Articles related to "Allegory"
The Wizard of Oz II Political Allegory
a short zesty discussion on Baum and Democratic Populism with a few recipes to add for flavor. Links included for resource sites, bio, commentary and the all essential pumpkin-carvin101 from Fab Foods for political candidates
pumpkinheads • politics • pumpkin carving • wizard of oz • political allegories
a short zesty discussion on Baum and Democratic Populism with a few recipes to add for flavor. Links included for resource sites, bio, commentary and the all essential pumpkin-carvin101 from Fab Foods for political candidates
pumpkinheads • politics • pumpkin carving • wizard of oz • political allegories
Allegory in Masque of Red Death
While many argue that Poe did not intend the story to be an allegory, looking at the elements of the story as pieces in an allegory is an easy way to understand it.
edgar allan poe • poe's short stories • edgar allan poe’s short stories • the masque of the red death • allegory and poe
While many argue that Poe did not intend the story to be an allegory, looking at the elements of the story as pieces in an allegory is an easy way to understand it.
edgar allan poe • poe's short stories • edgar allan poe’s short stories • the masque of the red death • allegory and poe
The Wizard of Oz as Allegory and Fairy Tale
Ever Since Henry Littlefield's 1964 interpretations of the Wizard of Oz as political allegory were published, scholars have attempted to build on that analysis.
the wizard of oz as allegory • the wizard of oz and political allegory • the wizard of oz an american fairy tale • deconstructing the wizard of oz • meaning of frank baum's characters
Ever Since Henry Littlefield's 1964 interpretations of the Wizard of Oz as political allegory were published, scholars have attempted to build on that analysis.
the wizard of oz as allegory • the wizard of oz and political allegory • the wizard of oz an american fairy tale • deconstructing the wizard of oz • meaning of frank baum's characters
Mel Gibson's Apocalypto
The article briefly explores the parable of the Hole in Man theory and the message and warning directed to Society.
mayan • eclipse • danger of knowledge • allegory • parable
The article briefly explores the parable of the Hole in Man theory and the message and warning directed to Society.
mayan • eclipse • danger of knowledge • allegory • parable
Rocky Balboa
Sylvester Stallone offers up the next installment of his powerful "Rocky" movie series as a faith allegory. "Rocky Balboa" is so far a knockout at the box office, too.
rocky balboa • sylvester stallone • christian-themed movies • rocky • christian teaching tools
Sylvester Stallone offers up the next installment of his powerful "Rocky" movie series as a faith allegory. "Rocky Balboa" is so far a knockout at the box office, too.
rocky balboa • sylvester stallone • christian-themed movies • rocky • christian teaching tools
The City of Ten Gates
One afternoon as I was walking through the woods, I came upon an old man sitting on a stone. Seemingly in a state of meditation, I ventured not to greet him, but as I approached closer to his aura, he invited me to sit and rest. We broke bread together after which time he related to me this story...
allegory • story • freedom
One afternoon as I was walking through the woods, I came upon an old man sitting on a stone. Seemingly in a state of meditation, I ventured not to greet him, but as I approached closer to his aura, he invited me to sit and rest. We broke bread together after which time he related to me this story...
allegory • story • freedom
The King of The Golden River
A brief introduction to John Ruskin's King of the Golden Mountain with links to ebook online and other sources for information.
english romantic literature • fairytale • german romanticism • myth • fable
A brief introduction to John Ruskin's King of the Golden Mountain with links to ebook online and other sources for information.
english romantic literature • fairytale • german romanticism • myth • fable
Wizard of Oz Part I
an introduction to the Wizard of Oz, touching the theosophical background of the allegory. Links to full text downloads, Oz sites, teaching materials and biographical resources are included
l frank baum • wizard of oz • oz • maud gage • theosophists
an introduction to the Wizard of Oz, touching the theosophical background of the allegory. Links to full text downloads, Oz sites, teaching materials and biographical resources are included
l frank baum • wizard of oz • oz • maud gage • theosophists
A 13th CENTURY VALENTINE
A look at one of the 13th's century's most well-known, inspiring and reflective admission of love.
lynne remick • allegory • guilliame de lorris • romance • love
A look at one of the 13th's century's most well-known, inspiring and reflective admission of love.
lynne remick • allegory • guilliame de lorris • romance • love
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
A review of the classic 50s science fiction film.
zombies • seedpods • body doubles • science fiction • don siegel
A review of the classic 50s science fiction film.
zombies • seedpods • body doubles • science fiction • don siegel
Sacrifice of Love
a short comparison of Biblical themes that enter into fairytales. Jephthah swears an oath to sacrifice the first thing that greets him when returning from battle in return for military success. His daughter becomes the victim of his ambition. Ambition can lead to success, but also self-destructiveness. The theme is found in many fairytales including Sleeping Beauty.
sleeping beauty • jephthah • judges • old testament • myths
a short comparison of Biblical themes that enter into fairytales. Jephthah swears an oath to sacrifice the first thing that greets him when returning from battle in return for military success. His daughter becomes the victim of his ambition. Ambition can lead to success, but also self-destructiveness. The theme is found in many fairytales including Sleeping Beauty.
sleeping beauty • jephthah • judges • old testament • myths
The Endless Walk Of Richard Brautigan
Richard Brautigan was known for his preoccupation with death. His prose and poetry are filled with the beauty and imagery surroundings the mysterious realms of the unknown. After his death, it was thought that his voice had been taken from us forever by the quick hand of fate. The reasons for his suicide may never be fully discovered, but the short narrative that he left behind may provide clues to the curious observer. His notes may also provide an insight into his creativity and brilliance, for no longer may the critics freely assume that his personal story was of a man destroyed by the horrors of drink and opulance, for as his narrative shows, Brautigan was a writer emerging into a new burst of artistic vision that was about to carry him into new cannons of the literary craft.
richard brautigan • an unfortunate journey • death • cancer • montana
Richard Brautigan was known for his preoccupation with death. His prose and poetry are filled with the beauty and imagery surroundings the mysterious realms of the unknown. After his death, it was thought that his voice had been taken from us forever by the quick hand of fate. The reasons for his suicide may never be fully discovered, but the short narrative that he left behind may provide clues to the curious observer. His notes may also provide an insight into his creativity and brilliance, for no longer may the critics freely assume that his personal story was of a man destroyed by the horrors of drink and opulance, for as his narrative shows, Brautigan was a writer emerging into a new burst of artistic vision that was about to carry him into new cannons of the literary craft.
richard brautigan • an unfortunate journey • death • cancer • montana
The Little Sea-Maid The Mermaid
brief thoughts regarding the interpretation of symbols in Andersen's Mermaid.
fairytales and interpretation • allegory • myth • fantasy worlds • hans christian andersen
brief thoughts regarding the interpretation of symbols in Andersen's Mermaid.
fairytales and interpretation • allegory • myth • fantasy worlds • hans christian andersen
The Nightingale by HCA
A personal essay regarding the allegory of Andersen's Nightingale. When your skills are not appreciated, maybe it's not your ability, but the audience that cannot recognize the artistry presented. After two weeks of unremitting effort, I transformed an ancient cassette of a recital into a CD and realized the truth of Andersen's story. The audince and peanut gallery may want the mechanical, but it's not realistic and it's also not artistic. The tape hiss has nothing to do with the singer's control or technical capacity and many are deluded into thinking that sound engineering is music. Links for external sites including biography, online texts, esay and illustrations included
andersen • nightingale • singing • allegory • life's lessons
A personal essay regarding the allegory of Andersen's Nightingale. When your skills are not appreciated, maybe it's not your ability, but the audience that cannot recognize the artistry presented. After two weeks of unremitting effort, I transformed an ancient cassette of a recital into a CD and realized the truth of Andersen's story. The audince and peanut gallery may want the mechanical, but it's not realistic and it's also not artistic. The tape hiss has nothing to do with the singer's control or technical capacity and many are deluded into thinking that sound engineering is music. Links for external sites including biography, online texts, esay and illustrations included
andersen • nightingale • singing • allegory • life's lessons
The Silence of Longing p1
A comparison of Mermaid to Rusalka and Wozzeck as social critism. Links are given on second page to Alban Berg, George Buchner, Dvorak, Rusalka, Wozzeck and Woyzeck, literary criticism, reviews and Engels, Condition of Working Man; picture galleries
marx • engels • rusalka • dvorak • alban berg
A comparison of Mermaid to Rusalka and Wozzeck as social critism. Links are given on second page to Alban Berg, George Buchner, Dvorak, Rusalka, Wozzeck and Woyzeck, literary criticism, reviews and Engels, Condition of Working Man; picture galleries
marx • engels • rusalka • dvorak • alban berg
Firebird (Book Review)
What if God had created a universe without Earth, a universe in which other people with a different history fell from grace and sought salvation on their own timescale? That’s the question raised by SF writer Kathy Tyers in her entry into the new subgenre of Christian Science Fiction. Just what is Christian SF? Join us to find out more!
firebird book review • kathy tyers firebird • firebird • bethany house • christian science fiction
What if God had created a universe without Earth, a universe in which other people with a different history fell from grace and sought salvation on their own timescale? That’s the question raised by SF writer Kathy Tyers in her entry into the new subgenre of Christian Science Fiction. Just what is Christian SF? Join us to find out more!
firebird book review • kathy tyers firebird • firebird • bethany house • christian science fiction
Nightingale: Art vs Artifice
A short discussion of art versus artifice, reality versus illusion adn the problems of being real introducing Lucia Popp, one of the truly brilliant sopranos of the Vienna State Opera.
vienna state opera • lucia popp • gundula janowitz • nightingale • songbirds
A short discussion of art versus artifice, reality versus illusion adn the problems of being real introducing Lucia Popp, one of the truly brilliant sopranos of the Vienna State Opera.
vienna state opera • lucia popp • gundula janowitz • nightingale • songbirds
Names in The Beaux Stratagem
Farquar names his characters in The Beaux Stratagem with a light touch - names like "Aimwell" and "Boniface" are ambiguous rather than allegorical.
the beaux stratagem • names in restoration comedy • george farquhar • lady bountiful • aimwell and archer
Farquar names his characters in The Beaux Stratagem with a light touch - names like "Aimwell" and "Boniface" are ambiguous rather than allegorical.
the beaux stratagem • names in restoration comedy • george farquhar • lady bountiful • aimwell and archer
Titian’s "Venus of Urbino”
The female naked body - a "nude" - is frequent subject matter of Renaissance painting. The nude body portrayed truth, beauty, friendship, and love.
titian venus of urbino • renaissance • renaissance painting • titian • nude
The female naked body - a "nude" - is frequent subject matter of Renaissance painting. The nude body portrayed truth, beauty, friendship, and love.
titian venus of urbino • renaissance • renaissance painting • titian • nude
Apuleius, Golden Ass
a brief biography and introduction to Apuleius and his Golden Ass
apuleius • golden ass • moral fable • animal wisdom • cupid and psyche
a brief biography and introduction to Apuleius and his Golden Ass
apuleius • golden ass • moral fable • animal wisdom • cupid and psyche
Art Museum Quiz
How much do you know about each of these works of art from the 16th century and the museums where they reside?
world art museums • 16th-century art • 1500 • masterpieces • art museum
How much do you know about each of these works of art from the 16th century and the museums where they reside?
world art museums • 16th-century art • 1500 • masterpieces • art museum
Superman Returns
Another allegorical film promoting the gospel message is out; this time, it's "Superman Returns," an epic story from Warner Home Video, released last month on DVD.
superman • lois lane • superman returns • warner brothers • kate bosworth
Another allegorical film promoting the gospel message is out; this time, it's "Superman Returns," an epic story from Warner Home Video, released last month on DVD.
superman • lois lane • superman returns • warner brothers • kate bosworth
Year's Best SF # 9
Twenty stories, of which few overlap with the anthology's competitors, including gems from Geoff Ryman, Charles Stross, Gene Wolfe and Joe Haldeman.
geoff ryman • charles stross • gene wolfe • joe haldeman • year's best sf # 9
Twenty stories, of which few overlap with the anthology's competitors, including gems from Geoff Ryman, Charles Stross, Gene Wolfe and Joe Haldeman.
geoff ryman • charles stross • gene wolfe • joe haldeman • year's best sf # 9
The Road Into Infinite Wonder: Carlos Castaneda discovers innumerable worlds in the aura of dreams. (Part II)
Carlos Castaneda led a rather interesting, mysterious, and confusing life. This article attempts to look deeper into the life of this extroidinary man, and also studies his writings to gain a better understanding of his spiritual journey.
carlos • castaneda • born • don juan • enlightenment
Carlos Castaneda led a rather interesting, mysterious, and confusing life. This article attempts to look deeper into the life of this extroidinary man, and also studies his writings to gain a better understanding of his spiritual journey.
carlos • castaneda • born • don juan • enlightenment
Anthropology of Landscape
Landscape exists by virtue of the perceiving beholder. An avid runner myself, I will explore the interaction between landscape and the runner.
running • running and landscape • running philosophy • plato • running and plato
Landscape exists by virtue of the perceiving beholder. An avid runner myself, I will explore the interaction between landscape and the runner.
running • running and landscape • running philosophy • plato • running and plato
Film Review: Lady in the Water
Critics have not gone easy on "Lady in the Water," the latest release from enigmatic director M. Night Shyamalan, but I found it warm and captivating.
lady in the water • m. night shyamalan • sixth sense • christian faith movies • rocky balboa
Critics have not gone easy on "Lady in the Water," the latest release from enigmatic director M. Night Shyamalan, but I found it warm and captivating.
lady in the water • m. night shyamalan • sixth sense • christian faith movies • rocky balboa
What Did James Joyce Mean When He Wrote Ulysses Anyway ? Part V
As can be seen in the previous four articles, James Joyce took the novel to new heights, and carried the mind of the reader to places where he or she had never been taken before, by re-telling an old story in a new place and time. This article is the fifth in a series looking at Ulysses. In this article, we delve into the meaning of a strange word: Chrysostomos.
joyce • chrysostomos • buck mulligan • stepen dadelus • passages
As can be seen in the previous four articles, James Joyce took the novel to new heights, and carried the mind of the reader to places where he or she had never been taken before, by re-telling an old story in a new place and time. This article is the fifth in a series looking at Ulysses. In this article, we delve into the meaning of a strange word: Chrysostomos.
joyce • chrysostomos • buck mulligan • stepen dadelus • passages
Italy Where to Go - Visit Romantic Verona
Verona attracts the crowds on Valentine's Day, but drawn by Shakespeare's tale of star- crossed lovers, but the real stars are the town itself and the amazing Roman Forum
verona italy • romeo and juliet in verona • opera in the roman arena verona • valentine's day in verona • shakespeare in verona
Verona attracts the crowds on Valentine's Day, but drawn by Shakespeare's tale of star- crossed lovers, but the real stars are the town itself and the amazing Roman Forum
verona italy • romeo and juliet in verona • opera in the roman arena verona • valentine's day in verona • shakespeare in verona
Narnia and Winnie the Pooh: Books you might want to check out
Narnia and Winnie the Pooh
narnia • winnie the pooh • websites • web sites • children's stories
Narnia and Winnie the Pooh
narnia • winnie the pooh • websites • web sites • children's stories
This 15th-century Dutch Artist
Which Renaissance Dutch master was honored by Romboudt de Doppere of Bruges or validated by Carl Jung?
hans memling • hieronymous bosch • dutch masters • flemish painters • gemaldegalerie
Which Renaissance Dutch master was honored by Romboudt de Doppere of Bruges or validated by Carl Jung?
hans memling • hieronymous bosch • dutch masters • flemish painters • gemaldegalerie
What Did James Joyce Mean When He Wrote Ulysses Anyway ? Part II
If you hang out at City Lights Bookstore long enough, sooner or later, you will have to know about Ulysses. This article continues to examine the elements working inside this famous novel, what they mean, and the reasons for the novel becoming banned on the American shores in the l930's.
james joyce • ulysses • bloomsday • one hundred years • dublin november
If you hang out at City Lights Bookstore long enough, sooner or later, you will have to know about Ulysses. This article continues to examine the elements working inside this famous novel, what they mean, and the reasons for the novel becoming banned on the American shores in the l930's.
james joyce • ulysses • bloomsday • one hundred years • dublin november
Busiek's Marvels and American Superheroes
This is the first part of a series. It references many events throughout comic book history, so spoilers ahead.
kurt busiek marvels • comic book history • history of comics • superhero history • golden age comics
This is the first part of a series. It references many events throughout comic book history, so spoilers ahead.
kurt busiek marvels • comic book history • history of comics • superhero history • golden age comics
Casablanca's Corner Men
The WGA crowns Casablanca the greatest screenplay of all time - a script that had more collaborators than Vichy France.
casablanca • wga • screenplay • greatest • bogart
The WGA crowns Casablanca the greatest screenplay of all time - a script that had more collaborators than Vichy France.
casablanca • wga • screenplay • greatest • bogart
Cult Film Review – Ralph Bakshi's "Wizards"
Bakshi's cult classic explores a post-apocalyptic future in which magic and peace, have flourished - until the discovery of a cache of Axis weaponry and propaganda.
ralph • bakshi • wizards • review • fantasy
Bakshi's cult classic explores a post-apocalyptic future in which magic and peace, have flourished - until the discovery of a cache of Axis weaponry and propaganda.
ralph • bakshi • wizards • review • fantasy
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Brief biography of Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez, famous for his book One Hundred Years of Solitude.
gabriel garcia marquez • garcia marquez biography • colombian novelist and short story writer • garcia marquez magic realism • colombian nobel prize in literature
Brief biography of Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez, famous for his book One Hundred Years of Solitude.
gabriel garcia marquez • garcia marquez biography • colombian novelist and short story writer • garcia marquez magic realism • colombian nobel prize in literature
George Orwell Life and Works
Brief biography and works of English writer and critic Eric Arthur Blair, better known as George Orwell.
george orwell • orwell biography • orwell novels • orwell animal farm • orwell 1984
Brief biography and works of English writer and critic Eric Arthur Blair, better known as George Orwell.
george orwell • orwell biography • orwell novels • orwell animal farm • orwell 1984
How Should we Approach Genesis?
The biblical book of Genesis is perhaps the most controversial book of the Bible. This first article in our series "History According to God" explores why.
genesis • creation • flood • god • traditional
The biblical book of Genesis is perhaps the most controversial book of the Bible. This first article in our series "History According to God" explores why.
genesis • creation • flood • god • traditional
In the Beginning
What was Moses' most important point in writing the Creation narrative? What was the most important principle he was trying to convey?
genesis • creation • moses • torah • cosmos
What was Moses' most important point in writing the Creation narrative? What was the most important principle he was trying to convey?
genesis • creation • moses • torah • cosmos
Mahjongg's 2008 Tour and New CD
Chicago indie experimentalists Mahjongg have extended their winter tour and provide some hints about what their sophomore effort "Kontpab" might be.
mahjongg • kontpab • indie music • experimental music • chicago band
Chicago indie experimentalists Mahjongg have extended their winter tour and provide some hints about what their sophomore effort "Kontpab" might be.
mahjongg • kontpab • indie music • experimental music • chicago band
Rembrandt: Master Painter
The life and work of one of the world's greatest painters.
rembrandt • european painter • dutch painter • master painter • amsterdam
The life and work of one of the world's greatest painters.
rembrandt • european painter • dutch painter • master painter • amsterdam
The Classics: The Neverending Story
For ladies and gentleman and children of all ages.
the neverending story • wolfgang petersen • children's films • fantasy
For ladies and gentleman and children of all ages.
the neverending story • wolfgang petersen • children's films • fantasy
The Dream of Red Mansions
Cao Xueqin's epic novel The Dream of Red Mansions is the greatest and most influential work of literature in the history of China.
chinese literature • buddhism • confucianism • foot binding • women in society
Cao Xueqin's epic novel The Dream of Red Mansions is the greatest and most influential work of literature in the history of China.
chinese literature • buddhism • confucianism • foot binding • women in society
The Fat Man in History
Peter Carey invokes dreamscapes, mythology and surrealism in order to provide startling clarity of vision, both commenting on and reflecting the nature of modern society
peter carey • the fat man in history • australian authors • short story • surrealism
Peter Carey invokes dreamscapes, mythology and surrealism in order to provide startling clarity of vision, both commenting on and reflecting the nature of modern society
peter carey • the fat man in history • australian authors • short story • surrealism
Toni Morrison Tribute
What can Toni Morrison's work teach us about christian fiction and the womanist movement?
"toni morrison" • christian • fiction • woman • "african american"
What can Toni Morrison's work teach us about christian fiction and the womanist movement?
"toni morrison" • christian • fiction • woman • "african american"
Art Museums in NYC
Avoid the crowds at MoMA and The Met: Three lesser-known art museums in New York City are just as inspiring.
museums • nyc • art • manhattan • moma
Avoid the crowds at MoMA and The Met: Three lesser-known art museums in New York City are just as inspiring.
museums • nyc • art • manhattan • moma
Jesus, the Great Teacher
Jesus Christ, a moral exemplar whose birthday is celebrated on Christmas Day, is a spiritual and wisdom teacher. He taught in parables and proverbs.
jesus • jesus teacher • jesus christ • jesus messiah • jesus sermon on the mount
Jesus Christ, a moral exemplar whose birthday is celebrated on Christmas Day, is a spiritual and wisdom teacher. He taught in parables and proverbs.
jesus • jesus teacher • jesus christ • jesus messiah • jesus sermon on the mount
Once in a Wilde
Oscar Wilde. Irish writer of novels, plays, and fairytales . Read the Selfish Giant, here.
oscar wilde • giants • fairy tales • gay • legends
Oscar Wilde. Irish writer of novels, plays, and fairytales . Read the Selfish Giant, here.
oscar wilde • giants • fairy tales • gay • legends
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