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THE LITERARY GROUND: literature in the Romantic Age
ROMANTIC POETRY
During the Romantic period, poetry became one of the most vital forms of literary expression. The poetry of Romanticism signalled a profound change in sensibility which was occurring in Britain and in Europe at the time. Intellectually, the Romantic movement signalled a violent

- one was a reaction epitomized by the moral teachings of Carlyle and the social novels of Dickens
the other was a withdrawal into contemplation and concern with art and beauty - an attitude epitomized by the Pre-Raphaelite Movement Aestheticism and Decadence.
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THE LETERATURE

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PARLIAMENT
The British Parliament is one of the oldest parliamentary systems in the world. In the 14th century it was divided into two Houses of Parliament: the House of Commons and the House of Lords. In the House of Commons there are approximately 630 Members of Parliament (MP). Each MP represents a small area of the Country (a constituency) a

After giving up engineering, he graduated in law in 1875 and decided to devote himself to writing. He went to France where he married Fanny Osbourne, and since his health was deteriorating, they moved to Australia and Tahiti, settling down at Vailima in Samoa.He died of a brain haemorrhage in 1894.

MAIN WRITINGS
Treasure Island(1883), The s

The site of the house — had it ever existed — would have been at the north end of Baker Street on the west side, near Regent's Park and Baker Street tube station. This justifies the claim of the Sherlock Holmes Museum that they occupy the real location of 221b Baker Street.
We met next day as he had arranged, and inspected the rooms at No. 221B

But, on Edward’s death, the witan proclaimed king of England Harold of Wessex. William assembled an army and invaded England. The unfortunate king Harold was defeated and killed at Hastings (October 1066). Then W. found a week opposition and the last bulk of resistance, assembled in London, was easily won by the troops. On Christmas day of 1066 he was c

The Novel
The Victorian era was the great age of the English novel—realistic, thickly plotted, crowded with characters, and long. It was the ideal form to describe contemporary life and to entertain the middle class. The novels of Charles Dickens, full to overflowing with drama, humor, and an endless variety of vivid characters and plot complic

In May 1998 “Harry Potter and the Philopher’s Stone” was published in Italy; it was a very funny book but the critics critized the movie’s attempt to bring to the screen all the most memorable elements of the novel. The 2nd book was very lively,infact in a lot of situation there were encounters, and it was published in Italy on October 1999. J.K. Rowlin

Later, at Budapest, he highlighted the principle of the rotating magnetic field and developed plans for an induction motor that would become his first step toward the successful utilization of alternating current.
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The Queen is the head of state and a symbol of national unity but she has no control over the policies of the government. Parliament is responsible for making the laws of the country and for giving authority to the decision of the government.
The main institution of parliament is the House of Commons, which has 659 members. The members of parliament