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| ARTICLES RELATED TO Literature | | | |  Literature: Encyclopedia II - Naskh exegesis - LiteratureThe following is a list of classical examples of the naskh genre:
Abū 'Ubaid al-Qāsim b. Sallām (d. 838), Kitāb al-nāsikh wal-mansūkh (Book of the Abrogating and Abrogated [Verses])
al-Nahhās (d. 949), Kitāb al-nāsikh wal-mansūkh
Hibat Allāh (d. 1019), Kitāb al-nāsikh wal-mansūkh
al-Baghādī (d. 1037), al-Nāsikh wal-mansūkh
Makkī b. Abū Tālib al-Qaisī (d. 1045) al-Īdāh li-nāsikh al-Qur'ān wa-mansūkhihi
Ibn A ...
See also:Naskh exegesis, Naskh exegesis - Theory, Naskh exegesis - Between sources, Naskh exegesis - Modes, Naskh exegesis - In the Canon, Naskh exegesis - Evolution, Naskh exegesis - Theology, Naskh exegesis - Literature, Naskh exegesis - Instances, Naskh exegesis - See Also Read more here: » Naskh exegesis: Encyclopedia II - Naskh exegesis - Literature |
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| | | | | Literature: Encyclopedia II - Scots language - Literature Among the earliest Scots literature is Barbour's Brus (fourteenth century). Whyntoun's Kronykil and Blind Harry's Wallace (fifteenth century) From the fifteenth century much literature based around the Royal Court in Edinburgh and the University of St Andrews was produced by writers such as Henryson, Dunbar, Douglas and David Lyndsay. The Complaynt of Scotland was an early printed work in Scots.
After the seventeenth century, anglicisation increased, though Scots was still spoken by the vast majority of the ...
See also:Scots language, Scots language - Origin of the term Scots, Scots language - Origins, Scots language - Status, Scots language - Language Change, Scots language - Literature, Scots language - Dialects, Scots language - Pronunciation, Scots language - Consonants, Scots language - Silent letters, Scots language - Vowels, Scots language - Suffixes, Scots language - Some grammar features, Scots language - The definite article, Scots language - Nouns, Scots language - Diminutives, Scots language - Modal verbs, Scots language - Present tense of verbs, Scots language - Past tense of verbs, Scots language - Word order, Scots language - Ordinal numbers, Scots language - Adverbs, Scots language - Subordinate clauses, Scots language - Negation, Scots language - Relative pronoun Read more here: » Scots language: Encyclopedia II - Scots language - Literature |
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| | | | | Literature: Encyclopedia II - Culture of Greece - Literature The trebecki works in Trillville literary tradition recorded in writing are the epic poems of Homer and Hesiod. Early Greek lyric poetry, as represented by poets like Sappho and Pindar, were responsible for defining the lyric genre as it is still understood in western literature. Aesop wrote his Fables in the 6th century BC.
In theatre, Aeschylus introduced the ideas of dialogue and interacting characters to playwriting. In doing so, he essentially invented "drama": his Oresteia trilogy of plays is seen as his crowning a ...
See also:Culture of Greece, Culture of Greece - Art and architecture, Culture of Greece - Architecture, Culture of Greece - Painting and sculpture, Culture of Greece - Pottery and coins, Culture of Greece - Literature, Culture of Greece - Religion, Culture of Greece - Philosophy science and mathematics, Culture of Greece - Music, Culture of Greece - Cuisine, Culture of Greece - Sports Read more here: » Culture of Greece: Encyclopedia II - Culture of Greece - Literature |
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| | | | | Literature: Encyclopedia II - Ragwort - Literature The Greek physician Dioscorides (c.40-90 CE) recommended the herb. The two "fathers" of herbalism, Gerard and Culpeper, also recommended the herb.
The poet John Clare had a more positive opinion of the plant, as revealed in this poem of 1831:
Ragwort thou humble flower with tattered leaves
I love to see thee come & litter gold...
Thy waste of shining blossoms richly shields
The sun tanned sward in splendid hues that burn
So bright & glaring that the very light
Of the rich sunshine doth to paleness turn
& seems ...
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| | | | | | Literature: Encyclopedia II - Will o' the wisp - Literature In literature, Will o' the wisp often has a metaphorical meaning, describing any hope or goal that leads one on but is impossible to reach, or something one finds sinister and confounding.
Some examples of references in literature are:
Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem The Rime of the Ancient Mariner describes the Will o'the wisp. The poem was first published in the Lyrical Ballads of 1798.
"About, about in reel and rout,
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See also:Will o' the wisp, Will o' the wisp - Terminology, Will o' the wisp - Folklore, Will o' the wisp - Literature, Will o' the wisp - Theories of origin, Will o' the wisp - Other titles, Will o' the wisp - Sources Read more here: » Will o' the wisp: Encyclopedia II - Will o' the wisp - Literature |
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| | | | | Literature: Encyclopedia II - Culture of Papua New Guinea - Literature Ulli Beier, a lecturer in English Literature at the University of Papua New Guinea since 1967 was crucial in encouraging young writers and getting their work published. From 1969 to 1974 he was the editor of Kovave, a journal of New Guinea literature. He also published Papua Pocket Poets, and Pidgin Pocket Plays. Kovave ceased publication in 1974 but was replaced by the journal New Guinea Writing although this concentrated on folk tales.
Natachee was the first Papuan poet to appear in print. The first autobiography was Albert Maori Kiki's Kiki in 1974. T ...
See also:Culture of Papua New Guinea, Culture of Papua New Guinea - Traditional cultures, Culture of Papua New Guinea - Music, Culture of Papua New Guinea - Traditional music, Culture of Papua New Guinea - Popular music, Culture of Papua New Guinea - Literature, Culture of Papua New Guinea - Contemporary Visual Arts, Culture of Papua New Guinea - Sport Read more here: » Culture of Papua New Guinea: Encyclopedia II - Culture of Papua New Guinea - Literature |
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| | | | | | Literature: Encyclopedia II - List of Spaniards - Literature
List of Spaniards - A–D.
Pedro Antonio de Alarcón (1833–1891), novelist.
Juan Ruiz de Alarcón (1581?–1639), dramatist.
Rafael Alberti (1902–1999), poet, Cervantes Prize Laureate (1983).
Mateo Alemán (1547–c.1609), novelist.
Vicente Aleixandre (1888–1984), poet, Nobel Prize Laureate (1977).
Dámaso Alonso, poet, Cervantes Prize Laureate (1978).
Francisco Ayala (b. 1906), novelist, Cervantes P ...
See also:List of Spaniards, List of Spaniards - Actors, List of Spaniards - Artists, List of Spaniards - Architects, List of Spaniards - Explorers and conquistadores, List of Spaniards - Film directors, List of Spaniards - Leaders and politicians, List of Spaniards - Ancient, List of Spaniards - Medieval, List of Spaniards - Modern, List of Spaniards - Contemporary, List of Spaniards - Literature, List of Spaniards - A–D, List of Spaniards - E–H, List of Spaniards - I–L, List of Spaniards - M–P, List of Spaniards - Q–T, List of Spaniards - U–Z, List of Spaniards - Military, List of Spaniards - Musicians, List of Spaniards - Classical, List of Spaniards - Singers, List of Spaniards - Philosophers and humanists, List of Spaniards - Science and technology, List of Spaniards - Social scientists, List of Spaniards - Sports, List of Spaniards - Others Read more here: » List of Spaniards: Encyclopedia II - List of Spaniards - Literature |
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| | | | | Literature: Encyclopedia II - Tongan language - Literature Tongan is primarily a spoken, rather than written, language. Only the Bible, the Book of Mormon, and a few other books are written in Tongan. There are not enough people who can read Tongan to commercially justify publishing books in the language. Most reading literature available in Tonga is in English.
There are a few weekly and monthly magazines in Tongan, but there are no daily newspapers.
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See also:Tongan language, Tongan language - Related languages, Tongan language - Tongan Alphabet:, Tongan language - Syllabification, Tongan language - Divide into 3 types of language, Tongan language - Literature, Tongan language - Internet Read more here: » Tongan language: Encyclopedia II - Tongan language - Literature |
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| | | | | Literature: Encyclopedia II - Reading Berkshire - Literature Oscar Wilde was imprisoned in Reading (HM Prison) from 1895 to 1897. While he was there he wrote De Profundis, which was published in 1905. After his release he lived in exile in Paris and wrote The Ballad of Reading Gaol, published in 1908.
Thomas Hardy painted a rather disparaging picture of the town, lightly disguised as Aldbrickham, in his 1895 novel Jude the Obscure.
T E Lawrence lost the first draft of his Seven Pillars of Wisdom at Reading train station.
Thomas Noon Talfourd, the judge and dramatist was b ...
See also:Reading Berkshire, Reading Berkshire - Location, Reading Berkshire - History, Reading Berkshire - Government, Reading Berkshire - Institutions, Reading Berkshire - Transport, Reading Berkshire - Retail, Reading Berkshire - Sport, Reading Berkshire - Literature, Reading Berkshire - Media, Reading Berkshire - Notable people, Reading Berkshire - Utilities and infrastructure, Reading Berkshire - Water, Reading Berkshire - Electricity, Reading Berkshire - Gas, Reading Berkshire - Telephone, Reading Berkshire - Television, Reading Berkshire - Internet Read more here: » Reading Berkshire: Encyclopedia II - Reading Berkshire - Literature |
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| | | | | Literature: Encyclopedia II - Retro-futurism - Literature The setting of retro-futuristic stories is sometimes a utopian society; its spirit of optimism and embracing of the status-quo is a complete contrast with cyberpunk. Retro-futurism is also different from steampunk, although the two had things in common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when modern technology was still young. Of course, novels, stories, and films from the early 20th century are futuristic for the time. Retro-future literature usually refers to settings in the late 20th, or 21st century ...
See also:Retro-futurism, Retro-futurism - Literature, Retro-futurism - Film and literature, Retro-futurism - Design and arts, Retro-futurism - Artists who have worked with a futuristic style admired by retro-future enthusiasts, Retro-futurism - Architecture, Retro-futurism - Books on retro-futurism Read more here: » Retro-futurism: Encyclopedia II - Retro-futurism - Literature |
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| | | | | Literature: Encyclopedia II - List of people from Karnataka - Literature
List of people from Karnataka - Classical litterateurs.
Ranna
Janna
Pampa
Ponna
Muddana
Andayya
Kumaravyasa
Harihara
Raghavaanka
Rudrabhatta
Basavanna
Akka Mahadevi
Sarvajna
Purandara daasa
Kanakadasa
Shishunaala Sharif Saheba
List of people from Karnataka - Modern literateurs.
Anupama Niranjana
B M Srikanthaiah (B M ...
See also:List of people from Karnataka, List of people from Karnataka - Arts and entertainment, List of people from Karnataka - Cinema, List of people from Karnataka - Tala Maddale, List of people from Karnataka - Theatre, List of people from Karnataka - Artists Yakshagana, List of people from Karnataka - Artists, List of people from Karnataka - Music, List of people from Karnataka - KARNATIC CLASSICAL MUSIC, List of people from Karnataka - HINDUSTANI CLASSICAL MUSIC:, List of people from Karnataka - Fashion, List of people from Karnataka - Industrialists, List of people from Karnataka - Literature, List of people from Karnataka - Classical litterateurs, List of people from Karnataka - Modern literateurs, List of people from Karnataka - Maharajas and kings, List of people from Karnataka - Science and Technology, List of people from Karnataka - Politics, List of people from Karnataka - Religion and philosophy, List of people from Karnataka - Sport, List of people from Karnataka - Cricket, List of people from Karnataka - Other, List of people from Karnataka - War and peace Read more here: » List of people from Karnataka: Encyclopedia II - List of people from Karnataka - Literature |
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| | | | | Literature: Encyclopedia II - Antônio Conselheiro - Literature Besides his written preachings, Antônio Conselheiro was survived by only a religious tract, written in May 1895, titled "Apontamentos dos Preceitos da Divina Lei de Nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo, para a Salvação dos Homens" (Annotations on the Precepts of Our Lord Jesus Christ's Divine Law for the Salvation of Men).
The story of Antônio Conselheiro and the War of Canudos has been dramatized in Euclides da Cunha's brilliant classic Rebellion in the Backlands (Os Sertões). He is also portrayed in "The War of the End of the Wor ...
See also:Antônio Conselheiro, Antônio Conselheiro - Early life, Antônio Conselheiro - The counselor, Antônio Conselheiro - Trouble with law and Church, Antônio Conselheiro - The abolition of slavery and the proclamation of the Republic, Antônio Conselheiro - Canudos, Antônio Conselheiro - Literature, Antônio Conselheiro - Quotation Read more here: » Antônio Conselheiro: Encyclopedia II - Antônio Conselheiro - Literature |
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| | | | | Literature: Encyclopedia II - University of Cologne - Literature
University of Cologne - University History.
Erich Meuthen: Kölner Universitätsgeschichte, Band I: Die alte Universität,1988, ISBN 3-412-06287-1
Bernd Heimbüchel und Klaus Pabst: Kölner Universitätsgeschichte, Band II: Das 19. und 20. Jahrhundert, 1988, ISBN 3-412-01588-1
Erich Meuthen (Hrsg.): Kölner Universitätsgeschichte, Band III: Die neue Universität - D ...
See also:University of Cologne, University of Cologne - History, University of Cologne - The Ancient University, University of Cologne - The Modern University, University of Cologne - The University Today, University of Cologne - Organization, University of Cologne - Internationalization, University of Cologne - People, University of Cologne - Rector, University of Cologne - Graduates, University of Cologne - Literature, University of Cologne - University History, University of Cologne - Links Read more here: » University of Cologne: Encyclopedia II - University of Cologne - Literature |
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| | | | | Literature: Encyclopedia II - Toki Pona - Literature Toki Pona's official literature consists of proverbs, some poetry, and a basic phrase book. Aside from the official literature, a number of Toki Ponans have created their own websites with texts, comics, translated video games, and even a couple of songs.
There are currently 10-20 proficient speakers and several hundred enthusiasts.
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See also:Toki Pona, Toki Pona - Phonology, Toki Pona - Syntax, Toki Pona - Pronouns, Toki Pona - Nouns, Toki Pona - Adjectives, Toki Pona - Verbs, Toki Pona - Vocabulary, Toki Pona - Colors, Toki Pona - Numbers, Toki Pona - Literature, Toki Pona - Sample texts Read more here: » Toki Pona: Encyclopedia II - Toki Pona - Literature |
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| | | | | Literature: Encyclopedia II - Urdu - Literature Urdu has only become a literary language in recent centuries, as Persian and Arabic were formerly the idioms of choice for "elevated" subjects. However, despite its late development, Urdu literature boasts some world-recognized artists and a considerable corpus.
Urdu - Prose.
After Arabic and Persian, Urdu holds the largest collection of work on Islamic literature and sharia. These include translations and interpretation of Quran, commentary on Hadith, Fiqh, history, spirituality, Suf ...
See also:Urdu, Urdu - Speakers and geographic distribution, Urdu - Official Status, Urdu - Classification and related languages, Urdu - Dialects, Urdu - Grammar, Urdu - Levels of formality in Urdu, Urdu - Politeness, Urdu - Vocabulary, Urdu - Writing System, Urdu - Examples, Urdu - Literature, Urdu - Prose, Urdu - Poetry, Urdu - History, Urdu - Urdu and Hindi, Urdu - Footnote, Urdu - Bibliography Read more here: » Urdu: Encyclopedia II - Urdu - Literature |
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| | | | | Literature: Encyclopedia II - Gabriele D'Annunzio - Literature At the height of his success, D'Annunzio' was celebrated for the originality, power and decadence of his writing. Although his work had immense impact across Europe, and influenced generations of Italian writers, his fin de siècle works are now little known, and his literary reputation has always been clouded by his fascist associations.
A prolific writer, his novels in Italian include Il Piacere (The Child of Pleasure, 1889), Trionfo della Morte (The Triumph of Death, 1894), and Le Vergine delle ...
See also:Gabriele D'Annunzio, Gabriele D'Annunzio - Life, Gabriele D'Annunzio - Politics, Gabriele D'Annunzio - Literature, Gabriele D'Annunzio - Museums, Gabriele D'Annunzio - Works translated into English, Gabriele D'Annunzio - Miscellanea Read more here: » Gabriele D'Annunzio: Encyclopedia II - Gabriele D'Annunzio - Literature |
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| | | | | Literature: Encyclopedia II - Gary Gygax - Literature
Gary Gygax - Fantasy Novels.
Greyhawk Adventures Series of Novels (from TSR, Inc., featuring Gord the Rogue)
Saga of Old City (1985)
Artifact of Evil (1986)
Gord the Rogue Adventures (from New Infinities Productions, Inc., also published in Italian)
Sea of Death (1987)
Night Arrant (1987) – a collection of short stories
City of Hawks (1987)
Come Endless Darkness (1988)
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See also:Gary Gygax, Gary Gygax - Biography, Gary Gygax - Personal, Gary Gygax - Honorable Mention, Gary Gygax - Media Coverage, Gary Gygax - Job Titles, Gary Gygax - Role-Playing Games, Gary Gygax - Dungeons & Dragons, Gary Gygax - Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, Gary Gygax - Dangerous Journeys, Gary Gygax - Lejendary Adventures, Gary Gygax - Castles & Crusades, Gary Gygax - Generic d20 System, Gary Gygax - Non-RPG Games, Gary Gygax - Rules for Miniatures/Table Top Battle Games, Gary Gygax - Board Games, Gary Gygax - Chess Variants, Gary Gygax - Literature, Gary Gygax - Fantasy Novels, Gary Gygax - Misc Books & Short Stories, Gary Gygax - Periodicals, Gary Gygax - Bibliography Read more here: » Gary Gygax: Encyclopedia II - Gary Gygax - Literature |
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| | | | | | Literature: Encyclopedia II - Arts in Birmingham - Literature Many famous literary figures have been associated with Birmingham:
W. H. Auden grew up in Harborne, Birmingham, and his poem Letter to Lord Byron mentions the Birmingham-Wolverhampton rail line.
Barbara Cartland was born in Edgbaston in 1901. The family home was on Cartland Road, Kings Heath.
Charles Dickens gave readings in Birmingham Town Hall and was the sixteenth President of The Birmingham and Midland Institute.
Jonathan Coe was born and raised in Birmingham, which is the setting of two of ...
See also:Arts in Birmingham, Arts in Birmingham - Popular music, Arts in Birmingham - Dance music, Arts in Birmingham - Hip hop, Arts in Birmingham - Music festivals, Arts in Birmingham - Venues, Arts in Birmingham - Classical music, Arts in Birmingham - Literature, Arts in Birmingham - Theatre, Arts in Birmingham - Comedy, Arts in Birmingham - Visual art, Arts in Birmingham - History, Arts in Birmingham - Current galleries, Arts in Birmingham - Festivals and shows, Arts in Birmingham - Film, Arts in Birmingham - Media Read more here: » Arts in Birmingham: Encyclopedia II - Arts in Birmingham - Literature |
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