GOTHIC LITERATURE The gothic novel was invented almost single-handedly by Horace Walpole‚ whose The Castle of Otranto (1764) contains essentially all the elements that constitute the genre. Walpole’s novel was imitated not only in the eighteenth century and not only in the novel form‚ but it has influenced writing‚ poetry‚ and even film making up to the present day. It introduced the term "gothic romance" to the literary world. Due to its inherently supernatural‚ surreal and sublime elements
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What is your favorite word‚ and why? My favorite word is callipygian. It is a Greek word‚ originally derived in the 1640’s or 50’s to describe a statute of Aphrodite. It is an adjective. It means having a well-shaped buttocks. It’s essentially a more sophisticated way of saying “DAMN‚ look at that ba-donk-a-donk!” After reading that‚ you may think I am a perverted animal. Please‚ let me explain. It started when I was a junior in high school. My friend came rushing down the halls laughing‚ his
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My Favorite Personality. Everyone has their own favorite personality and so do I. My favorite personality or is often called idol is William Henry Bill Gates III. He is usually known as Bill Gates. He was born on October 28‚ 1955 and was a local resident of Seattle‚ Washington‚ United States. In his early ages‚ he began to show an interest in computer programming. Gates excelled in Mathematics and Science. Because of his excellence‚ he enrolled in Lakeside‚ an exclusive preparatory school. Most
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Today‚ I am going to talk about my favorite movies. I like to watch movies very much; especially I like foreign films lots than Japanese films‚ because I like to study foreign languages. I watch movies with English subtitle‚ and it is good how to learn English. Do you know the film titled “BIG FISH”? That is my best favorite movie. The story is human drama‚ and I can see the love between father and the son. And the story is not only human drama‚ but also fantasy. It is most beautiful story that
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My favorite food may be a little different. It’s not the traditional pizza or pasta‚ it’s definitely something I could have everyday‚ at any time of day. Some people probably have never even tried it fresh because it’s easier to buy in a can. It’s not something grown locally. Although‚ you can find it in an average super market‚ it can be a little pricey. I was introduced to this when I was very young‚ but the first time I had it fresh was in the Caribbean‚ I was twelve years old. As soon
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This thing whether we realize it or not does help shape how we grow and who we end up being‚ or at the very least‚ it did in my case. This is the story of the event that started my life in music and how music made me who I am today. In November of 2009 I had just had my very first recital in The Music School of Ryan Cayabyab. It was a recital for instrumentalists‚ in my case it was the guitar. Typically students would just play their instrument‚ whereas my teacher requested that I sing while
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Throughout this vast country we as Americans are entertained by many different things‚ including movies‚ music‚ and sports. Although‚ there are many ways for me to be entertained‚ I prefer the enjoyment of sports. As a youngster I enjoyed playing backyard games. We rounded up neighborhood kids and played for fun. We played either football or basketball every weekend. These two sports are the favorites of those who play them around the world. While these sports are alike in many ways‚ they are very different
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My Favorite Place My favorite place is very general. It is very peaceful‚ and is full of nature. So the beach is my Favorite place that I always like to spend my time there‚ especially one vacation during summer. I still Remember the time I went to the Sihanouk Ville beach for a week‚ and people another countries‚ people In Cambodia enjoy going there So Much. As it a common on place to visit‚ it is a good place for people who want to spend time on vacation for relaxing with fresh air
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My favorite Season Winter is my favorite time during the year because the low temperature in the weather usually brings snow‚ and snow brings many pleasurable moments for a nine year old‚ and to be able to play in the snow on any given winter is certainly a high point. There are several things you can do on a cold snowy day like; make snow angels‚ build a perfect snowman and engage in the ultimate snowball fight with friends and family. Making snow angels is the ideal way to spend a winter’s day
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My name is Eric Valencia and I began playing piano three and a half years ago. I never had any interest in playing piano‚ although I loved hearing it. My grandmother passed away december of 2008 and I was deeply saddened by this event. My music history teacher in high school played a few pieces for us from the classical period. I remember hearing the Marriage of figaro‚ Moonlight sonata‚ Don Giovanni‚ and a few others‚ but Moonlight sonata grabbed my attention the most. I began
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