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Dzije polski ilustrowane

Dzije polski ilustrowane [August Sokołowski]

The three-volume edition "Illustrated History of Poland" by August Sokolowski (1899–1900) in Polish is a valuable work covering key periods of Polish history. In the first volume, the author provides a detailed account of the kings and princes of the Piast dynasty, their reign, and their significance for the country's…

Полное собрание сочинений

Полное собрание сочинений [ Уильям Шекспир]

The Works of William Shakespeare, edited by S. A. Vengerov, is an outstanding edition published in 1903–1904 as part of the "Library of Great Writers" series. This five-volume collection features translations of the great playwright’s works by renowned masters of Russian literature, such as P. I. Weinberg, P. P. Gnedich,…

Ein Sommernachtstraum

Ein Sommernachtstraum [William Shakespeare]

"A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare, translated into German by August Wilhelm Schlegel, is a polygraphically magnificent edition published in Leipzig. This book transports the readers into an enchanting world of magic and love. In this work, Shakespeare, as a master of the stage, elegantly intertwines comedy and fantasy,…