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Any idea about the Fairy tale - "The Emperor's New Clothes" - by H C Andersen?

Asked by Mitana Mukhe in Books & Authors at 12:34 AM on February 06, 2009

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"The Emperor's New Clothes" (Keiserens nye Klæder) is a fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen about an emperor who unwittingly hires two swindlers to create a new suit of clothes for him. The tale was first published in 1837 as part of Eventyr, fortalte for Børn (Fairy Tales, Told for Children). The tale is one of Andersen's most popular. It appears often in selected collections of his work and is frequently published in illustrated storybook editions for children. The tale has seen adaptations in animated film, and television drama.

Plot summary

An emperor of a prosperous city who cares more about clothes than military pursuits or entertainment hires two swindlers who promise him the finest suit of clothes from the most beautiful cloth. This cloth, they tell him, is invisible to anyone who was either stupid or unfit for his position. The Emperor cannot see the (non-existent) cloth, but pretends that he can for fear of appearing stupid; his ministers do the same. When the swindlers report that the suit is finished, they dress him in mime. The Emperor then goes on a procession through the capital showing off his new "clothes". During the course of the procession, a small child cries out, "But he has nothing on!" The crowd realizes the child is telling the truth. The Emperor, however, holds his head high and continues the procession.

http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/The_Emperor%27s_New_Clothe s

Answered at 12:35 AM on February 06, 2009

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Share a review of A CORNER OF THE UNIVERSE by Ann Martin?

Asked by Mitana Mukhe in Books & Authors at 12:32 AM on February 06, 2009

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A CORNER OF THE UNIVERSE
by Ann Martin

Scholastic
ISBN: 0439388805
Ages 9-12
208 pages

Imagine learning about an uncle you never knew existed. In this 2002 Newbery Honor book, twelve-year-old Hattie Owen meets her Uncle Adam, a mentally disabled man who has been living in an institution that recently lost its funding.

During the summer of 1960, people were less likely to dissect family problems than today, the era of the talk show. Adam was a family secret, but Hattie learns to love him. She was planning a summer of trips to the library and ice cream, but now Adam comes with her. He is closer to her age mentally than most adults and has an endless enthusiasm for new experiences. Hattie loves to go to the carnival and is happy to bring Adam along. But she does not know how to handle Adam when he is out of control, such as when she finds him walking in his underwear through the neighborhood or when he disappears. He also becomes angry when he can't have his way.

Living with someone who is mentally disabled can be confusing at any age. Best-selling author Ann M. Martin of P.S. LONGER LETTER LATER (written with Paula Danziger) and the BABY-SITTERS CLUB series, does a wonderful job of showing the reader the joys and sadness of the experience, as seen through the eyes of likable teen Hattie.

Powerful characters and plot surprises will keep readers interested in this title --- and it is sure to stay with the reader long after the book is closed.

Answered at 12:33 AM on February 06, 2009

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Review of CORALINE by Neil Gaiman?

Asked by Mitana Mukhe in Books & Authors at 12:23 AM on February 06, 2009

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CORALINE by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Dave McKean

HarperCollins
ISBN: 0380977788
Ages 9-12
176 pages

This summer, Harry Potter has finally left the #1 spot on kids' reading lists, and new heroes are emerging to whom young readers can really relate. One such exciting character is Coraline, the adventurous heroine of Neil Gaiman's book of the same name. This beautifully written, dark fairy tale finally acknowledges the underestimated and forgotten maturity of most young people; Gaiman isn't afraid to write a scary fantasy for children looking for more than just Disney-esque dragons and grounds-keeping giants.

Coraline (NOT "Caroline," as she will tell you adamantly) has just moved into a flat in an old house. Her upstairs and downstairs neighbors are kind and eccentric older people who can't get her name right, but encourage her curiosity and explorer's instincts. One rainy afternoon, wandering around bored out of her mind (as young explorers are wont to do on rainy afternoons), Coraline opens a locked door in her living room and finds her way into the mysterious "vacant" fourth flat in the house. Surprisingly, the apartment is far from empty, and Coraline comes face to face with two creatures who claim to be her "other" parents. In fact, there appears to be an entire magical "other" world through the door; there are amazing toys to play with and neighbors who never mess up her name. Soon, however, Coraline realizes that this world is as deadly as it is enchanting. The "other mother" wants to keep Coraline there forever, and her intentions are hardly loving or parental. Coraline meets the ghosts of several other children who had been kidnapped hundreds of years ago, and she realizes that her both her body and spirit are in danger. She has to use all her intelligence and exploratory prowess in order to defeat the horrible "other mother."

Coraline's story is truly frightening, and Gaiman goes to great lengths to forge an "other" world where every aspect of our lives is perverted and twisted into the macabre. Originally a comic-book writer, he uses lyrical comparisons that challenge the simple images of traditional children's books'. Kids will enjoy the chills that run down their spines as they read this story and will be grateful that there is finally an author that refuses to patronize a young audience hungry for an absorbing horror tale.

Answered at 12:26 AM on February 06, 2009

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Do you have any idea about the tale - The Shoemaker and the Elves?

Asked by Mitana Mukhe in Books & Authors at 12:30 AM on February 06, 2009

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The Elves and the Shoemaker, or conversely The Shoemaker and the Elves is an often copied and re-made story about a poor shoemaker who receives much-needed help from elves.

The original story is the first of three fairy tales, contained as entry 39 in the German Grimm's Fairy Tales under the common title "Die Wichtelmänner". In her translation of 1884 Margaret Hunt chose The Elves as title for these three stories.[1]

The theme is a well-known one throughout European folklore. There are many warning stories about what should happen if the recipient of faerie help should offer clothes to his or her benefactor. According to the tales, pixies and faeries alike consider clothing to be a form of bondage, and see any kind offers or new clothes as a way to enslave the faerie.

In 1956, a Looney Tunes cartoon short, Yankee Dood It, is based on this fairy tale where Elmer Fudd is the King of industrial Elves. 150 years after this fairy tale took place, he visits the shoemaker to retrieve the elves he has employed, while also imparting the virtues of mass production capitalism to him.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wik i/The_Elves_and_the_Shoemaker

Answered at 12:32 AM on February 06, 2009

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Films based on Jack Finney's novels and stories?

Asked by arun nair in Books & Authors at 10:59 AM on January 04, 2009

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Films & TV Serials based on Jack Finney's novels and stories are:

# Escape to Verna (2008) (short story)
# The Invasion (2007) (novel "The Body Snatchers")

# The Love Letter (1998) (TV) (short story)
# Body Snatchers (1993) (novel "The Body Snatchers")

# "Amazing Stories" (1 episode, 1987)
... aka Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories (USA: complete title)
- Such Interesting Neighbors (1987) TV episode (short story)
# Maxie (1985) (novel "Marions Wall")
... aka Free Spirit

# Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) (novel "The Body Snatchers")

# Assault on a Queen (1966) (novel)
# Good Neighbor Sam (1964) (novel)
# "Alcoa Premiere" (1 episode, 1962)
- All My Clients Are Innocent (1962) TV episode (writer)

# House of Numbers (1957) (novel)
# Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) (Collier's magazine serial)
... aka Sleep No More
... aka Walter Wanger's Invasion of the Body Snatchers (USA: complete title)
# 5 Against the House (1955) (novel)
# "Science Fiction Theatre" (1 episode, 1955)
- Time Is Just a Place (1955) TV episode (story)

Answered at 12:27 PM on January 04, 2009

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What is the meaning of ibibo?

Asked by gubbala rame in Computers & Technology at 2:01 PM on December 12, 2008

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i build ~ i bond

Answered at 2:02 PM on December 12, 2008

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How do you speak in diction?

Asked by Mitana Mukhe in Books & Authors at 11:32 AM on December 09, 2008

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Your use of the word Diction suggests this answer:

diction

n 1: the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience [syn: enunciation] 2: the manner in which something is expressed in words; "use concise military verbiage"- G.S.Patton [syn: wording, phrasing, phraseology, choice of words, verbiage]

Source: WordNet 2.0, 2003 Princeton University

It seems you cannot speak in diction but rather, speak with diction.

Answered at 11:35 AM on December 09, 2008

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What does bhuel cad e mar ata tu is fear doighiuil thu mean?

Asked by Mitana Mukhe in Books & Authors at 11:32 AM on December 09, 2008

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Translation English->Irish Donegal Gaelic: Hello. How are you? You are a fine looking man. (Original Answer: Please don't let your cat walk across the keyboard.)

Answered at 11:34 AM on December 09, 2008

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What is the correct spelling in Gaelic for Erin go bragh?

Asked by Mitana Mukhe in Books & Authors at 11:32 AM on December 09, 2008

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Éireann go Brách is the correct spelling, but a more accurate way to say "Ireland Forever" and a more literal way would be "Éire go Deo" (pronounced Aira go Jaw) =Dp>

Answered at 11:34 AM on December 09, 2008

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What word is used to describe Japanese clothing?

Asked by Mitana Mukhe in Books & Authors at 11:31 AM on December 09, 2008

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The prefix "wafu" is used to when speaking of things traditionally japanese. Hence "wafuku" describes the ensemble of traditional japanese clothing including the now-famous kimono ,the obi ,the yukata etc..etc..

Were you searching for a word that describes more actual clothing styles? Such as the "Fruits" fashion ,or the lolita style?

Answered at 11:33 AM on December 09, 2008

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