Ted Yoder vient de Goshen, dans l’Arkansas et est un expert reconnu du dulcimer, un instrument hors du commun qui appartient à la famille des cithares. Voici sa reprise du morceau “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” du groupe Tears for Fears : Le dulcimer produit des tonalités musicales lorsque ses cordes sont frappées par …
This is post 4 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 English Romanticism began in …
This is post 1 of 2 in the series “Cider with Rosie” Comprehensive literary analysis articles delving into the depths of the novel Cider with Rosie by Laurie Lee. Cider with Rosie by Laurie Lee : chapter analysis Relatives in “Cider With Rosie” by Laurie Lee Here is an analysis of each chapter in Cider …
Jeudi dernier, je suis allé voir Spock’s Beard et Enochian Theory à la Scène Bastille, dans le 11ème arrondissement de Paris. Pour l’occasion, mon père et ma sœur m’ont accompagné. A cause d’un RER annulé, j’ai loupé la moitié de la première partie mais j’en ai entendu assez pour me faire une idée. Première partie …
Wish You Were Here par Pink Floyd. On peut retrouver cette version sur le dvd PULSE :
In my dreams… I saw you all standing naked before me, stripped of all your fears, your hopes, illusions. Dispossessed of all that matters, like children, surrendering to the indiscriminate consumer of life. Good or bad, no one gets out of life. Death… loves us all. So prepare ! Don’t rail, don’t weep, don’t tremble, …
This is post 12 of 12 in the series “Inequalities in Great Britain” This series dissects the various facets of inequality, including economic disparity, social divides, and regional imbalances, offering a comprehensive view of contemporary British society. The Poor Law Amendment Act (1834) Victorian philanthropy in 19th century England Electoral inequalities in Victorian England: the …
Biography Edward Thomas was educated at Oxford University where he studied history. He was known as a critic and as an essayist. He wrote a lot (mainly reviews) but did not get much money. Thomas started writing poetry in 1913 when he met Robert Frost, who encouraged him to write verse. December 1914 saw his …
Political questions are typical of the Renaissance: it is due to the inheritance of rulers by divine right. Malcolm, the oldest of Duncan”s sons, is declared heir to the throne and Prince of Cumberland. Like Richard III, Macbeth wants to disrupt the natural order of things. At the end of Macbeth, just like in Richard …
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,and remember what peace there may be in silence.As far as possible without surrenderbe on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly;and listen to others,even the dull and the ignorant;they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons,they are vexations to the spirit.If you …