94 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre
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Part I–The Log
I shut myself up in my room, with the "Golden Legend" opened before me. I was stunned. This, then, was the secret of Princess Trepof! An old almanac-peddler's wife, the signora Coccoz, had become a millionaire and a princess. Nothing more natural in our democratic society, where all is possible. But was it very probable? Above all, was it likely that this same person, having heard me tell Madame Trepof all about the manuscript in Sicily, did, on arriving in Paris, conceive the generous fancy of giving me…-
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The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard by Anatole France is a charming and philosophical novel that tells the story of Sylvestre Bonnard, a kind-hearted and scholarly antiquarian whose passion for rare books leads him into unexpected adventures. Through Bonnard’s reflections and actions, the novel explores themes of love, justice, and morality, often with subtle humor and irony. France’s elegant prose and insightful observations create a rich portrait of a man whose intellectual pursuits are intertwined with his humanity, earning the book the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 1905.-
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ILLUSTRATED BOOKS {8}
The chapter from "The Library" titled **ILLUSTRATED BOOKS** centers on the evolution of book illustration in England, particularly modern English book-illustration, situating its beginnings in the latter part of the 18th century with Bewick's work in wood engraving and Stothard's illustrative compositions. Despite earlier forms of book illustrations, such as engravings to complement literary works, it argues that the true flourish of imaginative book illustration began with these artists, notably…-
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The Library
The Library Book by Susan Orlean is a compelling blend of history, investigation, and memoir, centered on the 1986 Los Angeles Public Library fire. Through vivid storytelling, Orlean explores the mystery of the devastating blaze, celebrates the enduring role of libraries in communities, and pays tribute to the passion of librarians who preserve knowledge and culture.-
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