Can someone recomment English Literature (16th-18th century) that can be interpreted from a "gender studies" viewpoint?
I am a foreign student of English, desperately seeking novels that fit the description above.
If you know any novel or short story from the aforementioned period of time that contains:
-sexuality-homosexuality-gender problems-men/women conflicts
please write it down in your answer! Thanks!
Whatever happened to the phrase "the Information Superhighway"? Anyone still use this colourful but fast-fading word?
Do you ever use this phrase? (please tick box below:)
YES……………
NO!……………
Don’t know……..
We all know it means. But when was the last time you heard it?
What does the expression "any which way but loose" mean?
I wonder how you would use that expression, and where it comes from.NB, it’s also the title of that movie where Clint Eastwood stars alongside that orang utan (Clyde).
Which is the best online etymological dictionary in your experience?
I have been using:
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php
It’s good if a trifle american. Prefer a really good english English version. The more detailed and academic the better.
Any ideas?
Explain "head over heels" to me!
Me old mucker Merriam-Webster writes:"Main Entry: head over heelsFunction: adverb1 a : in or as if in a somersault : HELTER-SKELTER b : UPSIDE DOWN2 : very much : DEEPLY <head over heels in love>"OK, I don’t get it. After all, when your head is over your heels, everything is normal and along the [...]
What’s the original Spanish translation of "He who would bring home the wealth of the Indies …"?
An illustrious citation by Dr. Samuel Johnson goes thus:*** "As the Spanish proverb says, "He who would bring home the wealth of the Indies, must carry the wealth of the Indies with him." So it is in travelling; a man must carry knowledge with him, if he would bring home knowledge."***I would like to know [...]
Do you know any words in English which have a strange or surprising origin?
Take the word ‘pawnbroker’.
Surprisingly, it actually means to ‘pledge your flag’.
Originally ‘pawn’ comes from ‘pane’ in old French meaning a square of material (from which we get pane of glass and also the word ‘banner’, a square of material).
So, just like a medieval knight pledging his flag or colours, you are making a promise to [...]
Have you ever hidden your light under a bushel? Can you think of a dafter place to hide it? Where does this daffy saying come from?
Three part question folks:
We were idly chatting after the pizza, as one does on a pleasant Friday night here in the sumptuous east wing of P-Kasso Towers, and our friend Barbara from Manchester said "Don’t hide your light under a bushel".
That twigged off a thread about ‘what on earth does it mean and why [...]
Where did the word Going Commando orginate from? (blush)
Ok you lot, laugh all you want. My friend is going on a sailing holiday in June around North of Greece, so he tells me he is just getting some new shorts and t-shirts, then half the time he be going commando. And in my Innocence Piped up and said why on earth do you [...]
What is the significance of Ralph asserting his leadership at the end of ‘Lord of the Flies’?
And you’ll be pleased to hear that this isn’t a homework question! I forgot to ask my teacher this before school broke up for exams, so I thought I’d see if anybody on here has read the book and knows the reason for this, because I really haven’t a clue and the exam is only [...]
Why have the english made our language so complicated ?
We have one word that in said in differant contexts means 2 or 3 differant meanings why ?why do we have verbs, adjectives, context’s ect its just so confusing
Where did the Term Pretty Penny come from, relating to costs?
I did a Search, cant find nowt. Am waiting for somE-one to come out to give me a quote for fence panel ect. Told my carer it could cost me a "Pretty Penny"
Why do people get sayings and quotations wrong?
"The law is an ass", "Money is the root of all evil" or "Pride comes before a fall". Each a popular saying or quotation and each is wrong. I am sure there are many more. How come they are almost always misquoted?
Cryptic Crossword
Don’t panic everyone!
I think I have the answer, I just can’t work out why it’s the answer.
D _ F _ E _.
The Clue is:
Just the chap to make a bad pudding?
I think the answer is DUFFER, but can anyone explain why?
Stash the hash, here comes the judge! Where DID that phrase come from?
-Probably USA. In the glorious 60s most likely. California?
Who coined the phrase?
Was it in a book? A magazine? Film?
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Countries mentioned in this Post: United States
How did the slogan "rules OK" originate?
As in "punk rules OK" or "Fulchester FC rules OK".I understand what it means, I just wonder how that particular phrasing came about. Thanks.
Do you think the Americans are ruining the English language?
They change the spellings of words and some words mean one thing here and something completely different in the USA. American-English?? As far as i’m concerned you either speak English or you dont!!
Countries mentioned in this Post: United States
Do you think "Text Speak" will eventually kill off the written English language?
Question prompted by this article…
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=4138…
why are some people good at maths and science, and some people are good at english, but no-one is good at all three?
can anyone sove this little problem? it seems that it is not possible for anyone to be good at maths english and science. everyone is either good at maths and science or english. is it something to do with the different sides of your brain or something?
what a frenchie must know about english people?
Good evening,i want to know what french must know about you?what’s the differents between us?thanks for your answers.(a little french-cat)
favourite film
will anyone be kind enough to describe their fav film in detail, which i can use for my coursework. The only reason i ask is because never in my life have i sat down and watched a film the whole way through. I get bourd and distracted very easily!
Which English team has had the best performance history in Europe?
Arsenal seems unable to win in big European football games. But sone English teams have. Who has the best history in tournaments like the Champions League?
How many words are there in the English language that have three of the same vowels consecutively?
For example, playing on a Nintendo Wii could be said to be Wiiing. Are there any other words that similarly contain three of the same vowel lumped together?
Am i a Racist? (more info below.)
I have just had to ring B.T. re my bill, the male who answered was not an English speaking person and i could not understand a word he was saying, (his accent was so strong.) I asked politely, if i could speak to an english speaking person as i could not understand a word he [...]
What does "snakes alive" (or "snake’s alive") mean?
E. g. the lyrics of AC/DC’s "Big Gun":
Terminators, Uzi makersShootin’ up HollywoodSnakes alive with a .45Setting off and doing no good
http://www.lyrics007.com/AC%20DC%20Lyrics/Big%20Gun%20Lyrics.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2KM-_zpCno
I’ve found many references on this locution on Google, but not what it means. Thanks.
Comma or no comma?
Is it,Letters, reports and other documents – orLetters, reports, and other documents?
I was taught no comma, so that looks right to me, but when I say it, I put the same slight pause after reports as I do after Letters, which suggests there should be a comma there.
Is English the modern equivalent of Latin?
I mean Latin was once the language of learning throughout Europe and spoken in all countries by the educated. Is this analagous to the position of English in the world today?
Have you ever heard (or used) the epithet "la Grande Nation" with regards to France?
France is commonly referred to as "la Grande Nation" (translates itself, I think) in Germany, especially by journalists who have to think up lame synonyms for France. I wonder whether this locution is equally popular in English.And could you please suggest a popular epithet for France to me, you nation of shopkeepers, you?PS: [...]
Why is our English language being eaten away by P.C. Bridgade. Link below, Opinions please?
Sick of this country, doing this and that. here is the link to the story.
Birmingham City Council bans apostrophes from road signs
http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2009/01/29/birmingham-city…
Can anybody tell me what teachers teach english at Fulston Manor School?
Need to know what teachers teached english at fulston manor school, sittingbourne, kent between 1999-2003…..Can anybody help? Its been buggin me 4 ages…!