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Books close in genre, era, author or reading level, to read in bilingual editions.
Stefan ZweigThe World of Yesterday (Volume 1)Stefan Zweig begins with the Vienna of his youth, what he calls the world of security: a city that believed in progress and cared more for the theatre than for politics. He recalls an Austrian schooling, the discovery of literature, then travels to Paris, Berlin, London and…Same genreSame era
Stefan ZweigThe World of Yesterday (Volume 2)The second volume opens in the first hours of August 1914, with cheering crowds and the loneliness of those who refuse. Zweig describes his work in the war archives, his stay in Switzerland near Romain Rolland, then the collapse of Austria and the inflation that emptied…Same genreSame era
Florence Fenwick MillerHarriet Martineau BiographyA biography published in 1884 in a series on famous women. Florence Fenwick Miller tells the life of the Englishwoman Harriet Martineau, born in 1802 in Norwich into a family descended from French Protestant refugees. Deaf from her teenage years and without a sense of smell,…Same countrySame genre
José RizalRizal's Own Story of His LifeA collection published in Manila in 1918 by Austin Craig for the schoolchildren of the Philippines. In simplified language, it brings together texts in which José Rizal tells the story of his own life. He describes his childhood in Kalamba, on the shore of a large lake, his…Same genreSame era
Harriet JacobsIncidents in the Life of a Slave GirlHarriet, born into slavery, recounts a childhood marked by fear, violence, and the absence of freedom. Determined to escape her condition, she plans a risky flight to protect her dignity and that of her children. Her path is filled with ordeals, but also acts of courage and…Same genre
Lyndon OrrFamous AffinitiesSeveral historical and literary figures are brought together through their notable relationships, marked by attraction, conflict, and mutual influence. Each pair reveals a unique dynamic combining passion, ambition, and rivalry. The narrative explores these connections from a…Same genreSame era
Frederick DouglassNarrative of Frederick DouglassFrederick Douglass, born into slavery, recounts his journey toward freedom through a constant struggle against oppression. Deprived of education and rights, he gradually discovers the power of knowledge and of the spoken word. His testimony exposes the brutal reality of slavery…Same genre
Victor HugoLes MisérablesFreed after nineteen years in the galleys for a stolen loaf, Jean Valjean finds neither work nor shelter, until a bishop takes him in. A different man under a false name, he takes in Cosette, daughter of a working woman dead in destitution, and raises her in hiding. Inspector…Same genre
Edwin LefèvreReminiscences of a Stock OperatorLarry, a keen observer of financial markets, recounts his journey in the speculative universe where intuition, strategy, and composure are essential. He describes his successes, his mistakes, and the psychological mechanisms that influence investment decisions. Through his…Same genreSame era
Diogenes LaërtiusLives of Eminent PhilosophersDiogenes Laërtius traces the lives and ideas of the great philosophers of antiquity, from Thales to Epicurus. Through anecdotes, sayings and sometimes surprising stories, he reveals the personalities and doctrines of these major figures. Each portrait offers an accessible…Same genre
Leo TolstoyWar and PeaceIn 1805 Russia goes to war against Napoleon, and the salons of Petersburg discuss it in French. The novel follows Pierre Bezukhov, an awkward heir seeking meaning, Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, who joins the army to escape his life, and Natasha Rostov, whose childhood ends between…Same genre
M. MansfieldRoyal Palaces of FranceA book of travel and history published in Boston in 1910 under the pen name Francis Miltoun. The author visits the residences of the kings of France, in Paris and around the capital: the Louvre, the Tuileries, the Palais-Royal, Vincennes, Fontainebleau, Versailles,…Same genreSame era