Vivre éternellement

Vivre éternellement, rêve sans fin,

Dans l'immortalité, nous cherchons notre destin.

Le temps, implacable, nous emporte dans la danse,

Mais dans l'éternité, nous trouvons l'espérance.

À chaque instant, un trésor caché,

Dans le voyage de la vie, notre destin est tissé.

Dans le cœur de ceux que nous aimons, notre nom résonnera,

Et ainsi, pour toujours, notre mémoire brillera.

Les étoiles dans le ciel, témoins silencieux,

Du désir humain d'être persistant, vertueux.

Dans l'immensité de l'univers, nous sommes poussière et lumière,

Mais nos histoires, nos âmes, sont intrinsèques à la lumière.

Vivre éternellement, c'est peut-être un rêve,

Mais laisser un héritage est ce qui compte, que l'on s'élève.

Nos actions, nos amours, notre art,

Sont la flamme qui réchauffe, qui fait de la vie une part.

Alors, nous vivrons à travers les histoires que nous racontons,

Dans les chansons que nous chantons, dans les amours que nous éprouvons.

Dans la beauté que nous créons, dans la compassion que nous donnons,

À travers chaque acte de bonté, à travers chaque horizon.

Vivre éternellement peut être une chimère,

Mais laisser une empreinte, être mémorable, est notre lumière.

Dans la mémoire des autres, nous trouvons notre foyer,

Et ainsi, nous vivrons éternellement, dans chaque cœur touché. 

The Literary Odyssey: 100 Classic Books and Their Stories

Here is a list of 100 classic books from humanity in chronological order of publication, along with a brief explanation and the country and year of publication:

1. Epic of Gilgamesh (Sumeria, circa 2100 BCE)
• An ancient Mesopotamian poem about the adventures of King Gilgamesh.
2. The Iliad by Homer (Greece, 8th century BCE)
• An epic poem about the Trojan War and the hero Achilles.
3. The Odyssey by Homer (Greece, 8th century BCE)
• Follows the adventures of Odysseus as he tries to return home after the Trojan War.
4. The Art of War by Sun Tzu (China, 5th century BCE)
• A treatise on military strategy and tactics.
5. The Analects by Confucius (China, 5th century BCE)
• A collection of sayings and ideas attributed to Confucius.
6. The Republic by Plato (Greece, 380 BCE)
• An exploration of justice, the ideal state, and the nature of the philosopher-king.
7. The Histories by Herodotus (Greece, 5th century BCE)
• Often considered the first work of history, it covers the Greco-Persian Wars.
8. The Bhagavad Gita (India, 5th-2nd century BCE)
• A 700-verse Hindu scripture that presents a conversation between Prince Arjuna and the god Krishna.
9. Aeneid by Virgil (Roman Empire, 19 BCE)
• An epic poem that tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan who becomes the ancestor of the Romans.
10. Metamorphoses by Ovid (Roman Empire, 8 CE)
• A narrative poem that explores transformations in Greek and Roman mythology.
11. Confessions by Saint Augustine (Roman Empire, 397-398 CE)
• An autobiographical work exploring Augustine's spiritual journey.
12. The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (Italy, 1320)
• An epic poem that follows Dante's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.
13. The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer (England, 14th century)
• A collection of stories told by pilgrims on their way to Canterbury Cathedral.
14. The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli (Italy, 1532)
• A political treatise on leadership, power, and the pursuit of success.
15. Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes (Spain, 1605)
• A satirical novel about the delusional Don Quixote and his loyal squire Sancho Panza.
16. Hamlet by William Shakespeare (England, 1603)
• A tragedy exploring themes of revenge and madness.
17. Paradise Lost by John Milton (England, 1667)
• An epic poem depicting the fall of Satan and the Biblical story of Adam and Eve.
18. Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (England, 1678)
• An allegorical novel about Christian's journey to the Celestial City.
19. Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (England, 1719)
• The tale of a shipwrecked man's survival on a desert island.
20. Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift (Ireland, 1726)
• A satirical adventure novel exploring human nature through Gulliver's journeys.
21. Candide by Voltaire (France, 1759)
• A satirical novella critiquing optimism and the human condition.
22. Emile, or On Education by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (France, 1762)
• A treatise on education and child-rearing.
23. The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith (Scotland, 1776)
• A foundational work in economics, advocating for free-market capitalism.
24. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (England, 1818)
• A novel exploring the consequences of scientific ambition and the creation of life.
25. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (England, 1813)
• A classic novel of manners and marriage in early 19th-century England.
26. Moby-Dick by Herman Melville (United States, 1851)
• An epic tale of Captain Ahab's obsessive pursuit of the white whale, Moby-Dick.
27. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (England, 1847)
• A novel about the life and experiences of the orphaned governess Jane Eyre.
28. Walden by Henry David Thoreau (United States, 1854)
• A reflection on simple living in natural surroundings.
29. Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky (Russia, 1866)
• A psychological novel exploring the mind of Raskolnikov, a troubled student turned murderer.
30. Les Misérables by Victor Hugo (France, 1862)
• A sweeping novel that delves into themes of justice, love, and redemption.
31. War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (Russia, 1869)
• An epic historical novel set during the Napoleonic era.
32. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (Russia, 1877)
• A tragic love story set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russian society.
33. The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky (Russia, 1880)
• A novel exploring morality, faith, and the complex relationships among three brothers.
34. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (United States, 1885)
• A novel following the journey of a young boy, Huck, and a runaway slave, Jim, down the Mississippi River.
35. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (Scotland, 1886)
• A novella exploring the duality of human nature.
36. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde (Ireland, 1890)
• A novel about a man whose portrait ages while he remains youthful, reflecting his moral decay.
37. The Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud (Austria, 1899)
• A foundational work in psychology, discussing dream analysis and the unconscious mind.
38. Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad (United Kingdom, 1899)
• A novella examining the darkness within human nature through the journey up the Congo River.
39. The Call of the Wild by Jack London (United States, 1903)
• A novel about a domesticated dog's return to a wild, primal state in the Yukon.
40. Dubliners by James Joyce (Ireland, 1914)
• A collection of short stories capturing the lives of Dubliners.
41. Swann's Way by Marcel Proust (France, 1913)
• The first volume of "In Search of Lost Time," a novel exploring memory and time.
42. The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka (Austria-Hungary, 1915)
• A novella about a man who wakes up to find himself transformed into a giant insect.
43. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (United States, 1925)
• A novel depicting the decadence and disillusionment of the Jazz Age.
44. Ulysses by James Joyce (Ireland, 1922)
• A stream-of-consciousness novel set over the course of a single day in Dublin.
45. A Passage to India by E.M. Forster (United Kingdom, 1924)
• A novel exploring the complexities of British-Indian relations.
46. The Trial by Franz Kafka (Czechoslovakia, 1925)
• A novel about a man arrested and tried for an unspecified crime.
47. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (United Kingdom, 1932)
• A dystopian novel envisioning a future society controlled by technology and conformity.
48. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (United States, 1937)
• A novella about the dreams and struggles of itinerant ranch workers during the Great Depression.
49. The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck (United States, 1939)
• A novel depicting the plight of the Joad family as they migrate during the Dust Bowl.
50. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (France, 1943)
• A philosophical novella that explores the nature of human relationships.
51. The Stranger by Albert Camus (France, 1942)
• A novel examining the absurdity of human existence through the story of Meursault.
52. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez (Colombia, 1967)
• A magical realist novel tracing the history of the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo.
53. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (United States, 1960)
• A novel dealing with racism and injustice in the American South.
54. Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell (United Kingdom, 1949)
• A dystopian novel portraying a totalitarian regime's control over thought and expression.
55. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger (United States, 1951)
• A novel following the disillusioned teenager, Holden Caulfield, in New York City.
56. The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway (United States, 1952)
• A novella about an aging Cuban fisherman's epic battle with a marlin.
57. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (United States, 1953)
• A novel depicting a future society where books are banned and burned.
58. Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov (United States, 1955)
• A controversial novel narrated by a morally reprehensible protagonist.
59. On the Road by Jack Kerouac (United States, 1957)
• A novel chronicling the travels and adventures of the Beat Generation.
60. Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe (Nigeria, 1958)
• A novel depicting the impact of colonialism on Igbo society.
61. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (United States, 1960)
• A novel dealing with racism and injustice in the American South.
62. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle (United States, 1962)
• A science fantasy novel following the journey of Meg Murry to rescue her father.
63. One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (Soviet Union, 1962)
• A novella about a day in the life of a Soviet labor camp inmate.
64. In Cold Blood by Truman Capote (United States, 1966)
• A true crime novel based on the murder of the Clutter family in Kansas.
65. Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut (United States, 1969)
• A satirical novel exploring the experiences of Billy Pilgrim during World War II.
66. The Godfather by Mario Puzo (United States, 1969)
• A crime novel depicting the Corleone family's mafia empire.
67. The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov (Soviet Union, 1967)
• A satirical novel blending elements of fantasy, satire, and political allegory.
68. Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse (Germany, 1927)
• A novel exploring the existential crisis of Harry Haller.
69. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams (United Kingdom, 1979)
• A humorous science fiction series following the misadventures of Arthur Dent.
70. The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco (Italy, 1980)
• A historical mystery novel set in an Italian monastery in the 14th century.
71. Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie (United Kingdom, 1981)
• A magical realist novel intertwining the history of India with the lives of children born at midnight on August 15, 1947.
72. The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera (Czechoslovakia/France, 1984)
• A philosophical novel exploring the concepts of love, identity, and freedom.
73. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (Canada, 1985)
• A dystopian novel depicting a theocratic society where women are subjugated.
74. Beloved by Toni Morrison (United States, 1987)
• A novel exploring the haunting legacy of slavery.
75. The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie (United Kingdom, 1988)
• A novel blending magical realism and social commentary.
76. The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro (United Kingdom, 1989)
• A novel narrated by an English butler reflecting on his life and choices.
77. Possession by A.S. Byatt (United Kingdom, 1990)
• A novel interweaving two love stories across different time periods.
78. The Road by Cormac McCarthy (United States, 2006)
• A post-apocalyptic novel following a father and son's journey to survival.
79. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (United States, 2008)
• A dystopian young adult novel set in a future where teenagers are forced to fight to the death.
80. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (Sweden, 2005)
• A crime novel featuring investigative journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander.
81. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin (United States, 1996)
• The first book in the epic fantasy series "A Song of Ice and Fire."
82. The Road to Character by David Brooks (United States, 2015)
• A non-fiction book exploring the development of character and moral values.
83. Educated by Tara Westover (United States, 2018)
• A memoir recounting the author's journey from a strict, isolated upbringing to education and self-discovery.
84. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (United States, 2018)
• A novel that combines mystery, romance, and coming-of-age themes set in the marshes of North Carolina.
85. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides (United Kingdom, 2019)
• A psychological thriller about a woman who stops speaking after being accused of murder.
86. The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates (United States, 2019)
• A historical novel with elements of magical realism, exploring slavery and the Underground Railroad.
87. Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid (United States, 2019)
• A contemporary novel that delves into issues of race, privilege, and relationships.
88. The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett (United States, 2020)
• A novel exploring identity, family, and race through the lives of twin sisters.
89. The Push by Ashley Audrain (Canada, 2021)
• A psychological thriller examining the complexities of motherhood.
90. The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah (United States, 2021)
• A historical novel set during the Dust Bowl, depicting a family's struggle for survival.
91. Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (United Kingdom, 2021)
• A science fiction novel narrated by an artificial friend named Klara.
92. No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood (United States, 2021)
• A novel exploring the internet age and the impact of social media.
93. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (United States, 2021)
• It is a science fiction novel about a lone astronaut's mission to save humanity.
94. Pachinko by Min Jin Lee (United States, 2017)
• A multi-generational family saga that begins in Korea and spans into Japan.
95. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (United States, 2011)
• A fantasy novel set within a magical competition between two young illusionists.
96. The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt (United States, 2013)
• The novel centered around a stolen painting and the life of a young boy, Theo.
97. The Testaments by Margaret Atwood (Canada, 2019)
• A sequel to "The Handmaid's Tale," revealing the testimonies of three women in Gilead.
98. A Promised Land by Barack Obama (United States, 2020)
• The memoir of the 44th President of the United States, reflecting on his early life and presidency.
99. The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green (United States, 2021)
• A collection of essays reviewing various aspects of human existence and the natural world.
100. Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (United Kingdom, 2021) - A science fiction novel narrated by an artificial friend named Klara.

Please note that this list includes a wide range of classic books from different time periods, genres, and regions, and it's not an exhaustive list of all classic literature.

** Maybe you will read this, Mariana.