Literature 2024, May
Vadim Stepantsov: biography and creativity
At the moment, the authorship of the poet owns several collections ("Ballads and Stanzas", "Indecent Poems", "Russian Cyberboy" and others). In addition to poetry, Stepantsov also created one prose work - in 1990, an adventurous novel "The Sump of Eternity" was written
Lotman Yuri - extraordinary and bright
Lotman Yuri Mikhailovich is a huge world of thought that we have to study. His biography continues in lectures, books that are now being read by descendants and ponder with him the thoughts that bothered and disturbed him
"How to change your life in 4 weeks": the author, the main idea of the book
This book is literally called a desktop book by some readers. You can turn to it in those difficult moments when the difficulties of life hang over a person and it seems that there is only uncertainty and emptiness ahead. This book can help to gather strength, a person understands that everything is in his hands. A brief overview of "Change Lives in 4 Weeks" by Joe Dispenza is presented in this article
Soviet poetess Raisa Soltamuradovna Akhmatova - biography, creativity and interesting facts
Raisa Soltamuradovna Akhmatova is a Soviet poetess and sincere, sensitive person. She loved her homeland, loved to write poetry. Raisa Akhmatova is not only a poet, but also a well-known public figure. She did a lot for her country and her people
Quotes about heart and soul
When taking a decisive step in life, listen to the voice of your heart. Only it is never wrong. Quotes about the heart of great philosophers and writers remind us of this time after time. Immerse yourself in a waterfall of inspiration and positiveness coming from the depth and meaning of each word
"A new book about the raw food diet, or why cows are predators" by Pavel Sebastyanovich
The author of the book “Why cows are predators” Pavel Sebastyanovich claims that a person is omnivorous, but a raw food diet is an adequate diet for him. Adequate food is one for which the digestive system is adapted. Pavel draws an analogy with modern cars: 95 grade gasoline is suitable for their engines. Cars can also drive on 92, but then carbon deposits appear on the spark plugs and other side effects. Sebastianovich's arguments in favor of a raw food diet will be discussed in the article
Marusya Svetlova: biography, date and place of birth, personal life, interesting facts, trainings, books and reader reviews
Marusya Svetlova is a well-known Russian writer, psychologist, presenter and author of trainings. She teaches people that by controlling their thoughts, one can find harmony in the family, excellent relationships, success, and he alth. Marusya wrote 16 books, the most popular of which will be discussed in the article
A series of books by Elena Zvezdnaya "The Right of the Strongest": reading order, brief description
Elena Zvezdnaya is a well-known Russian writer among fans of the fighting, humorous and romantic fantasy genre. Real name unknown. She received two higher educations - historical and psychological, which help her a lot in constructing book worlds and prescribing characters. The general attitude towards her work is controversial, some people criticize her, others read "on the sly", but there are also true fans
Characteristics of Lyapkin-Tyapkin based on quotes from The Inspector General
The court in Russia, alas, was going through hard times in the nineteenth century, especially this problem concerned the provinces, and quotes from the comedy "The Government Inspector" reflected this on paper with a well-aimed shot. Two centuries later, they come to mind when even today we have to see similar Lyapkins-Tyapkins
Federico Moccia: the work of the Italian writer
Federico Moccia is a famous modern writer who won the hearts of all girls with his wonderful and touching novels. Film adaptations of his books are known to all
Book by J. Baudrillard "The System of Things"
Baudrillard's The System of Things, like his literary heritage as a whole, is characterized by crystal clarity of narration, brilliant wit and pleasant literary style. The author presents the most important problems of sociology, philosophy, psychology, art history in a simple, understandable and fascinating context, accessible to the average person
Famous sayings of Goethe about life and man
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a famous German writer, philosopher and public figure. His work "Faust" is a masterpiece of world literature. And many of his statements have become popular expressions and inspire many people
Basic artistic techniques. Artistic techniques in a poem
What are artistic techniques for? First of all, in order for the work to correspond to a certain style, which implies a certain imagery, expressiveness and beauty. In addition, the writer is a master of associations, an artist of the word and a great contemplative. Artistic techniques in poetry and prose make the text deeper
Analysis of the poem by M.Yu. Lermontov "The Beggar"
The article briefly discusses the important features of the poem by M.Yu. Lermontov "The Beggar". The work is written in a romantic manner - evidence in the article. And, of course, the main question is asked: who is the "beggar" for Lermontov?
Full analysis of Blok's poem "Russia"
Russian poet Alexander Alexandrovich Blok (1880-1921) left a fairly extensive creative legacy. However, not so many central themes are singled out in his work. The poet wrote about love - for a woman and his homeland. In Blok's later work, these two themes are practically combined into one, and Russia in his poems appears before the reader as the same Beautiful Lady from his early works. In this text you can find a complete analysis of Blok's poem "Russia"
The best works of the Strugatskys
Brother Strugatsky - the undisputed leaders and classics of Russian science fiction. Their creative activity fell mainly during the years of Soviet power. Many works of the brothers-writers were published abroad much earlier than at home, most of the works were not published in full, in parts or with changes. But the stories and stories of the Strugatskys diverged in the country from hand to hand, in the form of read books and typewritten reprints
Le Guin Ursula: biography, creativity, photo
Today we are talking about a woman who is called "bed, journalist and literary critic." Ursula Le Guin is her name. And the most famous works of this amazing woman are connected with the Earthsea cycle
Why do we need phrases from books: examples of popular sayings
"Burning books is a crime, but it's no less a crime not to read them." This phrase by Ray Bradbury has been circulating the Internet for a long time. Many people know the author of the statement, but few people know from which book the phrase is from. This is not surprising, because such complete and complete sentences do not require a background history of the context. Therefore, in the article we will consider phrases from books of different genres and authors, and try to understand why phrases are needed
Erich Maria: biography and creativity
The First World War not only stirred up several European revolutions, but gave birth to a new generation, new meanings, new discoveries about human nature. And Remarque became the first writer who revealed to the world the whole truth about the war. Trench prose, in the first person, in the present tense, she shocked me with her frankness. And each work of this writer is a masterpiece, because Erich Maria Remarque wrote about the most important events and things of the 20th century
Porter Elinor and Pollyanna
Porter Elinor married at 24 to John Lymon, a businessman. She moved with him to Massachusetts. Later in Tennessee. After that they settled in New York
English writer Shelley Mary: biography, creativity, personal life
Everyone has probably heard of Frankenstein. But who invented it, not many people know. We will talk about the British writer of the early nineteenth century - Mary Shelley (a biography and interesting facts from her life are waiting for you below). It turns out that it was she who created this mystical creepy image, which is now so mercilessly exploited by the creators of horror films
Patricia Rice: biography, books, awards
Patricia Rice is an author of historical and contemporary novels, many of which have become bestsellers. She creates worlds filled with eccentric characters and strong heroines. Her latest modern paranormal series "Magic" has received a wide response from readers
Francis Burnett: biography and creativity
Francis Burnett is rightfully considered one of the best writers of all time for children. Her books teach to be friends, to treat the world around with love and care. Therefore, more and more generations of parents choose Burnett's fairy tales for home reading to children
Natalya Shcherba: the most famous books, biography
Natalya Shcherba is one of the most popular fantasy writers of our time. The easy language of writing novels, an interesting and exciting plot - that's what attracts many fans of different ages to her books. Despite the fact that Natalia has already written more than ten full-fledged novels, which make up several series, as well as a number of stories, she continues to delight her fans with new works
Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk: biography and creativity
Orhan Pamuk is a famous Turkish writer, Nobel Prize winner. About his biography in this article
Medvedev Roy Alexandrovich, writer-historian: biography, family, books
Roy Medvedev is a popular Russian historian, teacher and publicist. First of all, he is known as the author of numerous political biographies. The hero of our article worked mainly on journalistic investigations. In the dissident movement in the Soviet Union, he represented the left wing, in the late 80s and early 90s he was a deputy of the Supreme Council. He is a doctor of pedagogical sciences, his twin brother is a talented gerontologist
Books and biography of Cornwell Bernard
Fame came to Bernard Cornwell with The Adventures of Richard Sharpe. But, in addition to books about the brave soldier of the Royal troops, the author has several historical series, which also became bestsellers
Quotes about advertising: aphorisms, sayings, phrases of great people, motivated impact, list of the best
Whether we like it or not, advertising has become an integral part of our lives. It is impossible to hide from her: we often discuss her or criticize, believe or not believe what she says. There is even a "Ad Eater Night" project, during which people gather to watch the best commercials. The best quotes about advertising can be found in the article
Informative is What lies behind the word
In today's information age, a person is bombarded with a terrible amount of data that can easily crush him. Therefore, it would be nice to figure out on what basis it is worth using them or what are the criteria for selecting material for development. Not to mention what is meant by the word "informative". In the most general case, it contains a sufficient amount of essential data that is suitable in the context of the issue under consideration or field of knowledge
Some aspects of the definition of the concept of "intelligent person"
What does it mean to be an intelligent person? Each period of the development of society formulated its own definition of this concept
A wise parable about love and separation
Love is a feeling that has been talked about, argued about and dreamed of for centuries. Does true love exist and how long does this feeling last? Many are sure that separation walks side by side with love, side by side, looking for the slightest tear in order to break the fragile and tender feeling. However, the parable of love and separation states that a real feeling cannot be destroyed
Consolation prize - what is it?
You must have heard the expression "consolation prize". What does it mean? How can a prize be consolatory? Let's try to understand the features of the appearance of this phrase, and also consider information about the book, which will help to better understand this expression
Joe Hill: biography, personal life, family, books
In the mid-2000s, a new name sounded in literary circles - Joe Hill. The writer specializes in horror and fantasy. Despite the abundance of authors of this profile, Joe stands out from his colleagues. His difference is in fresh ideas and the ability to keep the reader in suspense until the last moment. Many of his fans commented on the fact that his manner and style of writing reminded them of someone
The most famous writers of the 20th century
In general, the writers of the 20th century were not at all like their predecessors - the authors of the 19th century. Literary works have become more diverse
The parable "It won't always be like this"
Life is changeable. The well-known parable “It will not always be so” tells about this. There are several versions of the instructive story. The article describes a parable, the characters of which are the great painters Raphael and Michelangelo
Best Passion Quotes
Passion can be destructive, or it can push a person to noble deeds. The words of great men about this phenomenon of emotional life shed light on its nature. The most interesting quotes about passion can be found in the article
Catch up: meaning and examples
Having stopped once, a person has to catch up for a long time. It can be years, time, knowledge, opportunities, skills, or the acquisition of good habits. Often this is said about countries or their capitals after protracted wars, when they begin to rise from the ruins. What is the meaning of the phrase, and how do many journalists, writers and just educated people use it today?
Stendhal, "Red and Black": product reviews, summary
"Red and Black" is the most famous novel by the great French author Stendhal. It went to press in 1820. This book gained great fame, both in the author's homeland and abroad, and became the forerunner of novels in the genre of psychological realism. Translated into Russian, authored by Alexey Pleshcheev, the novel first appeared in the journal Otechestvennye Zapiski in 1874
Lovecraft Howard Philips: literary heritage
Virtually unknown in his lifetime, like many classic writers, today Lovecraft Howard Phillips has become a cult figure. He became famous both as the creator of a whole pantheon of deities, including the ruler of the worlds of Cthulhu, popular in the media culture, and as the founder of a new religion. But no matter how great was the contribution to literature that Howard Lovecraft made, the writer's books were published only after his death
How does a person live? Leo Tolstoy, "What makes people alive": a summary and analysis
Let's try to answer the question of how a person lives. Leo Tolstoy thought a lot about this topic. It is somehow touched upon in all his works. But the most immediate result of the author's thoughts was the story "What makes people alive"