Authors: Various

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By Linda Cook

"New York Times Current History: The European War, Vol 1, No. 1" by Various is a historical account produced during the early 20th century, specifically amid the early months of the First World War. The work compiles various essays and opinions from notable authors and intellectuals who reflect on the war's causes, implications, and the political l...

Authors: Various

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"The Journal of Negro History, Volume 1, January 1916" edited by Carter G. Woodson is a historical account published in the early 20th century. This volume serves as the inaugural edition of a scholarly journal that focuses on African American history and contributions, highlighting various aspects of Negro life, culture, and experiences, particula...

Authors: Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719

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By Linda Cook

"The Tatler, Volume 1" by Sir Richard Steele and Joseph Addison is a collection of essays and articles written in the early 18th century. This periodical, which began publication in 1709, aimed to offer commentary on social manners, public affairs, and domestic life, while also providing entertainment for its readers. It is famously associated with...

Authors: Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882

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"The Complete Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow" by Longfellow is a comprehensive collection of poetry likely compiled in the early 20th century. This extensive volume encompasses all of Longfellow's original verses along with his translations, showcasing his dedication to capturing the essence of human experience, nature, and the profou...

Authors: Lear, Edward, 1812-1888

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"Nonsense Books" by Edward Lear is a whimsical collection of nonsense verses and illustrations written during the late 19th century. This compilation features a multitude of delightful and absurd poems that embrace the nonsensical and fantastical nature of childhood imagination. Throughout the book, Lear weaves together humorous characters and absu...

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"The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 07 of 55" by Emma Helen Blair, James Alexander Robertson, and Edward Gaylord Bourne is a historical account compiled in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on the years 1588 to 1591, detailing the early interactions between European powers and the Philippine archipelago. It addresses essential top...

Authors: Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864

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"Twice-Told Tales" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of short stories likely written in the mid-19th century. The collection features a variety of tales, some reflective or allegorical, others embracing elements of the supernatural and the exploration of moral themes. Each narrative invites readers into the depths of human experience, often il...

Authors: Pease, Edward R. (Edward Reynolds), 1857-1955

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"The History of the Fabian Society" by Edward R. Pease is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book chronicles the origins, development, and influence of the Fabian Society in the context of emerging socialist thought in England, particularly from the 1880s onward. It aims to shed light on the growth of socialist theory i...

Authors: Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE

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"Apology, Crito, and Phaedo of Socrates" by Plato is a collection of philosophical dialogues written in the early 4th century BC. This significant work captures the essence of Socratic thought through three primary discussions surrounding the trial, moral obligations, and the nature of the soul and immortality, focusing on the key character of Socr...