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<p>It's ALIVE! </p><p><a href="/tags/onthisday/" rel="tag">#OnThisDay</a>, 1 Jan 1818, Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' was published anonymously. Her gothic novel was also one of the first science-fiction novels.</p><p><a href="/tags/readmorewomen/" rel="tag">#ReadMoreWomen</a> <a href="/tags/literarywomen/" rel="tag">#LiteraryWomen</a><br><a href="/tags/womeninhistory/" rel="tag">#WomenInHistory</a> <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> <a href="/tags/history/" rel="tag">#History</a> <a href="/tags/womenshistory/" rel="tag">#WomensHistory</a> <a href="/tags/histodons/" rel="tag">#Histodons</a></p>

painting of Mary Shelley by Rothwell. It shows a white woman with sloping shoulders, dark hair and gold glasses

Frontispiece of Frankenstein’s first edition without any author’s name on it.

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<p>"Thus, after pursuing those images, I overtook them. Now I know that I invented them. But inventing is a creation, not a lie."<br>La coscienza di Zeno (1923)</p><p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1928.</p><p>Italo Svevo (Aron Schmitz), returning from an Alpine resort to Trieste, suffers a car accident. He dies next day leaving his novel Il Vegliardo (The Old Man) unfinished in mid-word.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italo_Svevo" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italo_Svevo"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italo_Sv</span><span class="invisible">evo</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Italo Svevo with the preliminary draft of A Life (1892).

Svevo is depicted as a refined, intellectual figure. He has a well-groomed mustache and an intense, thoughtful gaze, reflective of his literary persona and introspective writing style.

Svevo is dressed in formal, period-appropriate clothing, including:
A dark suit jacket and waistcoat.

A white shirt and bow tie, which enhance the formality of his appearance.

A stylish boater hat, which adds a touch of elegance and aligns with late 19th-century European fashion trends.

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<p>"THE times that tried men's souls," are over- and the greatest and completest revolution the world ever knew, gloriously and happily accomplished."</p><p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1776.</p><p>Thomas Paine publishes one of a series of pamphlets in The Pennsylvania Journal entitled "The American Crisis". Paine signed the pamphlets with the pseudonym, "Common Sense".</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_American_Crisis" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_American_Crisis"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Amer</span><span class="invisible">ican_Crisis</span></a></p><p>The American Crisis at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3741" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3741</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

An image of the first page from the first edition of The American Crisis, a pamphlet authored by Thomas Paine.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1864 (until April 16).</p><p>James Payn publishes his most popular story, Lost Sir Massingberd, in Chambers's Journal. He follows it in the magazine (August 6 – December 24) by Married Beneath Him. Lost Sir Massingberd was published as a book in two volumes in 1864.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Sir_Massingberd" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Sir_Massingberd"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Sir</span><span class="invisible">_Massingberd</span></a></p><p>Lost Sir Massingberd at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37170" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37170</a><br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37171" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37171</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Title page of Lost Sir Massingberd.

The book is in two volumes, with this being Volume I.
Published in London by Sampson Low, Son, and Marston, located at 14, Ludgate Hill, in 1864.
It includes the note: "[The Right of Translation is Reserved.]".

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<p>"Nothing is stranger to man than his own image."</p><p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1921.</p><p>World premiere of the science fiction play R.U.R. (Rossumovi Univerzální Roboti) by the Czech writer Karel Čapek in a theater in Hradec Králové. It introduced the word "robot" to the English language and to science fiction as a whole.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.U.R" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.U.R</a>.</p><p>R.U.R. at PG:<br><a href="https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/59112" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>gutenberg.org/ebooks/59112</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/theatre/" rel="tag">#theatre</a></p>

Cover of the first edition of R.U.R. by Karel Čapek.

Unknown author - Karel Čapek: R.U.R.: Rosumovi Univerzální Roboti. Vydalo Aventinum, Prague 1920. via answcdn.com

This is the cover of the first edition of "R.U.R." (Rossum's Universal Robots) by Karel Čapek, a Czech playwright and author. Published in 1920, this science fiction drama is famous for introducing the word "robot" to the world. The play explores themes of industrialization, artificial intelligence, and the potential dangers of technological advancement.

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<p>Fra banc to banc, fra wod to wod, I rin<br>Ourhailit with my feble fantasie,<br>Lyk til a leif that fallis from a trie<br>Or til a reid ourblawin with the wind…</p><p>—“Sonet of Venus & Cupid”, by Mark Alexander Boyd (1563–1601), born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a>, 13 Jan<br>published in THE GOLDEN TREASURY OF SCOTTISH VERSE, <span class="h-card"><a href="https://bookish.community/@canongatebooks" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>canongatebooks</span></a></span> 2021</p><p><a href="https://canongate.co.uk/books/3267-the-golden-treasury-of-scottish-verse/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="canongate.co.uk/books/3267-the-golden-treasury-of-scottish-verse/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">canongate.co.uk/books/3267-the</span><span class="invisible">-golden-treasury-of-scottish-verse/</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/scottish/" rel="tag">#Scottish</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/poem/" rel="tag">#poem</a> <a href="/tags/poetry/" rel="tag">#poetry</a> <a href="/tags/sonnet/" rel="tag">#sonnet</a> <a href="/tags/16thcentury/" rel="tag">#16thcentury</a> <a href="/tags/17thcentury/" rel="tag">#17thcentury</a> <a href="/tags/earlymodern/" rel="tag">#earlymodern</a> <a href="/tags/scots/" rel="tag">#Scots</a> <a href="/tags/scotslanguage/" rel="tag">#Scotslanguage</a></p>

Sonet of Venus and Cupid
by Mark Alexander Boyd

Fra banc to banc, fra wod to wod, I rin
Ourhailit with my feble fantasie,
Lyk til a leif that fallis from a trie
Or til a reid ourblawin with the wind.
Twa gods gyds me: the ane of tham is blind,
Ye, and a bairn brocht up in vanitie;
The nixt a wyf ingenrit of the se,
And lichter nor a dauphin with hir fin.

Unhappie is the man for evirmair
That teils the sand and sawis in the aire;
Bot twyse unhappier is he, I lairn,
That feidis in his hairt a mad desyre,
And follows on a woman throw the fyre,
Led be a blind and teichit be a bairn.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1893.</p><p>The first story featuring the private detective character Sexton Blake, "The Missing Millionaire", appears in Alfred Harmsworth's new boys' story paper The Halfpenny Marvel, written by Harry Blyth under the pen-name Hal Meredeth.</p><p>Sexton Blake adventures were featured in a wide variety of British and international publications from 1893 to 1978, comprising more than 4,000 stories by some 200 different authors.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexton_Blake" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexton_Blake"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexton_B</span><span class="invisible">lake</span></a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Blyth" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Blyth"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Bl</span><span class="invisible">yth</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/pulpfiction/" rel="tag">#pulpfiction</a></p>

The cover of the first Sexton Blake tale, published in The Halfpenny Marvel in 1893, introduces the iconic detective Sexton Blake to readers, presenting an aesthetic typical of late 19th-century pulp fiction.

The title prominently features "The Halfpenny Marvel" in bold, eye-catching font at the top, emphasizing the magazine's affordability and accessibility.

Below the publication name, the story’s title—likely something dramatic like The Missing Millionaire—is highlighted, immediately drawing attention to the thrilling nature of the tale.

Taglines or subtitles, such as “A Sensational Detective Story,” may be included to emphasize the excitement and mystery.

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<p>"What remains?" cried Ivanhoe; "Glory, maiden, glory! which gilds our sepulchre and embalms our name."</p><p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1819.</p><p>Walter Scott's popular Waverley Novel Ivanhoe is published anonymously in 3 volumes by Archibald Constable in Edinburgh, dated 1820. A chivalric romance set in 12th-century England, it represents a move away from Scott setting his fiction in Scotland.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivanhoe" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivanhoe</a></p><p>Ivanhoe at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/82" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/82</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Title page of Walter Scott's Ivanhoe, 1st edition.

The text is presented in an elegant serif font, reflecting the formal and refined style of the period.

The title, Ivanhoe, appears prominently at the top, likely in larger font to draw attention, followed by the subtitle A Romance, emphasizing the book's genre.

Walter Scott's name does not appear on the title page because, at the time of publication, the novel was released anonymously. Instead, it is attributed to "The Author of Waverley", connecting it to Scott's earlier works.

Figure caption:
Whether from love of form, or from curiosity, the marshals paid no attention to his expressions of reluctance, but unhelmed him by cutting the laces of his casque, and undoing the fastening of his gorget.

https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/82/pg82-images.html

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1895.</p><p>The première of Oscar Wilde's comedy An Ideal Husband takes place at the Haymarket Theatre in London. In April, on the last day of the Haymarket run, Wilde was arrested for gross indecency; his name was removed from the playbills and programmes when the production transferred to the Criterion Theatre, where it ran for a further 13 performances, from 13 to 27 April.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Ideal_Husband" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Ideal_Husband"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Ideal</span><span class="invisible">_Husband</span></a></p><p>An Ideal Husband at PG:<br><a href="https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/885" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>gutenberg.org/ebooks/885</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/theatre/" rel="tag">#theatre</a></p>

Act II: Mrs Cheveley, centre, denounces Sir Robert Chiltern to his wife, 1895 premiere

Henry Wright (artist) - Illustrated London News, p. 44

"Mr. Oscar Wilde's New Play, 'An Ideal Husband', at the Haymarket Theatre": Mrs Chevely accuses Sir Robert

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1846.</p><p>Fyodor Dostoevsky's first original novel, Poor Folk, is published in the St. Petersburg Collection.</p><p>The first English translation was provided by Lena Milman in 1894, with an introduction by George Moore, cover art design by Aubrey Beardsley and publication by London's Mathews and Lane. It is the first novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, written over the span of nine months between 1844 and 1845.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Folk" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Folk"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Fol</span><span class="invisible">k</span></a></p><p>Poor Folk at PG:<br><a href="https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/2302" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>gutenberg.org/ebooks/2302</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

First English language edition of Poor Folk by Fedor Dostoiesvsky.

The first English-language edition of Fyodor Dostoevsky's "Poor Folk" was published in 1894 by Elkin Mathews and John Lane in London, and Roberts Brothers in Boston. This edition featured a distinctive cover designed by Aubrey Beardsley, a prominent English illustrator and author associated with the Aesthetic Movement.

The book was bound in original yellow pictorial cloth, a design choice reminiscent of the quarterly "Yellow Book," for which Beardsley served as art director. The cover and title page bore Beardsley's illustrations, including his "key monogram" on the spine and rear cover. This monogram, a stylized design incorporating his initials, was a signature element in many of Beardsley's works.

The yellow cloth binding, combined with Beardsley's distinctive black ink illustrations, gave the book a striking appearance that stood out among publications of the time.

This edition was part of Mathews and Lane's Keynotes Series and included an introduction by Irish novelist George Moore.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1787.</p><p>William Herschel discovers Titania and Oberon, two moons of Uranus.</p><p>Orbiting at a much greater distance from Uranus are the ten known irregular moons. The planet's magnetosphere is highly asymmetric and has many charged particles, which may be the cause of the darkening of its rings and moons.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranus" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranus</a></p><p><a href="/tags/science/" rel="tag">#science</a> <a href="/tags/astronomy/" rel="tag">#astronomy</a></p>

Model of Telescope with which William Herschel discovered Uranus. In the Herschel Museum of Astronomy in Bath.

The secret of Herschel's success as an observer was the power and magnification of his telescopes.

This seven foot long, six inch diameter, ƒ14 reflector was particularly favoured. Its main mirror at the bottom of the tube and the secondary mirror near the top in front of the ocular were made of speculum metal.

It was with a seven foot telescope that Herschel made the discovery of the planet Uranus in 1781.

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<p>Russian feminist and activist Maria Trubnikova was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1835.</p><p>Trubnikova hosted a women-only salon which became a center of feminist activism. Alongside Anna Filosofova and Nadezhda Stasova, whom she mentored, Trubnikova was one of the earliest leaders of the Russian women's movement; the three women were referred to as the "triumvirate". </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Trubnikova" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Trubnikova"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Tr</span><span class="invisible">ubnikova</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/feminism/" rel="tag">#feminism</a></p>

Russian feminist Maria Vassilievna Troubnikova, depicted in a 1909 publication by the All-Russian League for Women's Equality.

Maria Vassilievna Troubnikova is depicted in the 1909 publication by the All-Russian League for Women's Equality in a formal portrait.

Her attire reflects the style of the late 19th to early 20th century, with a high-collared dress that is modest yet elegant, emphasizing her professionalism and commitment to social causes.

Her expression is serious and contemplative, conveying her intellectual depth and the gravity of her activism.

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<p>Lebanese-American writer, poet and visual artist Kahlil Gibran was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1883.</p><p>He is best known as the author of The Prophet, which was first published in the United States in 1923 and has since become one of the best-selling books of all time, having been translated into more than 100 languages.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kahlil_Gibran" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kahlil_Gibran"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kahlil_G</span><span class="invisible">ibran</span></a></p><p>Books by Kahlil Gibran at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1813" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1813"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/1813</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Self-Portrait and Muse, c. 1911 (Museo Soumaya) by Kahlil Gibran.

The painting features Gibran's self-portrait on one side, rendered with introspective and solemn expression.

Opposite him is the figure of a muse, often interpreted as an embodiment of inspiration or creativity, exuding a sense of calm and mystery.

Gibran employs muted, earthy tones—soft browns, creams, and touches of gold—creating a dreamlike atmosphere.

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<p>Jacob Bernoulli was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1655.</p><p>He was an early proponent of Leibnizian calculus; along with his brother Johann, he was one of the founders of the calculus of variations. He also discovered the fundamental mathematical constant e. However, his most important contribution was in the field of probability, where he derived the first version of the law of large numbers in his work Ars Conjectandi.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Bernoulli" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Bernoulli"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Be</span><span class="invisible">rnoulli</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/mathematics/" rel="tag">#mathematics</a></p>

Portrait of Jacob Bernoulli (also known as James or Jacques) (1654 – 1705)

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1904.</p><p>The first of Virginia Woolf's published writings, "Haworth, November 1904", an account of a visit to the Brontë family home, appears anonymously in a women's supplement to a clerical journal, The Guardian. (A book review written later has appeared in the same journal a week earlier.)</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haworth" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haworth</a></p><p>Books by Virginia Woolf at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/89" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/89"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/89</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

This is the draft of the essay, which appeared in The Guardian in December 1904. Woolf opens by briefly questioning the legitimacy of literary tourism, and decides that her visit to Haworth is acceptable because it added to her understanding of the Brontës’ books. After walking the West Yorkshire moors in the bleak November weather and spending time in the family’s home and church, Woolf concludes that “however harsh the struggle, Emily, and Charlotte above all, fought to victory.” via @NYPL

https://www.nypl.org/events/exhibitions/galleries/section-1-early-years/item/13112#:~:text=%E2%80%9CHaworth%3A%20November%2C%201904%E2%80%9C%20essay%20draft&text=Woolf's%20first%20published%20essay%20is,The%20Guardian%20in%20December%201904.

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<p>"There can be no freedom or beauty about a home life that depends on borrowing and debt."<br>Torvald Helmer, Act I</p><p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1879.</p><p>The first production of Henrik Ibsen's controversial "modern drama" A Doll's House takes place at the Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen, after publication there on December 4.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Doll%27s_House" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Doll%27s_House"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Doll%2</span><span class="invisible">7s_House</span></a></p><p>A Doll's House at PG:<br><a href="https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/2542" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>gutenberg.org/ebooks/2542</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/theatre/" rel="tag">#theatre</a></p>

Adeleide Johannessen in character as Nora, from a cigarette card of c. 1880 – c. 1882.

Adeleide Johannessen is captured mid-action, holding a tambourine in her raised hand, evoking an energetic or defiant moment from her performance as Nora.

Her body language is dynamic, and her intense facial expression reflects the emotional depth and complexity of Nora's character, perhaps hinting at her journey of self-discovery and rebellion.

Johannessen wears a full-length Victorian-era dress, with detailed pleating, fitted bodice, and layered skirts that cinch at the waist with a decorative belt.

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<p>English author Agatha Christie died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1976.</p><p>She is best known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote the world's longest-running play, the murder mystery The Mousetrap.</p><p>Watch our podcast about The Big Four:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoKUX5a7T0Y&t=74s" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoKUX5a7T0Y&t=74s"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoKUX5</span><span class="invisible">a7T0Y&t=74s</span></a></p><p>Books by Agatha Chrissie at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/451" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/451"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/451</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Christie as a young woman, 1910s

Unknown author - The Christie Archive Trust

The photo typically depicts her as poised and elegant, reflecting the fashion and sensibilities of the Edwardian era transitioning into the 1910s.

Christie often appears with a gentle, confident expression, her hair styled in soft waves or an updo common at the time.

Her attire would likely consist of a high-collared blouse or dress, possibly adorned with lace, reflecting the refined yet understated elegance of the era.

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<p>Happy Birthday to Kathryn 'Kathy' Valentine, songwriter and bassist for the pop punk band the Go-Go's, born on this day in 1959, Austin, Texas</p><p>Photo by Pam Martinez at the Roxy Theater in 1981</p><p><a href="/tags/punk/" rel="tag">#punk</a> <a href="/tags/punkrock/" rel="tag">#punkrock</a> <a href="/tags/kathyvalentine/" rel="tag">#kathyvalentine</a> <a href="/tags/thegogos/" rel="tag">#thegogos</a> <a href="/tags/womenofpunk/" rel="tag">#womenofpunk</a> <a href="/tags/history/" rel="tag">#history</a> <a href="/tags/punkrockhistory/" rel="tag">#punkrockhistory</a> <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#otd</a></p>

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1872.</p><p>Jules Verne's novel Around the World in Eighty Days (Le Tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours) finishes serialisation (since November 2) in the daily Le Temps, the day after the concluding date of the narrative. The story was published in installments over the next 45 days, with its ending timed to synchronize Fogg's December 21 deadline with the real world. </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Around_the_World_in_Eighty_Days" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Around_the_World_in_Eighty_Days"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Around_t</span><span class="invisible">he_World_in_Eighty_Days</span></a></p><p>Around the World in Eighty Days at PG:<br><a href="https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=le+tour+du+monde&submit_search=Go%21" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=le+tour+du+monde&submit_search=Go%21"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?q</span><span class="invisible">uery=le+tour+du+monde&submit_search=Go%21</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Cover of the French first edition of Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days. Published on January 30, 1873,[1] printed by Gauthier-Villars, published by Pierre-Jules Hetzel & Cie, Paris. 217 pages, illustrated with B/W engravings by De Neuville and Benett. (publisher's binding).

Centered prominently is the title, "Le Tour du Monde en Quatre-Vingts Jours," surrounded by ornate borders and motifs inspired by travel, exploration, and exotic destinations. Visual elements such as globes, compasses, and decorative frames emphasize the book's focus on global circumnavigation.

The illustrations by De Neuville and Benett, reproduced in black and white within the 217 pages, add further detail to the narrative, bringing key scenes to life with precision and dramatic flair. The overall design of the cover communicates a sense of grandeur and excitement, perfectly encapsulating the spirit of Verne’s iconic tale.

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<p>"All the glories of the sunset,<br>In the sunrise one may see;<br>That which others call the dawning<br>Is the night for you and me."</p><p>Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt , who died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1919, was an American poet. She published hundreds of poems in nationally circulated newspapers, magazines, and anthologies as well as in eighteen volumes of poems, two of which she co-authored with her husband, the poet John James Piatt.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Morgan_Bryan_Piatt" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Morgan_Bryan_Piatt"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Mo</span><span class="invisible">rgan_Bryan_Piatt</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25004" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25004</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/poetry/" rel="tag">#poetry</a></p>

Photographic portrait of American author Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt (1836-1919). From American Women: Fifteen Hundred Biographies with Over 1,400 Portraits, Frances E. Willard and Mary A. Livermore, editors. Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick, 1897 (revised edition from 1893), vol. 2, p. 569.

Piatt is portrayed in a formal seated pose, reflecting the conventions of late 19th-century portraiture. Her attire is elegant and characteristic of the era, with intricate lacework and detailed fabric adorning her high-collared dress. Her hair is styled in a manner typical of the time, complementing her refined and composed expression. Her gaze, directed slightly away from the camera, conveys thoughtfulness and dignity.

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<p>To G. H. Hardy who had expressed worry that the number of a taxi - 1729:<br>"No, it is a very interesting number; it is the smallest number expressible as a sum of two cubes in two different ways, the two ways being 1^3+12^3 and 9^3+10^3."</p><p>Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1887. He is noted for his extraordinary achievements in the field of mathematical analysis, number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srinivasa_Ramanujan" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srinivasa_Ramanujan"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srinivas</span><span class="invisible">a_Ramanujan</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/mathematics/" rel="tag">#mathematics</a></p>

The Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan (centre) together with his colleague Godfrey Harold Hardy (extreme right) and other scientists outside the Senate House at the University of Cambridge.

The photograph depicts the renowned Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan seated at the center, accompanied by prominent mathematician Godfrey Harold Hardy on the far right, along with other distinguished scientists. The group is posed outdoors in front of the Senate House at the University of Cambridge, a historic building characterized by its classical architecture.

Ramanujan, dressed in traditional Indian attire, stands out among the group with his composed demeanor and distinctive cultural attire, reflecting his roots amidst the academic setting of early 20th-century Cambridge. Hardy, in contrast, wears formal Western clothing, typical of academic circles in England at the time.

The setting of the Senate House, with its stately columns and formal academic environment, underscores the significance of this gathering, highlighting Ramanujan's groundbreaking contributions to mathematics during his time at Cambridge despite the challenges he faced.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1610.</p><p>Galileo Galilei makes his first observation of the four Galilean moons: Ganymede, Callisto, Io & Europa, although he is not able to distinguish the last two until the following night.</p><p>His work Sidereus Nuncius contains the results of his early observations of the imperfect and mountainous Moon, of hundreds of stars not visible to the naked eye in the Milky Way and in certain constellations, and of the Medicean Stars (later Galilean moons) that appeared to be circling Jupiter.<br>1/2</p>

Title page of Sidereus nuncius, 1610, by Galileo Galilei (1564-1642).

The title, Sidereus Nuncius, appears prominently, often in bold or larger font, followed by a subtitle or additional descriptive text explaining the nature of the work. It mentions Galileo's role as the author and his academic affiliations, emphasizing his authority as a mathematician and philosopher.

The publisher’s information is typically located at the bottom of the page. It identifies the place of publication (Venice) and the printer (Tommaso Baglioni), adding to the historical value of the artifact.

The title page represents a monumental scientific achievement. Sidereus Nuncius detailed Galileo's observations of the Moon's rugged surface, the discovery of Jupiter's four largest moons, and the vast number of stars unseen by the naked eye, fundamentally altering humanity’s understanding of the cosmos. The simplicity of the title page belies the revolutionary content within.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1929.</p><p>The Adventures of Tintin begin with the first appearance of Hergé's Belgian comic book hero in Tintin in the Land of the Soviets, serialized in the children's newspaper supplement Le Petit Vingtième.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tintin_in_the_Land_of_the_Soviets" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tintin_in_the_Land_of_the_Soviets"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tintin_i</span><span class="invisible">n_the_Land_of_the_Soviets</span></a></p><p>There is a controversy about Tintin entering the public domain in United States. For Alain Berenboom, lawyer for the Hergé Foundation, according to the Berne Convention, Tintin will enter the public domain in 2034.</p><p><a href="/tags/comics/" rel="tag">#comics</a></p>

Title on cover of original and reprint editions of Tintin in the Land of the Soviets.

The text alternates between blue and red, with "Les Aventures de" and "Reporter du Petit Vingtième" in blue, and "TINTIN" and "Au Pays des Soviets" in red. These colors are bold and contrast strongly with each other, symbolizing energy and action.
Arrangement:

The title is displayed across several lines:
"LES AVENTURES DE" at the top in blue.
"TINTIN" prominently in red, occupying the center with a larger font size.
"REPORTER DU PETIT VINGTIÈME" in blue, appearing below Tintin's name in a smaller size.
"AU PAYS DES SOVIETS" at the bottom in red, in a bold and striking style.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1894.</p><p>Thomas Edison makes a kinetoscopic film of someone sneezing. On the same day, his employee, William Kennedy Dickson, receives a patent for motion picture film.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Ott%27s_Sneeze" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Ott%27s_Sneeze"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Ott</span><span class="invisible">%27s_Sneeze</span></a></p><p>According to the Library of Congress, it is the second oldest surviving U.S. motion picture to be copyrighted, although it is now in the public domain.</p><p><a href="/tags/art/" rel="tag">#art</a> <a href="/tags/culture/" rel="tag">#culture</a> <a href="/tags/movies/" rel="tag">#movies</a></p>

45 paper prints made from individual frames of the film Edison kinetoscopic record of a sneeze, January 7, 1894.

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<p>"The trouble with this country is... that there're too many people going about saying "The trouble with this country is—"<br>Dodsworth, Ch. 10 (1929)</p><p>American novelist, short-story writer, and playwright Sinclair Lewis died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1951.</p><p>Lewis wrote six popular novels: Main Street (1920), Babbitt (1922), Arrowsmith (1925), Elmer Gantry (1927), Dodsworth (1929), and It Can't Happen Here (1935). </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinclair_Lewis" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinclair_Lewis"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinclair</span><span class="invisible">_Lewis</span></a></p><p>Sinclair Lewis at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/278" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/278"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/278</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Sinclair Lewis, Nobel laureate in Literature 1930.

Lewis is seen with a sharp, angular face, a prominent nose, and a high forehead. His expression is thoughtful and slightly reserved, reflecting his intellectual nature.

He is dressed in early 20th-century attire, typically a suit and tie, presenting a professional and refined look suitable for his era and stature.

He is seated with a relaxed but composed posture, often gazing directly at the camera or slightly to the side, evoking a sense of introspection and seriousness.

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