Iphigenia.

Iphigenia (Ἰφιγένεια) was a princess of Mycenae, in Greek mythology. Her father was King Agamemnon, her mother was Queen Clytemnestra.

Iphigenia had several siblings: Orestes, Chrysothemis, and Electra.

There are plays, paintings, and statues about this character.

Great people: Alexandre Dumas (son).

 Alexandre Dumas fils was born on July 27, 1824, in Paris, France. His parents were Alexandre Dumas père and Marie-Laure-Catherine Labay.

Dumas wrote romantic and historical novels. He created his works during the Romanticism period.

Alexandre Dumas wrote: The Lady with the Camellias (1852). Also, he had an award Legion of Honour (1894).

He was married and had children.

Dumas died on November 27, 1895, Marly-le-Roi, Yvelines, France.

Tales from childhood: This or that.

 Sophie liked very different games. Sometimes she played alone with her toys. Then she came up with the rules for her own games. Or she played with her friends. It depended on her mood.

But one day children played in the yard. They rehearsed the play. Little Lara didn't want to listen Sophie's words. It was very unpleasant for her. Some little girl won't let her play.

Suddenly Beth and Lara's stepmother appeared from the corner. The young woman was with her children.

"Must play all together or no one," the stepmother said.

Lara went in her thoughts. She made a mistake. Little Lara had to listen to Sophie. Her stepmother was right in this moment.

Sophie decided to play alone. She played in a game with her own rules.

Lara caught the young woman's stern gaze and considered her behavior. Beth supported Lara's stepmother.

Great people: George Bernard Shaw.

George Bernard Shaw was born on July 26, 1856 in Dublin, Ireland. His parents were George Carr Shaw and Lucinda Elizabeth Shaw. Also, he had two older sisters.

Shaw became a playwright and critic. He wrote many novels and plays. Cashel Byron's Profession (1882), Caesar and Cleopatra (1898), Pygmalion (1913).

George Bernard Shaw visited different cities and countries. He had Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925, as well as Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 1939.

George Shaw married in 1898 to Charlotte Payne-Townshend.

Shaw's quotes and aphorisms became famous, too.

George Bernard Shaw died on November 2, 1950 in England.

Tales from childhood: Day with friends.

Natalie moved to a different place. But Sophie and Natalie were the best friends, despite of that fact. Sophie's friend often visited the old yard. They played together very well!

So, Sophie and Natalie decided to spent the Sunday morning in the sports ground. Sophie's best friend went to the place on schedule.

"Hi! Sophie, how are you?" Natalie asked Sophie.

"Good Morning, Natalie! I'm fine on this Sunday. And you?" little Sophie said.

"I have many emotions now. I waited for this day for so long. I want to play here," Natalie said.

They started playing hide-and-seek together, friends ran, riding on scooters, roll on skates. Sophie and Natalie used helmets and other protections.

Several minutes later in the sports ground other children appeared. But little Sophie and her friend didn't know them. They played with big red ball.

When Sophie and Natalie finished together, they went home. On the way Sophie understood important things: even if your friend is in a different place you can meet with them.

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Literature. Part fifty nine.

                                               Cabbages and Kings by O. Henry.

This novel was written in 1904. The story's genre is satire. Cabbages and Kings has eighteen chapters. They are like short stories.

Events happened in a fictional country named the Republic of Anchuria. Author described many situations in this place.

Chapters of the novel:

I. "Fox-in-the-Morning"
II. The Lotus and the Bottle
III. Smith
IV. Caught
V. Cupid's Exile Number Two
VI. The Phonograph and the Graft
VII. Money Maze
VIII. The Admiral
IX. The Flag Paramount
X. The Shamrock and the Palm
XI. The Remnants of the Code
XII. Shoes
XIII. Ships
XIV. Masters of Arts
XV. Dicky
XVI. Rouge et Noir
XVII. Two Recalls
XVIII. The Vitagraphoscope

There are different adaptations of this novel, such as: movies and theatrical plays. This book was translated to other languages.

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Tales from childhood: New discoveries.

Sophie and Natalie played together very often. They had shared secrets and kept them from others. Also, girls played with Beth and Johnny. But Sophie trusted Natalie more.

Lara was another child. She couldn't play with big children. The girl liked personal games, too. Sophie didn't understand her. Lara had several friends from her kindergarten.

During holidays grandfather walked with Lara. The child played with other children. Little Sophie thought that their games are strange.

Once Beth said that Lara had a different upbringing and temper. Now Sophie understood Lara. This girl is different. But Sophie still trusted her best friend.

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Movies.

Movies or films are a type of art. Its own workers and audience.

Cartoons and movies have many similar parts. Characters, genre, and screenplay are impotant for future film.

Also, actors are needed for good movie. Films can be based on famous books. Many different people work on one picture.

Camera, sounds, montage, and screenplay are important for man movies.

Drama, comedy, tragedy, fantasy, soap opera, historic can be some of the genres. Actors should get accostomed to their characters. Costumes and make-up can help.

People go to cinema and watch movie. Before it they went to the theatre. This place showed different plays and operas.

There is a criticism of this industry. Critics say different things about movies.

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Literature. Part thirty five.

                                     The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde.

American ambassador Mr. Otis and his family arrived at a castle. The Otis family included Mr. and Mrs. Otis, the son Washington, the daughter Virginia, and the twins.

Not everyone believed in the ghost. But the strange things happened in the castle. Somebody thundered with chains. A red stain appeared on the floor.

Little Virginia wanted to meet the Canterville ghost. She disappeared in one day. All the members of the family looked for her but... Virginia appeared with jewels that were given to her by the ghost.

There are many movies, catoons, and theatrical plays about this novella. Book was translated in different languages.

Literature. Part thirty.

                                  The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

Mary Lennox was a ten-year-old girl. She was alone and selfish. Mary's parents died, but she didn't worry about it.

Girl met with maid martha and her brother Dickon. Also, Mary met her cousin named Colin. He had serious health problems.

Children found a garden. So, together they care for it. Mary and her friends became better, as did the garden.

The novel describes a life in England at the end of XIX and beginning XX centuries.

There are many movies, cartoons, and plays based on this story.

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