Authors: Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880

In History

By Abil Kile

"Frau Bovary" by Gustave Flaubert is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the life of Emma Bovary, a young woman trapped in the banality of provincial life who seeks to escape through Romantic ideals and desires. Her pursuit of passion and luxury leads to a dramatic clash between fantasy and reality. The opening of "Frau Bovar...

Authors: Fisher, A. Hugh (Alfred Hugh), 1867-1945

In Romance

By Abil Kile

"Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Hereford" by A. Hugh Fisher is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a guide to the Cathedral of Hereford, providing detailed descriptions of its architecture, history, and significance within the context of English ecclesiastical buildings. It aims to cater to both vi...

Authors: Fischer, Friedrich Christoph Jonathan, 1750-1797

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"Über die Probenächte der teutschen Bauermädchen" by Fischer is a scholarly work written in the late 18th century. The book explores the customs of rural German girls, particularly focusing on the pre-marital practice of "Probenächte," or trial nights, where couples could experience physical intimacy before officially marrying. Through an analysis ...

Authors: Fine, Henry B. (Henry Burchard), 1858-1928

In Romance

By Abil Kile

Authors: Figueiredo, Cândido de, 1846-1925

In Neval

By Abil Kile

"Novo Dicionário da Língua Portuguesa" by Cândido de Figueiredo is a comprehensive dictionary written in the early 20th century. This lexicographic work seeks to compile and standardize Portuguese vocabulary, reflecting contemporary linguistic practices while also incorporating historical and regional terms. The book aims to enrich the language by ...

Authors: Fernández Bolívar, Víctor José, 1923-

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

Authors: Fernández Bolívar, Víctor José, 1923-

In History

By Abil Kile

Authors: Fergusson, Harvey, 1890-1971

In Romance

By Abil Kile

"The Blood of the Conquerors" by Harvey Fergusson is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Ramon Delcasar, a young Mexican man contending with societal prejudice against his heritage, as he navigates love, ambition, and the complexities of his family's past. The narrative explores themes of identity, belong...

Authors: Farrar, Adam Storey, 1826-1905

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"History of Free Thought in Reference to The Christian Religion" by Farrar is a critical historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work comprises a series of lectures delivered at the University of Oxford, focusing on the evolution of free thought and its implications for Christianity throughout various historical periods. Farrar aim...