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George Orwell

George Orwell
English author and journalist (1903–1950) Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950), better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic.[1] His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to totalitarianism, and support of democratic socialism.[2] Blair was born in India, and raised and educated in England. After school he became an Imperial policeman in Burma, before returning to Suffolk, England, where he began his writing career as George Orwell—a name inspired by a favourite location, the River Orwell. Life[edit] Early years[edit] Blair family home at Shiplake, Oxfordshire Before the First World War, the family moved 2 miles (3 km) south to Shiplake, Oxfordshire, where Eric became friendly with the Buddicom family, especially their daughter Jacintha. In January, Blair took up the place at Wellington, where he spent the Spring term. Policing in Burma[edit] Blair pictured in a passport photo in Burma. Works: Related:  Littérature

Nineteen Eighty-Four History and title[edit] A 1947 draft manuscript of the first page of Nineteen Eighty-Four, showing the editorial development. The Last Man in Europe was an early title for the novel but in a letter dated 22 October 1948 to his publisher Fredric Warburg, eight months before publication, Orwell wrote about hesitating between The Last Man in Europe and Nineteen Eighty-Four.[14] Warburg suggested changing the main title to a more commercial one.[15] Copyright status[edit] The novel will be in the public domain in the European Union and Russia in 2021 and in the United States in 2044.[21] It is already in the public domain in Canada;[22] South Africa,[23] Argentina[24] Australia,[25] and Oman.[26] Background[edit] The banner of the Party in the 1984 film adaptation of the book (I) the upper-class Inner Party, the elite ruling minority, who make up 2% of the population. As the government, the Party controls the population with four ministries: Plot[edit] Characters[edit] Principal characters[edit]

Oscar Wilde Œuvres principales Biographie[modifier | modifier le code] Enfance[modifier | modifier le code] Maison des Wilde à Dublin (1, Merrion Square). Mémorial à Oscar Wilde (Merrion Square, Dublin). Oscar Wilde naît au 21 Westland Row à Dublin (aujourd'hui le siège de l'Oscar Wilde Centre (en), Trinity College). Les poèmes des Young Irelanders, que leur mère leur lit régulièrement, font, dès le plus jeune âge, partie intégrante de l'univers culturel dans lequel baignent les deux frères Oscar et Willie Wilde. En 1855, la famille Wilde emménage au 1 Merrion Square, où leur fille Isola voit le jour deux ans plus tard. Jusqu'à l'âge de neuf ans, Oscar Wilde est éduqué à domicile, sous la garde d'une bonne française et d'une gouvernante allemande[10]. Études supérieures[modifier | modifier le code] Trinity College[modifier | modifier le code] Cette découverte de l'hellénisme va, pour Oscar Wilde, de pair avec un approfondissement de ses conceptions esthétiques, qui commencent à se préciser. et aussi :

H. G. Wells Herbert George "H. G." Wells (21 September 1866 – 13 August 1946)[3] was an English writer, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, even writing textbooks and rules for war games. Wells's earliest specialised training was in biology, and his thinking on ethical matters took place in a specifically and fundamentally Darwinian context.[5] He was also from an early date an outspoken socialist, often (but not always, as at the beginning of the First World War) sympathising with pacifist views. Early life[edit] A defining incident of young Wells's life was an accident in 1874 that left him bedridden with a broken leg.[3] To pass the time he started reading books from the local library, brought to him by his father. No longer able to support themselves financially, the family instead sought to place their sons as apprentices in various occupations. H.

V for Vendetta Publication history[edit] When the publishers cancelled Warrior in 1985 (with two completed issues unpublished due to the cancellation), several companies attempted to convince Moore and Lloyd to let them publish and complete the story. In 1988, DC Comics published a ten-issue series that reprinted the Warrior stories in colour, then continued the series to completion. The first new material appeared in issue No. 7, which included the unpublished episodes that would have appeared in Warrior No. 27 and No. 28. Tony Weare drew one chapter ("Vincent") and contributed additional art to two others ("Valerie" and "The Vacation"); Steve Whitaker and Siobhan Dodds worked as colourists on the entire series. Background[edit] David Lloyd's paintings for V for Vendetta in Warrior originally appeared in black-and-white. Cover of Warrior#19, highlighting the comic's conflict between anarchist and fascist philosophies. Plot[edit] Book 1: Europe After the Reign[edit] Book 2: This Vicious Cabaret[edit]

H. G. Wells Un article de Wikipédia, l'encyclopédie libre. Pour les articles homonymes, voir Wells. Herbert George Wells, plus connu sous la signature H. Biographie[modifier | modifier le code] Il fut un auteur très prolifique qui écrivit aussi bien des romans réalistes que de la science-fiction, comme des essais sur l'histoire de l'humanité ou l'évolution future de la société. Enfance et jeunesse[modifier | modifier le code] H.George Wells fut le cinquième et dernier enfant de Joseph Wells, un jardinier et joueur de cricket devenu boutiquier, et de Sarah Neal, une ancienne domestique. Un incident survenu alors qu'il n'avait que sept ans fut déterminant pour la suite de sa vie. Incapable de supporter plus longtemps leur charge de famille, les parents Wells eurent l'idée de placer leurs garçons comme apprentis dans différents corps de métier. Années d'études[modifier | modifier le code] H. En 1883, son employeur le renvoya, arguant qu'il n'était pas satisfait de ses services.

Aldous Huxley English writer and philosopher (1894–1963) Aldous Leonard Huxley ( AWL-dəs; 26 July 1894 – 22 November 1963) was an English writer and philosopher.[1][2][3][4] His bibliography spans nearly 50 books,[5][6] including novels and non-fiction works, as well as essays, narratives, and poems. Born into the prominent Huxley family, he graduated from Balliol College, Oxford, with an undergraduate degree in English literature. Early life[edit] English Heritageblue plaque at 16 Bracknell Gardens, Hampstead, London, commemorating Aldous, his brother Julian, and his father Leonard As a child, Huxley's nickname was "Ogie", short for "Ogre".[19] He was described by his brother, Julian, as someone who frequently [contemplated] the strangeness of things".[19] According to his cousin and contemporary Gervas Huxley, he had an early interest in drawing.[19] I believe his blindness was a blessing in disguise. Career[edit] Contact with the Bloomsbury Set[edit] Life in the United States[edit] Biographer Harold H.

Alan Moore Alan Moore (born 18 November 1953) is an English writer primarily known for his work in comic books including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell.[1] Frequently described as the best graphic novel writer in history,[2][3] he has been called "one of the most important British writers of the last fifty years".[4] He has occasionally used such pseudonyms as Curt Vile, Jill de Ray, Translucia Baboon and The Original Writer. Moore is an occultist, ceremonial magician,[6] and anarchist,[7] and has featured such themes in works including Promethea, From Hell, and V for Vendetta, as well as performing avant-garde spoken word occult "workings" with The Moon and Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels, some of which have been released on CD. Early life[edit] "LSD was an incredible experience. Not that I'm recommending it for anybody else; but for me it kind of – it hammered home to me that reality was not a fixed thing. Alan Moore (2003)[2](pp19–20) Career[edit] Early career: 1978–1980[edit]

Orson Welles George Orson Welles [ d͡ʒɔɹd͡ʒ ˈɔɹsən wɛlz][1], simplement appelé Orson Welles, est un artiste américain, à la fois acteur, réalisateur, producteur et scénariste, mais également metteur en scène de théâtre, dessinateur, écrivain et illusionniste, né le 6 mai 1915 à Kenosha (Wisconsin) et mort le 10 octobre 1985 à Hollywood (Californie). Il a été parfois crédité sous les noms de O. W. Jeeves ou G. O. Biographie[modifier | modifier le code] Jeunesse[modifier | modifier le code] Son père, Richard Heard Welles, est un industriel dilettante et un grand voyageur[6] ; sa mère, Béatrice Welles née Ives[7], est pianiste[8]. « Mon père était un bon vivant de l'époque édouardienne qui aimait se dire inventeur[9]. Le jeune Orson grandit dans une ambiance raffinée et cultivée avec une touche d'excentricité. Gate Theatre (1930–1933)[modifier | modifier le code] Aficionado[modifier | modifier le code] New York (1934–1938)[modifier | modifier le code] Off-Broadway[modifier | modifier le code]

Isaac Asimov Home Page Welcome to the Isaac Asimov Home Page. Here you'll find a comprehensive collection of resources pertaining to Isaac Asimov (1920-1992), the quintessential author, who in his lifetime wrote over 500 books that enlightened, entertained, and spanned the realm of human knowledge. The Isaac Asimov FAQ The FAQ for the Usenet newsgroup alt.books.isaac-asimov provides answers to the frequently asked questions about Isaac Asimov, and is an excellent place to start if you have questions about him. Included is biographical information about both his personal life and his literary life, answers to questions about the Foundation and Robot series, and more. For a German translation of the FAQ, see Bálint Krizsán's site. The Isaac Asimov Memorial Panel Debate Janet and Robyn Asimov, working with the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, established the Isaac Asimov Fund to support the annual Isaac Asimov Memorial Panel Debate as part of the Museum's Hayden Planetarium Programs. Reviews

DÉFINITION Les Damnés de la Terre Les Damnés de la terre est le dernier livre de Frantz Fanon, publié quelques jours avant sa mort aux Éditions Maspero en 1961[1] et traduit en 15 langues. Cet essai analytique se penche sur le colonialisme, l'aliénation du colonisé et les guerres de libération. Il étudie le rôle que joue la violence entre colonisateur et colonisé. Il prône la lutte anticolonialiste y compris par la violence et l'émancipation du tiers-monde. Écrit en pleine guerre d'Algérie, interdit à sa sortie en France, il a servi de référence à des mouvements de libération anti-coloniale et d'autodétermination. Préface[modifier | modifier le code] C'est en grande partie grâce à la préface rédigée par Jean-Paul Sartre que l'essai devint célèbre, car Sartre va plus loin que Fanon et justifie les attentats contre les civils. « Et si vous murmurez, rigolards et gênés : « Qu'est-ce qu'il nous met ! Contenu[modifier | modifier le code] 1. À noter que Fanon n’est pas avocat de la violence, mais bien théoricien de celle-ci.

nauka, racjonalizm, wiara, felietony, forum, PSR les Précieuses ridicules Comédie en 1 acte et en prose de Molière (1659) ; sa première création parisienne et son premier succès. Rire des travers de ses contemporains Magdelon et Cathos, deux jeunes bourgeoises fraîchement débarquées de province et désireuses de compter dans la société parisienne, ont refusé les demandes en mariage des jeunes seigneurs La Grange et Du Croisy. En effet, les deux prétendants, loin d'être de « beaux esprits », manquent cruellement de galanterie et ignorent tout des raffinements de la carte du Tendre. Magdelon et Cathos sont ridicules, car elles ne sont que des caricatures de précieuses. Molière chef de troupe s'était donné pour la création de la pièce le rôle masculin principal, celui du marquis-valet Mascarille, et prenait le grand comédien Jodelet aux concurrents. La farce satirique fait mouche. Morceaux choisis Vite, voiturez-nous ici les commodités de la conversation. (Scène 9, Magdelon). (Scène 9, Cathos). Les gens de qualité savent tout sans avoir jamais rien appris.

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