is an undisputed fact that roses of emotions are the most beautiful form of expression. Roses are precious than other ornamental shrubs because‚ not only the beauty of flowers is also effective in color. Roses can be classified into three main categories on the basis of meaning of colors: red roses‚ white roses and yellow roses. The red roses are the first type of rose that is a symbol of love‚ romance and passion. In the 18th century‚ a special rose language evolved as a means
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A rose is a woody perennial of the genus Rosa‚ within the family Rosaceae. There are over 100 species. They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs‚ climbing or trailing with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Flowers vary in size and shape and are usually large and showy‚ in colours ranging from white through yellows and reds. Most species are native to Asia‚ with smaller numbers native to Europe‚ North America‚ and northwest Africa. Species‚ cultivars and hybrids are all widely
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Oscar Wilde wrote himself into history as a sharp and pungent writer and an exceptional personality with a suitable epigram at hand for every occasion. He is‚ though‚ perhaps most well-known for his infamous relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas‚ which resulted in Wilde being sentenced to two years of hard labor for homosexual offences. However‚ Wilde left to the world not only the fascinating story of his own life‚ but also a number of literary works in a variety of genres‚ both fictional and non-fictional
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Mrs.Jackson 26 October 2014 Florence Nightingale Florence Nightingale was an English nurse born in Florence‚ Italy‚ on May 12‚ 1820. Nightingale was the founder of modern nursing and made outstanding contributions to the knowledge and improvement of public health. Throughout her childhood her goal was to achieve independence‚ importance in some field of activity‚ and obedience to God through service to society. In 1844 when she was 24 Nightingale decided that she wanted to work in hospitals
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the Rose.[4] In another version of the story‚ Eco had wanted the neutral title Adso of Melk‚ but that was vetoed by his publisher‚ and then the title The Name of the Rose "came to me virtually by chance." The book’s last line‚ "Stat rosa pristina nomine‚ nomina nuda tenemus" translates exactly as: "The primordial rose abides through its name; we hold names that are naked." One may make nominalist hay of that‚ or much else. Approximately‚ so some say‚ the tag translates as "Yesterday’s rose endures
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Oscar Wilde once said‚ “Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist‚ not of the sitter.” This was true in Wilde’s life except he was not painting portraits‚ but rather creating wonderful literary works of art that people still enjoy today. All of his works portrayed Wilde’s talent and creativity. Oscar Wilde was born on October 16‚ 1854‚ to two successful parents‚ Dr. William Wilde and Jane Francesca Elgee Wilde. Wilde’s father was a successful eye and ear doctor. He
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Novelist and poet Oscar Wilde was one of the most talented and controversial writers of the philosophical Victorian Era who was better known for his scandalous bohemian life style than his literary work. Because of Wilde’s “gross indecency” ("Oscar Wilde Biography")‚ literary critics and society during this literary philosophical period‚ were often unenthusiastic and even hostile towards his work. Wilde established himself in artistic and prestigious circles by his flamboyance and quick wit‚ though
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Oscar Wilde was born on October 16‚ 1854. He was an Irish playwright and his literary works were viewed as clever. His father’s name was William Wilder and his mother was Jane Francesca Elgee. He had 2 brothers and 3 sisters. 3 of his siblings were his father’s prior to marrying Jane. Wilde excelled in school and earned prizes in drawing and classics courses. When he was 30 years old‚ married Constance Lloyd and fathered 2 sons‚ Cyril and Vyvyan. Over the course of his lifetime‚ Wilde wrote several
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The Analysis of an Extract of “The Fisherman and His Soul” by Oscar Wilde “The Fisherman and His Soul” is a fairytale written by Oscar Wilde and published in 1888. Written in Biblical dictation it tells a story of a Fisherman who falls in love in a Mermaid‚ but he is given a choice: soul or his love. The Fisherman chooses the latter. As a proper fairytale‚ it joins two worlds together: real and fantasy world and conveys the massage of overpowering and ever-sacrificing love. Oscar Wilde shows
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RJ Walker Mrs. Dewar 6th Period AP English 20 October 2010 “A Rose for Emily” – Plot Analysis William Faulkner’s story‚ A Rose for Emily consists of a non-linear plot that impacts the story by making the judgments and perceptions of the townsfolk authentic realistic. Faulkner’s presentation of the story and the plot structure amplifies the interpersonal conflict between Emily and society. The story begins with the narrator recapping the life of Miss Emily as the townspeople prepare
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