Authors: Hauptmann, Gerhart, 1862-1946

In Mystery

By Abil Kile

"Der Ketzer von Soana" by Gerhart Hauptmann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book appears to delve into themes of isolation, beliefs, and the clash between the natural world and societal expectations. It primarily centers around Ludovico, a mountain shepherd viewed with suspicion as the "heretic" by locals, and the interactions he ...

Authors: Klein, Felix, 1849-1925

In Philosophy

By Abil Kile

"Ueber Riemann's Theorie der Algebraischen Functionen" by Felix Klein is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the study of algebraic functions through the lens of Riemann's theories, exploring the connections between complex variables and physical interpretations such as stationary flows. It serves as a f...

Authors: Gerstäcker, Friedrich, 1816-1872

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"Tahiti: Roman aus der Südsee. Erster Band" by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story appears to focus on René, a young Frenchman who finds himself aboard a whaling ship named Delaware bound for the South Seas. The book explores his tumultuous experience as he grapples with his situation while yearning for freedo...

Authors: Wassermann, Jakob, 1873-1934

In Historical Fiction

By Abil Kile

"Der Moloch" by Jakob Wassermann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story opens with the introduction of Frau Ansorge and her son Arnold as they navigate a quiet yet tumultuous life on their estate in Podolin, a remote region marked by their recent tragedies and unsettling changes. The narrative sets up an exploration of societal nor...

Authors: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832

In Mystery

By Abil Kile

"Iphigenie auf Tauris" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a dramatic play written during the late 18th century. The narrative revolves around the central character Iphigenia, who finds herself caught in a web of fate, loyalty, and divine intervention as she navigates her life on the shores of Tauris, far from her beloved Greece. The opening of "Iphig...

Authors: Ewers, Hanns Heinz, 1871-1943

In Philosophy

By Abil Kile

"Edgar Allan Poe" by Hanns Heinz Ewers is a biography written in the early 20th century that delves into the life and artistic contributions of the esteemed American writer Edgar Allan Poe. This text explores themes surrounding Poe's turbulent life, highlighting both his literary genius and the personal struggles he faced, including addiction and m...

Authors: Freud, Sigmund, 1856-1939

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"Über Psychoanalyse: Fünf Vorlesungen" by Sigmund Freud is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work presents a series of lectures given by Freud that explore the foundations and developments of psychoanalysis, as well as its techniques and applications in understanding psychological conditions such as hysteria. Freud de...

Authors: Schlippenbach, Ulrich von, 1774-1826

In Historical Fiction

By Abil Kile

"Liederkranz" by Ulrich von Schlippenbach is a poetic tribute written in the early 19th century. This book serves as a collection of poems dedicated to the memory of the late Duchess Dorothea of Courland. It explores themes of beauty, nature, and the cycle of life and death, reflecting on the legacy of a prominent figure in a melancholic yet celebr...

Authors: Büchner, Ludwig, 1824-1899

In Philosophy

By Abil Kile

"Darwinismus und Sozialismus: Der Kampf um das Dasein und die Moderne Gesellschaft" by Prof. Dr. Ludwig Büchner is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work examines the interplay between Darwinian principles of evolution and social conditions, proposing that the competition for existence within human society mirrors thos...