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Arts & Literature
Welcome To Arts & Literature where we try to answer questions of a scholarly nature.If you are looking for information about books then head to Books & Authors. The Arts section covers all sorts of topics like theatre, exhibitions, paintings and much more.
I read about 12 years ago, and in condensed form, a novel about a journey up a Chines River. I can't remember much detail, but it was very descriptive and 'Road-Book'-like, and had details such as the...
i want to know who is the most famous artist
Here is yet another attempt at a story without an end, this time, with a beginning. My question is, can you continue where I left off? I am doing this as I write, and it may be lengthy so you will...
I thought I'd mention this site here in case anyone has a reluctant teenage reader in their family. The books are written by an Irish author who seeks to provide books which are not too long and...
Given the popularity of 'Life after life' I wonder if anyone else has finally had to give up on it? I've had three tries at reading it - and got very bored - hope I'm not the only one
I am trying to 'upcycle' an old piece of furniture for my living room. I have chalk painted the whole table - and want to layer book/magazine pages on the top.... I have tried this, but nothing would...
There is a superb onomatopoeia poem about steam locomotives. I seem to remember It goes something like this...."Snorting, champing, steaming mane. Upwards plods the mountain train...." Can anyone...
Okay I can't choose a name for this book. I have a list I really just want to know what would be the most appealing to people... please help!! Here's the list... 1. Alone 2. Listen 3. If... 4....
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I managed 7/10...
I read a book over 21 years ago about the Vietnam war and have long since forgotten the author and exact title. Recalling the latter is near impossible because it was three numbers (eg. 5 12 11) which...
Hi My Dad served as a merchant seaman during WW2 and was part of the Arctic Convoys. I am wondering if any body out there can recommend a "good read" concerning these convoys, with reference to the...
In the following sentences which one is correct? He wrote to the Times. (only the word Times is in italics) He wrote to The Times ( both words are in italics) PS Why doesn't Answerbank do italics??...
Last one, please help
14d a wild boisterous girl, tomboy E-Y--N
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Some people feel that graffiti or ‘street art’ is a valid form of artistic expression. They believe that ‘street art’ merits the same respect as traditional forms of art such as sculpture,...
Could anyone please tell me which book I need to read first in the "Pern" series? Or even give me the complete list in chronological order? Many thanks....
how does sebastian and antonios treatment of gonzalo foreshadow their plotting against alonso?
I'm writing a book where the main characters basically have a secret base. I just don't know where I'd put it. Any ideas?
Its not finished yet. Just wanted to see if its okay so far. _____________________________________________________________ Raw lucidity in the clouds stretched like a linen cape; I strode beside the...
A few years ago I caught the beginning of an incredibly bleak British production of what appeared to be a TV adaptation of perhaps a 19th century novel? It began with a poverty-stricken woman giving...
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time By a distance the best play I've seen for several years - astonishingly good staging, great acting and a worthy winner of a hatful of awards...