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Novel

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'''Novel'''

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'''Etymology'''

The word novel is the combination of nov+vel which is derived from Itailin language novella which means short story of some thing new.

Portraying characters and usually presenting a sequential organization of action and scenes.

'''References'''''''''
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/novel

Duncan Grant

2012-01-04T12:46:36Z

Moon:

'''Duncan Grant''' (21 January 1885 – 8 May 1978)

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Born in Scotland. Famous British painter. Textile designer. Member of Bloomsbury Group.

'''Life'''

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Duncan Grant was born in Scotland. He had spent his childhood in Burma and India during his father stay in these countries. His father was major in the Scottish army. In order to join the school he was brought back to England in 1894. He was not much interesting by studying. However he attended the classes of Art with enthusiasm. As from childhood the art was his passion. His aunt Lady Strachey motivated him and also supported him to join the private drawing lessons. He got also the drawing technique at Westminster school of Art in 1903. In addition, he chose the profession of Artist rather than joining the British army.

'''Career'''
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Duncan Grant knew from childhood about his passion and profession. From early age he started as worker of painter. In 1903 Omega workshops were founded by members of Bloomsbury group. He was nominated as co-director with Vanessa Bell (1879-1961) who was the sister of Virginia Woolf. He was selected along with more than 30 famous prominent artists in order to provide the work of art for RMS Queen Mary. This selection occurred in 1935. Later his work was rejected without reason .

'''Sources'''
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• Shone, Richard. The art of Bloomsbury. Millbank, London. 1999.

• http://www.tate.org.uk/archivejourneys/bloomsburyhtml/bio_grant.htm

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duncan_Grant

Duncan Grant

2012-01-03T15:33:17Z

Moon:

'''Duncan Grant''' (21 January 1885 – 8 May 1978)

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Born in Scotland. Famous British painter. Textile designer. Member of Bloomsbury Group.

'''Life'''

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Duncan Grant was born in Scotland. He had spent his childhood in Burma and India during his father stay in these countries. His father was major in the Scottish army. In order to join the school he was brought back to England in 1894. He was not much interesting by studying. However he attended the classes of Art with enthusiasm. As from childhood the art was his passion. His aunt Lady Strachey motivated him and also supported him to join the private drawing lessons. He got also the drawing technique at Westminster school of Art in 1903. In addition, he chose the profession of Artist rather than joining the British army.

'''Career'''
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Duncan Grant knew from childhood about his passion and profession. From early age he started as worker of painter. In 1903 Omega workshops were founded by members of Bloomsbury group. He was nominated as co-director with Vanessa Bell (1879-1961) who was the sister of Virginia Woolf. He was selected along with more than 30 famous prominent artists in order to provide the work of art for RMS Queen Mary. This selection occurred in 1935. Later his work was rejected without reason .

'''Sources'''
• Shone, Richard. The art of Bloomsbury. Millbank, London. 1999.

• http://www.tate.org.uk/archivejourneys/bloomsburyhtml/bio_grant.htm

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duncan_Grant

Duncan Grant

2012-01-02T15:32:47Z

Moon:

'''Duncan Grant''' (21 January 1885 – 8 May 1978)

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Born in Scotland. Famous British painter. Textile designer. Member of Bloomsbury Group.

'''Life'''

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Duncan Grant was born in Scotland. He had spent his childhood in Burma and India during his father stay in these countries. His father was major in the Scottish army .In order to join the school he was brought back to England in 1894. He was not much interesting by studying. However he attended the classes of Art with enthusiasm. As from childhood the art was his passion. His aunt Lady Strachey motivated him and also supported him to join the private drawing lessons. He got also the drawing technique at Westminster school of Art in 1903. In addition, he chose the profession of Artist rather than joining the British army.

'''Career'''
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Duncan Grant knew from childhood about his passion and profession. From early age he started as worker of painter. In 1903 Omega workshops were founded by members of Bloomsbury group. He was nominated as co-director with Vanessa Bell (1879-1961) who was the sister of Virginia Woolf. He was selected along with more than 30 famous prominent artists in order to provide the work of art for RMS Queen Mary. This selection occurred in 1935. Later his work was without reason rejected.

'''Sources'''
• Shone, Richard. The art of Bloomsbury. Millbank, London. 1999.

• http://www.tate.org.uk/archivejourneys/bloomsburyhtml/bio_grant.htm

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duncan_Grant

Duncan Grant

2012-01-02T15:31:14Z

Moon:

'''Duncan Grant''' (21 January 1885 – 8 May 1978)

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Born in Scotland. Famous British painter. Textile designer. Member of Bloomsbury Group.

'''Life'''

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Duncan Grant was born in Scotland. He had spent his childhood in Burma and India during his father stay in these countries. His father was major in the Scottish army .In order to join the school he was brought back to England in 1894. He was not much interesting by studying. However he attended the classes of Art with enthusiasm. As from childhood the art was his passion. His aunt Lady Strachey motivated him and also supported him to join the private drawing lessons. He got also the drawing technique at Westminster school of Art in 1903. In addition, he chose the profession of Artist rather than joining the British army.

'''Career'''
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Duncan Grant knew from childhood about his passion and profession. From early age he started as worker of painter. In 1903 Omega workshops were founded by members of Bloomsbury group. He was nominated as co-director with Vanessa Bell (1879-1961) who was the sister of Virginia Woolf. He was selected along with more than 30 famous prominent artists in order to provide the work of art for RMS Queen Mary. This selection was occurred in 1935. Later his work was without reason rejected.

'''Sources'''
• Shone, Richard. The art of Bloomsbury. Millbank, London. 1999.

• http://www.tate.org.uk/archivejourneys/bloomsburyhtml/bio_grant.htm

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duncan_Grant

Duncan Grant

2012-01-02T15:28:57Z

Moon:

'''Duncan Grant''' (21 January 1885 – 8 May 1978)

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Born in Scotland. Famous British painter. Textile designer. Member of Bloomsbury Group.

'''Life'''

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Duncan Grant was born in Scotland. He had spent his childhood in Burma and India during his father stay in these countries. His father was major in the Scottish army .In order to join the school he was brought back to England in 1894. He was not much interesting by studying. However he attended the classes of Art with enthusiasm. As from childhood the art was his passion. His aunt Lady Strachey motivated him and also supported him to join the private drawing lessons. He got also the drawing technique at Westminster school of Art in 1903. In addition, he chose the profession of Artist rather than joining the British army.

'''Career'''
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Duncan Grant knew from childhood about his passion and profession. From early age he started as worker of painter. In 1903 Omega workshops were founded by members of Bloomsbury group. He was nominated as co-director with Vanessa Bell (1879-1961) who was the sister of Virginia Woolf. He was selected along with more than 30 famous prominent artists in order to provide the work of art for RMS Queen Mary. This selection was occurred in 1935. Later his work was without reason rejected.

'''Sources'''
• Shone, Richard. The art of Bloomsbury. Millbank, London. 1999.
• http://www.tate.org.uk/archivejourneys/bloomsburyhtml/bio_grant.htm
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duncan_Grant

Duncan Grant

2011-12-13T14:45:55Z

Moon: Created page with ''''Duncan Grant''' ---- Duncan James Corrowr Grant (21 January 1885 – 8 May 1978) was a British painter.'

'''Duncan Grant'''
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Duncan James Corrowr Grant (21 January 1885 – 8 May 1978) was a British painter.

User:Moon

2011-12-07T19:01:04Z

Moon:

'''Queen Victoria'''

----

24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901. Monarch of United Kingdom. Empress of India.

'''Life'''

----

Queen Victoria was born in 24 May 1819 and she died in 22 January 1901.Her complete name was the Alexandrina Victoria. She was the daughter of Prince Edward who was the fourth son of the king George III. She became the queen after the death of William IV. In 20 June 1937 she became queen of United King Britain and Ireland. She started her ruling at the age of 19 years old. She ruled almost 64 years. In addition, she became Empress of India in 1 May 1876.

'''Empress of India'''

----

The East India Company was trading under the rule of Mongol empire. However the Mongol Empire became harmless at the end of sixteen centuries. On one side Britain was trading of silk and cotton in India and on the other side they had established their military headquarters. In 1857 the great India Mutiny took place. That was the last effort to get rid of Britain which was absolutely failed .After this failure the entire sub continent India was under the control of Britain. Even Queen Victoria was against the war. Furthermore the Britain prime minster Benjamin Disraeli introduced the Royal title bill in the House of Commons. However Liberal party had strongly criticized the title bill. They argued that “king” and “queen” are the historical name and the title “Empress” impacts violence and force. Finally she was awarded with the title “Empress of India” in 1 May 1876.

'''Sources'''

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• Arnistein, L., Walter. Queen Victoria. Palgrave Macmillan press, New York.2003.

• Charlot, Monica. Victoria the young queen. Blackwell press, Uk.1998.

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Victoria

User:Moon

2011-12-07T18:59:27Z

Moon:

'''Queen Victoria'''

----

24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901. Monarch of United Kingdom. Empress of India.

'''Life'''

----

Queen Victoria was born in 24 May 1819 and she died in 22 January 1901.Her complete name was the Alexandrina Victoria. She was the daughter of Prince Edward who was the fourth son of the king George III. She became the queen after the death of William IV. In 20 June 1937 she became queen of United King Britain and Ireland. She started her ruling at the age of 19 years old. She ruled almost 64 years. In addition, she became Empress of India in 1 May 1876.

'''Empress of India'''

----

The East India Company was trading under the rule of Mongol empire. However the Mongol Empire became harmless at the end of sixteen centuries. On one side Britain was trading of silk and cotton in India and on the other side they had established their military headquarters. In 1857 the great India Muting took place. That was the last effort to get rid of Britain which was absolutely failed .After this failure the entire sub continent India was under the control of Britain. Even Queen Victoria was against the war. Furthermore the Britain prime minster Benjamin Disraeli introduced the Royal title bill in the House of Commons. However Liberal party had strongly criticized the title bill. They argued that “king” and “queen” are the historical name and the title “Empress” impacts violence and force. Finally she was awarded with the title “Empress of India” in 1 May 1876.

'''Sources'''

----

• Arnistein, L., Walter. Queen Victoria. Palgrave Macmillan press, New York.2003.

• Charlot, Monica. Victoria the young queen. Blackwell press, Uk.1998.

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Victoria

User:Moon

2011-12-07T18:57:43Z

Moon:

'''Queen Victoria'''

----

24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901. Monarch of United Kingdom. Empress of India.

'''Life'''

----

Queen Victoria was born in 24 May 1819 and she died in 22 January 1901.Her complete name was the Alexandrina Victoria. She was the daughter of Prince Edward who was the fourth son of the king George III. She became the queen after the death of William IV. In 20 June 1937 she became queen of United King Britain and Ireland. She started her ruling at the age of 19 years old. She ruled almost 64 years. In addition, she became Empress of India in 1 May 1876.

'''Empress of India'''

----

The East India Company was trading under the rule of Mongol empire. However the Mongols Empire became harmless at the end of sixteen centuries. On one side Britain was trading of silk and cotton in India and on the other side they had established their military headquarters. In 1857 the great India Muting took place. That was the last effort to get rid of Britain which was absolutely failed .After this failure the entire sub continent India was under the control of Britain. Even Queen Victoria was against the war. Furthermore the Britain prime minster Benjamin Disraeli introduced the Royal title bill in the House of Commons. However Liberal party had strongly criticized the title bill. They argued that “king” and “queen” are the historical name and the title “Empress” impacts violence and force. Finally she was awarded with the title “Empress of India” in 1 May 1876.

'''Sources'''

----

• Arnistein, L., Walter. Queen Victoria. Palgrave Macmillan press, New York.2003.

• Charlot, Monica. Victoria the young queen. Blackwell press, Uk.1998.

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Victoria

User:Moon

2011-12-07T18:57:14Z

Moon:

'''Queen Victoria'''

----

24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901. Monarch of United Kingdom. Empress of India.

'''Life'''

----

Queen Victoria was born in 24 May 1819 and she died in 22 January 1901.Her complete name was the Alexandrina Victoria. She was the daughter of Prince Edward who was the fourth son of the king George III. She became the queen after the death of William IV. In 20 June 1937 she became queen of United King Britain and Ireland. She started her ruling at the age of 19 years old. She ruled almost 64 years. In addition, she became Empress of India in 1 May 1876.

'''Empress of India'''

----

The East India Company was trading under the rule of Mongol empire. However the Mongols Empire became harmless at the end of sixteen centuries. On one side Britain was trading of silk and cotton in India and on the other side they had established their military headquarters. In 1857 the great India Muting took place. That was the last effort to get rid of Britain which was absolutely failed .After this failure the entire sub continent India was under the control of Britain. Even Queen Victoria was against the war. Furthermore the Britain prime minster Benjamin Disraeli introduced the Royal title bill in the House of Commons. However Liberal party had strongly criticized the title bill. They argued that “king” and “queen” are the historical name and the title “Empress” impacts violence and force. Finally she was awarded with the title “Empress of India” in 1 May 1876.

'''Sources'''

----

• Arnistein, L., Walter. Queen Victoria. Palgrave Macmillan press, New York.2003.
• Charlot, Monica. Victoria the young queen. Blackwell press, Uk.1998.
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Victoria

User:Moon

2011-12-07T18:56:22Z

Moon:

'''Queen Victoria'''

24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901. Monarch of United Kingdom. Empress of India.

Life

Queen Victoria was born in 24 May 1819 and she died in 22 January 1901.Her complete name was the Alexandrina Victoria. She was the daughter of Prince Edward who was the fourth son of the king George III. She became the queen after the death of William IV. In 20 June 1937 she became queen of United King Britain and Ireland. She started her ruling at the age of 19 years old. She ruled almost 64 years. In addition, she became Empress of India in 1 May 1876.

Empress of India

The East India Company was trading under the rule of Mongol empire. However the Mongols Empire became harmless at the end of sixteen centuries. On one side Britain was trading of silk and cotton in India and on the other side they had established their military headquarters. In 1857 the great India Muting took place. That was the last effort to get rid of Britain which was absolutely failed .After this failure the entire sub continent India was under the control of Britain. Even Queen Victoria was against the war. Furthermore the Britain prime minster Benjamin Disraeli introduced the Royal title bill in the House of Commons. However Liberal party had strongly criticized the title bill. They argued that “king” and “queen” are the historical name and the title “Empress” impacts violence and force. Finally she was awarded with the title “Empress of India” in 1 May 1876.

Sources
• Arnistein, L., Walter. Queen Victoria. Palgrave Macmillan press, New York.2003.
• Charlot, Monica. Victoria the young queen. Blackwell press, Uk.1998.
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Victoria

User:Moon

2011-12-07T18:55:11Z

Moon:

Queen Victoria
24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901. Monarch of United Kingdom. Empress of India.

Life
Queen Victoria was born in 24 May 1819 and she died in 22 January 1901.Her complete name was the Alexandrina Victoria. She was the daughter of Prince Edward who was the fourth son of the king George III. She became the queen after the death of William IV. In 20 June 1937 she became queen of United King Britain and Ireland. She started her ruling at the age of 19 years old. She ruled almost 64 years. In addition, she became Empress of India in 1 May 1876.

Empress of India
The East India Company was trading under the rule of Mongol empire. However the Mongols Empire became harmless at the end of sixteen centuries. On one side Britain was trading of silk and cotton in India and on the other side they had established their military headquarters. In 1857 the great India Muting took place. That was the last effort to get rid of Britain which was absolutely failed .After this failure the entire sub continent India was under the control of Britain. Even Queen Victoria was against the war. Furthermore the Britain prime minster Benjamin Disraeli introduced the Royal title bill in the House of Commons. However Liberal party had strongly criticized the title bill. They argued that “king” and “queen” are the historical name and the title “Empress” impacts violence and force. Finally she was awarded with the title “Empress of India” in 1 May 1876.

Sources
• Arnistein, L., Walter. Queen Victoria. Palgrave Macmillan press, New York.2003.
• Charlot, Monica. Victoria the young queen. Blackwell press, Uk.1998.
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Victoria

User:Moon

2011-12-07T14:02:41Z

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Queen Victoria (24 May 1819-22 January 1901)