Literature 2024, December
Summary of the "Mysterious Island". Contents by chapter of Verne's novel "The Mysterious Island"
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Summary of "The Mysterious Island" has been familiar to us since childhood… This novel, written by a well-known forty-six-year-old writer, was eagerly awaited by the world readership (Jules Verne ranked second in the world after Agatha Christie in terms of the number of published translated literature )
Formats of publications: types, classification, sizes and samples
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Practically all lovers of literature know that there are a large number of different formats of printed publications. Books of different sizes not only perform different functions, but also personify the sphere of human life that is described in them. For example, travel guides and travel phrasebooks are always small - just perfect for the smallest pocket of a traveler's backpack
Alexander Dumas: biography and work of the famous writer
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One of the most widely read writers in the world is the Frenchman Alexandre Dumas père, whose adventure novels have had millions of fans all over the world for two full centuries
"Stalker: choice of weapons" - the beginning of the famous trilogy
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"Stalker" is one of the most iconic games of domestic developers. A game that has become a symbol of an entire generation. Despite the solid time of the project, this universe is still alive and existing. However, predominantly in books. Books like Stalker: Weapons of Choice practically re-create the game universe from scratch. A huge number of atmospheric additions are introduced into the game world, which the developers of the original trilogy did not even think about
Kosta Khetagurov: biography briefly, photo, creativity of Khetagurov Kosta Levanovich
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Kosta Khetagurov, whose biography arouses the undisguised interest of fans of true talent, is an artist and sculptor, poet and educator, the pride of Ossetia, the founder of the language and literature of this country. In his works, written in Russian and Ossetian, Kosta Khetagurov, whose work was highly appreciated by his followers, opposed the oppression of the peoples of the Caucasus and defended their national dignity
Star Elena: why this author is criticized so much
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This author has so many negative reviews and so many detractors that you are simply surprised. If we draw an analogy, then Star Elena is the same Daria Dontsova, only for the world of romantic and humorous fantasy. And why is she so reviled?
The Lost Generation. Representatives in literature
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After World War I, special people returned to their hometowns from the front. When the war began, they were still boys, but duty forced them to defend their homeland. "The Lost Generation" - that's what they were called. What, however, is the reason for this confusion? This concept is still used today when we are talking about writers who worked during the break between the First and Second World Wars, which became a test for all mankind and knocked almost everyone out of their usual, peaceful rut
Beautiful sayings about childhood
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Over time, children grow up and become adults. But memories of happy moments of carefree years remain. Isn't that why any statement about childhood is filled with positive? Most often, this period of life is spoken of as a wonderful time of cloudless happiness
A fairy tale about autumn. Children's fairy tale about autumn. A short story about autumn
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Autumn is the most exciting, magical time of the year, it is an unusual beautiful fairy tale that nature itself generously gives us. Many famous cultural figures, writers and poets, artists tirelessly praised autumn in their creations. A fairy tale on the theme "Autumn" should develop in children emotional and aesthetic responsiveness and figurative memory
Poets of Russia - the history of the country in lyrics
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Poetry is an amazing kind of literature that conveys all the emotions of a person in their originality. And Russian poetry is generally a unique phenomenon in the context of world art. Its long and controversial history, changeability and, surprisingly, loy alty to tradition are truly admirable. How did the poets of Russia create in different periods of the development of lyrics?
Artistic method: description and features
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What does the term "artistic method" mean in literature? What are its distinguishing characteristics? What method have your favorite writers followed or follow? Do you want to distinguish symbolism from acmeism? This article is for you! It sets out the base that will help you feel confident in a huge literary space
Biography and work of Blok
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Biography and work of Alexander Blok. The main milestones of his work, some works. The theme of love and Russia in the works of the poet, love for the motherland. Attitude to the revolution and life searches. The tragedy of the author's state of mind
Get off track: the origin and meaning of phraseology
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"Husband's cheating knocked me out," your friend complains to you with tears in her eyes. But what a rut is and how you can get out of it, we can’t really explain. You can learn in detail about the historical meaning, ways of using and the origin of this phraseological unit in this article
The main character of Ershov's fairy tale
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The main character is not chasing momentary gain, which so attracts sane people. His wisdom can be called universal
Mikhail Shishkin: biography, reviews, criticism
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Writer Mikhail Shishkin: a brief biography, main works, critics' attitude to the writer's work and lifestyle. Prizes and awards received by the writer. Reviews about his work
Stefan Zweig: biography, family, books, photos
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S. Zweig is known as a master of biographies and short stories. He created and developed his own models of the small genre, different from the generally accepted norms. The works of Zweig Stefan are real literature with elegant language, impeccable plot and images of characters, which impresses with its dynamics and demonstration of the movement of the human soul
Marcel Proust: biography, creativity, ideas of works
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Modernism is a trend in art that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One of its prominent representatives is the French writer Marcel Proust
Gumilyov Lev Nikolaevich: short biography
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The son of two famous poets was Lev Gumilyov. The biography, personal life and legacy of this historian are of great interest to a wide range of people. He is remarkable both as a scientist and as the son of great poets. Here are two main reasons to get to know him better
The most popular book in the world. Rating of the most popular books of our time
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Today, modern printing houses print hundreds of thousands of books with colorful illustrations, in a variety of covers. Millions of readers are waiting for their favorite publications to appear on the shelves and instantly snap them up. Works are the main source of spiritual we alth of modern man, and the rating of the most popular books is steadily increasing
Statuses about wine: about mood, women, art
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Today people's lives are directly connected with social networks. Why are statuses about wine so popular? Because it, along with coffee, is one of the most popular subjects for photographs. Statuses about a glass of wine in the evening, about meeting friends - all this is becoming a familiar part of our lives. Sometimes a person can philosophize under a photograph himself, sometimes not. Here statuses about wine come to the rescue. These are both funny statements and philosophical thoughts of great people
Austrian writer Stefan Zweig: biography, creativity, interesting facts from life
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Stefan Zweig is an Austrian writer who lived and worked between the two world wars. He traveled extensively in the early twentieth century. The work of Stefan Zweig often turns to the past, trying to bring back the golden age. His novels express the hope that war will never return to Europe
Ilya Ilf: biography, family, quotes and best books
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Ilya Arnoldovich Ilf - Soviet journalist and writer, screenwriter, playwright, photographer. He is best known for his books with Evgeny Petrov. Today, for many, "Ilf and Petrov" is a link that cannot be broken. The names of writers are perceived as one whole. Nevertheless, let's try to figure out who Ilya Ilf is, what he lived for and what he is known for
What is a negative character in literature and cinema
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A lot of literature has been written about goodies, they are loved and respected. But what about those who should deliberately evoke negative feelings - with the negative characters of works and films?
Marvel: Wasp - who is it?
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The Marvel universe is truly vast. There are thousands of characters in it, one more interesting than the other. In this article, we will talk about a rather interesting heroine, who never bothered to give a place in the movie team of the Avengers. We're talking about Janet van Dyne, better known as "The Wasp". Want to know more about this character? Then read on
Jack Kirby (Jacob Kurtzberg) - the king of comics: biography, creativity
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The article is devoted to a brief overview of the biography and work of Jack Kirby, a famous comic book author and artist. The paper names his main achievements in this field
Lem Stanislav: quotes, photo, biography, bibliography, reviews
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The famous writer from Poland Lem Stanislaw won the love of readers around the world with his works in the genre of science fiction. The writer became the laureate of many Polish and foreign awards, including the state awards of Austria, Poland, the Kafka Prize. And also he became a holder of the Order of the White Eagle, the owner of academic degrees, an honorary doctor of several universities
The best poets: classic and modern, list, names and poems
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Which poets are the best, it is very difficult to determine. But there are a number of names known all over the world. Their poetry touches the hearts and souls of people for many years, which means that their work has no statute of limitations and is relevant at all times
Joseph Conrad: biography and best works
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Joseph Conrad is a British writer from whose pen such fascinating works as "Heart of Darkness", "Typhoon", "Negro from Narcissus" came out. Consciously distancing himself from the literary trends of his time, Joseph managed to radically change the face of literature with his works. Conrad, a Pole by origin, comprehended the English language as an adult, and mastered it so well that he taught it to people who spoke it from birth
The story of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin "The Queen of Spades": analysis, main characters, theme, summary by chapter
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"The Queen of Spades" is one of the most famous works of A.S. Pushkin. Consider in the article the plot, the main characters, analyze the story and summarize the results
Literary competitions are a launching pad for budding authors
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Many talented people who convey their thoughts and experiences on paper know little about literary competitions. Their works remain in boxes, the circle of readers is limited to acquaintances and relatives, since the authors do not see the possibility of publishing their work. Literary competitions are designed to help such people. The article contains a list of the most popular competitions of 2015 (Russian, international and children's) and explains what is the advantage of participation for authors
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels: "Manifesto of the Communist Party"
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"Manifesto of the Communist Party" - the famous work of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. In it, the authors outlined the main goals and objectives of the communist organizations, which in 1848, when this work was written, were just emerging. For Marxists, this is an important and fundamental work
Jim Collins: biography and books
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The article tells about who Jim Collins is. The author's books are masterpieces in the field of management. This American writer, in addition to his main activity, is actively engaged in business consulting, as well as research in the field of economics. Published in various major publications
Best management books: review, features and reviews
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The article will tell you about the best books on management. Brief excerpts from reviews of these opuses are given, the essence and their scientific value are analyzed, recommendations are given for the selection of literature. So let's get started
Fairy-tale characters of Russian folk literature
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Fairy-tale characters in Russian folk literature are diverse and have bright characters. Let's remember some of them
Modern poet in the 21st century. What is he?
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We all know the most popular poets of past centuries, each of us remembers and loves their poems. However, it is worth saying that in our time there are a considerable number of talented people who delight readers with their work and who have replaced the great and beloved poets. Perhaps not many people know them by sight, because in the 21st century it became possible to freely express themselves and demonstrate their talents
Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum - the school that brought up the color of time
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The famous Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum gave Russia a galaxy of brilliant writers, diplomats, scientists and military leaders who made up the glory of the Fatherland. But his main merit is, of course, Pushkin, who was brought up within the walls of this institution and subsequently sang the time spent in it
Maximilian Voloshin. Russian poet, landscape painter and literary critic
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"There is no joy in the world brighter than sadness!" - these lines touching the soul belong to the legendary person - Maximilian Voloshin. Most of his poems, not dedicated to war and revolution, about which he wrote harshly and frankly, and watercolors are permeated with light sadness. Maximilian Voloshin, whose biography is forever associated with Koktebel, was very fond of this region. In the same place, in the east of Crimea, in the center of the village on the embankment, in his beautiful mansion, a museum named after him was opened
Innokenty Annensky: biography, creative heritage
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The fate of the poet Annensky Inokenty Fedorovich (1855-1909) is unique in its kind. He published his first poetry collection (and the only one during his lifetime) at the age of 49 under the pseudonym Nick. That
Literary movement. Literary trends and currents
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A literary movement is something that is often identified with a school or literary group. Means a group of creative individuals, they are characterized by programmatic and aesthetic unity, as well as ideological and artistic similarity
Summary. "The Stone Guest" - a small tragedy by A.S. Pushkin
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To convey only the superficial plot of the work, it is enough to give a summary. "The Stone Guest" is a complex philosophical drama, the meaning of which can be comprehended by reading it in full and thinking about each phrase