William Somerset Maugham. Stylistic pecularities. Maugham became a witty satirist of the post-colonial world and wrote over thirty plays‚ mainly light satiric comedies. At one time he had four dramas running simultaneously; only Bernard Shaw has had more plays on at the same time in London. The British Library holds many of Maugham’s published plays‚ and the Library’s Lord Chamberlain’s collection contains a considerable number of typescripts. Though Maugham doesn’t denounce the contemprorary
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Q: Sketch the character of Thomas Wilson. Is the name ‘lotos-eater’ appropriate to him? Ans. William Somerset Maugham’s compelling short story ‘The Lotus Eater’ paints his curious meeting with Thomas Wilson‚ the pivotal character of the story. A retired English bank manager‚ Wilson‚ who made the Italian island Capri his own abode‚ had a good deal of rumour going about him. No believer of all the tittle-tattle that went about him on the island and elsewhere‚ the author met him personally
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There was a man called Christopher Columbus And he grew up in Italy. Later he learned to be a navigator And how to sail a ship at sea In fourteen hundred ninety two Columbus sailed the ocean blue For Spain to gain An Indies shortcut that was new How could he find a Shortcut to the Indies‚ Bring silk and spices quickly home? He needed someone with a lot of money. He couldn’t do it all alone. In fourteen hundred ninety two Columbus sailed the ocean blue For Spain to gain An Indies
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Personality Profile: A Beautiful Monster Damon Salvatore‚ a paradox of all things devastatingly horrible and strikingly beautiful. In the television series‚ The Vampire Diaries‚ Damon Salvatore continuously battles between the complexities of being a hero and a villain. Of all the characters on the show’s landscape‚ Damon is without a doubt the most fascinating and the most complicated. His demonic tendencies‚ full of bloodlust‚ juxtaposes with a bone-deep sorrow that is saturated in his own history
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SHC 34 Principles For Implementing Duty Of Care In Health And Social Care Or Children And Young Peoples Settings. Duty Of Care What It Means To Have A Duty Of Care? A duty of care is a legal obligation imposed on an individual requiring that they adhere to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could potentially harm others. For example if the children are doing P.E. and playing on apparatus you will need to make sure that all the equipment is set up right and is safe for
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Jeffrey Rivet "I’M NOT SCARED" DIRECTOR: Gabriel Salvatores: Salvatores‚ A Writer‚ actor‚ and director. Born on July 30th‚ 1950 In naples. He moved to Milan and started his career as a theatre director in 1972. For most of the 70’s and the 80’s he directed everything that was shown at Elf’s Theater. His popularity among italians was growing immensely. His style of directing was classified as Avant Garde or "cutting edge". A style that i think he has continued to use today. As a director
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the latest plans and personal recommendations. A case study is included to establish the essential elements for a biodiverse local garden in the Mendip Region of Somerset complete with plans and planting lists. Contents Abstract Introduction Chapter 1. The essential elements for a biodiverse garden and biodiversity in Somerset. Chapter 2. Case study Chapter 3. Local survey Chapter 4. Who is promoting biodiversity in gardens‚ how and how well? Chapter 5. Who wants biodiversity
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William Somerset Maugham was a British playwright‚ novelist and short story writer. He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highest paid author during the 1930s. After losing both his parents by the age of 10‚ Maugham was raised by a paternal uncle who was emotionally cold. Not wanting to become a lawyer like other men in his family‚ Maugham eventually trained and qualified as a doctor. The first run of his first novel‚ Liza of Lambeth (1897)‚ sold out so rapidly that
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Salvatore Zofrea The body of work of the artist Salvatore Zofrea was influenced by many facets of his life experiences including his cultural background‚ places he visited and where he lives. His body of work can be understood when looking at the works “Picking Liliums” And “Smoko”. Salvatore Zofrea is an Australian landscape artist born in the year 1946 in Borgia‚ Calabria Southern Italy‚ and migrated to Sydney during the 1950’s at the age of 10. Zofrea was the youngest of eight‚ as he grew
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DECISION MAKING & BUSINESS POLICY FORMULATION A Case Study: Salvatore Ferragamo‚ SpA I. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY This case describes the history and present dilemma facing Wanda Ferragamo and her six children‚ all of whom are involved in the family business. The House of Ferragamo‚ a Florence-based maker of high quality Italian clothing and leather good‚ was founded by Salvatore Ferragamo. Throughout his 57-year career‚ he achieved a worldwide reputation for comfortable
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