Authors: Annesley, Charles

In Painting

By Anthony Cox

"The Standard-Operaglass" by Charles Annesley is a reference guide focused on opera, written in the early 20th century. The work contains detailed plots and critical remarks for one hundred and fifty-one famous operas, making it a valuable resource for opera enthusiasts and critics alike. Readers can expect insights into the composers, notable char...

Authors: Machiavelli, Niccolò, 1469-1527

In Creative Expression

By Anthony Cox

"History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy" by Niccolò Machiavelli is a historical account written in the early 16th century. The work provides an in-depth exploration of the political landscape of Florence and Italy, tracking significant events and shifts in power from the early days of the Roman Empire through the political struggles of Mac...

Authors: Hartland, Edwin Sidney, 1848-1927

In Mixed Media Art

By Anthony Cox

"The Science of Fairy Tales: An Inquiry into Fairy Mythology" by Edwin Sidney Hartland is a scholarly publication written in the late 19th century. This work embarks on an exploration of fairy tales, focusing on the deep-rooted myths and traditions embedded within them, particularly from Celtic and Teutonic cultures. Hartland aims to articulate the...

Authors: Omar Khayyam, 1048-1122

In Drawing

By Anthony Cox

"The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam" by Omar Khayyam is a collection of Persian quatrains (rubaiyat) poetically rendered into English by Edward Fitzgerald. This work, rooted in the 11th to 12th century, reflects the philosophical musings of Khayyam, who was not only a poet but also an accomplished mathematician and astronomer. As a seminal piece of Persi...

Authors: Herodotus, 481? BCE-421? BCE

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By Anthony Cox

"The History of Herodotus — Volume 2" by Herodotus is a historical account written in the late 5th century BC. The volume continues Herodotus’s exploration of the Greco-Persian Wars, weaving together various narratives that delve into the customs, wars, and peoples of the ancient world. The text reveals Herodotus's quest to document the events lead...

Authors: MacCaffrey, James, 1875-1935

In Drawing

By Anthony Cox

"History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the French Revolution" by Rev. James MacCaffrey is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This work aims to explore the development and dynamics of the Catholic Church during a significant transitional period, specifically from the Renaissance through to the French Revo...

Authors: Newman, John Henry, 1801-1890

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By Anthony Cox

"The Idea of a University Defined and Illustrated" by John Henry Newman is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the principles and purposes of a university education, emphasizing the importance of a holistic understanding of knowledge, particularly in the context of Catholic education. Newman's main argument i...

Authors: Miller, Leo E. (Leo Edward), 1887-1952

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By Anthony Cox

"The Black Phantom" by Leo E. Miller is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lively and perilous life of the jungle's inhabitants, focusing particularly on Suma, a Jaguar, as she navigates the challenges of survival and motherhood against the backdrop of an unforgiving natural world. The story is imbued with a sense of a...

Authors: Mackay, Charles, 1814-1889

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By Anthony Cox

"Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds" by Charles Mackay is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book investigates various collective follies and delusions that have swept through societies across time, analyzing how social dynamics can lead to widespread irrational behavior among people. Topics ...