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Books tagged with Biography[30 found]

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Eminent Literary and Scientific Men of Italy, Spain, and Portugal- Vol. 3

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Published: 1837-01-01. 138,655 Words.

Categories: Non-Fiction » Biography

A collection of biographies honors the brilliant minds of Italy, Spain, and Portugal, from Tasso’s poetic fervor to Calderón’s dramatic brilliance. Through tales of exile, love, and intellectual daring, it traces their lasting impact amid Renaissance courts and stormy seas. This evocative volume celebrates the spark that shaped Iberian and Italian culture, inviting exploration of timeless genius.

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Eminent Literary and Scientific Men of Italy, Spain, and Portugal- Vol. 2

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Published: 1835-01-01. 135,855 Words.

Categories: Non-Fiction » Biography

A collection of biographies celebrates the brilliant minds of Spain and Portugal, from Cervantes’ quixotic genius to Camões’ epic poetry. Vivid tales trace their struggles, and lasting legacies amid vibrant courts and turbulent seas. This enlightening volume unveils the creative fire and intellectual daring that shaped Iberian culture, inviting readers to explore timeless passion and bold ideas.

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Eminent Literary and Scientific Men of Italy, Spain, and Portugal- Vol. 1

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Published: 1835-01-01. 109,410 Words.

Categories: Non-Fiction » Biography

A vivid collection of biographies celebrates Renaissance Italy’s brilliant minds—Petrarch’s poetry, Boccaccio’s tales, Machiavelli’s cunning, and Alfieri’s drama. Tracing their triumphs and exiles, it unveils the fiery creativity that shaped Europe’s cultural soul amid Tuscan hills and shadowed courts, inviting readers to explore timeless passion and bold ideas.

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George Eliot's Life as Related in Her Letters and Journals- Volume 3

by George Eliot

Published: 1885-01-01. 107,004 Words.

Categories: Non-Fiction » Biography

Through candid letters and journal entries, this volume reveals the inner world of a remarkable writer. It explores her thoughts on creativity, society, and personal struggles, offering an intimate portrait of a life devoted to literature, reflection, and the pursuit of understanding.

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George Eliot's Life as Related in Her Letters and Journals- Volume 2

by George Eliot

Published: 1885-01-01. 100,147 Words.

Categories: Non-Fiction » Biography

Continuing the intimate exploration of a remarkable writer’s life, this volume delves deeper into her personal reflections, literary pursuits, and social observations. Through letters and journals, it offers insight into her intellect, relationships, and the experiences that shaped her enduring works.

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Famous Impostors

by Bram Stoker

Published: 1910-11-01. 78,989 Words.

Categories: Non-Fiction » Biography

A fascinating exploration of history’s most notorious deceivers, this work recounts the lives and schemes of impostors who duped societies, challenged authority, and rewrote their own identities. It reveals the cunning, audacity, and consequences behind human deception across time.

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Personal Reminiscences of Henry Irving

by Bram Stoker

Published: 1906-01-01. 183,688 Words.

Categories: Non-Fiction » Biography

Behind the curtains of the Victorian stage, a theatrical insider chronicles the rise of a magnetic actor-manager and the world around him: rehearsal-room tempers, midnight rewrites, perilous tours, and triumphs under the gaslights. Intimate and candid, it captures a company’s craft, the grind of management, and the art that turned audiences into believers.

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George Eliot's Life as Related in her Letters and Journals

by George Eliot

Published: 1885-01-01. 115,106 Words.

Categories: Non-Fiction » Biography

An intimate glimpse into the mind and experiences of a remarkable writer, this collection of letters and journals reveals her thoughts on life, literature, and society. Through personal reflections, it offers a vivid portrait of character, intellect, and the challenges of creativity.

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De Profundis

by Oscar Wilde

Published: 1905-01-01. 17,845 Words.

Categories: Non-Fiction » Biography

From the depths of a prison cell, a fallen literary genius pens a searing letter to his former lover, baring his soul with raw candor. Reflecting on betrayal, suffering, and spiritual awakening, he weaves a poignant meditation on art, love, and redemption. This haunting work, born of despair, unveils the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of self-discovery.

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Cool Among the Flames

by Peter Pan

Published: 2016-08-15. 126,719 Words.

Categories: Non-Fiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs

The life and times of "Peter_Pan." An autobiography, authored in his real-time name: Noel Bailey

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