literature

Kinetic typography -K. Koch's POEM

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Par M. Mirza

Kenneth Koch's words are given rhythm by the visual effect of kinetic typography : "watch" 'You want a social life, with friends' in the video below : You want a social life, with friends. A passionate love life and as well To work hard every day. What's...

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100 books worth reading -INFOGRAPHIC

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Par M. Mirza

These "top 100 book" are shown on a Guardian infographic : "Do Top 100 Books polls and charts agree on a set of classics ? [...] the results of over 15 notable book polls , readers surveys and top 100's both popular and high-brow [books /.../] included...

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Stephen King's next novel...

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Par M. Mirza

... tackles the story of the shooting of JFK hence its title "11/22/63". Go to ⇓ his official website : you'll get the synopsis of the book, which will be released in... November ! Stephen King is known for his suspense and sometimes fantastic novels...

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Two authors tell about creativity -VIDEOS

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Par M. Mirza

TEACHERS' LOUNGE These videos present two women writers' vision of creativity in writing... Elizabeth GILBERT is an American journalist and writer (a memoirist, a short story writer and novelist). In this TED talk, the author "muses on the impossible...

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"Bright Star" : the poem

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Par M. Mirza

Bright Star Bright star, would I were steadfast as thou art — Not in lone splendour hung aloft the night And watching, with eternal lids apart, Like Nature's patient, sleepless Eremite, The moving waters at their priestlike task Of pure ablution round...

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"Animal Farm" animation (U-K)

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Par M. Mirza

This 72-minute movie was created in 1954. It is based upon the novel written by George Orwell in 1945. Click on the book cover to watch the full movie ; 22'20' : you will recognize the passage you are currently working on !

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