Authors: Sienicka, Léonia

In Time-Shift Fiction

By Abil Kile

"Au delà du Présent..." by Léonia Sienicka is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a serene, idyllic Russian countryside, centering around the lives and interactions of a family consisting of a mother and her three daughters: Sacha, Katia, and Viéra. The book explores themes of nature, familial relationships, and t...

Authors: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900

In Cultural Memory

By Abil Kile

"Intentions" by Oscar Wilde is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The work explores the complex relationship between art, beauty, and moral truths, often employing paradoxical statements to provoke thought. Wilde engages with various themes such as the nature of lies in art, the purpose of beauty, and the relationship between ...

Authors: Cim, Albert, 1845-1924

In Alternative History

By Abil Kile

"Émancipées" by Albert Cim is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of women's emancipation, societal expectations, and the evolving dynamics between the sexes, featuring characters like Léopold Magimier, a deputy, and various prominent women advocating for their rights. Through its narrative, it addresses critic...

Authors: Zimmermann, Johann Georg, 1728-1795

In Historical Analysis

By Abil Kile

"La Solitude" by Johann Georg Zimmermann is a philosophical treatise likely written in the late 18th century. The work explores the theme of solitude, discussing its psychological effects and contrasting it with the social obligations and distractions of life. Zimmermann reflects on the tension between the need for social interaction and the deep p...

Authors: Fabre, Ferdinand, 1827-1898

In Cultural Memory

By Abil Kile

"Barnabé" by Ferdinand Fabre is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives and interactions of a group of characters in the high valley of Orb, particularly focusing on the humorous antics of the local hermits known as the "Frères libres de Saint-François." The narrative introduces young narrators who become enamored with...

Authors: Dumur, Louis, 1860-1933

In Time-Shift Fiction

By Abil Kile

"Albert" by Louis Dumur is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of Albert, a child with innate discontent and a foreshadowing of existential questioning, born into a mundane and uninspiring provincial family. It explores themes of the absurdity of existence, the struggles of coming of age, and the quest for m...

Authors: Beaunier, André, 1869-1925

In Historical Analysis

By Abil Kile

"Picrate et Siméon" by André Beaunier is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around two main characters, Picrate, a physically disabled man navigating life in Paris, and Siméon, a seemingly unremarkable coachman who shares profound conversations with Picrate. The narrative delves into themes of social status, friendship, a...

Authors: Séché, Léon, 1848-1914

In Alternative History

By Abil Kile

"Le Mariage de Gabrielle" by Daniel Lesueur is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of several characters from the French aristocracy, particularly focusing on René de Laverdie, a young count who recently lost his fortune through gambling, and his close friend Alphonse de Linières. The narrative sets the sta...

Authors: Mültzer, Marcel

In Alternative History

By Abil Kile

"Avec les Poilus: Maman la Soupe et son chat Ratu" by Marcel Mültzer is a fictional narrative likely written in the early 20th century. The story is set during World War I, following the war-torn experiences of Maman la Soupe, a caring woman who shares her humble shelter with the brave soldiers known as "poilus," and her loyal cat named Ratu. The w...