Articles in Home | Arts & Entertainment | Humanities

Title|Newest|Oldest
  • Sir Tom Stoppard, the early plays. Jumpers  By : Ian Mackean
    One of Sir Tom Stoppard's most successful early plays, Jumpers (1972), is structured on roughly the same lines as his earlier play Enter a Free Man (1963). George Moore of Jumpers, like George Riley of Enter a Free Man, holds convictions which put him in conflict with the society around him.
  • Sir Tom Stoppard, the early plays. 2. A Separate Peace  By : Ian Mackean
    Sir Tom Stoppard's first two plays, A Separate Peace (TV, 1960) and A Walk on the Water (TV, 1963, adapted for the stage as Enter a Free Man in 1968) are concerned with the problem of the individual as a 'private' being, having to exist in a society which does not agree with him.
  • Sir Tom Stoppard, the early plays. 3. Enter a Free Man  By : Ian Mackean
    Sir Tom Stoppard's play Enter a Free Man (Originally called A Walk on the Water, made for TV, 1963) is a more complex play built up on the simple foundations of A Separate Peace (1960).
  • Sir Tom Stoppard, the early plays. Albert's Bridge  By : Ian Mackean
    Sir Tom Stoppard's play Albert's Bridge (Radio, 1967), develops similar themes to those of his earlier plays, concentrating specifically on the opposition between chaos and order.
  • Sir Tom Stoppard, the early plays. If You're Glad I'll be Frank  By : Ian Mackean
    In Sir Tom Stoppard's play If You're Glad I'll be Frank (Radio 1966), a change of direction is clearly seen. Here the central couple are, in fact, separated, and although they try to meet they are unable to do so.
  • Sir Tom Stoppard, the early plays. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead  By : Ian Mackean
    Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead is probably Sir Tom Stoppard's best-known and most frequently-studied play, and is one of the most original and inventive plays of British post-war theatre. Beneath the verbal and visual wit lies a concern with serious philosophical issues to do with the opposition between determinism and free will, and reality and illusion, and it is part of Stoppard's genius that he manipulates the medium of the theatre itself to mirror the intellectual themes.
  • Sir Tom Stoppard, the early plays. Travesties  By : Ian Mackean
    Sir Tom Stoppard's play Travesties (1974) might be seen as a return to the problems he dealt with right at the beginning of his career in A Separate Peace (1960) and Enter a Free Man (1963). In these plays the 'heroes' lived in a world of their own so separate from the real world that they were unable to function in society.
  • South Austin Museum of Popular Culture  By : Dane Smith
    Austin is a town that has chosen as its mantra "Keep Austin Weird". This article looks at one of the places that contributes to this the South Austin Museum of Popular Culture.
  • Spa And Makeover Bachelorette Parties  By : doyourock
    Are you looking for a new and fresh idea for bachelorette parties? A great new trend is the spa or makeover party. When you get together a group of girls, it makes sense to have a day or evening of beauty!
  • Stained Glass – Journey through History  By : John Billington
    Follows the path of stained glass through history to its current popularity for church windows, artistic home lighting and bathroom lighting.
  • Suffering  By : Laurent Grenier
    Since wisdom is the art of coping with suffering, it starts with a willingness to tackle it head-on. Read more…
  • Sumerian Culture  By : Christopher Schwebius
    Sumerians were people who inhabited southern Mesopotamia from around 3500 BC to 1800 BC. They had formed twelve city states, the most famous being Ur and Sumer. A common language called Sumerian was followed throughout these cities.
  • Tattoo Aftercare Guide  By : alexhalim
    How well a tattoo ages and how long the colors remain vibrant are most affected by the first three weeks of aftercare given a new tattoo. This articles describes the changes that the tattooed can expect and how they can help to mitigate unwanted changes with detailed aftercare information and also preventative measures that can be taken during the lifetime of the tattoo.
  • Tattoo Care  By : Edyy Harvard
    Now, you have your fresh new tattoo, and you want to take good care of it! From this point on, your artist is not responsible for any infection or problems you may have with your tattoo if you don't take proper care of it. It is very important that you follow these guidelines. A really beautiful tattoo can turn into a disaster if the proper aftercare is not taken.
  • Tattoo Designs  By : Mathis Francesco
    A tattoo is a permanent marking made by inserting ink into the layers of skin to change the pigment for decorative or other reasons. Tattoos on humans are a type of decorative body modification, while tattoos on animals are most commonly used for identification or branding.
  • Tattoos and Tanning  By : Edyy Harvard
    Warm weather and the desire for a beautiful golden tan means one thing to many people - sunbathing. OK, I'll admit it. I've always been a sun worshipper. To me there is nothing like the feeling of warm rays soaking into your skin as you bask away all the stress and worries of the day. You'd never know that looking at me now. Why? Because of my tattoos.
  • Tell a tale with memory maker scrapbooking  By : John Foster
    Memory maker scrapbooking is more than a fun as it provides to relive and cherish each moment of life with love.
  • Test Your Astrology IQ  By : Martin Schulman
    Are you as logical as Astrology? How much can you deduce by using your own logic?
  • Thank Heaven for Books and Online Discounts  By : Migs Bassig
    I am a self-confessed bookworm whose whole life revolves around reading. Well, I don’t have my nose stuck to a paperback twenty-four hours a day, but whenever I am not reading, I spend most of my time scouring The Strand, updating my Visual Bookshelf application on Facebook, checking out the bestseller’s list, keeping myself abreast with reviews in the newspaper, or looking up the Internet for online discounts on the latest novels and short story collections.
  • The "Negative" Tarot Cards of the Major Arcana Explained  By : Victor Epand
    The Major Arcana tarot cards The Hanged Man, Death, The Devil and The Tower have negative connotations. Find out what they really mean when they appear in a reading.
  • The 24 June 1932 coup – the end to absolute monarchy in Thailand  By : Bangkok Travelbug
    The 1932 coup ended 150 years of absolute monarchy under the Chakri dynasty and changed the course of Thai political history. What were the conditions that caused this and what was the aftermath?
  • The Age of Reason and the spread of English  By : Stephen Colbourn
    What non-English-speaking people would have taken the trouble to learn English in 1700? For study and diplomacy, the answer is practically nobody. That had changed by the year 1800: English had become an important language. Now, the language of the United States is predominant and more people are learning English than the total number of native speakers.
  • The Amazing Hotel Towel  By : Karen Cole Peralta
    This story is not meant to be derogatory, defamatory or otherwise libelous or slanderous in any way, manner, shape or form. Not entirely true to life in all cases, especially the placement of the dead body and the participation of the hotel maid, this tempestuous tale is about the fictional assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther “Kane,” Jr. The names herein have been changed to protect the author from accidentally committing any crimes or hurting the feelings of anyone real who might read this story.
  • The Art of Investing  By : Dan McDougall
    For any art enthusiast, picking the right painting to invest in is a very detailed and rigorous event. If you are spending thousands of dollars for a work of art you want to pick that perfect piece that fits into your home and inspires you. When you invest in Fine Art you are not only investing in the moment but into the future as well. Not only do you want the painting you buy to be appealing in the present but down the road when you are looking to sell your painting to the next lucky buyer. So how do you make a decision as big as this without any guidance? If you follow the tips below you will be sure to pick just the right painting for you that will have value for years to come.
  • The Aztec journey across the Mexican Territory  By : Armando Martinez
    Brief article discussing the story of the Aztec pilgrimage which led to the foundation of the city of Tenochtithan. Tenochtitlan was the Main prehispanic city during the XVth and XVIth century, and was mostly destroyed during the spanish conquest.
  • The Bottom Line  By : Henry Ramsey
    Think about it. Are you on this earth for more than self-gratification, or to be a consumer for the gratification of others?
  • The Canvas Art of Hans Hofmann – Abstract Artist  By : George Baxter
    A biographical account of the abstract expressionist artist Hans Hoffmann, outlining the major events of his life which lead to him becoming on of the most important figures in the development of modernism.
  • The Capacity for Happiness and Respectability  By : Laurent Grenier
    Humans, despite their weaknesses, are a tough and resourceful bunch, to be sure. While we rightfully deplore these weaknesses, we must look on the bright side and find there some compelling reasons for hoping and reinforcing our commitment to life and humanity. This short article is all about this hope and this commitment.
  • The Characteristics of Soul  By : Sam Oliver
    Like the pedals of a flower opening to the world around it, we create a presence of awareness. In full bloom, the beauty or the lack thereof touches the lives of everyone around us. As our inner patterns of attention move through us, the world illuminates the seeds of awareness contained within us for so long. Here, a life is created. It is the life of our soul.
  • The Cock Lane Ghost & Dr Samuel Johnson  By : Mr Rambler
    A celebrated 18th century London Poltergeist haunting was investigated by the eminent Dr Samuel Johnson

«[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]
Sign Up for a free account or learn more.
Article Directory Software
Click here to download the exact software that powers Article Dashboard for FREE. Start your own article directory today!
Submit Articles
Member Login
Top Authors
Submission Guidelines
Ezine Notifications
Article RSS Feeds
About Us
Link to Us
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Favicon Generator
Automobiles
Business
Communications
Computers
Family
Fashion
Finance
Food
Health
Illness
Recreation
Travel
Bodybuilding

© 2007 Article Dashboard. All Rights Reserved.
Use of our service is protected by our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

Powered by Article Dashboard