This article investigates Shakespeare´s infusion of social commentary into his dramas by looking specifically at Leontes in "The Winter´s Tale." Leontes character is a manifestation of Aristotelian logic and a representation of the larger debate regarding the organization of the universe (geocentric versus heliocentric).
Words: 1350 Downloads: 0 Category: Arts & Culture By: George GeorgelessConnoisseurs know single malt scotch is the most sophisticated beverage in the world. Some malts are eager to please while others challenge the nose and palate. A well-chosen malt, when properly tasted and shared, is a fun and stimulating sensory experience.
Words: 1178 Downloads: 2 Category: Food & Dining By: mattemgeThis article reflects with both sorrow and optimism on the sadness of lives that have been lived and left, with no memorial to mark their passing. These issues are considered in the light of the seminal English poetic work which generated a whole new genre of poetry and a new class of writers, ‘The Graveyard Poets.’ Thomas Gray’s own views as expressed in his ‘Elegy Written In A Country Churchyard’ are examined and compared optimistically to the more high-tech memorial solutions we have open to us today.
Words: 1000 Downloads: 2 Category: Death By: inspirangelHeaded off for the Korean War, this U.S. Marine aviator wanted a keepsake for his wife and kids. But he hadn´t counted on the wrath of a Navy Chief. 860 words, and a bit of nostalgic humor first published by J. Fox (foxtale) in The Front Porch newspaper supplement, November 2004. (Will deep discount to veterans websites, newsletters, magazines.)
Words: 860 Downloads: 1 Category: History By: foxtaleInteresting, unique characters are integral to creating good fiction, but too often, novice writers take their characters for granted. This often results in stories that have forced action or endings, or that are so far removed from reality that the story is closer to a fairy tale than it is to good fiction. This article tackles the topic of character development in fiction, and how and where writers can find people who will make a terrific story.
Words: 790 Downloads: 0 Category: Freelancing By: jeantypeThis article contains introductory information about postcard collecting. The information is specific to the golden age of postcards (1901-1914.)
Words: 1000 Downloads: 3 Category: Collecting By: J. A. Young