Diese 35 kurzen Reiseberichte entstanden, als Theodor Fontane 1852 zum zweiten Mal nach London reiste. Die Stadt faszinierte ihn, und sowohl die guten...
In "Ester Ried Yet Speaking," the author explores themes of faith and social reform through the story of Alfred Ried, a young man who desires to help...
Sidney Prale, after a decade spent pursuing fortune, returns to his hometown of New York City, only to find himself ostracized. He is met with rejecti...
Alison Terry, a young woman with a sheltered upbringing, moves to New York City with her husband Phil. Their life in the city is a stark contrast to t...
Phil Thurston, a city-dwelling writer struggling with creative stagnation, finds himself drawn back to the rugged Western landscape of his childhood....
Elsje, a 14-year-old orphan, enjoys a happy life with her grandmother in the countryside. However, when her grandmother's health deteriorates, Elsje i...
Highacres tells the story of a young mountain girl named Gyp Westley, who, after a lifetime in the hills, finds herself thrust into the bustling world...
Save the Girls is a stark and cautionary tale that reflects the moral anxieties of late 19th-century America. Mason Long, a reformed gambler, uses hi...
The Shoemaker's Holiday is a play set in Elizabethan London that explores themes of love, class, and social mobility through the lens of a vibrant and...
Anna Karenina ist ein Roman des russischen Schriftstellers Leo Tolstoi, der im 19. Jahrhundert spielt. Er erzählt die Geschichte von Anna, einer verh...
'Dusty Diamonds Cut and Polished' tells the story of street urchins navigating the harsh realities of Victorian-era London. It explores themes of pove...
This book offers a collection of personal reflections and anecdotes about San Francisco, capturing the city's unique character through the lens of the...
Fannie Hurst's "The Vertical City" is a collection of six poignant short stories that delve into the harsh realities of urban poverty in early 20th ce...
In 'October Vagabonds,' Richard Le Gallienne recounts a solitary journey of self-discovery. Embarking on a lengthy walk from their secluded hermitage...
This book delves into the experiences of a young woman who seeks independence in London. She navigates the challenges of navigating city life and fin...
Alice Meynell's 'London Impressions' offers a glimpse into the late 19th-century London through a series of essays. Meynell, a prominent writer and s...
Armand Durand, set in 19th-century Quebec, explores the complexities of family dynamics and societal pressures through the lives of two brothers, Arma...
Frederick Locker-Lampson's *London Lyrics* is a collection of light verse that offers witty observations on London society and life in the Victorian e...
Edith M. Thomas's 'What the Pine Trees Said' is a collection of poems that explores the relationship between humanity and the natural world, specifica...
Every Man in His Humour is a satirical comedy by Ben Jonson that follows the misadventures of a group of characters who are all obsessed with their ow...
Beatrice Bradshaw Brown's "Paris Pair, Their Day's Doings" is a collection of poems that capture the essence of a day in the lives of two children in...
Set amid the bustling streets and towering skyscrapers of early 1900s New York City, "Strictly Business" is a collection of 23 captivating short stori...
Vida Vertiginosa is a collection of chronicles by João do Rio, an author known for his portraits of early 20th-century Rio de Janeiro. The book opens...
