Une peinture représentant un groupe de personnes dans une pièce, dont un vicaire de Wakefield.

Structure and Plot in The Vicar of Wakefield

This is post 2 of 2 in the series “The Vicar of Wakefield” All literary analysis articles about the classic novel “The Vicar of Wakefield” by Oliver Goldsmith. Characters and characterization in The Vicar of Wakefield Structure and Plot in The Vicar of Wakefield “The Vicar of Wakefield” is a classic novel by Oliver Goldsmith, …

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Un collage de femmes et d'hommes côte à côte, représentant le progrès et la diversité de la civilisation britannique aux XIXe et XXe siècles.

British Civilisation and Literature: 19th and 20th centuries

This is post 6 of 6 in the series “Literary Movements” The 18th Century: the Age of Enlightenment The Gothic and the Fantastic The 19th Century : Romanticism in Art and Literature English Romanticism (1798-1832) 19th Century Literary Movements : Realism and Naturalism British Civilisation and Literature: 19th and 20th centuries The Victorian Period: 1832-1900 …

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The Great Gatsby: characters and characterization photo

The Great Gatsby: characters and characterization

This is post 2 of 6 in the series “The Great Gatsby” All literary analysis articles about The Great Gatsby by Francis Scott Fitzgerald. Introduction to The Great Gatsby by Francis Scott Fitzgerald: from the Lost Prairies to the Realist Jungle The Great Gatsby: characters and characterization The Great Gatsby: the Romantic Quest Structure and …

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The Gothic and the Fantastic photo

The Gothic and the Fantastic

This is post 2 of 6 in the series “Literary Movements” The 18th Century: the Age of Enlightenment The Gothic and the Fantastic The 19th Century : Romanticism in Art and Literature English Romanticism (1798-1832) 19th Century Literary Movements : Realism and Naturalism British Civilisation and Literature: 19th and 20th centuries The Gothic and the …

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Concert de Black Francis à l’Élysée Montmartre

Samedi soir, je suis allé voir Black Francis (autrefois connu sous le nom de Frank Black, ex-leader des Pixies) en concert à l’Élysée Montmartre. Et, une fois n’est pas coutume, je dois dire que j’ai préféré la première partie au concert en lui-même, ce qui est plutôt inhabituel !

Thin Lizzy photo

Thin Lizzy

Thin Lizzy Thin Lizzy are a hard rock band formed in Dublin, Ireland, in 1969. Their music reflects a wide range of influences, including blues, soul music, psychedelic rock, and traditional Irish folk music, but is generally classified as hard rock or sometimes heavy metal. Two of the founding members, drummer Brian Downey and bass …

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Frank Black photo

Frank Black

Frank Black Charles Thompson IV (born April 6, 1965) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known as the frontman of the alternative rock band Pixies, with whom he performs under the stage name Black Francis. Following the band’s breakup in 1993, he embarked on a solo career under the name Frank …

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Organized Crime: Repression and Censorship

This is post 5 of 5 in the series “Prohibition and Organized Crime” This series delves into the historical context of Prohibition in the United States (1920-1933), its impact on society, and how it catalyzed the rise and establishment of organized crime. Organized Crime in America Evolution of Organized Crime Organized Crime : Expression and …

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Evolution of Organized Crime

This is post 2 of 5 in the series “Prohibition and Organized Crime” This series delves into the historical context of Prohibition in the United States (1920-1933), its impact on society, and how it catalyzed the rise and establishment of organized crime. Organized Crime in America Evolution of Organized Crime Organized Crime : Expression and …

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Organized Crime and the Prohibition photo

Organized Crime and the Prohibition

This is post 4 of 5 in the series “Prohibition and Organized Crime” This series delves into the historical context of Prohibition in the United States (1920-1933), its impact on society, and how it catalyzed the rise and establishment of organized crime. Organized Crime in America Evolution of Organized Crime Organized Crime : Expression and …

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The Reformation in the British Isles photo

The Reformation in the British Isles

This is post 1 of 5 in the series “From the Reformation to the birth of the American nation (1534-1776)” From the Reformation to the birth of the American nation (1534-1776) The Reformation in the British Isles English Expansionism The Glorious Revolution of 1688 The American colonies : Religion and Politics USA: Birth of a …

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Existe-t-il un affaiblissement du lien social ? photo

Existe-t-il un affaiblissement du lien social ?

La cohésion sociale est-elle menacée ? La remise en cause de la légitimité de certaines institutions entraînent une baisse de la conscience collective, une moindre adhésion à des valeurs communes (exemples : famille, Eglise, syndicats). Le lien social se construit à partir de groupes dans lesquels les individus évoluent et effectuent leur apprentissage (socialisation). I …

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The Scottish Parliament photo

The Scottish Parliament

This is post 5 of 6 in the series “Scotland's Road to Independence” Explore the intricate weave of Scottish politics and devolution from historical struggles for autonomy to the modern debates on independence, dive deep into Scotland’s quest for self-governance. Scotland: the State, the Nation, Home Rule, and Devolution The Act of Union of 1707 …

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The Act of Union of 1707 photo

The Act of Union of 1707

This is post 2 of 6 in the series “Scotland's Road to Independence” Explore the intricate weave of Scottish politics and devolution from historical struggles for autonomy to the modern debates on independence, dive deep into Scotland’s quest for self-governance. Scotland: the State, the Nation, Home Rule, and Devolution The Act of Union of 1707 …

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Los Toros Diarios : día 4

Aranjuez Aujourd’hui nous partons visiter Aranjuez, situé à environ une heure de Madrid. C’est là que le roi avait l’habitude de se reposer et de chasser lorsqu’il quittait la capitale. En arrivant à Aranjuez, on comprend bien pourquoi : les jardins sont magnifiques et le plan d’eau apporte beaucoup de fraîcheur. Nous visitons le Palais …

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Musique libre de tous DRM

Hymn permet d’enlever la protection (DRM) des chansons achetées sur iTunes Music Store (AAC / m4p protégés) sans perte de qualité. Les chansons peuvent alors être jouées sans iTunes, avec n’importe quel environnement. Donc plus de protection, possibilité d’archiver vos musiques, de les convertir dans d’autres formats, de les mettre sur d’autres lecteurs que l‘iPod… …

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