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Rebecca Goodheart, producing artistic director at Elm Shakespeare, and Sarah Bowles, director of education, began the festival by welcoming everyone to ECA’s theater at 55 Audubon St. “This is the first annual Elm Shakespeare youth festival,” she announced to loud applause. “You will have bragging rights for the next 30 years,” she said. “We hope this will grow and grow, because we believe that every young person in New Haven deserves to have a personal and impactful relationship with these words and these plays. We believe this is how we change the world. We’re so glad that you are with us for the start of this journey.”
Before coming to Elm Shakespeare, both Bowles and Goodheart had worked at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Mass., which has been doing a youth festival for decades. “That is, in many ways, how we became the artists that we are and the educators that we are,” Goodheart said. “They helped us know how to do this.”
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Interesting article. A deep dive that connects the search for knowledge to horror movie tropes/subverted tropes while quoting Shakespeare, Eliot, and Chekhov. Something Is Rotten in Horror’s Use of Pedagogy
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web weaving for my oc, Warden
Nathaniel Orion G.K. / Crush, Richard Siken / Dazzled Precise, Anna de Noailles tr. Norman R. Shapiro / Wishbone, Richard Siken / Overflowing With Empty, Judas H. / Waterborne, Natasha Trethewey / The Night There, Mahmoud Darwish / Elm, Sylvia Plath / Amal El-Mothar / The Third Hour of The Night, Frank Bidart / Hamlet, Shakespeare / The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath, Sylvia Plath / Daddy, Ramesy / Another Road in The Road, Mahmoud Darwish / @pikslasrce / Ariel, Aneleh / Tragedy, Sanna Wani / Nicola Samori / Underbelly, Nicole Homer / Beric Dondarrion
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A list of all the books mentioned in Peter Doherty's journals (and in some interviews/lyrics, too)
Because I just made this list in answer to someone's question on a facebook group, I thought I may as well post it here.
-The Picture of Dorian Gray/The Ballad Of Reading Gaol/Salome/The Happy Prince/The Duchess of Padua, all by Oscar Wilde -The Thief's Journal/Our Lady Of The Flowers/Miracle Of The Rose, all by Jean Genet -A Diamond Guitar by Truman Capote -Mixed Essays by Matthew Arnold -Venus In Furs by Leopold Sacher-Masoch -The Ministry Of Fear by Graham Greene -Brighton Rock by Graham Green -A Season in Hell by Arthur Rimbaud -The Street Of Crocodiles (aka Cinnamon Shops) by Bruno Schulz -Opium: The Diary Of His Cure by Jean Cocteau -The Lost Weekend by Charles Jackson -Howl by Allen Ginsberg -Women In Love by DH Lawrence -The Tempest by William Shakespeare -Trilby by George du Maurier -The Vision Of Jean Genet by Richard Coe -"Literature And The Crisis" by Isaiah Berlin -Le Cid by Pierre Corneille -The Paris Peasant by Louis Aragon -Junky by William S Burroughs -Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes -Futz by Rochelle Owens -They Shoot Horses Don't They? by Horace McCoy -"An Inquiry On Love" by La revolution surrealiste magazine -Idea by Michael Drayton -"The Nymph's Reply to The Shepherd" by Sir Walter Raleigh -Hamlet by William Shakespeare -The Silver Shilling/The Old Church Bell/The Snail And The Rose Tree all by Hans Christian Andersen -120 Days Of Sodom by Marquis de Sade -Letters To A Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke -Poetics Of Space by Gaston Bachelard -In Favor Of The Sensitive Man and Other Essays by Anais Nin -La Batarde by Violette LeDuc -Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov -Intimate Journals by Charles Baudelaire -Juno And The Paycock by Sean O'Casey -England Is Mine by Michael Bracewell -"The Prelude" by William Wordsworth -Noise: The Political Economy of Music by Jacques Atalli -"Elm" by Sylvia Plath -"I am pleased with my sight..." by Rumi -She Stoops To Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith -Amphitryon by John Dryden -Oscar Wilde by Richard Ellman -The Song Of The South by James Rennell Rodd -In Her Praise by Robert Graves -"For That He Looked Not Upon Her" by George Gascoigne -"Order And Disorder" by Lucy Hutchinson -Man Crazy by Joyce Carol Oates -A Pictorial History Of Sex In The Movies by Jeremy Pascall and Clyde Jeavons -Anarchy State & Utopia by Robert Nozick -"Limbo" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge -Men In Love: Masculinity and Sexuality in the Eighteenth Century by George Haggerty
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-Crime And Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky -Innocent When You Dream: the Tom Waits Reader -"Identity Card" by Mahmoud Darwish -Ulysses by James Joyce -The Four Quartets poems by TS Eliot -Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare -A'Rebours/Against The Grain by Joris-Karl Huysmans -Prisoner Of Love by Jean Genet -Down And Out In Paris And London by George Orwell -The Man With The Golden Arm by Nelson Algren -Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates -"Epitaph To A Dog" by Lord Byron -Cocaine Nights by JG Ballard -"Not By Bread Alone" by James Terry White -Anecdotes Of The Late Samuel Johnson by Hester Thrale -"The Owl And The Pussycat" by Edward Lear -"Chevaux de bois" by Paul Verlaine -A Strong Song Tows Us: The Life of Basil Bunting by Richard Burton -Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes -The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri -The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling -The Man Who Would Be King by Rudyard Kipling -Ask The Dust by John Frante -On The Trans-Siberian Railways by Blaise Cendrars -The 39 Steps by John Buchan -The Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol -The Government Inspector by Nikolai Gogol -The Iliad by Homer -Heart Of Darkness by Joseph Conrad -The Volunteer by Shane O'Doherty -Twenty Love Poems and A Song Of Despair by Pablo Neruda -"May Banners" by Arthur Rimbaud -Literary Outlaw: The life and times of William S Burroughs by Ted Morgan -The Penguin Dorothy Parker -Smoke by William Faulkner -Hero And Leander by Christopher Marlowe -My Lady Nicotine by JM Barrie -All I Ever Wrote by Ronnie Barker -The Libertine by Stephen Jeffreys -On Murder Considered As One Of The Fine Arts by Thomas de Quincey -The Void Ratio by Shane Levene and Karolina Urbaniak -The Remains Of The Day by Kazuo Ishiguro -Dead Fingers Talk by William S Burroughs -The England's Dreaming Tapes by Jon Savage -London Underworld by Henry Mayhew
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MAYBE THE POISON DRIPS THROUGH.
Kendall Roy (Succession. CR: @humanveil) / Mother and Child — Gustav Klimt / Autumn Sonata — Ingmar Bergman / The Journals of Sylvia Plath — Sylvia Plath / Fleabag — Phoebe Waller-Bridge (CR: limitedseries) / 1804/ Autobiography — Dan Pagis / Villanelle (Killing Eve) / Lindsay C. Gibson / Olivia Benson (Law & Order: SVU) / Sharp Objects — Gillian Flynn & Jean-Marc Vallée / Teaching My Mother How To Give Birth — Warsan Shire / Family Tree — Ethel Cain / The Lament for Icarus — Herbert Draper / Russian Doll — (CR: CTO, I found it on pinterest) / Stavros Kazantzidis / Susan Smith — Wych Elm / Antigonick — Anne Carson / Slaughterhouse — Yves Olade / The Return of the Prodigal Son — Guercino, 1619 / King Lear — Shakespeare
#periphery#web weaving#mommy issues#daddy issues#family#generational trauma#mother#russian doll#sharp objects#compilation#mommy issues web weaving#toxic family#poetry#on family#art#succession#kendall roy#killing eve#writing#poem#phoebe bridgers#dark academia#love#heartbreak#web weave#on heartbreak#on toxic families#words#text#quote
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The Mall
The Mall in Central Park is a famous and iconic feature of this renowned urban park located in the heart of Manhattan, New York City. It is a tree-lined promenade, often described as a "grand boulevard," that stretches for approximately 40 feet wide and 0.25 miles long. The Mall runs through the center of Central Park, offering a picturesque and serene setting for visitors. Here are some key details about The Mall:
Design and Landscape: The Mall was designed in the 1850s by the park's creators, landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. It was intended to provide a peaceful and contemplative walkway that contrasts with the surrounding bustling city streets. The design includes a double row of American elm trees that create a leafy canopy overhead.
Scenic Beauty: The most striking feature of The Mall is its canopy of American elm trees, which arch over the pathway, creating a natural tunnel. The lush green canopy provides shade during the summer months and a stunning display of autumn foliage in the fall.
Historical Significance: The Mall is one of the original features of Central Park, dating back to the park's inception in the 19th century. Its historical significance lies in its role as a tranquil retreat within the bustling city, fulfilling the vision of Olmsted and Vaux.
Literary and Cultural Associations: The Mall has been featured in numerous films, television shows, and works of literature, adding to its cultural significance. It often serves as a backdrop for romantic scenes, leisurely strolls, and outdoor performances.
Statues and Sculptures: At the southern end of The Mall stands a statue of Christopher Columbus, unveiled in 1892. The Mall also includes statues of famous literary figures, such as William Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott, as well as plaques featuring quotes from their works.
Activities and Events: Throughout the year, The Mall hosts a variety of events and activities. These can include art installations, concerts, outdoor performances, and cultural festivals. The pathway is often filled with musicians, artists, and street performers showcasing their talents.
Wedding Photography: Due to its romantic atmosphere and picturesque setting, The Mall is a popular location for wedding and engagement photography. Many couples choose to capture their special moments amid the elegant backdrop of the tree-lined promenade.
Four Seasons: The Mall offers a different experience in each season. In the spring, the elm trees sprout new leaves, creating a lush green canopy. In the fall, the changing leaves create a breathtaking display of autumn colors. During the winter, The Mall can be particularly enchanting when covered in snow.
Access and Location: The Mall is easily accessible by foot from various points within Central Park, making it a central and popular destination for park visitors. It is located near other notable landmarks such as Bethesda Terrace, the Central Park Zoo, and the Central Park Conservatory Garden.
Artistic Inspiration: The Mall has been a source of inspiration for countless artists, photographers, and writers. The atmospheric beauty of the tree-lined pathway and the changing seasons make it a captivating subject for creative expression.
Fitness and Recreation: While The Mall is primarily known for its leisurely strolls and cultural activities, it also provides an excellent space for various recreational activities, including jogging, yoga, and tai chi. The wide pathway and serene surroundings make it an ideal place for outdoor exercise.
Wedding Ceremonies: Beyond photography, The Mall is a popular choice for outdoor wedding ceremonies due to its romantic ambiance and picturesque backdrop. Couples often choose to exchange vows beneath the elegant canopy of elm trees.
Cross-Country Skiing: During the winter months when Central Park is covered in snow, The Mall transforms into a cross-country skiing destination. It offers a serene and snow-covered landscape for winter sports enthusiasts.
Quiet Reflection: Amidst the activities and events, The Mall provides moments of quiet reflection. Many visitors come here to find solitude, read a book, or simply enjoy a peaceful pause from the demands of city life.
Birdwatching: Central Park is a haven for birdwatchers, and The Mall is no exception. The combination of trees and open space attracts a variety of bird species, making it an excellent spot for birdwatching.
Educational Opportunities: The Mall's natural setting and historical significance provide opportunities for educational programs and guided tours. Visitors can learn about the park's history, ecology, and the significance of its design.
Horse-Drawn Carriages: Visitors can often spot horse-drawn carriages offering rides along The Mall and other parts of Central Park. It's a charming and nostalgic way to explore the park while taking in the scenic beauty.
Public Art Installations: Central Park frequently hosts temporary art installations, and The Mall is no exception. These installations can include sculptures, art exhibitions, and interactive displays, adding an artistic dimension to the natural surroundings.
Access: The Mall is wheelchair and stroller accessible, ensuring that visitors of all mobility levels can enjoy this iconic feature of Central Park.
In summary, The Mall in Central Park is a multifaceted destination that caters to a wide range of interests and experiences. Its natural beauty, cultural significance, and seasonal transformations make it a beloved and enduring part of Central Park's charm, providing both New Yorkers and visitors with a tranquil and enchanting urban escape.
#The Mall#New York City#new york#newyork#New-York#nyc#NY#manhattan#urban#city#USA#buildings#visit-new-york.tumblr.com#outdoors#journey#street#architecture#travel
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Laika and Frankenweenie Headcanons (The Laika Show
• Coraline's birthday is December 27
• Norman's birthday is February 12
• Eggs' birthday is May 9
• Kubo's birthday is February 22
• Prue's birthday is November 13
• Curtis' birthday is February 14
• Wybie's birthday is October 28
• Neil's birthday is June 28
• Winnie's birthday is June 9
• Aggie's birthday is October 9
• Victor's birthday is August 31
• Elsa's birthday is October 29
• Vincent's birthday is December 5
• Kat's birthday is April 17
• Raúl's birthday is January 20
• Raz's birthday is March 26
• Lili's birthday is July 4
• Sir Lionel now has a hatred towards Woody and the Toy Story films in general after losing an Oscar to 4.
• Adelina thinks Ember is a CIA agent who is spying on them and secretly evil.
• Norman's parents were married in 1993.
• The Laika Crew drives a gray SUV resembling that of a 1973-1991 Chevrolet Suburban and based on a Rancher XL from GTA 5.
• Kubo's house address is 234 Elm Street (the same as Andy's House revealed in Toy Story 3)
• Coraline's parents were married in 1996.
• The kids attend Abernethy Middle School.
• Victor's parents were married on April 4.
• For the first 88 episodes of the series, the crew (not counting Kubo's friends) live in an apartment, after the first movie, they move into the house they have for the remainder of the series.
• Coraline's full name is Coraline Anna Penelope Jones
• Norman's full name is Norman Jonathan Babcock
• Eggs' full birth name is Arthur Herbert Trubshaw
• Kubo's full name is Kubo Mahoro
• Prue's full name is Prue Marie McKeel
• Wybie's full name is Wyborn Downey Lovat
• Neil's full name is Neil Emile Downe
• Winnie's full name is Winifred Mary Portley-Rind
• Aggie's full name is Agatha Michelle Prenderghast
• Victor's full name is Victor Charles Frankenstein
• Elsa's full name is Elsa Anais Van Helsing
• Vincent's full name is Vincent Sebastian Malloy
• Kat's full name is Katherine Koniqua Elliot
• Raúl's full name is Raúl Liam Cocolotl
• Raz's full name is Razputin Jason Aquato
• Lili's full name is Lili Maya Zanotto
• Eggs has speluncaphobia (fear of caves)
• Elsa has nyctohylophobia (fear of forests at night)
• Kubo has an allergy against dust mites
• Victor and Elsa have crushes on each other, but are too shy to say anything
• Elsa isn't into sports, but enjoys swimming and roller skating on occasion
• Coraline would dye her hair pink as a secondary color
• Aggie is a Futurama fan and has posters and collectibles in her room
• Lionel would rather listen to Miley Cyrus after 2013 than the Woody's Roundup theme song
• Adelina's parents are millionaires living in New Jersey
• Each main character has a color to signify them, they are blue (Coraline), green (Norman), yellow (Eggs), and red (Kubo).
• Victor likes to watch both horror and sci-fi films. His favorites are Karloff’s “Frankenstein”, “The Fly”, “The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms”, “Behemoth the Sea Monster”, and “Earth vs. the Flying Saucers”
• Eggs keeps SpongeBob stickers on his dresser
• Victor and Elsa first met on their first day in kindergarten. They both reached out to grab the same toy, but their hands touched and their eyes met. After a tiny squabble over the toy, they started playing together and they quickly became friends
• Elsa is highly allergic to bees and pistachios
• Coraline has a secret stash where she keeps her Simpsons DVDs
• Eggs' house address is 1225 Sycamore Street (Bonnie's in TS3), and is only around the corner from Kubo's (post-movie episodes only)
• Elsa’s favorite books are “To Kill a Mockingbird”, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, “Romeo and Juliet” and other works of William Shakespeare and her favorite writers are Lewis Carroll, Harper Lee, and Shakespeare. She also enjoys Edgar Allen Poe’s works
• Kubo keeps up Japanese culture posters in his room, as well as his shamisen, collectibles on his shelves and dresser. A gaming PC setup on his desk. And a darts on his bedroom door
#laika studios#coraline#paranorman#the boxtrolls#kubo and the two strings#missing link#frankenweenie#wendell and wild#psychonauts#headcanon#the laika show
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"In a literal sense, the Vikings are of course people of the past, dead and gone—but at the same time they inhabit a curiously haptic kind of prehistory, one that appears to return whatever pressure is applied to it. Many have been tempted to put their fingers on the scales of hindsight and imagined that the impulse to do so came not from themselves but through the revelation of hidden truths buried by time. Medieval monks and scholars reinvented their pagan ancestors either as nobly misguided forebears or as agents of the devil. In the manuscript illuminations of Romance literature, with a kind of Orientalist prejudice, they became Saracens, enemies of Christ depicted with turbans and scimitars. In Shakespeare’s England, the Vikings were taken up as violent catalysts in the early story of the kingdom’s greatness. Rediscovered during the Enlightenment as a sort of ���noble savage’, the figure of the Viking was enthusiastically adopted by the nationalist Romantics of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Searching for their own emerging identities, Victorian imperialists scoured Scandinavian literature looking for suitably assertive northern role models, expressing the manifest destiny of the Anglo-Saxons through their Nordic cousins. The logical end of that trajectory came a century later, when the Nazis appropriated the Vikings in pursuit of their racist fictions, elevating them as a spurious Aryan archetype; their modern successors still plague us today. Elements of the broad Pagan community now seek a spiritual alternative that draws inspiration from Viking religion, with Tolkienesque flavourings added to a cloudier Old Norse brew. All these and many more, including today’s academics and the audiences for historical drama, have taken the fragmentary material and textual remains of the Vikings and recast them in moulds of their choosing. At times it can seem that the actual people have almost disappeared under the cumulative freight they have been made to bear."
- Neil Price, “Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings”
#history#norse history#vikings#viking age#viking history#neil price#children of ash and elm#this was a phenomenally detailed and comprehensive book#queue#mine
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[ID: 9 striped horizontal flag. colors from top to bottom are stratos blue, st topaz blue, shakespeare blue, polar white, viking blue, polar white, tradewind green, elm green, daintree blue. end ID]
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1, 3, 24! ❤️❤️❤️
1 . How many books did you read this year?
33 so far (plus like. some fifteen-odd seasons of actual play which feel like books to me)
3. already gave my top five but here are my honourable mentions
Stephen King's On Writing
Frank Goldammer's Im Schatten der Wende (this guy writes historical crime novels that are always GREAT historical and really bad crime novels, but this one was, while still pretty confusing, a marked improvement, and the historical part was fantastic)
Erich Kästner's Der Gang vor die Hunde which was fucking depressing but great, which surprises nobody because I am an unapologetic Kästner lover
Pim Wangtechawat's The Moon Represents My Heart, which was such a cool concept and had some really fascinating sections about the Kowloon Walled City that I loved!
24. Did you DNF anything?
Loads.
Tana French's The Witch Elm: I really liked The Seeker but this one did not grab me at all
Robin Wall Kimmerer's Braiding Sweetgrass: This was really lovely but I am a super hard sell on nonfiction and this was too slow-paced for me so it lost me
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: I know I know! I'll give this another go at some point maybe but I got like halfway in and was just so bored
Thomas Mann's Death in Venice: Listen this is a German classic and I figured hey, this is Mann's shortest book why not, but I hated the topic and everything about this story.
Marcus Aurelius' Meditations: Not suited to audiobook format, I gave up
Homer's Odyssey: Again, I know. I tried guys but I just. Can't. With traditional Greek theatre. Or theatre in general. I hate reading a play. Shakespeare can stay. Sometimes.
Blake Snyder's Save the Cat!: Didn't learn anything new in the first third and was quite bored, so I stopped.
Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park: This was okay. I'd already seen the movie though and felt like this wasn't giving me anything the movie hadn't already, so I stopped around halfway through.
end of year book asks!
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The reasons for the outsized influence on the academic humanities of the French poststructuralists (as opposed to the more moderate critics of scientism such as Midgley) is no doubt overdetermined, but which explanations do you find most convincing?
I can only speak for the English department, but the most convincing answer is the most benign one, the one that least involves "Cultural Marxist" subversion of the west or CIA anti-communist skullduggery, the one immanent to the institution of academic criticism itself: the humanists had no theory of their practice, no global meta-discourse to guide individual instances of their discourse. This left them at a disadvantage in explaining themselves to their students and to the public in the face of scientific hegemony. They needed a system.
Academic criticism felt too amateurish, too gentlemanly, even after certain modernist assumptions had been assimilated by the middle of the century. New Criticism had rigor but you ran against its limitations very quickly, not even so much because of its ahistorical and Christian presuppositions, but because it only really works at all on certain types of texts, i.e., lyric poems of a riddling disposition, as well as the few larger forms that can look like such poems if you squint (early modern drama, for example, or modernist fiction). Psychoanalysis and Marxism in their pre-theory forms were too reductive, not even textual hermeneutics really, and therefore left the critic too little to say (Hamlet wants to sleep with his mother, Dickens is petit bourgeois: so what?); this goes, too, for the pre-theoretical attempts at identity politics, like early feminist criticism of the "images of women in literature" type. Myth criticism had a certain visionary appeal, but too often decayed into a predictable game of spot-the-archetype (another Christ figure in a modern novel? tell me a new one).[*]
On the other hand, the structuralist and poststructuralist ideas coming out of France promised a theory of language that was also a theory of society—even a theory that language was society and vice versa—and a therefore promised a systematic science of the literary text qua text as well as an Archimedean lever with which to shift the political (and indeed the scientific) in language. "Il n’y a pas de hors-texte." It opened up the whole world of European philosophy to Anglophone literary criticism and glamorously updated everything they were already doing with a self-conscious methodological sophistication. Close reading for balanced ambiguities became textual analysis aimed at subversive aporias.
This turn to englobalizing method would in the long run dissolve any plausible mission for literary studies per se as opposed to an "everything studies" that doubles as a "nothing studies," even as it ironically became the new cultural lingua franca of the whole educated class, supplanting the literary itself. I went to see the horror film It Lives Inside the other day. In the genre-obligatory high-school classroom scene, our heroine, her loyalties painfully divided between white American assimilation and her immigrant family's Hindu culture, tells her teacher that John Winthrop's city-on-a-hill sermon is, and I quote, "a normative fantasy." (The film then labors, with mixed success, to supply a rival normative fantasy.) 40 years ago, in A Nightmare on Elm Street, the teens in their English class just recited a scary speech from Shakespeare.
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[*] When I used to teach this class, I would look at various handbooks for undergraduates, and it was always interesting to see how they'd characterize the pre-theory era. Terry Eagleton in Literary Theory and Peter Barry in Beginning Theory tendentiously called it "liberal humanist," with their skeptical eye on the Arnoldian idea that literature could unify and redeem an otherwise class-ridden society; but Nicholas Birns in Theory After Theory more persuasively said it was the era of the "resolved symbolic," when critics had faith they could provide a final interpretive answer to the riddle of the isolated text, as opposed to theory's later claims that everything is a text and that texts by their nature are permanently open-ended.
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After you come a few time to London (it’s my third time this year -visit 1 & visit 2) and you’ve seen the major tourist spots you start to just walk around. Since I love wandering around Paris and finding fun facts about the city I started to look for some interesting pieces about London
So this time I planned my walks to go check out
*The tallest door in London - Opened in 1904, it was once home to the Elms Lesters Painting Rooms, used to store and produce theatre scenery and backdrops. The tall door allowed the huge scenery to be maneuvered.
*The fence made of stretchers from WWII - During the war, many of London’s housing estates lost their original metal railings when they were manufactured into weaponry to serve the war effort. With a large stockpile of stretchers following the war, the London City Council decided to have the stretchers welded vertically together, fixed onto poles, sunken into concrete, and used to replace this missing fencing. The two kinks in the poles, designed so that they could be rested on the ground then picked up easily, can still be seen on the railings today.
*The House of St Barnabas / Charity House with the Victorian Penny chute for donation.
*St Bartholomew's Gatehouse - The earliest surviving timber framed facade in the City . It comprises a two-storey 16th century Tudor building with parts of the stonework and archway from the 13th century. It was the gatehouse to the Norman Priory church of St Bartholomew- the Great , founded in 1123.
The first photo is the oldest churches in the city: St Bartholomew-the-Great (protect by the gate above) founded in 1123 as a Augustinian priory. It was fully restored in 1932 and it retains some of the 13th century stonework from the original nave. Fun facts: The church is featured in several films: Four wedding and a funeral; Shakespeare in Love, Avenger: Age of Ultron; Sherlock Holmes; Transformer: the last Knight; the Other Boleyn Girl.
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Here's Some Extras:
Do you truly believe your mettle is any match for my cleverness?
These long hundred years have hardened me to your base tactics, do not presume you can sway me off the path as you so try to do.
The demons lurking in that infinite dark fear me more than you could ever comprehend, babe
May your lips always taste spoiled milk, and your bread forever be tainted by mold
I alas wish I can see you in that infinite light, but we both know that is not the path I shall travel.
Yes, the Walmart is on Elm Street
Should you ever eat corn I hope you choke on the kernel and require a fucking AMBULANCE (USA usage only)
No more, your strength is far too much for me, I yield eternally so! (Villain Use Only)
What, you egg? (Provided by Shakespeare)
No more do I deign it upon myself to describe my pains to you, for they are mine alone to hold.
Leave me to the musings of my past.
This journey is long, but it has not beaten me yet
Want to work on your conversational skills?
Use any of the following lines when you’re not sure what to say:
We must weather such things as we have always done
Look to my coming on the first light of the fifth day
Fall into the nothingness that awaits you and your master
Even the very wise do not see all ends
I wish none of this had happened
Go now, and die in what way seems best to you
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(Anne) Hathaway
whole range of botanical studies
Mr. Baker of Kew
West Parts of England
sacred Crown of Thorns
picture of desolation
woe of Milton's
parings of one's
it of its
receipt of Fern
instrument of gambling
Bullein's Book of Simples
month of June
other parts of Europe
Garlick of Egypt
writers of Shakespeare's
wood Hyacinths of Scotland
writings of St
Merchant of Venice
Dromio of Syracuse
Hyacinths her fields of Poppies
its name of Fumitoryfumeterre
good clove of Garlic.The
South of Europe
beauties of country
weight of sugar
others of its
wild scenery of England
Flax of commerce
kinde of Ferne
109:1] 'Dust of sapphire
expert apothecarie William Dries of Antwerp
brooks of defence
smaller masses of colour
doctrine of signatures
Boke of Nurture
kinds of Ginger
crop of Flax
Plain of Marathon
corruption of Crossberry
type of intense greenness
Humfrey Duke of Gloucester
tune of Green
mother of Moses
luce of France
brilliant masses of colour
common Elm of our
robe of white Fills
opinion of his
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New Blog: A Quandary, A Conundrum, A Dilemma
I have a quandary, a conundrum, a dilemma. I have a new book by one of my favorite authors and I am struggling to read it. Not because of the characters; they are very interesting. Not because of the story lines; I just read a similar book by another author. It is because it is about Shakespeare and somehow I just missed the gene that finds him interesting and his writing superb. So what do I do?
Meanwhile I read another book online about Werewolves, wolves and people. Again the wolves were broken down into packs with an Alpha and a Beta with their mates being called a Luna. This time they added another category of wolves, called the omegas. The lowest of all the classes where they are expected to be housekeepers and cooks, and seamstresses to the pack. The book was called The Omegas Best Friend by Sasha Johnson. I ended up reading it online at a site where it was free, however, quite often there were pages that were all messed up and perhaps in a different language. I was never sure.
I also read Kristan Higgins’ newest book Look On the Bright Side. What a great novel that was. I enjoyed the main character of Lark and her family. I enjoyed the story line, although I did need tissues, a bunch of tissues. The story line does go back and forth in time (staying with Lark). There are also chapters with other characters being the narrator to tell various parts of the story. The book was fascinating in that respect. I really enjoyed it.
Elise sent us in an interview with Alyssa Maxwell about two of her novels (Murder at the Elms and Murder at Vinland). The novels take place during the gilded age in Newport RI. Along with the historical aspect of the rich and famous people, there is a mystery to be solved in each book by Emma Cross. Both of the books sound like fun reads. Elise also sent us a review of the newest Tom Clancy Shadow State books written by M P Woodward featuring Jack Ryan.
Meanwhile I am going to read another book…not about Shakespear.
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The Mall in Central Park is one of the most iconic and picturesque features of this famous urban park located in Manhattan, New York City. The Mall is a tree-lined promenade that stretches for approximately 40 feet wide and 0.25 miles long, running through the center of Central Park from 66th Street to 72nd Street. Here's more information about The Mall:
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Historical Significance: The Mall is part of the original design of Central Park, conceived by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in the mid-19th century. Their vision was to create a space where New Yorkers could escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy nature in an urban setting.
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Wintertime Activities: During the winter months, The Mall often becomes a site for cross-country skiing when there's enough snowfall. The snow-covered trees and serene atmosphere create a magical winter landscape.
Photography: The Mall's picturesque setting makes it a favorite location for photographers, whether it's for professional photoshoots, engagement pictures, or simply capturing the natural beauty of Central Park.
Wedding Ceremonies: The Mall is a popular choice for outdoor wedding ceremonies due to its romantic and photogenic qualities. Many couples choose to exchange vows under the canopy of elm trees, creating a charming and memorable backdrop for their special day.
The Literary Walk: The southern end of The Mall is often referred to as the "Literary Walk." This section features statues of famous literary figures, including William Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott, as well as plaques with quotes from their works. It's a tribute to the literary heritage of the park.
Bridal Path: Parallel to The Mall, on the eastern side of Central Park, there is a Bridle Path, which is used for horseback riding. This path adds to the equestrian and recreational opportunities in the park.
Accessibility: The Mall is easily accessible by foot, bicycle, and various paths within Central Park. It's a peaceful escape from the surrounding city streets, and the ample seating along the promenade encourages visitors to take their time and enjoy the surroundings.
In summary, The Mall in Central Park is a beloved and iconic feature that embodies the park's commitment to providing a tranquil and scenic escape in the heart of New York City. It is not only a place of natural beauty but also a cultural and historical landmark that continues to captivate visitors and serve as a symbol of Central Park's enduring allure.
The Mall in Central Park continues to be a place of serenity and natural beauty that offers a respite from the urban hustle and bustle of New York City. Whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll, a place to enjoy the changing seasons, or a quiet spot for reflection, The Mall provides an enchanting experience in the heart of this iconic urban oasis.
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