Authors: Holcombe, William H. (William Henry), 1825-1893

In History

By Abil Kile

"In Both Worlds" by William H. Holcombe is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. This story weaves a mystical narrative that explores themes of life, death, and spirituality, centered around the character of Lazarus, who recounts his experiences of dying and returning to life. At its core, the novel delves into the conflicts between the ...

Authors: Holman, Louis A. (Louis Arthur), 1866-1939

In Romance

By Abil Kile

"Rembrandt and His Etchings" by Louis A. Holman is a comprehensive art history book published in the early 20th century. This work is particularly focused on the life and artistic contributions of Rembrandt van Rijn, one of the most celebrated painters and etchers of the Dutch Golden Age. The book not only chronicles Rembrandt’s life and his impact...

Authors: Holmes, Mary Jane, 1825-1907

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"Tempest and Sunshine" by Mary Jane Holmes is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in Kentucky, the story begins with the arrival of a young man named Richard Wilmot who has come from New York in search of a teaching position. The narrative introduces various characters, including the Middleton family, particularly the contrasting sisters...

Authors: Holroyd, Charles, 1861-1917

In Neval

By Abil Kile

"Michael Angelo Buonarroti" by Charles Holroyd is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a biography of the renowned Renaissance artist Michael Angelo, detailing his life and creations, drawing heavily from the contemporary accounts of his pupils and colleagues, particularly focusing on the Life by Ascanio Condi...

Authors: Holyoake, George Jacob, 1817-1906

In Romance

By Abil Kile

"Life and Character of Richard Carlile" by George Jacob Holyoake is a biography written during the mid-19th century. The book provides an in-depth examination of Richard Carlile, a prominent figure in the fight for freedom of speech and expression in England. Holyoake presents Carlile's struggles against societal norms, religious constraints, and g...

Authors: Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE

In History

By Abil Kile

"The Iliad" by Homer is an epic poem traditionally attributed to the 8th century BC. The narrative centers around the breathtaking events of the Trojan War, focusing particularly on the wrath of Achilles, a Greek hero, as well as themes of honor, glory, and the interplay between mortals and deities. The work is often lauded as one of the cornerston...

Authors: Hoover, Thomas, 1941-

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"Project Cyclops" by Thomas Hoover is a techno-thriller novel written in the early 1990s. The story revolves around Michael Vance, an ex-agent turned sailor, who finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes conflict involving Arab terrorists, a stolen thermonuclear warhead, and a cutting-edge laser launch facility in the Aegean Sea. As the terrorists t...

Authors: Hoover, Thomas, 1941-

In Neval

By Abil Kile

"Syndrome" by Thomas Hoover is a medical thriller written in the early 21st century. The story revolves around Alexa Hampton, an interior designer with a serious heart condition, who is pulled into a secretive experimental clinic promising miraculous stem cell treatments. Alongside her long-ago lover, journalist Stone Aimes, they uncover dark truth...

Authors: Hoover, Thomas, 1941-

In History

By Abil Kile

"Zen Culture" by Thomas Hoover is a nonfiction exploration of Zen aesthetics and its influence on various aspects of Japanese art and culture, written in the late 20th century. The book delves into how Zen principles permeate not just traditional art forms but also contemporary design, architecture, and even everyday life, suggesting a seamless con...