Articles related to "Maud"

With no formal training, Maud Lewis painted the colourful scenes and character of rural Nova Scotia using random art supplies and painful hands

Queen Maud's stylish wardrobe, including her coronation gown, returns to Oslo after an exhibit called Style and Splendour at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Maud is among Tennyson's personal favourites, yet is often received unfavourably. This article highlights what is good, or at least worthy of further analysis, within it.

The marriage of King Haakon VII and Queen Maud of Norway, the former Prince Carl of Denmark and Princess Maud of Great Britain, was the foundation of a new royal dynasty.

The literary parody is generally employed to deride the original work, and Bret Harte obviously attempts such an employment in his take-off of Whittier's "Maud Muller."

A brief look at the life and career of Maud Powell, one of the foremost violinists of her time.

Folk art galleries and festivals in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI offer chances to meet folk artists and see the vibrant designs that set Canadian folk art apart.

John Greenleaf Whittier's "Maud Muller" captures the melancholy of the human heart's penchant for grieving over "what might have been."

The year 2008 marked the 100th anniversary of the publication of Anne of Green Gables, by Prince Edward Island's Lucy Maud Montgomery.

Lucy Maud Montgomery was a prolific Canadian author during the turn of the 20th Century. Her novels are as well loved today as they were 100 years ago.

Lucy Maud Montgomery's birthplace is well worth a visit--a reminder of the gentle island home that inspired the creation of stories that have resounded the world over.

Pamela Blevins is the world's authority on Marion Scott, English violinist, music critic and writer. Her book will stand as the definitive work about this creative woman.

The speaker of John Greenleaf Whittier's "The Mystic's Christmas" understands fully the meaning of Christmas, the soul-significance of the Christ-Consciousness.

Anne of Green Gables endures as PEI's most famous fictitious resident. Lucy Maud Montgomery museums and summer musicals offer a full slate of Anne-related activities.

The Wings of the Dove, an English drama by Douglas Moore: opera plot summary, character list, and other Moore opera information.

King Edward VII of Great Britain and his wife Queen Alexandra had six children, including King George V and Queen Maud of Norway.

Prince Edward Island draws thousands of visitors who know the story of the little girl that Mark Twain called 'the dearest, most lovable child since the immortal Alice'.

It is often difficult to find reading material for girls in the 3rd to the 5th grade. Girls between the ages of 8 and 11 often read far above the elementary level.

The Green Gables House now rates as a beloved summer family vacation spot, but it was once a working farm. Visit PEI to discover the treasured Anne of Green Gables house.

Women's history has, until recently, been largely overlooked in U.S. schools.

The Kakapo, native to New Zealand, is a large flightless parrot that was almost wiped out by people and introduced species. Slowly, Kakapo are recovering.

One of the most contested rulers of England, Matilda won her throne in the end--in a fashion.

Three fabulous novels to provide a starting point for the book lover's summer reading list.

Four Canadian non-fiction writers compete to become the winner of a prestigious literary award to be announced in February 2009.

Award winning author Sarah Waters has done what she does best--she's taken a moment in time and developed deep, intense characters you can care about and cheer for.

Prince Edward Island is the home of Anne of Green Gables, the beloved novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery about a red-haired girl with a predilection for trouble.

Jean Genet's remarkable European gay short film Un Chant d'Amour defied prejudices to depict themes of existentialist gay love, making it a landmark piece of LGBT cinema.

Adventure and misadventure, fantasy and fairy tale, monsters and mystery...growing up isn't easy, but some story from this guide suits the sympathies of any child.

A brief look at the career of Amy Marcy Cheney Beach (Mrs. H.H.A.Beach), who had a celebrated career as a concert pianist and composer.

Travelers from around the world flock to Prince Edward Island each year to immerse themselves in the real world setting of L.M. Montgomery's famed Anne of Green Gables.

Motherless, fatherless, or entirely parentless, authors from Charles Dickens to Charlotte Brontë have chosen to write about orphaned children searching for family.

The series of books presented here are guaranteed to excite young women. Plus they hold memories for generations of moms and grandmas.

Horse racing had its beginnings in America with private owners racing their favorites along country roads. Organized races evolved fully in the 1830s.

Share the laughter, explore the stories, and re-discover the joy of reading with these Classic Canadian Champions of Children's literature.

The Kakapo, Strigops habroptilus, a flightless parrot of New Zealand, very nearly became extinct. A recovery program is bringing it back.

The Coen Brothers movie, The Big Lebowski, has spawned an annual festival full of Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Maud and Jesus Quintana fans. Or Achievers, as they prefer.

England's trotter, Messenger, grand-sired Hambletonian, and his progeny kept the harness racing bloodlines flowing. Dan Patch and No Pan Intended probably are relatives.

A profile of French New Wave director Eric Rohmer. A man who throughout his long career has exemplfied what is to be a true cinematic auteur.

When Norway gained independence from Sweden, it elected Prince Carl of Denmark to be its new king. As King Haakon VII of Norway, he founded a dynasty that still reigns.

Life and works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, most important poet of the Victorian era. His subjects include Arthurian legends and classic mythology.

Biography of Canadian children's writer, best-known for series of novels beginning with Anne of Green Gables.

A countdown of the Most Important Books in Canadian Literature, from 1545 to 1948, as reported by the Literary Review of Canada

Life and works of Irish poet and playwright William Butler Yeats or W.B. Yeats, one of the most influential 20th century writers. 1923 Nobel Laureate in literature.

Katherine Parr, faithful and devoted wife to Henry VIII, loved many men and experienced many losses in her rich, short life.

Queen Victoria of Great Britain and her husband Prince Albert had four sons - King Edward VII, Prince Alfred of Edinburgh, Prince Arthur of Connaught, and Prince Leopold.

Top PEI attractions of course include everything Anne of Green Gables, but elegant heritage properties, coastal parks, and great lobster dinners also welcome visitors.

Ellis Peters' detective novels created the sleuthing monk Brother Cadfael, who has since been played by Derek Jacobi in the television adaptations.

Downtown Halifax hotels offer visitors a wide array of options whether traveling with pets or family, on business or for a romantic getaway.

A short look at the life and career of a woman who, in her short life, brought forth poems that deserve a place in Canada's literary heritage.

Secrets of hidden Paris are revealed in a Paris guidebook that takes visitors walking off the beaten path to find the oldest house, the site of the guillotine and more.