Authors: Descartes, René, 1596-1650

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By Abil Kile

"Betrachtungen über die Grundlagen der Philosophie" by René Descartes is a philosophical treatise written in the 17th century. The work explores foundational questions about existence, knowledge, and the nature of reality, focusing on the role of doubt and reason in achieving certainty. It lays the groundwork for modern philosophy and seeks to esta...

Authors: Lukács, György, 1885-1971

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By Abil Kile

"Die Theorie des Romans: Ein geschichtsphilosophischer Versuch über die Formen der großen Epik" by Georg Lukács is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The work explores the nature and development of the narrative form, particularly the novel, in relation to historical philosophy and cultural contexts. It addresses the evolut...

Authors: More, Thomas, Saint, 1478-1535

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By Abil Kile

"Utopia" by Saint Thomas More is a philosophical work written in the early 16th century. The text is presented as a fictional dialogue in which the character Raphael Hythloday describes an ideal society on the fictional island of Utopia. This book delves into topics such as political theory, social structures, and the nature of justice, aiming to e...

Authors: Fontane, Theodor, 1819-1898

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By Abil Kile

"Unterm Birnbaum" by Theodor Fontane is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives and struggles of the residents in a small village, highlighting the life of Abel Hradscheck, a local innkeeper and merchant, as he deals with various personal and financial challenges, alongside interactions with his wife, Ursel, an...

Authors: Wittich, Engelbert, 1878-1937

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By Abil Kile

"Blicke in das Leben der Zigeuner" by Engelbert Wittich is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide an authentic and comprehensive insight into the customs, beliefs, and lifestyles of the German Romani people, challenging existing stereotypes and misconceptions about them. Through firsthand accounts and ...

Authors: Musäus, Johann Karl August, 1735-1787

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By Abil Kile

"Die Nymphe des Brunnens" by Johann Karl August Musäus is a fairy tale written in the late 18th century. This captivating narrative falls within the genre of mythological and folk literature, exploring themes of love, loss, and magic associated with water spirits and the supernatural. The story follows the intricate lives of a noble family, highlig...

Authors: Köppen, Alfred, 1869-1940

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By Abil Kile

"Der Teufel und die Hölle" by Alfred Köppen is an inaugural dissertation written in the late 19th century. This scholarly work explores the representations of the Devil and Hell in the history of visual arts, tracing their development from early Christian times up to the age of Dante and Giotto. Köppen examines the deep connection between these two...

Authors: Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE

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By Abil Kile

"Platons Gastmahl" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue written in the ancient period of Greece. This work presents a series of speeches delivered by various characters during a banquet, where they explore the nature and significance of love, particularly the concept of Eros. Central figures in the dialogue include Socrates, Agathon, and Aristophan...

Authors: Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859

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"Reise in die Aequinoctial-Gegenden des neuen Continents. Band 2." by Alexander von Humboldt is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work is part of Humboldt's extensive travels and observations in South America, focusing particularly on the diversity of its cultures, languages, and natural phenomena. The book delves into ...