Authors: Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923

In Well-Being Science

By Samantha Walker

"Les Désenchantées — Roman des harems Turcs contemporains" by Pierre Loti is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around themes of love, longing, and the complexities of life within the contemporary Turkish harem. The opening chapters introduce the main character, André Lhéry, a novelist deeply connected to Turkey, an...

Authors: Staël, Madame de (Anne-Louise-Germaine), 1766-1817

In Positive Psychology

By Samantha Walker

"Delphine" by Madame de Staël is a novel written during the early 19th century. The story revolves around the complex character of Delphine d'Albémar, exploring themes of love, autonomy, social expectation, and the moral dilemmas faced by women in a patriarchal society. The narrative dives into the conflicts between personal desires and societal no...

Authors: Mittag-Leffler, Magnus Gustaf, 1846-1927

In Happiness Studies

By Samantha Walker

"Niels Henrik Abel" by Magnus Gustaf Mittag-Leffler is a historical account that reflects on the life and scientific contributions of the renowned Norwegian mathematician, written during the early 20th century. The book delves into Abel's seminal work in the field of mathematics, particularly focusing on his development of the theory of elliptic fu...

Authors: Rosencreutz, Christian, 1586-1654

In Resilience

By Samantha Walker

"Les Noces Chimiques" by Christian Rosencreutz is an allegorical and mystical work likely written in the early 17th century. The narrative explores themes of spiritual enlightenment and the quest for divine truth, narrated through the experiences of the protagonist, who embarks on a transformative journey marked by trials, divine visions, and alleg...

Authors: Stendhal, 1783-1842

In Resilience

By Samantha Walker

"La Chartreuse De Parme" by Stendhal is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Italy during the tumultuous years of the late 18th century and early 19th century, particularly focusing on the impact of Napoleonic Wars in Milan. The story centers around the life of Fabrice del Dongo, the yo...

Authors: Stendhal, 1783-1842

In Happiness Studies

By Samantha Walker

"L'Abbesse de Castro" by Stendhal is a historical novel crafted in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds in 16th-century Italy, encapsulating the tumultuous era marked by political strife and the lives of outlaws, while centering on the fate of Hélène de Campireali, a young heiress entwined in a forbidden love affair. At the start of the no...

Authors: Stendhal, 1783-1842

In Positive Psychology

By Samantha Walker

"Le Rouge et le Noir: chronique du XIXe siècle" by Stendhal is a novel written during the early 19th century. The story seems to explore the life of its main character, Julien Sorel, and the social dynamics of the small town of Verrières, where he navigates issues of class, ambition, and personal identity. The opening of the novel introduces the pi...

Authors: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905

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By Samantha Walker

"De la terre à la lune: trajet direct en 97 heures 20 minutes" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the members of the Gun-Club, a group of American artillery enthusiasts led by the ambitious Impey Barbicane, who aim to send a projectile to the Moon after the end of the Civil W...

Authors: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905

In Positive Psychology

By Samantha Walker

"Le tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the enigmatic and methodical Phileas Fogg, who, against all odds, sets out on a journey to circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days on a bet, with his new servant Passepartout accompanying him. Along the way, they face ...