Just as “crown of thorns” has become a symbol of suffering and sacrifice, the crown of flowers suggests the way that Neil will sacrifice his life for the love of art and beauty. What does Neil’s crown symbolize? While adorned with flowers, the crown symbolizes the crown of thorns that Jesus Christ wore when he […]
How did Thornton Wilder die?
Did Tennessee Williams get married? They never divorced. In 1936, Williams enrolled at Washington University in St. Louis where he wrote the play Me, Vashya (1937). After not winning the school’s poetry prize, he decided to drop out. What did Thornton Wilder parents do for a living? Thornton Wilder’s family was filled with successful, highly […]
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Who wrote the Hymn to Demeter?
HomerHomer in antiquity. When was Demeter written Hymn? sixth century B.C. Size: 6 x 9.25 in. The Homeric Hymn to Demeter, composed in the late seventh or early sixth century B.C.E., is a key to understanding the psychological and religious world of ancient Greek women. Where was the Hymn of Demeter written? (Wikimedia Commons) The […]
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How did John Winthrop die?
Winthrop died of natural causes on 26 March 1649, and is buried in what is now called the King’s Chapel Burying Ground in Boston. He was survived by his wife Martha and five sons. What happened to governor Winthrop? Hawthorne actually had to take some creative license with historical dates to make Governor Winthrop’s death […]
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What does it mean to be called a muse?
muse Add to list Share. As a verb, to muse is to consider something thoughtfully. As a noun, it means a person — especially a woman — who is a source of artistic inspiration. In mythology, the Muses were nine goddesses who symbolized the arts and sciences. Today, a muse is a person who serves […]
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How far does pig face spread?
Its succulent foliage will form a dense and spreading mat, growing to no more than 15cm high and around 40cm wide. Does pig face grow fast? Pig Face are very easy to grow and require little attention once established. Unlike many succulents, it has no spikes, scales or prickles so it’s great for a child-friendly […]
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What is the full name of TS Eliot?
Thomas Stearns EliotThomas Stearns Eliot, (born September 26, 1888, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.—died January 4, 1965, London, England), American-English poet, playwright, literary critic, and editor, a leader of the Modernist movement in poetry in such works as The Waste Land (1922) and Four Quartets (1943). Is TS Eliot a pen name? Thomas Stearns Eliot OM […]
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Who were the 5 Fireside Poets?
The terms “Fireside Poets” or “Schoolroom Poets” are used to designate a group of five poets—William Cullen Bryant, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, John Greenleaf WhittierJohn Greenleaf WhittierHe grew up on the farm in a household with his parents, a brother and two sisters, a maternal aunt and paternal uncle, and a constant flow of visitors and […]
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What is the story behind Schubert’s Erlking?
Goethe’s poem tells the story of a boy riding home on horseback in his father’s arms. He is frightened when he is courted by the Erl-King, a powerful and creepy supernatural being. The boy’s father, however, cannot see or hear the creature and tells the boy that his imagination is playing tricks on him. What […]
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Who is anchises in the Aeneid?
Anchises was Aeneas’s father and Venus’s husband. Aeneas bore him on his back as they fled from burning Troy (Aeneid I. 679-729). He died before they reached Italy. What is Anchises known for? Anchises, in Greek legend, member of the junior branch of the royal family of Troy: While he was tending his sheep on […]
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