Authors: Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885

In Happiness Studies

By Samantha Walker

"Hernani" by Victor Hugo is a drama written during the early 19th century, specifically in 1830. This play marks a significant point in the Romantic movement, detailing the passionate and tumultuous love story of Hernani, a noble bandit, and Doña Sol, as they navigate the constraints of society, love, and honor amid the political backdrop of 16th-c...

Authors: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

In Positive Psychology

By Samantha Walker

"The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America" by Thomas Jefferson is a historic and foundational document penned in the late 18th century during the American Revolutionary period. This work primarily serves as a formal statement declaring the thirteen American colonies' separation from British rule, asserting their right to self...

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In Positive Psychology

By Samantha Walker

"The King James Version of the Bible" is a religious text and translation of the Christian scriptures established in the early 17th century. The opening portion introduces key texts within both the Old and New Testaments, beginning with the creation narrative in Genesis. The overall theme revolves around the creation of the world, the establishment...

Authors: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

In Happiness Studies

By Samantha Walker

"The Complete Works of William Shakespeare" by William Shakespeare is a collection of classic literary works written in the late 16th to early 17th centuries. This comprehensive anthology includes a wide range of genres, encompassing sonnets, comedies, histories, and tragedies, all showcasing Shakespeare's unparalleled mastery of language and chara...

Authors: Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321

In Well-Being Science

By Samantha Walker

"La Divina Commedia di Dante: Complete" by Dante Alighieri is an epic poem written in the 14th century. The work explores themes of morality, spirituality, and the afterlife as it follows the journey of the protagonist, Dante, through the realms of Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven, guided initially by the Roman poet Virgil. At the start of the narrative...

Authors: Anonymous

In Resilience

By Samantha Walker

"The Magna Carta" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the early 13th century. The document is a charter that sets out the rights and liberties of the church and the barons of England, outlining the limitations of royal power and the importance of lawful judgment. It is regarded as a foundational text in the development of constitutional...

Authors: Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, 5? BCE-65

In Happiness Studies

By Samantha Walker

"Apocolocyntosis" by Lucius Annaeus Seneca is a satirical work written during the early Roman Empire. Defined as a satura menippea, the text employs a blend of prose and verse to humorously critique the emperor Claudius, particularly through the lens of his posthumous "Pumpkinification," which contrasts sharply with the traditional idea of apotheos...

Authors: Hodgson, William Hope, 1877-1918

In Positive Psychology

By Samantha Walker

"The House on the Borderland" by William Hope Hodgson is a novel written during the late 19th century. This work intertwines elements of horror, the supernatural, and philosophical reflection, centering around the protagonist's experiences in a mysterious house located in a desolate area of Ireland, where strange and terrifying events unfold. The e...

Authors: Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan, 1814-1873

In Well-Being Science

By Samantha Walker

"Carmilla" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is a gothic novella written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Laura, a lonely young woman living in a secluded schloss in Styria, who encounters a mysterious and enchanting guest named Carmilla. As the narrative unfolds, the bond between Laura and Carmilla deepens, leading to an exploration of...