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What two types of literature did Shakespeare write?

Shakespeare's narrative poems include "The Rape of Lucrece" and "Venus and Adonis." The collective edition of his sonnets, published in 1609, contains 154 sonnets. Beauty, love and the ravages of passing time are common themes in his poetry.\n"Romeo and Juliet" is an example of one of Shakespeare's tragedies, while "A Midsummer Night's Dream," is a popular comedy and "Richard III" an example of a history play. All three were written in the last decade of the 16th century. "The Tempest," written in 1611, is one of Shakespeare's romance plays.

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What are some reasons why Roku isn't targeting gamers?

In the interview, Anderson goes on to say that his company believes serious gamers are always going to want a gaming console while casual gamers are going to simply play games on their phones. In his view, this makes it less important to include games on a TV streaming device. Instead, Anderson says that Roku focuses on enhancing the TV viewing experience with high-definition, high-speed streaming features.\nFast Company notes that reviewers have sometimes been critical of Roku’s relatively limited games selection. Main competitors, including Apple, Google and Amazon, target gamers much more..

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What was Alban Berg known for?

During his life, Berg was known mostly for his orchestral music, piano sonatas and violin concertos. It was not until after his death that he was widely recognized for his contributions to atonal music through his founding of the Second Viennese School. His pieces were recognized as more poetic and lyrical than those of his mentor Schoenberg, and they gained a wider following among the audiences of Austria, who were accustomed to romantic pieces by 19th-century composers.\nIn modern times, Berg is remembered for his contributions to experimental music and his two operas. Although he only finis..

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What are some good DVDs on Amazon?

As of July 2015, the number one best-selling DVD on Amazon is "Home," which is an animated film starring the voice talent of Steve Martin. In the number two position is the complete series boxed set of the primetime series "Psych," which features the crime-solving prowess of two friends who pretend to be psychics and operate a detective agency. At number three on Amazon's list is "The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," which stars Richard Gere and Judi Dench. The fourth position is held by the movie "The Longest Ride," starring Scott Eastwood and Britt Robertson.Other DVDs popular on Ama..

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What are some books written by Jodi Picoult?

Jodi Picoult's 23rd novel, "Leaving Time," reached number one on the New York Times bestseller list. She wrote the novel "Between the Lines" with her daughter, Samantha van Leer. As of 2015, estimates show that Picoult has approximately 40 million books in print in 35 countries. In 2009, "My Sister's Keeper" was made into a major motion picture starring Cameron Diaz and Abigail Breslin.

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Who are some of the highest-paid male actors?

As of 2015, Tatum, who acted in "Magic Mike" and "Magic Mike XXL" is the next-highest earner, at $60 million per year. Jackman, who is known for his roles in "Les Miserables" and the "X-Men" series, is the third most highly paid, at $55 million annually. Wahlberg, from "Ted" and "No Pain - No Gain" pulls in a respectable $52 million a year, tied with Johnson, whose high-profile roles include the "Fast & Furious" series and "G.I. Joe."

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What songs did Connie Francis sing?

Connie Francis is responsible for several number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 including "Don't Break the Heart That Loves You," "Everybody's Somebody's Fool," and "My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own." Some of Connie Francis' most successful albums include "Italian Favorites," which reached number four on the Billboard 200, "More Italian Favorites," which reached number nine, "Christmas In My Heart," which reached number 16, and "Connie's Greatest Hits," which peaked at number 17.\nConnie Francis' rise to fame was kickstarted by Dick Clark, who featured her song "..

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How did Odysseus show leadership?

Though Odysseus was reluctant to join the Trojan War, once he was drawn into the Greek effort to overcome Troy, he proved himself an invaluable leader. He convinced Achilles to join the expedition, came up with the idea for the giant wooden horse that allowed the Greeks to take the city of Troy itself and fought valiantly — if somewhat brutally — shoulder to shoulder with his men.\n\nOn the journey home from the war, Odysseus found himself tested again and again—fighting and outsmarting a Cyclops, a sorceress and the Sirens, surviving several shipwrecks and even resisting the promise of ..

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Who are the characters in "The Scent of Apples" by Bienvenido Gonzalez?

The narrator is a writer and traveler, and a man of sophistication and education. Fabia is married to an American woman named Ruth, described by the author in physically unflattering terms, but it is also clear he has respect for her character. Fabia and Ruth have a young son, Roger, who is curious about his father's roots. Fabia introduces himself to the narrator and invites him home to dinner in the country. Fabia and his family live in challenging poverty, and Fabia shares his nostalgia for the Philippines with his wife and son. The sadness at the heart of the story is two-fold: first,..

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How can you watch the Myles Munroe sermons online?

Myles Munroe was an author, lecturer and speaker who traveled around the world to deliver motivational messages inspired from the Bible. Although Myles Munroe passed away in 2014, his son, Myles Munroe Jr., continues to travel and spread his message. The Myles Munroe International Facebook page posts regular updates on events that are either sponsored or co-sponsored by the ministry.\nSeveral unofficial YouTube channels have uploaded old sermons by Dr. Myles Munroe. Although the videos on these channels tend to be less organized than official channels, these channels may contain videos that ar..

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