...spent their honeymoon in Paris . About twenty years later Hughes explored they both explored their respective feelings for the city. Hughes’ poem “Your Paris”, from his anthology of poems entitled “Birthday Letters”, is his representation of their time in Paris, as it shows his perspective on the city and on each other. Plath’s journal entries from March 6 and 26, 1956 show her perspective and purpose of her first visit to Paris, which was without Hughes to resume a relationship with an ex-lover (Richard Sassoon). Both texts show each composer’s outlook on their visit to Paris and the experiences that have shaped their perspective on Paris. The purpose of Ted Hughes’ “Birthday Letters” was to “open a direct, private, inner contact” with Sylvia Plath and to “evoke her presence” to himself. The series of 88 poems, in which all but two are addressed to Plath, were written around 30 years after Plath committed suicide. The poems show Hughes’ raw emotion, passion and personal opinion on their relationship, showing why he has chosen the form of poetry to show us his thoughts. However, Plath’s journal entries show her reflecting on what happened on her first trip to Paris and how this has influenced her attitude on their honeymoon. Her journal entries are also very personal and she used them as a therapeutic method of coping with the difficulties she faced in life. The title of Hughes’ poem “Your Paris” refers to Plath and her perspective of Paris. He first thinks that...
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...21, 2013 635 Words 356 Views When people ask me about the place i always wanted to go, i will simply say 'Paris'. Then they will ask me again, why 'Paris' ? Why 'Paris' ? That is the question and i don't know why and how to answer it . Maybe they will never understand it but someday i will tell them 'why'. For now, let me keep this as my own special request to God, so that one day it will come true . Paris, France is the place where fashion, culture and music are fabricated together and of course where 'love' will live forever . Paris usually known as 'the city of love' and why they call it so, i just don't have any idea. Some people also say that, Paris is the city of light, probably because it has an amazing scenery during the night . There is a place in Paris where i always dream of going . Have you ever heard about the 'Eiffel Tower' ? Yes, it is the place where my heart belongs . For me, it is the most wonderful place in earth . People always ask me, 'why do you want to go there ? It is just a tower and there is nothing more than that ' . I know they will always say a thing like that but for me it is more than that . We actually can have a ride to the top of the Eiffel Tower . I can imagine how does it feel to be on top of it, just like a dream come true . Travel around the world, i will never forget to bring my Nikon camera with me . As i really love photography, i will be the photographer and taking pictures along my journey . It is been my dream to have...
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...life, and without Him, I would be lost. What am I offering to God in my life? I pray I am living my life completely for the glory of God and the sake of others. God is someone who has is supreme. When i think of God he is some one who has unlimited power, resource and has a right to rule . "Does the moonlight shine on Paris After the sun goes down If the London Bridge is falling Will anybody hear a sound If you follow the sunset will it ever end Does the moonlight shine on Paris" the song is about someone lamenting the loss of his loved one coz he was too busy working and not enough time for romancing. he is hoping that in paris* (city of love) he can find brand new happiness or get a life again. *a city of bright lights. symbolic of any place buzzling with night life and non-stop action. 1 0 Comment Other Answers (1) lolit answered 4 years ago the title means only one thing and that is love . since moonlight signifies night and might is usually connected to romance , then Paris is city of love , its a song about someone who is asking about his former loves condition if he is happy with his new love , and asking are you happier with new one . Source(s): from yahoo...
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...Tourist Studies http://tou.sagepub.com/ Paris offscreen: Chinese tourists in cinematic Paris Yun-An Olivia Dung and Stijn Reijnders Tourist Studies 2013 13: 287 originally published online 30 August 2013 DOI: 10.1177/1468797613498164 The online version of this article can be found at: http://tou.sagepub.com/content/13/3/287 Published by: http://www.sagepublications.com Additional services and information for Tourist Studies can be found at: Email Alerts: http://tou.sagepub.com/cgi/alerts Subscriptions: http://tou.sagepub.com/subscriptions Reprints: http://www.sagepub.com/journalsReprints.nav Permissions: http://www.sagepub.com/journalsPermissions.nav Citations: http://tou.sagepub.com/content/13/3/287.refs.html >> Version of Record - Nov 18, 2013 OnlineFirst Version of Record - Aug 30, 2013 What is This? Downloaded from tou.sagepub.com at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University on January 5, 2014 498164 2013 TOU13310.1177/1468797613498164Tourist StudiesDung and Reijnders ts Article Paris offscreen: Chinese tourists in cinematic Paris Yun-An Olivia Dung Stijn Reijnders Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands Tourist Studies 13(3) 287–303 © The Author(s) 2013 Reprints and permissions: sagepub.co.uk/journalsPermissions.nav DOI: 10.1177/1468797613498164 tou.sagepub.com Leiden University, The Netherlands Abstract This article examines from a European-Asian perspective the relationship between media representations and the tourist’s imagination...
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...Trojan War Trojan War, in Greek legend, famous war waged by the Greeks against the city of Troy. The tradition is believed to reflect a real war between the Greeks of the late Mycenaean period and the inhabitants of the Troad, or Troas, in Anatolia, part of present-day Turkey. Modern archaeological excavations have shown that Troy was destroyed by fire sometime between 1230 bc and 1180 bc, and that the war may have resulted from the desire either to plunder the wealthy city or to put an end to Troy's commercial control of the Dardanelles. Legendary accounts of the war traced its origin to a golden apple, inscribed “for the fairest” and thrown by Eris, goddess of discord, among the heavenly guests at the wedding of Peleus, the ruler of Myrmidons, and Thetis, one of the Nereids. The award of the apple to Aphrodite, goddess of love, by Paris, son of King Priam of Troy, secured for Paris the favor of the goddess and the love of the beautiful Helen of Troy, wife of Menelaus, the king of Sparta. Helen went with Paris to Troy, and an expedition to avenge the injury to Menelaus was placed under the command of Agamemnon, king of Mycenae. Agamemnon's force included many famous Greek heroes, the most noted of whom were Achilles, Patroclus, the two Ajaxes, Teucer, Nestor, Odysseus, and Diomedes. After the Trojans refused to restore Helen to Menelaus, the Greek warriors assembled at the Bay of Aulis and proceeded to Troy in 1000 ships. The siege lasted ten years, the first nine of...
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...in 1595 is about a love relationship trying to rise above anger, family feuds and other challenges. The main theme centers on romance especially of the leading characters – Romeo and his Juliet. The story takes places in the city of Verona where it was ruled by a prince. Romeo and Juliet falls in love instantly on their first meeting and live through their dream of marrying and living together. But, the city is full of anger by a long feud between their lovers’ families - the Montagues and the Capulets. This fued leads to varies fights, efforts and plots to break up the lovers. Sadly It ends by Juliet killing herself, and shortly after Romeo does the same thing out of despair. Their sad and hopeless endings does in the end bring good to the city as both families decides to end their fights and issues live in peace. Shakespeare cleverly tells this story in a emotional narration fully of drama enhanced through is effective use of poetic device and dramatic techniques. After reading this intense story and almost living through its acts and scenes, I will analyze the techniques used by Shakespeare and how they convey the themes love and fate in this powerful play. My focus will be on scene 2, Act 1. I scene 2, A .. In Scene … to the long disagreement between their families – the. The story takes place in romantic city of Verona where any families it interrupts the city of Verona and causes tragic results for Romeo and Juliet. Revenge, love, and a secret marriage...
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...ends the era and transforms into the Great Depression. F. Scott Fitzgerald uses this time period to enforce a theme of emptiness stemming from the shallow behavior of wealthy Americans living in Paris before the stock market crash. The depth of "Babylon Revisited" as a legendary work of fiction is in Fitzgerald's talent to encompass...
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...woman whose actions sparked a ten year war, destroyed an entire city, left thousands dead, and changed the entire course of Greek mythology. This woman is Helen of Troy, daughter of Zeus and the most beautiful woman in the world. The reason the war took place was because of her, and the entire war seemed to revolve around which group- the Greeks or the Trojans- got to take her back. Helen of Troy plays the role of a villain in the Trojan War because she ran off with a Trojan prince while she was married, was very intimate with many men throughout the war, and was unfaithful to both sides of the war. To illustrate how self-interested this woman is, I will first point out that Helen of Troy decided to run off with...
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...book The war has its roots in the wedding of King Peleus and the sea- nymph Thetis. When the gods decide not to invite Eris, she is angered and introduces Discord to the banquet hall in the form of a golden apple inscribed with the words “For the Fairest.” The vain goddesses argue over who deserves the apple, and the field is narrowed down to Athena, Hera, and Aphrodite. Paris, the son of King Priam of Troy, is selected to judge. All three try to bribe Paris: Hera offers power, Athena offers success in battle, and Aphrodite offers the most beautiful woman in the world—Paris chooses Aphrodite. Unfortunately, the most beautiful woman in the world, Helen, is already married to King Menelaus of Sparta. Visiting Menelaus, Paris, with Aphrodite’s help, betrays his host’s hospitality and kidnaps Helen back to Troy. All the Greek kings have at one time courted Helen, so her mother has made them all swear to always support whomever she might choose. When Helen is abducted, the only men who resist conscription are Odysseus, who does not want to leave his home and family, and Achilles, whose mother knows he is fated to die at Troy and holds him back. In the end, however, they join the rest of the Greeks and sail united against Troy. En route, the fleet angers Artemis, who stops the winds from blowing. To appease her, the chief of the Greeks, Agamemnon, is forced to sacrifice his own daughter, Iphigenia. The battle goes back and forth for nine years. The Trojans, led by Priam’s...
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...Paris – My Dream City France has always been the country known for love, romance and glamour, and its capital is no exception to the rule. No other city on earth can have the stunning beauty, the unique style, the culture, the breath-taking food and literally a lifestyle like Paris can. That’s why Paris has become my dream city to go traveled. I had a chance to visit my grandmother in France when I was 14, and I know Paris is a great place to relax. For instance, I can take a moment to get an ice cream and enjoy the walk through many beautiful gardens. The green grass, the beauties of colorful flowers along with the amazing sound from the birds create a stunning picture for every single person. Beside all the gardens Paris has, Marais also is one of the best places in Paris for entertainment. The Right Bank usually is filled with fun people like the silence drama or the clown. The Marais is full of quaint streets comprised of unique shops and brasseries. Because of this, it is a haven for all ages with every possible need being satisfied. Paris is not only known for the beauty of the Marais but it also known for its architectural. For example, the massive former palace, the bridges and many churches are all over the places. The Pantheon, the St. Denis, Sainte Chapelle and some of the most famous glass and light in the world, and of course, Notre Dame - the heart of Paris. They all draw a stunning picture show the glory of France for tourist when they come to Paris. Talk about...
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...A Tale of Two Cities: Theme Bloodshed, violence, and revenge: the daily occurrences in the French Revolution of the eighteenth century. One would not dream of any revival. However, in A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, Dickens clearly illustrates of the resurrection that takes place before, during, and after the French Revolution. Early on in the novel, many years before war, Dr. Alexandre Manette is spiritually revived by his daughter, Lucie Manette. Dr. Manette’s 18-year imprisonment represents a sort of temporary death considering his being shut out from the rest of the world. He falls into a lapse of shoemaking: his only priority up until he reunites with his daughter. Lucie’s love conquers many in this book and it is obvious as soon as Dickens symbolizes her as the “Golden Thread”. Her motherly love towards Dr. Manette, such as the cradling of her father on her breast, allows for the rebirth of Dr. Manette. The “Golden Thread” does it again. Later on in the novel, Dickens introduces the reader to Sydney Carton, an extremely lazy alcoholic. Carton falls in love with Lucie, even while she is happily married to Charles Darnay, and credits her for drawing the last of his confidence. Carton is able to strive afresh and for his rising again to life, he promises to Lucie, “…there is a man who would give his life, to keep a life you love beside you!” (128). With his new mind-set, Sydney Carton fulfills his promise to Lucie when the time comes. Lucie’s husband, Darnay...
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...Paris Paris – My Dream City France has always been the country known for love, romance and glamour, and its capital is no exception to the rule. No other city on earth can have the stunning beauty, the unique style, the culture, the breath-taking food and literally a lifestyle like Paris can. That’s why Paris has become my dream city to go traveled. I had a chance to visit my grandmother in France when I was 14, and I know Paris is a great place to relax. For instance, I can take a moment to get an ice cream and enjoy the walk through many beautiful gardens. The green grass, the beauties of colorful flowers along with the amazing sound from the birds create a stunning picture for every single person. Beside all the gardens Paris has, Marais also is one of the best places in Paris for entertainment. The Right Bank usually is filled with fun people like the silence drama or the clown. The Marais is full of quaint streets comprised of unique shops and brasseries. Because of this, it is a haven for all ages with every possible need being satisfied. Paris is not only known for the beauty of the Marais but it also known for its architectural. For example, the massive former palace, the bridges and many churches are all over the places. The Pantheon, the St. Denis, Sainte Chapelle and some of the most famous glass and light in the world, and of course, Notre Dame - the heart of Paris. They all draw a stunning picture show the glory of France for tourist when they come to Paris...
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...http://www.scribd.com/doc/91232702/English-Literature-Revision In Paris With You: Summary: ‘In Paris with You’ is related by the narrator whose relationship has just ended and who is now in Paris with someone else. The narrator doesn’t want to examine the aftermath of the serious relationship. This means he doesn't want to talk things over or even visit galleries or landmarks; he just wants to enjoy the moment rather than thinking of the future or the past. Structure: The poem has four stanzas of five or six lines, with a longer stanza of nine lines in the centre, acting as a chorus in which the mood of the poem changes. The first half of the poem deals with the lead up to the current situation; the second half is concerned with enjoying the present. The repeated line "I'm in Paris with you" - and variations on it -can be described as a refrain (lines that are repeated in a song). The use of repetition reflects the speaker's insistent concentration on the present. The poem has a regular rhyme scheme in the four stanzas adding to the poem's musical quality. The stanza in the centre of the poem makes use of half rhyme. The contrasting rhyme of "Elysees" and "sleazy" gives a comic effect. The Farmer’s Bride: Summary: The poem tells the story of a farmer who marries "a maid" and refers to their early experience of marriage. It is told from the farmer’s perspective; his wife is not given voice. She appears to be badly affected by the experience of marriage. She...
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...mythology, the Trojan War was waged against the city of Troy by the Achaeans (Greeks) after Paris of Troy took Helen from her husband Menelaus king of Sparta. The war is one of the most important events in Greek mythology and has been narrated through many works of Greek literature, most notably through Homer's Iliad. The Iliad relates a part of the last year of the siege of Troy; the Odyssey describes the journey home of Odysseus, one of the war's heroes. Other parts of the war are described in a cycle of epic poems, which have survived through fragments. Episodes from the war provided material for Greek tragedy and other works of Greek literature, and for Roman poets including Virgil and Ovid. The war originated from a quarrel between the goddesses Athena, Hera, and Aphrodite, after Eris, the goddess of strife and discord, gave them a golden apple, sometimes known as the Apple of Discord, marked "for the fairest". Zeus sent the goddesses to Paris, who judged that Aphrodite, as the "fairest", should receive the apple. In exchange, Aphrodite made Helen, the most beautiful of all women and wife of Menelaus, fall in love with Paris, who took her to Troy. Agamemnon, king of Mycenae and the brother of Helen's husband Menelaus, led an expedition of Achaean troops to Troy and besieged the city for ten years because of Paris' insult. After the deaths of many heroes, including the Achaeans Achilles and Ajax, and the Trojans Hector and Paris, the city fell to the ruse of the Trojan Horse. The...
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...It is under the foreign sky of Paris, where identity is protected by anonymity and the darkest secrets do not transcend the limits of a room, that David, an American young man, is forced to face the convoluted layers of the true nature of his identity. Told in the first-person narrator, Giovanni's Room bewilders the reader because of the perturbing sensitivity with which Baldwin portrays an extremely delicate predicament; that of listening to the self-deprecating inner voices that corrode the consciousness of those who deny their true selves for the sake of indoctrinated conventionalism and a false sense of security. David is, among other things, an unreliable narrator. Sometimes, when we think of unreliable narrators we think of people who aren't mentally stable or people who are lying for a specific reason . David's not unreliable in that way. In fact, it seems that he is doing everything he can to tell the truth as he recounts his story. Yet his story is full of a thousand little lies and biased points of view. The city of Paris is very important in Giovanni's room. Baldwin uses the city both as a normal setting and sometimes even makes it seem like the city is a person itself. Early in the book we learn that Paris is the current location of David, Jacques, Giovanni, and most of the other characters we meet, excluding Hella. Paris is famously known for its title as the city of love so I think that it is very ironic that Baldwin would choose such a place to have this story...
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