Venus in the Cloister — or The Nun in her Smock ( fr. Vénus dans le Cloître, 1683) is an erotic novel ascribed to Abbé du Prat.In 1727 Edmund Curll was convicted under the common law offence of disturbing the peace for its publication. It appears to be the first… … Wikipedia
English literature — Introduction the body of written works produced in the English language by inhabitants of the British Isles (including Ireland) from the 7th century to the present day. The major literatures written in English outside the British Isles are… … Universalium
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
HEBREW LITERATURE, MODERN — definition and scope beginnings periodization … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Hanoch Levin — (December 18, 1943 August 18, 1999; Hebrew חנוך לוין), was a prominent Israeli dramatist. He was also a theater director, an author and a poet, but he was best known for his plays. Early life Hanoch Levin was born in 1943 to Malka and Israel… … Wikipedia
Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; … Universalium
United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… … Universalium
17th century in literature — See also: 16th century in literature *Early Modern literature *other events of the 17th century *18th century in literature, 1700 in literature,and list of years in literature.Events and trends* 1660 1669 Samuel Pepys writes his diary. * 1667… … Wikipedia
Charles Cotton — For other people named Charles Cotton, see Charles Cotton (disambiguation). Charles Cotton from Angling by Alexander Cargill (published 1897)[1] Charles Cotton (April 28, 1630 – February 16, 1687) was an English poet and writer, best know … Wikipedia
Ferrante Pallavicino — Ferrante Pallavicino. Ferrante Pallavicino (March 23, 1615 – March 5, 1644) was an Italian writer of lampoons and satires[1] which, according to Edward Muir, were so popular that booksellers and printers bought them from him at a premium. [2] Pa … Wikipedia
