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 Master Of The Heroic Couplet Author Alexander Pope The Pastorals The Rape of The Lock


Writing >> Master Of The Heroic Couplet Author Alexander Pope The Pastorals The Rape of The Lock


Alexander Pope (1688-1744) was born in London as a Roman Catholic. His education was disrupted due to the prevailing political upheaval. He attended Twyford School and Hyde Park Corner. His growth was stunted due to Pott’s disease. Later he shifted to Berkshire. He grew up reading varied books by Greek, Italian, English, Latin and French authors. He had started writing poetry at the tender age of twelve and his first poem was Ode To Solitude.



 Capital Of Libya Tripoli Seaport Economic Hub Industrial Center


Travel & Leisure >> Capital Of Libya Tripoli Seaport Economic Hub Industrial Center


Founded in the 7th Century BC, Tripoli is the largest city and capital of Libya. It is the principal seaport and the largest economic hub and industrial center of the country. The city also holds numerous archeological sites as a result of its ever-long history.



 Valentine Heart Symbol Of Love Red In Color


News & Current Event >> Valentine Heart Symbol Of Love Red In Color


Valentines Day is one of the most awaited occasions by the romantic souls. Its a day devoted exclusively to love and is cherished by all those struck by cupids arrow. The unanimous bright red colored heart shape signifies and reminds us of this very fantasizing event, though when and how exactly did this ultimate valentine heart evolve is quite unknown to all.




 Phoenix Bird Mythical Creature Related To Egyptian Sun God Ra


Religion & Faith >> Phoenix Bird Mythical Creature Related To Egyptian Sun God Ra


Phoenix bird is a legendary bird of fire. The word Phoenix implies reincarnation, invincibility, purity, courage and divinity. A lot of stories have been told and written using the phoenix concept in Europe, Central America, Egypt and Asia. Hans Christian Anderson, Edith Nesbit and more popularly J.K. Rowling(in the Harry Potter series) have made innumerable tales with this mythical concept.



 Wine Alcoholic Beverage Fermentated Grape Juice


Food & Drinks >> Wine Alcoholic Beverage Fermentated Grape Juice


Wine is used for an alcoholic beverage, which is made from fermentation of grape juice. The word wine was derived from the word winam, which is a Proto-Germanic word. It is produced by fermenting crushed grapes applying various types of yeast. This yeast consumes the sugars found in the grapes and converts them into alcohol. Wine is a natural, perishable food product.




 Daughter of Hyperion Selene


Religion & Faith >> Daughter of Hyperion Selene


Selene is the daughter of Hyperion (Sun God) and Thea. She is the Greek Goddess of moon. Also known as Mene, Sun God Helios (Sun God) is her twin brother. Eos or Goddess of Dawn is her sister. Referred to as Phoebe at times, She is believed to have risen from the oceans at night. She is mother to fifty-three children. Three of her daughters are from Zeus and Fifty daughters from Endymion. Her Roman counterpart Luna is believed to be more popularly worshipped than her.



 The Balkans Peninsula Of Haemus


Travel & Leisure >> The Balkans Peninsula Of Haemus


The Balkans is the historical as well as geographical reference to elaborate on the region that lies in the southeastern Europe. It covers an area of 550,000 square km. and has a population of roughly 55 million people. The Peninsula of Haemus is the archaic Greek name given to the Balkan Peninsula. The region has derived its name from the Balkan Mountains that passes through the centre of Bulgaria into eastern Serbia.




 Greek God Of Wine Dionysus


Religion & Faith >> Greek God Of Wine Dionysus


Greek god of Wine is Dionysus or Dionysos. He not only symbolizes the charm of its intoxication but also signifies its socio-cultural aspects and other beneficial impacts. He is also popular as Bacchus in the Roman mythology. He is believed to be the divan patron of agriculture and the theatre. And the state of frenzy created by his disciples is known as 'Bacchanalia' which is one kind of outlet from the heavy mores of the society.










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