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With English an SVO-preferring language, the V in the middle drives the sentences, so what verbs are we using? I almost destroyed myself trying to eliminate passive verbs as a new writer, because I heard the advice "use active verbs" so much. FEATURES Long ago, when I first attended writing workshops across the U.S., I found them hostile to any variant of the verb was. One of the massive, confusing elements of the passive versus active verb conversation is that even welleducated wordsmiths and teachers get confused about passive. [Extracted from the article]

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ARTSAlso of interest…in grand livingPeggyby Rebecca Godfrey with Leslie Jamison (Random House, $29)"Beautifully written, boldly imagined, and full of holes," the new novel about the art collector Peggy Guggenheim "invites the reader to glimpse things partly visible," said Marion Winik in The Washington Post. Finished by Leslie Jamison after the death of her friend Rebecca Godfrey, it focuses on the heiress's eventful life to age 40, catching much dark drama while leaving certain major events untouched. Still, if you wish to explore Guggenheim's life, "Peggy is an excellent place to start."PHOTO (COLOR) [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the career and works of Vittorio De Seta, an Italian filmmaker known for his portrayal of the lives of Italy's poorest. Topics include De Seta's series of short color documentaries from the 1950s, which vividly capture the daily labor of miners, fishermen, farmers, shepherds, and housewives; his immersive and instinctive style of documentary-making, leading to his first fiction feature, "Bandits of Orgosolo"; and the film's narratives.

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The article presents literary criticism of the book series "My Struggle" by Karl Ove Knausgaard, focusing on the impact of the work's detailed autobiographical nature. It examines public reaction to and identification with the work, its extreme realist style, and the response of real people described in it. Knausgaard's writing process and reaction to the reception of the books is explored.

The article discusses why science fiction is not a tool to predict the future giving both scientific and economic explanations. Topics include the purpose why science fiction is created, the huge gap between reality and some of the things presented in science fiction, and anomalies in fantasy air travel like flying cars and rockets.

An interview with U.S. short story writer Rion Amilcar Scott is presented. Scott discussed his short stories which blend genres such as fable, realism and science fiction. The writer also talked about his experience of writing poems, his writing process, and the overlap between hip-hop and fiction for a moment.

It was Havana in the fifties, under the dictator Fulgencio Batista, so it was not the best of times. But it was a good time and place for a kid to become a moviegoer. The first criticism of the arts that seriously engaged the author, even before his teens, was the movie criticism that was appearing in Carteles. Film in the fifties seemed to many an art in decline, if not downright fall. Classic Hollywood was dying, French cinema had mostly succumbed to academicism and the neorealism that had vitalized Italian cinema in the postwar years was passing away tool.

Focuses on realism in French literature. View that the connotations of the word realism in French literature are so varied that the magnitude of the subject is even greater than appears at first sight; History of realism in France; Report that French novelist Honore de Balzac has been called a realist in the observation of material facts, but a Romanticist in his invention of plot and incident; View that Balzac and his successor Gustave Flaubert were powerfully influenced by the Romantic Movement; Literary growth of realism and information on several realists; Statement that realism, in the peculiar Anglo-Saxon connotation of the word, is a dead issue in France.

The article discusses the authorship practices of writer Anna Todd in relation to the notion of crowdsourcing. Topics include the origin of her novel "After" as fan fiction inspired by the band One Direction, her use of the electronic book website Wattpad, and the relation of the hyperrealism of Todd's writing to young adult (YA) fiction.

The article intersects the social doctrine of Charles Fourier with the literary realism of Gustave Flaubert's novel "Madame Bovary" to argue that the town and real characters that have inspired the novel Madame Bovary were themselves inspired and guided by the social doctrine and efforts of Charles Fourier. It mentions that Adolphe Jouanne emulated values of Fourier's educational doctrine by encouraging children to cultivate their interests in skills such as gardening and story telling.

A literary criticism of the novel; "Little Beast," by Julie Demers, first published in 2015 in French as "Barbe," is presented. An overview of the work's plot is given. It explores the work's use of realism, language, and historical setting. The work is compared to other works of Canadian literature by authors including Heather O'Neill, Alice Munro, and Martha Baillie.

The article focuses on the perception of novelist Kazuo Ishiguro through books including "The Unconsoled," "The Remains of the Day," and "An Artist of the Floating World." It outlines the various characters within the books. The concepts and ideas of the author including realism and weirdness are discussed.

The article presents a profile of novelist Jennifer Egan. It states challenges faced by Egan in writing her fifth novel "Manhattan Beach," which has reportedly taken several years, and mentions that she is a realist with a speculative bent of mind, and a writer of postmodern inclinations with the instincts of an old-fashioned entertainer. It notes that Egan grew up in San Francisco, California and her claims of New York-style neurosis are balanced by a California attitude.

The article discusses the element of sentimentalism in contemporary American poetry on motherhood. It states how the realism concept is used in American poetical literature to depict motherhood as a happy event and eliminate the sentimentality. It also discusses how motherhood poetry should abide by the norms of literary and cultural aesthetics. It mentions poets like Sophie Jewett, Anne Bradstreet and Rachel Zucker.

Focuses on the realism of Russian literature. View that the Russian writers are realistic par excellence; Differences between Russian realism and the realism of the West; View that the Russian writers sees humanity in a warm light, and on the other hand the Anglo-Saxon toleration is a practical and political virtue; View that the intellectual dogmatism of the Russian mind is in inverse proportion to the tolerance of the Russian soul; Views of Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky on realism in Russian literature; Comparison of Russian and Western literature; View that because of the instinctive refusal of the Russian writers to condemn, realism is much more than a literary method for the Russian.

The article focuses on the book "Il mare non bagna Napoli," by Anne Marie Ortese. The author presents certain remarks in the book about the struggle between "Nature" and "Reason" in the South that could well apply to the moral and culturar situation of Italy as a whole. Nature dominates the Italian scene, and it is particularly visible in the narrative literature of today, when practically everybody claims to be a "realist," that is to convey a definite experience rather than a literary mood. In Ortese's book, the critics have highly praised the two short stories, while tending to dismiss the straightforward descriptions of Neapolitan life which constitute the real merit of the volume.

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The article focuses on the concept of naturalism expressed in novels with emphasis on writer Emile Zola who is usually characterized as the father of modern naturalism. the book The Experimental Novel, by Zola which is cited by critics as the gospel of literary naturalism is described. It is mentioned that Zola was opposed to the supernatural as the supernatural has been demonstrated as unreal by the science.

Several untitled poems are presented by Melissa Allen including First Line: She lies; Last Line: Fear. First Line: This is the secret world; Last Line: a troubling disorganization. First Line: say nothing at all; Last Line: You're the one she is really after,

Several untitled poems are presented including one by Stephen A. Peters First Line: unsent letters; Last Line: winter wind. another by Greg Piko First Line: a short cut; Last Line: the morning sun. one by Tyler Pruett First Line: custody battle; Last Line: bullet points.

The article differentiates a fiction story from a nonfiction story. It refers to fiction as a story that did not actually happen and comes from the author's imagination although a fiction story can seem real but still made-up. Nonfiction story has facts and can tell a true story where the author did not make anything up.

An interview with novelist Doris Lessing is presented. Topics discussed during the interview include the authorship focus of Lessing on realism, her novel "The Sweetest Dream," her domestic happiness, her insight on the association of politics with novel authorship and the definition of political novel.

The article examines plastic realism in American novels. The author defines plastic realism as a formalistic structure that takes something from earlier realism to create something that is said to have hollow meaning. It is said that it was between the 1980s and 1990s when the transition to plastic realism from the postmodern innovation of the 1960s and 1970s came about. The article also explores some of the reportedly distinctive characteristics of plastic realism.

The article focuses on the French author of spy stories Gérard de Villiers. De Villier's prolific authorship of four to five books a year for almost 50 years in his S. A. S. series of spy stories and their status as international best sellers are considered. The exceptionally realistic nature of de Villier's depiction of espionage and world politics in his books is discussed, particularly his relationships with real spies and how several of his books have anticipated actual events.

The article offers criticism on plays by American playwright Horton Foote, including "The One-Armed Man," "Orphans' Home Cycle," and "The Day Emily Married." The author suggests that Foote was successful in the 1950s but struggled in the 1960s and moved to New Hampshire in 1968. The author compares Foote to other playwrights including Arthur Miller and discusses rural settings of his plays. Also discussed is realism in his plays.

This article presents a literary criticism of the book "La regenta," by Leopoldo Alas, also known as Clarín. The author comments on the representation of the illusion of reality in the book and examines the notion of indetermination. The concepts of dialogism and mimesis present throughout the work are also explored.

This article presents a literary criticism for works by Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes. The author discusses the representation of love and the law in his works, particularly in "Don Quijote de la Mancha." He also considers the characteristics of novelistic realism and the picaresque presented in Cervantes' books.

The article presents a historical analysis of the impact of French writer Emile Zola's social novel on the literary community of Chile during the late 19th century, which extended through the initial years of the 20th century as well. Zola's role in founding the literary school of naturalism is discussed in conjunction with the Chilean reception of his work, and specific attention is given to the writer's use of reality in literature.

The article focuses on the status of urban literature (lit) in Kentucky libraries. It mentions the history of urban lit publishing which is commonly read by African-American teenagers, and their roles in motivation and voluntary reading. Novelist Anthony Whyte says that the realism of urban lit attracts readers despite of criticisms on its grammar, use of slang terms, and display of violence. Furthermore, the author argues that urban lit should be included in library collections.

The article discusses a playwriting project and its use as an acting exercise in the classroom. The project requires students to write a 10-minute play based on the criteria that includes having only two characters, focusing on a life-and-death conflict, and with the style of realism. The author suggests giving feedback with a specific set of pointers as guide for the rewrite, basing the criticism on the criteria and emphasizing the dramatic elements of Aristotle.

This article is reprinted from the December 1930 issue of the journal. It discusses realism and culture in Latin American literature. The author examines the use of the characters known as caudillos, or native leaders, in the history of Latin American literary traditions. He also analyzes the relationship between Latin American politics and literature during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

The article examines the state of Chinese poetry in 2009. It notes that in China, poetry is part of a lively exchange on websites and has developed a tendency to avoid prettification and cultivate what is ugly as a way of being connected with what is emotionally real. The author argues that this approach is needed in Australian poetry as a way of harnessing more emotional energy.

The article discusses the attribution and description of Aquitania based on the literary work of Heriger of Lobbes, a medieval theologian and historian. According to the article, the description on the place of Aquitania depicts a strong relation and interaction on the diocese of Liè and Aquitania due to the graphical and photographic details presented. It also cites the critical interpretation of authors Rudolph Koepke and Jacques Stiennon regarding the relevance of the representation of the place. It notes that the writing style of Heriger depicts an embellishment and skillful presentation which manifest his real and true experiences in the province.

The article discusses how graphic novels can be used as educational tools in the classroom. The author notes how graphic novels differ from comic books and can include subversive content. He discusses how graphic novels such as "Watchmen" and "V for Vendetta" present ethical and political issues. He comments on the use of naturalism in graphic novels such as "Ghost World" and twisted realism in "Maus." INSET: FROM PANEL TO SCREEN.

An essay is presented discussing the literary significance of British writer and broadcaster Melvyn Bragg. It discusses such books as "The Soldier's Return," "A Son of War," and "Crossing the Lines." The author believes that Bragg is an important figure in English literature since he serves as a representative of English culture. His influence on narrative realism is explored in such books as "Remember Me," "For Want of a Nail," and "Kingdom Come."

The author reflects on the views of the author William Gass regarding the nature of literature, art, and realism. Gass' assertions that the common reader is not capable of appreciating the depth of true art are outlined and challenged. The nature of realism and the reader-character dynamic within fiction is explored. The presence of a "childish" attitude in appreciating stories is also discussed.

Presents interviews with magical realism authors Anosh Irani, Oscar De Los Santos, Linsey Abrams, Daniela Gioseffi, and Tamara Kaye Sellman. Each of these authors offers their definition of magical realism, explains why they gravitated towards this genre of writing, and what magical realism allows them to achieve in their writing that regular realism does not.

The author looks at the use of mimesis in postmodern American fiction, finding mimetic aspects of particular works, and making the distinction between the real and the unreal in those aspects. He includes excerpts from many language texts on the characteristics of mimesis. He says critics focus on the fantastic and metafictional aspects of postmodern fiction because authors used mimesis so often.

The author calls for Canadian authors to write about the realities of the devastating effects of climate change on the environment. Topics discussed include the author's belief that human-induced climate change is morally wrong, the global climate demonstrations staged by the youths worldwide, and the challenge posed by climate change on literary realism, according to author Amitav Ghosh.

The article focuses on some criticisms on literary realism. Critic Rick Moody claimed that a realistic novel is dull in his reviewing of the novel "Elizabeth Costello." On the other hand, author Patrick Giles emphasized that the issues about fiction and realism is laughable. Realism is broad and it cannot be a genre because it makes other forms of fiction like subgenres.

The article presents an essay on the author's reflections on the concept of mimesis in Greek theater and philosophy. He shares his views on the deep religious implications of theater, the views of philosophers such as Plato on the mimesis of poets and painters and the relationship between appearance and reality.

This essay comments on the short story "Editha" by William Dean Howells. "Editha" has been considered as a realist story mainly because of Howells' reputation as the father of American literary realism. Further examination, however, reveals that the story is a naturalist story because the major characters, Editha and George, are not aware of the social forces that led to the major conflicts in the story.

Comments on the definition of realism in the project of writing. Multiple histories of realism; Portrayal of realism in literature; Use of linguistic transference in creating material form of the invisible.

Analyzes the success of the novel 'The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle,' by Avi. Realism and consistency of the voice of the narrator Charlotte Doyle; Portrayal of the character; Transition underwent by the character with the change of settings; Tips for writing a character sketch of other additional character present in the novel.

This essay presents a critical discussion of Robert Coover's short story "Cartoon," citing an analogy of postmodernist fiction to cartoons. Cartoons' effect of equalizing realities; Realism of the confusion about the issue of authenticity in Coover's "Cartoon"; Realization of the character who plays the fool/victim that some realities are more powerfully authentic than his own.