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around young Julien, an orphan living with the Bonard family, who has recently lost a valuable turkey, leading him to an intriguing series of events filled with misunderstandings, friendships, and a moral journey of personal integrit...

Authors: Balch, Thomas, 1821-1877

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"Les Français en Amérique pendant la guerre de l'indépendance des États-Unis 1777-1783" by Thomas Balch is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the significant yet often overlooked involvement of France in the American Revolutionary War, detailing the causes, events, and the notable French expeditions under the c...

Authors: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905

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"Le pilote du Danube" by Jules Verne is a novel that was likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows Ilia Brusch, a Hungarian fisher, who has recently won a fishing competition and announces an ambitious plan to descend the entire length of the Danube River, living solely off the fish he catches along the way. This journey is set aga...

Authors: Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893

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"Fort comme la mort" by Guy de Maupassant is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story explores the life of Olivier Bertin, a renowned painter facing an artistic crisis as he grapples with the pressures and expectations of his success in the Parisian art world. The narrative unfolds in the context of his complex relationships with women,...

Authors: Gaboriau, Emile, 1832-1873

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"Les gens de bureau" by Émile Gaboriau is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces Romain Caldas, an aspiring civil servant who feels out of place in the bureaucratic system of the French administration, depicting the intricacies and absurdities of governmental employment. Through Romain's journey, the book explores themes of ...

Authors: Bourgogne, Adrien-Jean-Baptiste-François, 1785-1867

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"Mémoires du sergent Bourgogne" by Adrien-Jean-Baptiste-François Bourgogne is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences of Bourgogne, a soldier in Napoleon's army, during the French campaigns in Russia from 1812 to 1813. The memoirs provide a vivid and personal perspective on the harsh realities of ...

Authors: Gide, André, 1869-1951

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"Isabelle" by André Gide is a novel written during the early 20th century." The story centers around the protagonist, Gérard Lacase, who is on a quest for knowledge and understanding, particularly in relation to his thesis on Bossuet's sermons. As he visits the decaying Château de la Quartfourche, a blend of potential adventure and emotional explor...

Authors: Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923

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"Aziyadé" by Pierre Loti is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the experiences of a French naval officer who embarks on a journey through Salonique, a city steeped in Ottoman culture, and ultimately falls in love with a Turkish woman named Aziyadé. The story navigates themes of love, cultural co...

Authors: Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880

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"La tentation de Saint Antoine" by Gustave Flaubert is a fictional work written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around Saint Anthony, an early Christian monk and hermit, as he faces various temptations and struggles with his faith during his prolonged solitude in the Egyptian desert. The opening of the text introduces us to Saint Ant...