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Memoir is a literary genre or a reminiscence, a subclass of autobiography. Memoir may also refer to: Autobiographical texts * ''Memoir'' (McGahern book), a 2005 autobiographical account of the childhood of Irish author John McGahern * ''Memoirs'' (Kennan book), a 1967 book that won the 1968 Pulitzer Prize * Memoirs (Walter Scott), a short autobiographical work by Walter Scott *Mémoires (Berlioz) (aka ''Mémoires de Hector Berlioz''), an autobiography by French composer Hector Berlioz *''Mémoires'', a 1959 artists' book by Guy Debord and Asger Jorn *'' Memoirs: 1939–1993'', a memoir written by the former Prime Minister of Canada Brian Mulroney Professional society journals For example: *''Memoirs and Proceedings of the Chemical Society'', a scientific journal published at various times by the U.K. Chemical Society *''Memoirs of the American Mathematical Society'', a mathematical journal in which each memoir is normally a single, separately bound monograph Music *''European Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memoir
A memoir (; , ) is any nonfiction narrative writing based in the author's personal memories. The assertions made in the work are thus understood to be factual. While memoir has historically been defined as a subcategory of biography or autobiography since the late 20th century, the genre is differentiated in form, presenting a narrowed focus. A biography or autobiography tells the story "of a life", while a memoir often tells the story of a particular event or time, such as touchstone moments and turning points from the author's life. The author of a memoir may be referred to as a memoirist or a memorialist. Early memoirs Memoirs have been written since the ancient times, as shown by Julius Caesar's ''Commentarii de Bello Gallico'', also known as ''Commentaries on the Gallic Wars''. In the work, Caesar describes the battles that took place during the nine years that he spent fighting local armies in the Gallic Wars. His second memoir, ''Commentarii de Bello Civili'' (or ''Com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memoire (album)
''Mémoire'' ( French for "Memory") is the debut studio album by Japanese rock band Malice Mizer, released on July 24, 1994 by Midi:Nette. It is their only album with original vocalist Tetsu and was reissued on December 24, 1994 as ''Mémoire DX''. Overview ''Mémoire'' was given a limited release of 3,000 copies on July 24, 1994 by guitarist Mana's own record label, Midi:Nette. It is their only official material released with original vocalist Tetsu, besides "Speed of Desperate" for the 1993 omnibus ''Brain Trash''. The album was reissued on December 24 of the same year as ''Mémoire DX'', containing an additional track and an expanded booklet. The cover illustration and the typography of the band's name, which would serve as the band's logo, were inspired by Mylène Farmer's album '' Ainsi soit je...''. Mana said that for the album he used guitar synths to create violin and pipe organ sounds because at the time he found it more interesting than "rock guitar." He also said ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memoirs V
A memoir (; , ) is any nonfiction narrative writing based in the author's personal memories. The assertions made in the work are thus understood to be factual. While memoir has historically been defined as a subcategory of biography or autobiography since the late 20th century, the genre is differentiated in form, presenting a narrowed focus. A biography or autobiography tells the story "of a life", while a memoir often tells the story of a particular event or time, such as touchstone moments and turning points from the author's life. The author of a memoir may be referred to as a memoirist or a memorialist. Early memoirs Memoirs have been written since the ancient times, as shown by Julius Caesar's ''Commentarii de Bello Gallico'', also known as ''Commentaries on the Gallic Wars''. In the work, Caesar describes the battles that took place during the nine years that he spent fighting local armies in the Gallic Wars. His second memoir, ''Commentarii de Bello Civili'' (or ''Comme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memoir '44
''Memoir '44'' is a light wargame, or war-themed strategy board game, for two players created by Richard Borg, published in 2004 by Days of Wonder and illustrated by Julien Delval and Cyrille Daujean. The game can also be played with up to six players if played in teams and up to eight players in the "Overlord" scenarios that require two copies of the game. It received the 2004 International Gamers Award for ''General Strategy, 2-Player'' category and The Wargamer 2004 ''Award for Excellence''. The game is published in English and French (as ''Mémoire 44'') by Days of Wonder. ''Memoir '44'' simulates over a dozen of the battles connected with the D-Day invasions in World War II. It uses an enhanced version of the same ''Command & Colors'' game system as found in '' Battle Cry''. Gameplay Summary Players start the game by choosing a scenario, representing a battle from World War II. Scenarios are available from the manual, the internet, or can be invented by players. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mémoire
In French culture, the word ''mémoire'', as in un mémoire ("a memory" – indefinite article), reflects the writer's own experiences and memories. The word has no direct English translation. Up to the 18th century The word appeared in the course of the 12th century. In this era, it simply meant an explanatory text written to show an idea. Little by little, and above all in the modern era, the term became synonymous with an argumentative piece of writing, serving and asserting an idea. Vauban also wrote mémoires to Louis XIV on fortifications, such as ''Mémoire pour servir d'instruction dans la conduite des sièges et dans la défense des places, par M. le maréchal de Vauban, présenté au Roi en 1704'', and the religious quarrels of the time also produced several mémoires. Evolution in the 19th century In the course of the 19th century, ''mémoire'' took on a sense that approaches the sense it holds today. It lost its polemical character and became a scientific text (or o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Third And The Mortal
The Third and the Mortal were a Norwegian metal band from Trondheim, founded in 1992. The band started out as doom metal, mixing distorted guitars and heavy drumming with clean guitars and vocals from Kari Rueslåtten. The band went on to experiment with genres such as progressive rock, jazz, ambient, folk and electronica. History The pre-history of the band began in 1990, then known as Nightfall and playing melodic death metal, consisting of Rune Hoemsnes, Trond Engum, Geir Nilsen and vocalist Terje Buaas. In 1992, Kari Rueslåtten replaced Buaas and, together with Jarle Dretvik and Finn Olav Holthe, they became The 3rd And The Mortal. Their first EP ''Sorrow'' was released in 1994 followed by the album ''Tears Laid in Earth'' in 1994. After Rueslåtten's departure in 1995 the band had Ann-Mari Edvardsen join as vocalist. With her, the band released full-length albums ''Painting on Glass'' in 1996 and explored an even more experimental sound in 1997 with ''In This Room''. Befo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bloom (Audio Adrenaline Album)
''Bloom'' is the third studio album released by Audio Adrenaline. In 1999, the album was certified Gold by RIAA. Concept ''Bloom'' represented a departure from the band's previous efforts into a more straightforward rock with hints of grunge music. According to the band, both the title and the music reflects the way they've matured and "grown into a new phase of life". Recording ''Bloom'' was recorded in 1995 at various studios in Tennessee: Ardent Recordings in Memphis, The Salt Mine in Brentwood, and House of Insomnia in Franklin. Producer, John Hampton, was in charge of the recording and mixing. The mastering was done by Ken Love at MasterMix, Nashville, Tennessee. Critical reception ''Bloom'' was well received by the audience becoming the first album of the band to be certified gold by RIAA. John DiBiase, of Jesus Freak Hideout, gave the album 4.5 stars out of 5, calling it "a brave and risky album for the band that only proved to be an ultimately wise stylist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memoirs (jazz Album)
''Memoirs'' is an album by pianist Paul Bley, bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Paul Motian recorded in 1990 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.Soul Note discography accessed October 27, 2011 Reception The review by Josef Woodard awarded the album 3 stars stating "''Memoirs'' serves as a tidy summation of Paul Bley's gifts as an individual and musical conversationalist".Woodard, JAllmusic Review accessed October 27, 2011 '' |
European Memoirs
''European Memoirs'' (a.k.a. ''Memoir'' in Japan) is the tenth studio recording of the Toshiko Akiyoshi – Lew Tabackin Big Band. Akiyoshi was nominated for a 1983 Grammy award in the Best Instrumental Arrangement category for the arrangement of "Remembering Bud" on this album. This would be the final recording of the Los Angeles-based Toshiko Akiyoshi – Lew Tabackin Big Band before the principals moved to New York City in 1982 and formed a new big band, the " Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra featuring Lew Tabackin" that released nine more albums and two live performance videos before disbanding in 2003. Track listing :All songs composed and arranged by Toshiko Akiyoshi: LP side A # "Remembering Bud" – 8:55 # "Feast in Milano" – 4:50 # "Relaxing at Zell am See" – 8:14 LP side B # "Two Faces of a Nation" ## Part 1 – 9:22 ## Part 2 – 10:02 Personnel *Toshiko Akiyoshi – piano *Lew Tabackin – tenor saxophone, flute, piccolo *John Gross – tenor saxophone, flute, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memoir (McGahern Book)
''Memoir'' (published in North America as ''All Will Be Well'') is an autobiographical account of the childhood of Irish writer John McGahern. It was published in 2005, and the writer died in 2006. It recalls, amongst other things, his formative years in Leitrim, Ireland Ireland ( ; ga, Éire ; Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe, north-western Europe. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel (Grea ..., the death of his beloved mother, Susan, and his relationship with his dark and enigmatic father. Themes from his childhood experiences run throughout his canon of fiction. Editions * * 2005 non-fiction books Irish memoirs Literary memoirs Works by John McGahern Faber and Faber books {{memoir-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memoirs Of The American Mathematical Society
''Memoirs of the American Mathematical Society'' is a mathematical journal published in six volumes per year, totalling approximately 33 individually bound numbers, by the American Mathematical Society. It is intended to carry papers on new mathematical research between 80 and 200 pages in length. Usually, a bound number consists of a single paper, i.e., it is a monograph. The journal is indexed by Mathematical Reviews, Zentralblatt MATH, Science Citation Index, Research Alert, CompuMath Citation Index, and Current Contents. Other journals from the AMS * ''Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society'' * ''Journal of the American Mathematical Society'' * ''Notices of the American Mathematical Society ''Notices of the American Mathematical Society'' is the membership journal of the American Mathematical Society (AMS), published monthly except for the combined June/July issue. The first volume appeared in 1953. Each issue of the magazine since ...'' * ''Proceedings of the Ame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
