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  • A Treatise on the Incubus, or Night-Mare, Disturbed Sleep, Terrific Dreams and Nocturnal Visions

    Exploring the Haunting Realm of Night Terrors and Sleep Disturbances

    In "A Treatise on the Incubus, or Night-Mare, Disturbed Sleep, Terrific Dreams and Nocturnal Visions," John Augustine Waller delves into the intricate tapestry of sleep disturbances and nocturnal phenomena that have tantalized the human psyche through the ages. His literary style is a rich blend of empirical observation and poetic intrigue, reminiscent of the Romantic era's fascination with the ... Read more

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  • A Treatise on the Incubus, or Night-Mare, Disturbed Sleep, Terrific Dreams and Nocturnal Visions

    In "A Treatise on the Incubus, or Night-Mare, Disturbed Sleep, Terrific Dreams and Nocturnal Visions," John Augustine Waller navigates the intricate landscape of nocturnal disturbances through a rigorous blend of empirical observation and philosophical inquiry. Waller's exploration is situated within the 19th-century discourse on psychology and superstition, addressing the physiological and ... Read more

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  • Manon Lescaut

    Enriched edition. A Tragic Tale of Forbidden Love and Societal Conventions in 18th Century France

    Abbé Prévost's "Manon Lescaut" is a poignant exploration of love, desire, and moral ambiguity set against the backdrop of 18th-century France. This novel follows the tragic relationship between the passionate Chevalier Des Grieux and the captivating Manon Lescaut, weaving an intricate narrative that navigates themes of obsession and betrayal. Prévost's literary style is marked by a blend of ... Read more

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  • The Girl with the Golden Eyes

    The Girl with the Golden Eyes by Honoré de Balzac is a dark, intense tale of passion, power, and deception set in the glittering yet corrupt world of Parisian high society. Part of Balzac’s La Comédie Humaine, the novella tells the story of Henri de Marsay, a wealthy and cynical young man who becomes infatuated with the mysterious and stunningly beautiful Paquita Valdes. As Henri pursues her, he ... Read more

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  • Derues

    Series series Celebrated Crimes
    "Derues" by Alexandre Dumas is a chilling exploration of deceit, greed, and murder based on the true story of Antoine François Derues. The narrative follows Derues, a cunning and ambitious man who schemes his way to wealth through fraud and betrayal. His dark ambitions culminate in the infamous poisoning of a noblewoman, Madame de Lamotte, and her family to claim their estate. Dumas delves into ... Read more

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  • Emile

    First published in 1762, "Emile" (AKA "On Education") is a treatise by Jean-Jacques Rousseau on the nature of education as well as the nature of man.Rousseau considered this book to be the best and most important of anything he had written. "Emile" was banned in Paris and Geneva, and publicly burned in the year of its release. This was due to a particular section of the book called, “Profession of ... 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 Deserted Woman

    The narrative deals with French aristocracy. The grand dame who used to invite the elite of the society is forced to live in seclusion. But far from the city she again finds love; luck however favours those who have the guts to act in time. A tale of unrequited love that touches the heart! ... Read more

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  • The Confession of a Child of the Century Volume 2

    The novel tells the story of Octave, a young man who is disillusioned with love and life after being betrayed by his lover, Brigitte.Octave is a complex and introspective character. He is intelligent, passionate, and sensitive, but he is also cynical and distrustful of others. He struggles to find meaning and purpose in his life, and he is constantly searching for true love.The novel follows ... Read more

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  • The Greater Inclination

    by Edith Wharton ...
    Danyers afterwards liked to fancy that he had recognized Mrs. Anerton at once; but that, of course, was absurd, since he had seen no portrait of her - she affected a strict anonymity, refusing even her photograph to the most privileged - and from Mrs. Memorall, whom he revered and cultivated as her friend, he had extracted but the one impressionist phrase: "Oh, well, she's like one of those old ... Read more

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  • Sarrasine

    They lowered their voices and walked away in order to talk more at their ease on some retired couch. Never was a more promising mine laid open to seekers after mysteries. No one knew from what country the Lanty family came, nor to what source--commerce, extortion, piracy, or inheritance--they owed a fortune estimated at several millions. All the members of the family spoke Italian, French, Spanish ... Read more

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