Authors: Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849

In Lost Cities

By Edward Hill

"The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe is a short story first published in November 1846. Set during Carnival in an Italian city, it follows nobleman Montresor as he enacts revenge against fellow noble Fortunato for perceived insults and injuries. Told from the murderer's perspective, the tale lures Fortunato into the catacombs beneath Montre...

Authors: Lü, Sheng

In Historical Discovery

By Edward Hill

"癡人說夢記" by Sheng Lü is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a simple farmer named 賈守拙, who leads a content but uneventful life in a rural village. One day, he shares a peculiar dream with his wife, setting off a chain of events that introduces a colorful cast of characters and a blend of humor and social commen...

Authors: Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898

In Archaeology

By Edward Hill

Authors: Germanisches Nationalmuseum Nürnberg

In Lost Cities

By Edward Hill

"Mitteilungen aus dem germanischen Nationalmuseum. Jahrgang 1896" is a scholarly publication written in the late 19th century. This work comprises a collection of reports and articles concerning art, history, and culture, covering various topics related to the Germanic National Museum in Nuremberg. It likely serves as an academic platform for shari...

Authors: Pérez Galdós, Benito, 1843-1920

In Historical Discovery

By Edward Hill

"Gloria (primera parte)" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a novel published between 1876 and 1877. Set in a provincial coastal town, it tells the story of eighteen-year-old Gloria Lantigua, whose sheltered Catholic life is transformed when she falls passionately in love with Daniel, a foreign shipwreck survivor her family has taken in. Their romance faces...

Authors: Kinkel, Johanna, 1810-1858

In Archaeology

By Edward Hill

"Acht Briefe an eine Freundin über Clavier-Unterricht" by Johanna Kinkel is a pedagogical text focused on piano teaching, written in the mid-19th century. The book consists of a series of letters addressing practical and philosophical aspects of piano education, intended primarily for musically educated mothers who are tasked with teaching their ch...

Authors: Bédier, Joseph, 1864-1938

In Ancient Civilizations

By Edward Hill

"Το μυθιστόρημα του Τριστάνου και της Ιζόλδης" by Joseph Bédier is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work tells the timeless tale of tragic love between the characters Tristan and Isolde, exploring themes of passion, loyalty, and the inevitable forces of fate that lead them to a heartbreaking end. The narrative is grounded in an ancien...

Authors: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910

In Lost Cities

By Edward Hill

Authors: Traven, B., 1882-1969

In Archaeology

By Edward Hill

"Mein Roman »Das Totenschiff«" by B. Traven is a novel published in 1926. When American seaman Gales misses his ship in Antwerp and loses his identity papers, he discovers the terrifying reality of existing without documentation. Rejected by consulates and shuttled across borders, he becomes stateless—a living ghost. His desperate circumstances for...