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Misfortune (other)
Misfortune or Misfortunes may refer to: *Bad luck Books * ''Misfortune'' (folk tale) (Italian: "Sfortuna"), an Italian fairy tale collected by Italo Calvino in his ''Italian Folktales'' * ''Misfortune'' (novel), a 2005 novel by Wesley Stace *''A Misfortune'', sometimes translated "Misfortune", an 1886 short story by Anton Chekhov *''Misfortunes'', a 1930 poetry collection poems by Rose Macaulay Music Albums * ''Misfortunes'' (album), a 2008 album by This Is Hell Songs *"Misfortune", a 1984 song by SNFU from '' ...And No One Else Wanted to Play'' *"Misfortune", a 1989 song by Goo Goo Dolls from ''Jed'' (song) *"Misfortunes", a 1992 song by And Also the Trees from ''Farewell to the Shade'' See also *''The Misfortunes of Arthur'', play 1587 *'' The Misfortunes of Alonso Ramírez'' 1690 *'' The Misfortunes of Elphin'', by Thomas Love Peacock 1829 * Bad luck (other) * Fortune (other) Fortune may refer to: General * Fortuna or Fortune, the Roman goddess of luc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luck
Luck is the phenomenon and belief that defines the experience of improbable events, especially improbably positive or negative ones. The naturalistic interpretation is that positive and negative events may happen at any time, both due to random and non-random natural and artificial processes, and that even improbable events can happen by random chance. In this view, the epithet "lucky" or "unlucky" is a descriptive label that refers to an event's positivity, negativity, or improbability. Supernatural interpretations of luck consider it to be an attribute of a person or object, or the result of a favorable or unfavorable view of a deity upon a person. These interpretations often ''prescribe'' how luckiness or unluckiness can be obtained, such as by carrying a lucky charm or offering sacrifices or prayers to a deity. Saying someone is "born lucky" may hold different meanings, depending on the interpretation: it could simply mean that they have been born into a good family or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misfortune (folk Tale)
''Misfortune'' ( it, Sfortuna) is an Italian fairy tale, from Palermo, collected by Italo Calvino in his ''Italian Folktales''.Calvino and the Age of Neorealism: Fables of Estrangement -1990 - Page 382 0804766576 "Another of Messia's tales, entitled "Sfortuna" ("Misfortune"), is, according to Calvino, "an odyssey about poor women's work ..."" Another telling of the tale appears under the title ''Unfortunate'' in A Book of Enchantments and Curses, by Ruth Manning-Sanders. Synopsis A king was captured and dethroned, and the queen had to make shift as best she could with her seven daughters. A beggar woman told the queen that all their misfortunes sprung from having a daughter who was unlucky. If she sent her away, all would go well with them, and she could find out which daughter it was: the one who slept with her hands crossed. The queen found it was her youngest; when her daughter found out why she was weeping, she left at once. She sought service at a weavers', calling h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misfortune (novel)
''Misfortune'', is the 2005 debut novel by Wesley Stace. The "Victorian" novel revolves around a cross-dressing heir/heiress. The book was one of the ''Washington Posts Books of the Year and chosen by Amazon.com as one of the Ten Best Novels of 2005. It was also nominated for the Guardian First Book Award, and shortlisted for both the Commonwealth Writers Prize and the James Tiptree, Jr. Award. The author, better known as singer-songwriter John Wesley Harding ''John Wesley Harding'' is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on December 27, 1967, by Columbia Records. Produced by Bob Johnston, the album marked Dylan's return to semi-acoustic instrumentation and folk ..., recorded the traditional ballads and folk songs in the book on The Love Hall Tryst's 2005 album ''Songs of Misfortune''. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Misfortune
"A Misfortune", sometimes translated "Misfortune" (russian: Несчастье, translit=Neschast'e), is an 1886 story by Anton Chekhov. First published in '' Novoye Vremya'', the story concerns Sofya Petrovna, the young wife of a country notary, whose attempts to turn away a suitor only expose her own desire for him and drive her toward an affair. The main theme is sexual enthrallment, a frequent concern in Chekhov's work during this period. Background and publication history Chekhov wrote "A Misfortune" for the St. Petersburg newspaper '' Novoye Vremya'' (''New Times''), which had invited him to contribute short pieces at the beginning of 1886.Rayfield, Donald (1999)''Understanding Chekhov: A Critical Study of Chekhov's Prose and Drama'' pp. 32–36. University of Wisconsin Press. . The story was published on 16 August of that year. Chekhov's association with ''Novoye Vremya'' gave him new freedom in his writing, opening him up to new influences and enabling him to increase both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rose Macaulay
Dame Emilie Rose Macaulay, (1 August 1881 – 30 October 1958) was an English writer, most noted for her award-winning novel ''The Towers of Trebizond'', about a small Anglo-Catholic group crossing Turkey by camel. The story is seen as a spiritual autobiography, reflecting her own changing and conflicting beliefs. Macaulay's novels were partly influenced by Virginia Woolf; she also wrote biographies and travelogues. Early years and education Macaulay was born in Rugby, Warwickshire the daughter of George Campbell Macaulay, a classical scholar, and his wife, Grace Mary (née Conybeare). Her father was descended in the male-line directly from the Macaulay family of Lewis. She was educated at Oxford High School for Girls and read Modern History at Somerville College at Oxford University. Career Macaulay began writing her first novel, ''Abbots Verney'' (published 1906), after leaving Somerville and while living with her parents at Ty Isaf, near Aberystwyth, in Wales. Later novels i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misfortunes (album)
''Misfortunes'' the second full-length album by hardcore punk band This Is Hell. It was released on February 19, 2008 through Trustkill Records. After extensive worldwide touring in 2007, the band managed to find time to write and record an album. An earlier version of "Infected" can also be found on the band's prior release '' Cripplers (EP)''. An additional track, "Cement Shoes", was found in the leak of the album and is also available on the UK version of the CD release. Track listing #"Reckless" - 1:59 #"Infected" - 2:31 #"Disciples" - 4:23 #"In Shambles" - 4:26 #"Realization: Remorse" - 1:46 #"Without Closure" - 1:48 #"Remnants" - 3:36 #"Resuscitate" - 3:25 #"Fearless Vampires" - 2:14 #"You Are the Antithesis" - 3:20 #"End of an Era" - 3:25 #"Memoirs" - 3:43 #"Last Days Campaign" - 4:15 Bonus tracks "Show No Mercy" (Cro-Mags cover) (Vinyl version) "Cement Shoes" Personnel ;This Is Hell *Travis Reilly - vocals *Rick Jimenez - guitar and vocals *John Moore - bass *Dan Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
And No One Else Wanted To Play
''...And No One Else Wanted to Play'' is the first full-length album from Canadian punk band SNFU. The album was engineered by David Ferguson, recorded at Track Record Studios in Hollywood, California, US in December 1984, and released by BYO Records in 1985. The album was well received at the time of its release, hailed in punk circuits as " e of the best Canadian releases in a long time."Pushead. Album review. ''Maximumrocknroll'' issue 23, March 1, 1985. Thereafter it remained an influential hardcore punk record and helped establish the skate punk subgenre. Writing for AllMusic, critic Paul Henderson called the album " must for devoted fans of the genre and a worthy introduction to early-'80s hardcore for the uninitiated." Background and recording SNFU formed in November 1981, but recorded only demo and compilation material in their first three years together. They first became associated with BYO Records in July 1983 when they shared a short Canadian tour with Youth Brig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jed (album) - ...
''Jed'' is the second studio album by American rock band Goo Goo Dolls, released on February 22, 1989 by Metal Blade Records. It was the band's first album in which John Rzeznik sang vocals for some of the tracks; the majority of the songs are sung by Robby Takac, with Rzeznik taking over for two ("Up Yours" and "James Dean"). The album was named after painter Jed Jackson, who was Robby Takac's art teacher at Medaille College and who painted the cover artwork, which is entitled "Arkansas Sunset". Track listing Personnel *Robby Takac - lead vocals, bass guitar *Johnny Rzeznik - lead guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals on "Up Yours" and "James Dean" *George Tutuska - drums ;Additional personnel * Lance Diamond Lance Diamond (born William Shingles), (July 3, 19452015 in review: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farewell To The Shade
''Farewell to the Shade'' is the fourth studio album by English band And Also the Trees. It was released in 1989 through record label Reflex. Background ''Farewell to the Shade'' was recorded in 1989 at The Abattoir in Birmingham, England. Release ''Farewell to the Shade'' was released in 1989 through record label Reflex. According to AllMusic, it was their only US release to date at the time of the review. Musical style ''Farewell to the Shade'' has been cited as an example of gothic rock. Track listing Personnel * Simon Huw Jones Simon Huw Jones or Simon Jones is an English vocalist, lyricist and photographer, best known as the singer with the band And Also the Trees. Biography Simon Huw Jones was born in Birmingham, England in 1960 but grew up in rural Worcestershire ... – vocals * Justin Jones – guitar * Steven Burrows – bass guitar * Nick Havas – drums * Mark Tibenham – keyboards References External links * {{Authority con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Misfortunes Of Arthur
''The Misfortunes of Arthur, Uther Pendragon's son reduced into tragical notes'' is a play by the 16th-century English dramatist Thomas Hughes. Written in 1587, it was performed at Greenwich before Queen Elizabeth I on February 28, 1588. The play is based on the Arthurian legend, specifically the story of Mordred's treachery and King Arthur's death as told in Geoffrey of Monmouth's ''Historia Regum Britanniae''. Several of Hughes' fellow members at Gray's Inn participated in ''The Misfortunes of Arthur''’s writing and production for the inn's revels.Smith, Christopher (1991). "Hughes, Thomas". In Lacy, Norris J., ''The New Arthurian Encyclopedia'', p. 241. New York: Garland. . Nicholas Trotte provided the introduction, Francis Flower the choruses of Acts I and II, William Fulbecke wrote two speeches, while Francis Bacon, Christopher Yelverton, John Lancaster, and Flower oversaw the dumb shows. Lancaster and John Penruddocke directed the drama at Court. The play was greatly influ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Misfortunes Of Alonso Ramírez
''The Misfortunes of Alonso Ramírez'' ( es, Infortunios de Alonso Ramírez) is a 1690 book by Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora, a Mexican writer retelling the story of Alonso Ramírez, a Puerto Rican sailor from his first sailing as a ship's boy in 1675, to his arrival at Yucatan, Mexico, after which he served as a sailor based on Cavite, Philippines At one point thought to be fictional, José Francisco Buscaglia-Salgado and the historian Fabio López-Lázaro have demonstrated the existence of Ramírez and the accuracy of the account of experiences with pirates, including William Dampier and Duncan Mackintosh. Among the most consequential findings of Buscaglia's research, as reported in the bilingual edition of 2019, is to have found the shipwreck site and the remains of Ramírez's frigate in Punta Herradura, Yucatán Yucatán (, also , , ; yua, Yúukatan ), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Yucatán,; yua, link=no, Xóot' Noj Lu'umil Yúukatan. is one of the 31 sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
