Articles related to "Romantic Period"



Five Best Romantic Period Dramas
This article will give a list of five of the best romantic period drama films and television serials available.
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Romanticism in Music
Romanticism and the Romantic Period is a segment of music history that has profoundly shaped all music that has been written since.
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Jane Austen versus Virginia Woolf
A contrasting and comparitve discussion on the different social issues, and personal issues of two women authors, one from the late 18th century, and the other from the early 20th century. Also, a discussion on both these women's writing styles. A contrasting and comparitve discussion on the different social issues, and personal issues of two women authors, one from the late 18th century, and the other from the early 20th century. Also, a discussion on both these women's writing styles.
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The Romantic Homes of William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth was an influential English poet who was instrumental in launching the Romantic Period of literature. Three of the homes where he lived are now regularly open for public tours.
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Bruch: Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor (Part I)
Read this article to understand the Romantic period violin concerto.
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The Romantic Movement
The Romantic Movement and how it began.
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Beethoven: Violin Sonata no. 5 in F, "Spring"
This article is about Beethoven's Violin Sonata no. 5 in F major, the "Spring" Sonata.
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History of the Romantic Novel
The romance genre as we know it is a far cry from its medieval origins, which was rooted in adventure. So how did romantic literature develop into the genre we recognise?
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Music History Part Two
Are you interested in presenting Beethoven's Ninth Symphony to your class? If so, then this site should be of great help to you. One might not think to look for an excellent classical music resource under the title of Miguel and Lynne's Homepage, but believe me, it's a great resource! Right away, I'll point you to the music section of their site. This is a nice place to begin your research on various styles of music and to gather information on various Romantic composers.
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Boy George the DJ
Boy George's DJ gigs and professional life.
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Franz Schubert- The Romantics
Franz Schubert's prolific writing style has been an incredible bit of good fortune for those of us who love his music. Read on for a brief biography of this music master.
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English Majors and Literary Criticism
Literary Criticism reassures English majors that their field of study is intellectual and philosophical, as well as requiring unique and useful skills.
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Frankenstein, Social Ostracism and Playing God
The novel Frankenstein deals with a sensitive creature that is trying to adapt to society but is constantly feared and rejected because of its gory appearance.
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Listening to Music
Introduction to Enjoying Music with the basic historical periods listed and general information to enhance the enjoyment of listening to music.
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Purcell, Handel, Haydn and Mendelssohn
With Purcell, Handel, Haydn and Mendelssohn all having birthdays or celebrating milestone anniversaries, classical music has a lot to celebrate in 2009.
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Romanticism in Austen's Sense and Sensibility
A brief introduction to the novel Sense and Sensibility, and a quick review of Romaniticism.
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The Young Victoria Soundtrack Review
After his first large-scale score for Stardust, Ilan Eshkeri presents an elegant score for The Young Victoria which is largely influenced by existing classical pieces.
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Vigo – Spain's Art Heritage is Alive in Museums
Early Celts settled in Galicia, in northern Spain, beginning an artistic tradition that lives on today in Vigo's vibrant art scene and in its public galleries.
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Vincenzo Bellini's Life and Works
Vincenzo Bellini's brief biography. He is best known for opera Norma and 'bel canto.'
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Alexander Glazunov Biography
Life and works of Alexander Glazunov. He is famous for ballets The Seasons and Raymonda.
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Frederick Delius, Nature Lover
Brief biography of Frederick Delius, English composer known of his passion for nature and famous for 'On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring.'
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French Composer Hector Berlioz
A brief biography of the life, career and works of Hector Berlioz - a major figure in the 19th century music Romantic movement and peer to Liszt and Wagner.
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Fun Film Trivia from Jane Campion's Bright Star
Set in London's Hampstead Heath of 1818, this period piece recounts the tragic love affair between poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne, the fashion-obsessed girl next door.
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Giuseppe Verdi Raised Heights of Opera
Giuseppe Verdi's brief biography - his life and list of major works. Famous for operas Rigoletto, Aida, Nabucco, La Traviata, Il Trovatore, and more.
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Gustav Mahler Life and Works
Biography of Austrian composer and conductor Gustav Mahler, known for symphonies and song-cycles.
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Marie-Henri-Beyle (1783-1842)
This French writer and practitioner of realism, is more commonly known by his pen name Stendhal and has a syndrome named after him.
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Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor (Part I)
This article explores another popular romantic period violin concerto by Felix Mendelssohn.
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Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor (Part II)
This article gives a brief introduction to Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, continuing from the previous article on the same topic.
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Poetry for Praise
Do you have something to say to someone in particular? Great poets from Pindar to Keats conveyed their inspiration in the ode form.
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Robert Schumann
Life and works of Robert Schumann, a poetic composer whose works relate to literature - poems, novels and plays.
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Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor (Part I)
Jean Sibelius wrote the last romantic violin concerto in classical music. This article will provide some information on this interesting concerto.
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Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D, Op. 35 (Part I)
Tchaikovsky's only violin concerto is generally considered to be the hardest to play. This article gives a brief view of this notorious concerto.
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Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D, Op.35 (Part II)
This further explore the beauty of the world's most famous violin concerto by Tchaikovsky.
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The Literature of Ecology
Writing on the subject of the environment includes fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction, as part of a tradition of literature focusing on nature.
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"Walden"
"Walden," by Henry David Thoreau was written in 1854, and was heavily influenced by his personal choices, and lifestyle. Many of his deeprooted beliefs sprung from Transcendentalism, which was an important literary period in America
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Literature and Music
A description of Tchaikovsky's life and the history of ballet.
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Ludwig van Beethoven Biography
Brief biography and works of German Composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
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Mental Rambles in Thoreau Country
Spring thoughts on Thoreau's legacy at the edge of Thoreau country.
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Music History - Part One
Music History 101, by Robert Sherrane, is the launching pad for a two week series to be presented. Mr. Sherrane has done a marvelous job of gathering information in a succinct, yet thorough fashion. It is very easy to navigate and pleasing to the eye. This week's article will focus primarily on the Renaissance Period and the Baroque Period. One note: You will need the Real Audio player installed to hear the music at Music History 101. I prefer Real Audio because the sound files download MUCH faster than wavs and the sound is very good, too. Best of all the Real Audio player is FREE.
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Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Brief biography of Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky famous for ballets, symphonies, concerti, and operas.
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Royal Palaces - Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Palace of Holyroodhouse had its origins as a medieval abbey and is now a working palace and office for the Royal Family.
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Serge Koussevitzky and the Boston Symphony
Today marks the 135th anniversary of conductor Serge Koussevitzky's birth. His tireless encouragement of modern music is his lasting achievement.
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The History of Documentary Films
The history of films, both fictional movies and real-life documentaries, has helped shape the definition of documentaries known today.
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Top Sights in Heidelberg, Germany
The romantic Heidelberger Schloss castle ruins, Baroque old town, the historic university, and Homo Heidelbergensis are the best sights to see in Heidelberg, Germany.
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Virtual Enrichment
Sharpen your understanding of certain literary concepts, periods, authors, and trends and enhance your professional development without enrolling in a course by browsing various internet "virtual seminars." Brush up on key points before delivering a memorable lecture, OR, send your students to the web to take the virtual seminars themselves.
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A Reading at the Old Gallery Six: City Lights Publishes Howl In San Francisco Changing The Literary Scene Forever
After Allen Ginsberg read his poem, "Howl" at the Old Gallery Six, the world literary scene would never again be the same. Why was this poem such a great piece of art, and Why should the modern reader delve into the pages of "Howl" today ? A freelance performance at the site of an abandoned car repair shop soon turned on a generation. The genesis of this transformation makes for an interesting story indeed.
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Searching For The Amazing Internal Muse
Stimulate your inner frontal lobes: Experience the craft of writing or literature through a Suite 101 University Course today. Find your own poetical muse through the craft of writing.
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The Basics III
Here's a very brief overview of the progress of sacred music through the ages.
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The Dreamweaver And The Mystic: Part II
Gary Snyder's mystcism continues to play a role in the annals of literature to this day. His light is one that continues to shine through the pages of his poetry and prose.
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Offenbach Le Pont des Soupirs
Le Pont des Soupirs (The Bridge of Sighs,) a French operetta by Jacques Offenbach: opera plot summary, character list, and other Offenbach opera information.
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