Jane Austen Quick Facts

Jane Austen English novelist from the Georgian Era. Profile Full Name: Jane Austen Pseudonym: "By A Lady", "The Author of 'Sense and Sensibility'" Date of Birth: December 16, 1775 Place of Birth: Steventon, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom Baptism: April 5, 1776 Nationality: British Zodiac Sign:...

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Charles Dickens Quick Facts

Charles Dickens An influential English author and critic from the Victorian period. Profile Full Name: Charles John Huffam Dickens Pseudonym: Boz Date of Birth: 7 February 1812 Place of Birth: Landport, Portsmouth, England Baptism: 4 March 1812, Portsmouth, England Zodiac Sign: Pieces Nationality:...

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Selene

In Greek mythology Selene (also called Mene) is the Titan goddess of the moon. Her Roman counterpart is Luna. Pursuant to prevalent accounts, she is the daughter of Hyperion and Theia and a sister to Helios(Roman equivalent: Sol) and Eos (Roman equivalent: Aurora). However, some other sources ascribe...

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The Graces

In Roman mythology the Graces (Plural of Grace) are the trio of minor deities representing joy, charm, and beauty. Originally, however, the Graces were simply considered as the goddesses of fertility and fecundity, including vegetation and animal life. In Greek mythology they are known as the Charites...

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The Fates

The Fates are the three mythological deities who determined human life and destiny. The Fates are known as Moirai. (plural of Moira) in Greek and Parcae (plural of Parca) or Fata (plural of Fatum) in Latin. The Fates have been drawn in literature different ways by different authors. The most authentic...

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Ernest Hemingway Quick Facts

Ernest Hemingway Nobel Prize winning 20th century American novelist and notable journalist. Profile Name: Ernest Hemingway Birth Name: Ernest Miller Hemingway AKA: Ernest M. Hemingway Nickname: Papa, Ernestoic, Tatie, Tiny, Ernie, Hem, Wemedge, Hemmy Date of Birth: July 21, 1899 Place of Birth:...

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The Grammar Translation Method

Definition The Grammar Translation Method (also known as the classical method, the traditional method, the prussian method), is a method of foreign language teaching in which the primary focus is on the study of the target language grammar, vocabulary and ultimately the translation of native language...

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John Donne Quick Facts

John Donne 17th century English poet, prose writer, and clergyman, considered the greatest of the metaphysical poets and one of the greatest writers of love poetry. Profile: Full Name: John Donne Born: c. 1572 Place of Birth: Bread Street, London, England Death: March 31, 1631 Place of Death:...

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John Osborne Quick Facts

John Osborne Leading 20th century English playwright and Oscar-winning screenwriter. Full Name: John Osborne Birth Name: John James Osborne Birth: December 12, 1929 Place of Birth:London, England, United Kingdom Death: December 24, 1994 Place of Death: Clun, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom Cause...

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