“Satan’s Speech” – “PARADISE LOST” (1667), J. Milton

“Is this the Region, this the Soil, the Clime,” Said then the lost Arch Angel, “this the seat That we must change for Heav’n, this mournful gloom For that celestial … Continue reading “Satan’s Speech” – “PARADISE LOST” (1667), J. Milton

On the Puritan Age – Homework

Give complete answers to the following open questions: What were the main social changes that took place during this time? Give reasons. How did the Protestant view of life influence … Continue reading On the Puritan Age – Homework

HOW TO WRITE AN ESSAY – part 2

Let’s go on to analyse now tips six through  to follow: 6. WRITING STYLE – This regards specifically students that study English as a foreign language (but it applies for … Continue reading HOW TO WRITE AN ESSAY – part 2

HOW TO WRITE AN ESSAY – part 1

Ten Easy Tips to Follow A new school year is about to begin so it’s time to review some useful advice as to how it is best to tackle a … Continue reading HOW TO WRITE AN ESSAY – part 1

Giotto, tra Assisi e Padova/Giotto, from Assisi to Padua

L’ottimo lavoro svolto dalla 3^ liceo linguistico in cui ho insegnato quest’anno./Outstanding work done by the third year class of the liceo linguistico I taught this year.

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Excerpt from “Orlando” by V. Woolf (1882-1941)

Chapter 4 ‘Lord,’ she thought, when she had recovered from her start, stretching herself out at length under her awning, ‘this is a pleasant, lazy way of life, to be … Continue reading Excerpt from “Orlando” by V. Woolf (1882-1941)

Excerpt from “1984”, G. Orwell

1984 (1949) Part 1, Chapter 5 “Just the man I was looking for”, said a voice at Winston’s back. He turned round. It was his friend Syme, who worked in the … Continue reading Excerpt from “1984”, G. Orwell

Excerpt from “Animal Farm”, G. Orwell

Animal Farm (1945) Chapter 1 All the animals were now present except Moses, the tame raven, who slept on a perch behind the back door. When Major saw that they had … Continue reading Excerpt from “Animal Farm”, G. Orwell

“The horror!” – Heart of Darkness (1902), J. Conrad

Kurtz’s death and Marlow’s struggle in the depths of ghastliness. Kurtz discoursed. A voice! a voice! It rang deep to the very last. It survived his strength to hide in … Continue reading “The horror!” – Heart of Darkness (1902), J. Conrad

“The Chain-gang” – Heart of Darkness (1902), J. Conrad

At the Company Station, before hearing of Kurtz, Marlow witnesses the exploitation of locals while building a railroad.   A slight clinking behind me made me turn my head. Six … Continue reading “The Chain-gang” – Heart of Darkness (1902), J. Conrad

Excerpt from “The Importance of Being Earnest” (1895), O. Wilde

Worthing Meets Lady Bracknell Act 1 Jack (Ernest) Worthing meets Lady Bracknell for an interview during which he will have to prove worthy of her daughter’s hand, Gwendolen Fairfax – … Continue reading Excerpt from “The Importance of Being Earnest” (1895), O. Wilde

Excerpt from “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Bronte

Catherine Tells Nelly of Her Love for Heathcliff ‘Perfectly right; if people be right to marry only for the present. And now, let us hear what you are unhappy about. … Continue reading Excerpt from “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Bronte