In my essay I will try to explain the direction that Oscar Wilde's novel takes. My support will be one of the aphorisms from the Preface of The Picture of Dorian Gray, "There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book" and I will try to illustrate the morality/immorality by using a...
Most of the significant changes that characterized nineteenth-century Britain took place, however, under Queen Victoria (1837-1901). Her reign was the longest in the British history, which is why it came to be known as the Victorian age. Victoria's reign coincided with Britain's...
London was not the expanded sparkling and sophisticated capital that as to be built along the Thames and churches but the people lived in improper houses without facilities and generally in a precarious kind of life due to improper health and food. In the East of London there were...
The period started because of a European movement that was called Renaissance. In Europe it started in the 14th century and did not really mean the dying out of the Middle Ages. After 1453 when the Turks captured Constantinople, a lot of Greek scholars had to exile themselves in Italy....
Richard Steele Richard Steele was born in Dublin, Ireland, in March 1672. The exact date of his birth is not known, but he was baptized on March 12. His sister Katherine was born the previous year. Steele's father, an attorney, died in 1676, and his mother died the next year. He was...
A judge is A judge is an official who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as part of a panel of judges. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial...
Economic and Monetary union of the European Union Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) represents a major step in the integration of EU economies. It involves the coordination of economic and fiscal policies, a common monetary policy, and a common currency, the euro. Whilst all 27 EU...
In today's world, contemporary forms of racism and racial discrimination are complex and disturbing. In Europe, these issues increasingly lie at the heart of political and social concerns. Faced with persistent expressions of racism and xenophobia, the Council of Europe Member States1...
Lectia 1 - Engleza pentru birou. Conversatiile telefonice 1.1 Conversation/ Conversatie 1.2. Essential Language of Telephoning/Limbajul esential al convorbirilor telefonice 1.3. Arrangements/Planificari 1.4 Letters. Contents of the Letter / Scrisorile. Elementele unei scrisori 1.1...
Andrew Jackson was one important figure in American history; he was perceived, from different points of view, sometimes as a negative character (a tyrant, a villain), but more frequently as a positive figure (a democrat, a hero, "man of the people"). First of all, Andrew Jackson...
We've come a long way since the days of the paper drawing. Advances in computing power are multiplying the capabilities of design engineers. by Mark A. Burgess The world of digital product development is changing--and changing fast. Just look at the engineering workplace today and...
Europe Unification isn't an artificial work, made only by technocrats; it is the fruit of a political decision which is supported by long intellectual, moral and spiritual traditions. In 1950, May the 9th, Robert Schuman, the French Minister of the Foreign Affairs announced that France...
Good manners aren't natural and have to be taught. In today's society, you see disprespectful acts on television, in movies and in your everyday life. That's why it's so easy for a teenager to get caught in the trap of rudeness. All students should be etiquette in schools. When you make...
Capital of India, Delhi, is two cities breathing within one; Old Delhi and New Delhi. While Old Delhi still reflects its Mughal heritage replete with forts, bazaars, mosques and temples, New Delhi on the other hand exudes grace and elegance with its broad avenues, beautiful homes and...
The structure of the Romanian Parliament The Parliament of Romania is made up of two chambers: The Chamber of Deputies, and The Senate. Prior to the modifications of the Constitution in 2003, the two houses had identical attributes. A text of a law had to be approved by both houses....