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Therese the Wise (1748) is an erotic novel by an anonymous author (probably the Marquis d'Argens), mixing the philosophy of the Lumières with explicit scenes. With an introduction by Michel Camus and a foreword by Philippe Roger.
The French Messalina (1789), an erotic novel by an anonymous author, a satirical pamphlet against courtly decadence before the Revolution. The themes are libertinism, criticism of the aristocracy, and the sexual power of women. With an introduction by Jea
André Maurois, a French writer known for his psychological novels and biographies, explores themes of family relationships, love, and internal conflicts in this work, which is characteristic of his style.
Catherine the Great (1962) by Darius Olivier is a depiction of the life and reign of Catherine II, Empress of Russia (1729–1796). The work celebrates her strength and vision, but also reveals the personal sacrifices behind her rise, making it a fascinatin
Philosophical Tales is part of Balzac's "Human Comedy", and includes four stories – The Shangri-La, The Elixir of Long Life, The Unknown Masterpiece and Melmoth the Penitent – that explore philosophical, moral and metaphysical themes through complex chara