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  • The Amulet

    "The Amulet" (Dutch: "Het Goudland") is a historical novel that follows the life of Jan, a poor fisherman's son, and his beloved Soetkin. The story unfolds against the backdrop of political turmoil and religious conflicts during this tumultuous period in European history.The plot revolves around Jan's journey, his aspirations, and his involvement in the fight for freedom and justice, intertwined ... Read more

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  • The Poor Gentleman

    The story revolves around the character of the poor gentleman, Charles Denys, who faces financial struggles and social challenges. Despite his impoverished state, Charles endeavors to maintain his dignity and morality in the face of adversity.Hendrik Conscience's novel focuses on themes of poverty, social class, and the resilience of the human spirit. "The Poor Gentleman" is recognized for its ... Read more

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  • The Poor Gentleman

    Enriched edition. A Tale of Love, Poverty, and Redemption in 19th-Century Flanders

    In "The Poor Gentleman," Hendrik Conscience crafts an evocative narrative set against the backdrop of 19th-century Belgium, showcasing the profound social disparities and moral dilemmas of the time. Employing a poignant and accessible literary style characterized by vivid imagery and heartfelt dialogue, Conscience explores themes of dignity, poverty, and the pursuit of happiness. The story centers ... Read more

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  • The Amulet

    Enriched edition. A Romantic Journey Through 19th-Century Belgium

    In "The Amulet," Hendrik Conscience weaves a compelling narrative set against the vibrant backdrop of 19th-century Belgium, capturing the tension between tradition and modernity. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the transformational power of heirlooms, underscoring the deep emotional and cultural significance embedded in personal artifacts. Through lyrical prose and rich symbolism ... Read more

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  • The Poor Gentleman

    The story of “THE POOR GENTLEMAN, ” now given in our language for the first time, is one of the series in which M. Conscience has delineated various grades of female character in positions of trial. In “The Village Innkeeper” he has shown the weaker traits of woman distracted between an inborn sense of propriety and a foolish ambition for high, life. In the “Conscript” his heroine displays the ... Read more

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    Letters Collected in a Private Society and Published for the Instruction of Others

    Published in 1782, just years before the French Revolution, Les Liaisons Dangereuses is a disturbing and ultimately damning portrayal of a decadent society. At its centre are two aristocrats, former lovers, who embark on a sophisticated game of seduction and manipulation to bring amusement to their jaded existences. While the Marquise de Merteuil challenges the Vicomte de Valmont to seduce an ... Read more

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  • MANON LESCAUT

    Manon Lescaut (L'Histoire du chevalier des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut) is a short novel by French author Abbé Prévost. Published in 1731, it is the seventh and final volume of Mémoires et aventures d'un homme de qualité (Memoirs and Adventures of a Man of Quality). It was controversial in its time and was banned in France upon publication. Despite this, it became very popular and pirated editions ... Read more

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  • The Girl with The Golden Eyes

    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • The Lily of The Valley

    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • Confession of a Child of the Century, all three volumes in a single file, in English translation

    According to Wikipedia: "Alfred Louis Charles de Musset-Pathay (11 December 1810 2 May 1857) was a French dramatist, poet, and novelist. Along with his poetry, he is known for writing La Confession d'un enfant du siècle (The Confession of a Child of the Century, autobiographical) from 1836.[" ... Read more

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  • A Woman of Thirty

    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • The Deserted Woman

    Translated by Ellen Marriage ...
    Some of Honore de Balzac's best writing focuses on the frustrations and passions of women trapped in unhappy marriages. In the novella "The Deserted Woman," the Vicomtesse de Beauseant is trapped, but it is partially a trap of her own making. Abandoned by her lover and estranged from her husband, she contemplates her limited options. ... Read more

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