Literature
"A horse with a pink mane". Summary of the story
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This article provides a summary of a very touching story by V. Astafiev "A horse with a pink mane", which tells about one episode from the life of a boy. This incident, despite its seeming insignificance, was remembered by the hero for life
"Gooseberry" - a summary of the story of A.P. Chekhov
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"Gooseberry"… Chekhov… The summary of this story can be summarized in a few phrases, because it is so small. Chekhov always believed that brevity is the sister of talent. But about the double meaning of this work, as always with this writer, one can talk for a long time. After all, everyone who carefully reads Chekhov can find in him something for himself - his own, special meaning
The scandalous novel "Fifty Shades of Grey": public reviews
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The book "Fifty Shades of Grey" can rightfully be called the most scandalous novel of recent years. The sensational erotic bestseller by E.L. James caused a storm of conflicting emotions among critics and the public, and overtook Harry Potter itself in sales
Alexey Zverev: biography, creativity
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A talented Soviet writer known only to the elite. His creative activity and life path are very closely intertwined, and this connection is clearly reflected in all his works
Kundera, Milan (Milan Kundera). Milan Kundera, "The Unbearable Lightness of Being"
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Kundera Milan is the most famous Czech writer, whose works still have not lost their relevance, but, on the contrary, attract fans of intellectual literature with renewed vigor
"Glass of Water Theory" Alexandra Kollontai
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Bolshevik Alexandra Kollontai demonstrated remarkable diplomatic talents, although not without some curious incidents. She escaped Stalin's repressions and died safely a year before the death of the "father of peoples." "The theory of a glass of drunk water" became her most famous achievement, although there were many others
Writer Rogers Rosemary: biography and creativity
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American writer Rosemary Rogers is one of the most popular authors today. Many writers attribute her to the number of writers who stood at the origins of a new direction in the genre of a love-historical novel. Peru Rogers owns such works as "Love is sweet, love is mad", "Night Moth" and "Love Bound"
Sci-fi writer William Gibson: biography, creativity
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William Gibson, inspired by the World Wide Web, immortalized virtual reality in his works. He created a new style, and readers gave him an enthusiastic assessment. So who is this enigmatic writer?
Lyrical digressions in "Eugene Onegin". Lyrical digressions - this is what
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According to the definition, lyrical digressions are some statements of the author's thoughts and feelings related to the depicted in the work. They help to better understand the ideological intent of the creator, to take a fresh look at the text. The writer, intruding into the narrative, slows down the development of the action, breaks the unity of the images, however, such insertions enter the texts naturally, since they arise in connection with the depicted, they are imbued with the same feeling as the images
Arkady Vainer: biography and career
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Arkady Vainer (13.01.1931–26.04.2005) is a famous Russian writer, a master of the detective genre, whose name is inextricably linked with his brother Georgy. It was in the duo that the writers created works that still arouse the sincere interest of the readership. The books of the Weiner brothers, with a total circulation of about three hundred million copies, were published in many countries of the world
Gale Dwoskin: "The Sedona Method" - the essence and reviews
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In today's world full of stress, more and more people are looking for a way to qualitatively change their lives in order to avoid constant malaise due to negative emotions. Among all the techniques and methods, the "Sedona" method stands out - it is based on very simple exercises and has been collecting rave reviews for more than half a century. Today we will talk about the book by Gale Dvoskin, which describes the application of this technique, and analyze the basic points
"Garnet bracelet": the theme of love in Kuprin's work. Composition based on the work "Garnet Bracelet": the theme of love
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Kuprin's "Garnet Bracelet" is one of the brightest works of love poetry in Russian literature. True, great love is reflected on the pages of the story - disinterested and pure. The kind that happens every few hundred years
Sergey Lukyanenko: the best books
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Author who writes in an adult way about children and with humor about adults. The creator of the "Patrols" and the cult "Deeptown". All this is Sergey Lukyanenko. The writer's books are being swept off the shelves even today, when most people prefer electronic versions of their favorite works. And fans follow the release of new products from the author, knowing for sure that this will be a book worthy of attention
A wise proverb about goodness
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A bright expression of people's thought and experience is any proverb about goodness. With the help of concise complete statements, you can show your opinion on certain realities of life. In everyday life, people often use proverbs and sayings about kindness in speech to demonstrate their attitude to certain actions of others. Responsive and caring people were appreciated at all times. The proverb about good, like nothing else, emphasizes the importance of moral deeds
The role of lies in people's lives. Aphorisms about lies
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What could be worse than a lie, a betrayal of a lie? Most likely nothing. But is the lie as disgusting as it seems at first glance? Is it necessary to try to get rid of deception one hundred percent? In this article, we will try to answer all these questions, based on the aphorisms of talented people about lies
Anna Kiryanova, psychologist and writer: biography, creativity
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Anna Kiryanova is a famous Russian writer, philosopher and psychologist. Since 2005 he has been a member of the leadership of the Free Association of Philosophers and Psychologists. Admitted to the Writers' Union
The book of Sergei Tarmashev "Heritage"
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Sergey Tarmashev's book "Heritage" causes controversy among contemporaries, as it raises serious questions related to genetically modified organisms (GMOs). As you know, the use of GMOs has become a certain trend in recent decades. No one wants to heed the warnings of individual scientists about the dangers of eating these organisms. "Heritage" and other books by Tarmashev show people the possible options for the development of mankind in the context of the use of GMOs
David Icke: all about the English writer
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David Icke is one of the most controversial writers of our time. His works cause wide discussions in society. Many people believe that he is one of the few who fights against the dominance of supranational structures over modern society
Anna Petrovna Kern, Pushkin and their love story
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When Anna Kern and Pushkin first met at her aunt Olenina's, the young general's wife had already begun casual romances and fleeting relationships. The poet did not make any impression on her, and at some points seemed rude and shameless. Anna liked him immediately, and he attracted her attention with flattering exclamations, something like: “Can you be so pretty ?!”
Natalya Konchalovskaya: biography, personal life, books, poems
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Natalya Konchalovskaya is a famous Russian poetess, writer and translator. She mainly created works for children. She was the wife of the Soviet poet Sergei Mikhalkov, the mother of famous Russian directors Nikita Mikhalkov and Andrei Konchalovsky
Not an angel, but a woman - Sophia's characteristic, "Woe from Wit"
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The image of Sofia Famusova in the play by A. S. Griboyedov is rather ambiguous. It seemed to blend together positive and negative traits. The heroine is overwhelmed by violent feelings, but sublime love for one person pushes her to not the most plausible deeds in relation to another
Sleep, Bogatyr! Analysis of the fairy tale by S altykov-Shchedrin
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There are few lies in this fairy tale, but there are many hints - "Bogatyr" by Mikhail Evgrafovich S altykov-Shchedrin. Our people have always been waiting for a mighty defender, but as the Bogatyr slept hundreds of years ago, he still has not woken up
Radioactive man. Fictional character from the Marvel Comics universe
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Radioactive Man is one of the bad guys in the Marvel comics series. He is known mainly to fans of the company's paper products, and not fans of superhero films
Alexander Grin. Biography and work of a famous writer
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Alexander Grin is an outstanding Russian writer. About 400 of his works were published. Alexander Green created a fictional country. It is in it that the action of many of his works takes place, and the two most famous books of the writer are no exception - "Scarlet Sails" and "Running on the Waves"
Alliteration - what is it in domestic and foreign literature
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Alliteration - what is it? There are many complex definitions in the literature. But everything is quite simple if you look at a few examples
Books about space: scientific and fiction
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The mystery and suspense of space attracts many writers and scientists. Many books have been written about space for children, fantasy books for adults, scientific and documentary works, memoirs of famous astronauts, encyclopedias
Pun: an example. Pun in Russian. The meaning of the word "pun"
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The Russian language is multifaceted. This means that, like a semi-precious stone under the rays of the sun, some words in it can be made to "play" with new, unexpected shades of meaning. One of the literary devices that reveal the richness of the language, its creative potential, is a pun. Examples of this interesting and unique phenomenon will be demonstrated in this article
Nothing is more permanent than temporary: is it?
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"Nothing is more permanent than temporary" - wonderful words, the author of which wished to remain anonymous. Is this expression true today?
The most famous Belarusian writers
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The topic of this material is Belarusian writers. Many authors write in Belarusian. We will talk about the most famous of them today. The following will be given both classics and modern authors
Sergey Maksimov: biography and creativity
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Today we will tell you who Sergey Maksimov is. The biography of this Russian writer, ethnographer-fiction writer and honorary academician of the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences will be given below. He was born in 1831, on September 25
The exploits of Hercules: from the origins to the finale
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The Labors of Hercules is one of the most popular myths of Ancient Greece. Perhaps this is not a myth, but a true story about a demigod man with incredible strength and courage
"The Legend of Larra", M. Gorky: analysis, ideological content and meaning of the story
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There are works that remain relevant for centuries. Their value cannot be overestimated either for philologists or for readers, each of whom can draw on the wisdom carried through the epochs. These include "Old Woman Izergil" by M. Gorky and the legend of Larra, which is included in the story
Saga is a Scandinavian literary prose work
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In its basic interpretation, this term means a tale or a legend. Saga is a concept that generalizes literary narratives that were written down in ancient Icelandic in the 13th and 14th centuries. They tell about the Scandinavian peoples of Iceland of that period, their history and life. These works were born approximately in the period from 930 to 1030, in the scientific community called the "age of sagas"
Alexander Zinoviev: biography and books of the writer
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The biography of Alexander Zinoviev is perfectly characterized by the works written by him at different stages of his life. Scientific works are of great interest to anyone involved in sociology, social and political philosophy, ethics or logic
Aphorism: an example of wisdom and decoration of speech
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Do you want your opponents in a dispute to be disarmed, and your supporters to give you another plus? An aphorism said skillfully and to the point will definitely help - an example of not only the speaker's erudition, but also the ability to convey his thought in a short, understandable form. But do we know how to use aphorisms?
The best books of Louise Hay, their description and reviews
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Louise Hay's books are known all over the world today. The name of a remarkable researcher in the field of healing has attracted more and more attention in recent years. For many, her books have become a revelation, support in difficult times, helped to take a different look at the existing problems and the so-called "incurable" diseases. The main concept of this author is to take full responsibility for your he alth
American prose writer Mario Puzo: biography, books. Mario Puzo, The Godfather
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Mario Puzo is an outstanding personality in modern American literature and film industry. His novel The Godfather is considered one of the most successful and popular in the world, and the film of the same name, based on the script of the author, has long become a classic of modern cinematography
What was the name of the Grimm brothers? Their literary and scientific activities
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The names of the Grimm brothers, their talent were noticed in the literary world immediately after the publication of the first works. Over the years, the tales of these wonderful writers have not lost their popularity. And their linguistic research is still relevant today
Tales for children. Which fairy tale has a magic wand
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A fairy tale follows the life of every person from the moment of his birth to the last days. Kids can be considered great connoisseurs of this genre. They can easily list in which fairy tale there is a magic wand and an invisibility cap. Other magical items and fairy-tale helpers are also familiar to children. But where they came from in fairy tales, for what purpose the authors use these objects, not all lovers of this literary genre know
Paustovsky: stories about nature. Paustovsky's works about nature
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The aesthetic education of children includes many aspects. One of them is the child's ability to perceive with pleasure the beauty of the nature around him. In addition to a contemplative position, it is also necessary to cultivate a desire to take an active part in environmental protection activities, to understand the relationships that exist in the world between objects. It is this attitude to the world that Paustovsky's works about nature teach