https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Negar+B British Culture - User contributions [en] 2026-05-11T20:12:19Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.43.0 https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=The_Rape_of_the_Lock&diff=14238 The Rape of the Lock 2023-06-17T21:02:38Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> The Rape of The Lock is a [[mock-epic]] poem written in 1711 by 18th century poet [[Alexander Pope]]. It was first published anonymously a year later in 1712 before going through many transformations rendering the version that we know of today. The first version of the poem is noticeably shorter and less refined in comparison to the latest version which was published along with a collection of Pope’s other works in 1717. <br /> Pope himself described the poem as a “heroi-comical poem”. It uses parody and satire, combined with the serious tone, elevated style, and many other conventions of classical epic poems such as ''The Iliad'' or ''The Odyssey'' by Homer as well as Dante’s ''Divine comedy'' and ''Paradise lost'' by John Milton to humorously criticize the society and culture of 18th century England. Despite the grandness of the poem’s style, the subject matter around which the story unfolds is quite trivial and common.<br /> The story revolves around an aristocratic woman named Belinda, a lock of whose hair is cut and stolen (raped) stealthily by a Baron. The word ''rape'' is used to mean 'steal' or 'snatch' due to its Latin roots but here, Pope purposely makes use of it to hyperbolize the terribleness of the act. This seemingly insignificant incident is thus described by Pope as a “dire offense” in the first line of the poem and he devotes around 600 lines to the conflicts that ensue afterwards. The poem is divided into five cantos which is a section of a long narrative poem. <br /> The story is inspired by real events told to Pope by a friend named ''John Caryll''. Belinda is inspired by a real woman named Arabella Fremor who indeed had her hair cut off by an acquaintance which resulted in heated feuds and estrangements between the two noble families. Pope believed that this minor insult was taken too seriously and the ensuing troubles were unnecessary. This can also be seen as one of the main themes of the poem; how the high society is occupied with rather trifling matters and human vanity. <br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> “The Rape of the Lock.” ''Project Gutenberg’s The Rape of the Lock and Other Poems by Alexander Pope'', 2022, https://www.gutenberg.org/files/9800/9800-h/9800-h.htm. Accessed 17 June 2023<br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock, A Study Guide.” ''Cummings Study Guide'', 2012, https://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/Guides2/Pope.html. Accessed 15 June 2023<br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock, Summary and Analysis.” ''Study.com'', 2022, https://study.com/learn/lesson/the-rape-of-the-lock-by-alexander-pope-summary-analysis.html. Accessd 15 June 2023 <br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock.” ''British Literature Wiki'', https://sites.udel.edu/britlitwiki/the-rape-of-the-lock/. Accessed 17 June 2023 <br /> <br /> Nibble Pop. “The Rape of the Lock l Alexander Pope l Theme and Backdrop.” ''Youtube'', presented by Monami Mukherjee, 19 October 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG-GE90wU2c. Accessed 14 June 2023</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=The_Rape_of_the_Lock&diff=14237 The Rape of the Lock 2023-06-17T20:58:00Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> The Rape of The Lock is a [[mock-epic]] poem written in 1711 by 18th century poet [[Alexander Pope]]. It was first published anonymously a year later in 1712 before going through many transformations rendering the version that we know of today. The first version of the poem is noticeably shorter and less refined in comparison to the latest version which was published along with a collection of Pope’s other works in 1717. <br /> Pope himself described the poem as a “heroi-comical poem”. It uses parody and satire, combined with the serious tone, elevated style, and many other conventions of classical epic poems such as ''The Iliad'' or ''The Odyssey'' by Homer as well as works by Virgil, Dante’s ''Divine comedy'' and ''Paradise lost'' by John Milton to humorously criticize the society and culture of 18th century England. Despite the grandness of the poem’s style, the subject matter around which the story unfolds is quite trivial and common.<br /> The story revolves around an aristocratic woman named Belinda, a lock of whose hair is cut and stolen (raped) stealthily by a Baron. The word ''rape'' is used to mean 'steal' or 'snatch' due to its Latin roots but here, Pope purposely makes use of it to hyperbolize the terribleness of the act. This seemingly insignificant incident is thus described by Pope as a “dire offense” in the first line of the poem and he devotes around 600 lines to the conflicts that ensue afterwards. The poem is divided into five cantos which is a section of a long narrative poem. <br /> The story is inspired by real events told to Pope by a friend named ''John Caryll''. Belinda is inspired by a real woman named Arabella Fremor who indeed had her hair cut off by an acquaintance which resulted in heated feuds and estrangements between the two noble families. Pope believed that this minor insult was taken too seriously and the ensuing troubles were unnecessary. This can also be seen as one of the main themes of the poem; how the high society is occupied with rather trifling matters and human vanity. <br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> “The Rape of the Lock.” ''Project Gutenberg’s The Rape of the Lock and Other Poems by Alexander Pope'', 2022, https://www.gutenberg.org/files/9800/9800-h/9800-h.htm. Accessed 17 June 2023<br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock, A Study Guide.” ''Cummings Study Guide'', 2012, https://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/Guides2/Pope.html. Accessed 15 June 2023<br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock, Summary and Analysis.” ''Study.com'', 2022, https://study.com/learn/lesson/the-rape-of-the-lock-by-alexander-pope-summary-analysis.html. Accessd 15 June 2023 <br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock.” ''British Literature Wiki'', https://sites.udel.edu/britlitwiki/the-rape-of-the-lock/. Accessed 17 June 2023 <br /> <br /> Nibble Pop. “The Rape of the Lock l Alexander Pope l Theme and Backdrop.” ''Youtube'', presented by Monami Mukherjee, 19 October 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG-GE90wU2c. Accessed 14 June 2023</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=The_Rape_of_the_Lock&diff=14236 The Rape of the Lock 2023-06-17T20:56:34Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> The Rape of The Lock is a [[mock-epic]] poem written in 1711 by 18th century poet [[Alexander Pope]]. It was first published anonymously a year later in 1712 before going through many transformations rendering the version that we know of today. The first version of the poem is noticeably shorter and less refined in comparison to the latest version which was published along with a collection of Pope’s other works in 1717. <br /> Pope himself described the poem as a “heroi-comical poem”. It uses parody and satire, combined with the serious tone, elevated style, and many other conventions of classical epic poems such as ''The Iliad'' or ''The Odyssey'' by Homer as well as works by Virgil, Dante’s ''Divine comedy'' and ''Paradise lost'' by John Milton to humorously criticize the society and culture of 18th century England. Despite the grandness of the poem’s style, the subject matter around which the story unfolds is quite trivial and common.<br /> The story revolves around an aristocratic woman named Belinda, a lock of whose hair is cut and stolen (raped) stealthily by a Baron. The word ''rape'' is used to mean 'steal' or 'snatch' due to its Latin roots but here, Pope purposely makes use of it to hyperbolize the terribleness of the act. This seemingly insignificant incident is thus described by Pope as a “dire offense” in the first line of the poem and he devotes around 600 lines to the conflicts that ensue afterwards. The poem is divided into five cantos which is a section of a long narrative poem. <br /> The story is inspired by real events told to Pope by a friend named ''John Caryll''. Belinda is inspired by a real woman named Arabella Fremor who indeed had her hair cut off by an acquaintance which resulted in heated feuds and estrangements between the two noble families. Pope believed that this minor insult was taken too seriously and the ensuing troubles were unnecessary. This can also be seen as one of the main themes of the poem; how the high society is occupied with rather trifling matters and human vanity. <br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> “The Rape of the Lock.” ''Project Gutenberg’s The Rape of the Lock and Other Poems by Alexander Pope'', 2022, https://www.gutenberg.org/files/9800/9800-h/9800-h.htm. Accessed 17 June 2023<br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock, A Study Guide.” ''Cummings Study Guide'', 2012, https://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/Guides2/Pope.html. Accessed 15 June 2023<br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock, Summary and Analysis.” ''Study.com'', 2022, https://study.com/learn/lesson/the-rape-of-the-lock-by-alexander-pope-summary-analysis.html. Accessd 15 June 2023 <br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock.” British Literature Wiki, https://sites.udel.edu/britlitwiki/the-rape-of-the-lock/. Accessed 17 June 2023 <br /> <br /> Nibble Pop. “The Rape of the Lock l Alexander Pope l Theme and Backdrop.” Youtube, presented by Monami Mukherjee, 19 October 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG-GE90wU2c. Accessed 14 June 2023</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=The_Rape_of_the_Lock&diff=14235 The Rape of the Lock 2023-06-17T20:54:09Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> The Rape of The Lock is a [[mock-epic]] poem written in 1711 by 18th century poet [[Alexander Pope]]. It was first published anonymously a year later in 1712 before going through many transformations rendering the version that we know of today. The first version of the poem is noticeably shorter and less refined in comparison to the latest version which was published along with a collection of Pope’s other works in 1717. <br /> Pope himself described the poem as a “heroi-comical poem”. It uses parody and satire, combined with the serious tone, elevated style, and many other conventions of classical epic poems such as ''The Iliad'' or ''The Odyssey'' by Homer as well as works by Virgil, Dante’s ''Divine comedy'' and ''Paradise lost'' by John Milton to humorously criticize the society and culture of 18th century England. Despite the grandness of the poem’s style, the subject matter around which the story unfolds is quite trivial and common.<br /> The story revolves around an aristocratic woman named Belinda, a lock of whose hair is cut and stolen (raped) stealthily by a Baron. The word ''rape'' is used to mean steal or snatch due to its Latin roots but here, Pope purposely makes use of it to hyperbolize the terribleness of the act. This seemingly insignificant incident is thus described by Pope as a “dire offense” in the first line of the poem and he devotes around 600 lines to the conflicts that ensue afterwards. The poem is divided into five cantos which is a section of a long narrative poem. <br /> The story is inspired by real events told to Pope by a friend named ''John Caryll''. Belinda is inspired by a real woman named Arabella Fremor who indeed had her hair cut off by an acquaintance which resulted in heated feuds and estrangements between the two noble families. Pope believed that this minor insult was taken too seriously and the ensuing troubles were unnecessary. This can also be seen as one of the main themes of the poem; how the high society is occupied with rather trifling matters and human vanity. <br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> “The Rape of the Lock.” Project Gutenberg’s The Rape of the Lock and Other Poems by Alexander Pope, 2022, https://www.gutenberg.org/files/9800/9800-h/9800-h.htm. Accessed 17 June 2023<br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock, A Study Guide.” Cummings Study Guide, 2012, https://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/Guides2/Pope.html. Accessed 15 June 2023<br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock, Summary and Analysis.” Study.com, 2022, https://study.com/learn/lesson/the-rape-of-the-lock-by-alexander-pope-summary-analysis.html. Accessd 15 June 2023 <br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock.” British Literature Wiki, https://sites.udel.edu/britlitwiki/the-rape-of-the-lock/. Accessed 17 June 2023 <br /> <br /> Nibble Pop. “The Rape of the Lock l Alexander Pope l Theme and Backdrop.” Youtube, presented by Monami Mukherjee, 19 October 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG-GE90wU2c. Accessed 14 June 2023</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=The_Rape_of_the_Lock&diff=14234 The Rape of the Lock 2023-06-17T20:51:08Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> The Rape of The Lock is a [[mock-epic]] poem written in 1711 by 18th century poet [[Alexander Pope]]. It was first published anonymously a year later in 1712 before going through many transformations rendering the version that we know of today. The first version of the poem is noticeably shorter and less refined in comparison to the latest version which was published along with a collection of Pope’s other works in 1717. <br /> Pope himself described the poem as a “heroi-comical poem”. It uses parody and satire, combined with the serious tone, elevated style, and many other conventions of classical epic poems such as [[The Iliad]] or [[The Odyssey]] by Homer as well as works by Virgil, Dante’s [[Divine comedy]] and [[Paradise lost]] by John Milton to humorously criticize the society and culture of 18th century England. Despite the grandness of the poem’s style, the subject matter around which the story unfolds is quite trivial and common.<br /> The story revolves around an aristocratic woman named ''Belinda'', a lock of whose hair is cut and stolen (raped) stealthily by a Baron. The word ''rape'' is used to mean steal or snatch due to its Latin roots but here, Pope purposely makes use of it to hyperbolize the terribleness of the act. This seemingly insignificant incident is thus described by Pope as a “dire offense” in the first line of the poem and he devotes around 600 lines to the conflicts that ensue afterwards. The poem is divided into five cantos which is a section of a long narrative poem. <br /> The story is inspired by real events told to Pope by a friend named ''John Caryll''. Belinda is inspired by a real woman named ''Arabella Fremor'' who indeed had her hair cut off by an acquaintance which resulted in heated feuds and estrangements between the two noble families. Pope believed that this minor insult was taken too seriously and the ensuing troubles were unnecessary. This can also be seen as one of the main themes of the poem; how the high society is occupied with rather trifling matters and human vanity. <br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> “The Rape of the Lock.” Project Gutenberg’s The Rape of the Lock and Other Poems by Alexander Pope, 2022, https://www.gutenberg.org/files/9800/9800-h/9800-h.htm. Accessed 17 June 2023<br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock, A Study Guide.” Cummings Study Guide, 2012, https://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/Guides2/Pope.html. Accessed 15 June 2023<br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock, Summary and Analysis.” Study.com, 2022, https://study.com/learn/lesson/the-rape-of-the-lock-by-alexander-pope-summary-analysis.html. Accessd 15 June 2023 <br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock.” British Literature Wiki, https://sites.udel.edu/britlitwiki/the-rape-of-the-lock/. Accessed 17 June 2023 <br /> <br /> Nibble Pop. “The Rape of the Lock l Alexander Pope l Theme and Backdrop.” Youtube, presented by Monami Mukherjee, 19 October 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG-GE90wU2c. Accessed 14 June 2023</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=The_Rape_of_the_Lock&diff=14233 The Rape of the Lock 2023-06-17T20:50:06Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> The Rape of The Lock is a [[mock-epic]] poem written in 1711 by 18th century poet [[Alexander Pope]]. It was first published anonymously a year later in 1712 before going through many transformations rendering the version that we know of today. The first version of the poem is noticeably shorter and less refined in comparison to the latest version which was published along with a collection of Pope’s other works in 1717. <br /> Pope himself described the poem as a “heroi-comical poem”. It uses parody and satire, combined with the serious tone, elevated style, and many other conventions of classical epic poems such as [[The Iliad]] or [[The Odyssey]] by Homer as well as works by Virgil, Dante’s [[Divine comedy]] and [[Paradise lost]] by John Milton to humorously criticize the society and culture of 18th century England. Despite the grandness of the poem’s style, the subject matter around which the story unfolds is quite trivial and common.<br /> The story revolves around an aristocratic woman named ''Belinda'', a lock of whose hair is cut and stolen (raped) stealthily by a Baron. The word rape is used to mean steal or snatch due to its Latin roots but here, Pope purposely makes use of it to hyperbolize the terribleness of the act. This seemingly insignificant incident is thus described by Pope as a “dire offense” in the first line of the poem and he devotes around 600 lines to the conflicts that ensue afterwards. The poem is divided into five cantos which is a section of a long narrative poem. <br /> The story is inspired by real events told to Pope by a friend named John Caryll. Belinda is inspired by a real woman named Arabella Fremor who indeed had her hair cut off by an acquaintance which resulted in heated feuds and estrangements between the two noble families. Pope believed that this minor insult was taken too seriously and the ensuing troubles were unnecessary. This can also be seen as one of the main themes of the poem; how the high society is occupied with rather trifling matters and human vanity. <br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> “The Rape of the Lock.” Project Gutenberg’s The Rape of the Lock and Other Poems by Alexander Pope, 2022, https://www.gutenberg.org/files/9800/9800-h/9800-h.htm. Accessed 17 June 2023<br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock, A Study Guide.” Cummings Study Guide, 2012, https://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/Guides2/Pope.html. Accessed 15 June 2023<br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock, Summary and Analysis.” Study.com, 2022, https://study.com/learn/lesson/the-rape-of-the-lock-by-alexander-pope-summary-analysis.html. Accessd 15 June 2023 <br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock.” British Literature Wiki, https://sites.udel.edu/britlitwiki/the-rape-of-the-lock/. Accessed 17 June 2023 <br /> <br /> Nibble Pop. “The Rape of the Lock l Alexander Pope l Theme and Backdrop.” Youtube, presented by Monami Mukherjee, 19 October 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG-GE90wU2c. Accessed 14 June 2023</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=The_Rape_of_the_Lock&diff=14232 The Rape of the Lock 2023-06-17T20:47:38Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> The Rape of The Lock is a [[Mock-epic]] poem written in 1711 by 18th century poet Alexander Pope. It was first published anonymously a year later in 1712 before going through many transformations rendering the version that we know of today. The first version of the poem is noticeably shorter and less refined in comparison to the latest version which was published along with a collection of Pope’s other works in 1717. <br /> Pope himself described the poem as a “heroi-comical poem”. It uses parody and satire, combined with the serious tone, elevated style, and many other conventions of classical epic poems such as The Iliad or The Odyssey by Homer as well as works by Virgil, Dante’s Divine Comedy and Paradise lost by John Milton to humorously criticize the society and culture of 18th century England. Despite the grandness of the poem’s style, the subject matter around which the story unfolds is quite trivial and common.<br /> The story revolves around an aristocratic woman named Belinda, a lock of whose hair is cut and stolen (raped) stealthily by a Baron. The word rape is used to mean steal or snatch due to its Latin roots but here, Pope purposely makes use of it to hyperbolize the terribleness of the act. This seemingly insignificant incident is thus described by Pope as a “dire offense” in the first line of the poem and he devotes around 600 lines to the conflicts that ensue afterwards. The poem is divided into five cantos which is a section of a long narrative poem. <br /> The story is inspired by real events told to Pope by a friend named John Caryll. Belinda is inspired by a real woman named Arabella Fremor who indeed had her hair cut off by an acquaintance which resulted in heated feuds and estrangements between the two noble families. Pope believed that this minor insult was taken too seriously and the ensuing troubles were unnecessary. This can also be seen as one of the main themes of the poem; how the high society is occupied with rather trifling matters and human vanity. <br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> “The Rape of the Lock.” Project Gutenberg’s The Rape of the Lock and Other Poems by Alexander Pope, 2022, https://www.gutenberg.org/files/9800/9800-h/9800-h.htm. Accessed 17 June 2023<br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock, A Study Guide.” Cummings Study Guide, 2012, https://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/Guides2/Pope.html. Accessed 15 June 2023<br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock, Summary and Analysis.” Study.com, 2022, https://study.com/learn/lesson/the-rape-of-the-lock-by-alexander-pope-summary-analysis.html. Accessd 15 June 2023 <br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock.” British Literature Wiki, https://sites.udel.edu/britlitwiki/the-rape-of-the-lock/. Accessed 17 June 2023 <br /> <br /> Nibble Pop. “The Rape of the Lock l Alexander Pope l Theme and Backdrop.” Youtube, presented by Monami Mukherjee, 19 October 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG-GE90wU2c. Accessed 14 June 2023</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=The_Rape_of_the_Lock&diff=14231 The Rape of the Lock 2023-06-17T20:46:12Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>The Rape of the Lock<br /> <br /> The Rape of The Lock is a mock-epic poem written in 1711 by 18th century poet Alexander Pope. It was first published anonymously a year later in 1712 before going through many transformations rendering the version that we know of today. The first version of the poem is noticeably shorter and less refined in comparison to the latest version which was published along with a collection of Pope’s other works in 1717. <br /> Pope himself described the poem as a “heroi-comical poem”. It uses parody and satire, combined with the serious tone, elevated style, and many other conventions of classical epic poems such as The Iliad or The Odyssey by Homer as well as works by Virgil, Dante’s Divine Comedy and Paradise lost by John Milton to humorously criticize the society and culture of 18th century England. Despite the grandness of the poem’s style, the subject matter around which the story unfolds is quite trivial and common.<br /> The story revolves around an aristocratic woman named Belinda, a lock of whose hair is cut and stolen (raped) stealthily by a Baron. The word rape is used to mean steal or snatch due to its Latin roots but here, Pope purposely makes use of it to hyperbolize the terribleness of the act. This seemingly insignificant incident is thus described by Pope as a “dire offense” in the first line of the poem and he devotes around 600 lines to the conflicts that ensue afterwards. The poem is divided into five cantos which is a section of a long narrative poem. <br /> The story is inspired by real events told to Pope by a friend named John Caryll. Belinda is inspired by a real woman named Arabella Fremor who indeed had her hair cut off by an acquaintance which resulted in heated feuds and estrangements between the two noble families. Pope believed that this minor insult was taken too seriously and the ensuing troubles were unnecessary. This can also be seen as one of the main themes of the poem; how the high society is occupied with rather trifling matters and human vanity. <br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> “The Rape of the Lock.” Project Gutenberg’s The Rape of the Lock and Other Poems by Alexander Pope, 2022, https://www.gutenberg.org/files/9800/9800-h/9800-h.htm. Accessed 17 June 2023<br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock, A Study Guide.” Cummings Study Guide, 2012, https://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/Guides2/Pope.html. Accessed 15 June 2023<br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock, Summary and Analysis.” Study.com, 2022, https://study.com/learn/lesson/the-rape-of-the-lock-by-alexander-pope-summary-analysis.html. Accessd 15 June 2023 <br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock.” British Literature Wiki, https://sites.udel.edu/britlitwiki/the-rape-of-the-lock/. Accessed 17 June 2023 <br /> <br /> Nibble Pop. “The Rape of the Lock l Alexander Pope l Theme and Backdrop.” Youtube, presented by Monami Mukherjee, 19 October 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG-GE90wU2c. Accessed 14 June 2023</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=The_Rape_of_the_Lock&diff=14230 The Rape of the Lock 2023-06-17T20:45:37Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;ref&gt;&lt;/ref&gt;The Rape of the Lock<br /> <br /> The Rape of The Lock is a mock-epic poem written in 1711 by 18th century poet Alexander Pope. It was first published anonymously a year later in 1712 before going through many transformations rendering the version that we know of today. The first version of the poem is noticeably shorter and less refined in comparison to the latest version which was published along with a collection of Pope’s other works in 1717. <br /> Pope himself described the poem as a “heroi-comical poem”. It uses parody and satire, combined with the serious tone, elevated style, and many other conventions of classical epic poems such as The Iliad or The Odyssey by Homer as well as works by Virgil, Dante’s Divine Comedy and Paradise lost by John Milton to humorously criticize the society and culture of 18th century England. Despite the grandness of the poem’s style, the subject matter around which the story unfolds is quite trivial and common.<br /> The story revolves around an aristocratic woman named Belinda, a lock of whose hair is cut and stolen (raped) stealthily by a Baron. The word rape is used to mean steal or snatch due to its Latin roots but here, Pope purposely makes use of it to hyperbolize the terribleness of the act. This seemingly insignificant incident is thus described by Pope as a “dire offense” in the first line of the poem and he devotes around 600 lines to the conflicts that ensue afterwards. The poem is divided into five cantos which is a section of a long narrative poem. <br /> The story is inspired by real events told to Pope by a friend named John Caryll. Belinda is inspired by a real woman named Arabella Fremor who indeed had her hair cut off by an acquaintance which resulted in heated feuds and estrangements between the two noble families. Pope believed that this minor insult was taken too seriously and the ensuing troubles were unnecessary. This can also be seen as one of the main themes of the poem; how the high society is occupied with rather trifling matters and human vanity. <br /> <br /> <br /> Sources <br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock.” Project Gutenberg’s The Rape of the Lock and Other Poems by Alexander Pope, 2022, https://www.gutenberg.org/files/9800/9800-h/9800-h.htm. Accessed 17 June 2023<br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock, A Study Guide.” Cummings Study Guide, 2012, https://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/Guides2/Pope.html. Accessed 15 June 2023<br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock, Summary and Analysis.” Study.com, 2022, https://study.com/learn/lesson/the-rape-of-the-lock-by-alexander-pope-summary-analysis.html. Accessd 15 June 2023 <br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock.” British Literature Wiki, https://sites.udel.edu/britlitwiki/the-rape-of-the-lock/. Accessed 17 June 2023 <br /> <br /> Nibble Pop. “The Rape of the Lock l Alexander Pope l Theme and Backdrop.” Youtube, presented by Monami Mukherjee, 19 October 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG-GE90wU2c. Accessed 14 June 2023</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=The_Rape_of_the_Lock&diff=14229 The Rape of the Lock 2023-06-17T20:44:41Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>The Rape of the Lock<br /> <br /> The Rape of The Lock is a mock-epic poem written in 1711 by 18th century poet Alexander Pope. It was first published anonymously a year later in 1712 before going through many transformations rendering the version that we know of today. The first version of the poem is noticeably shorter and less refined in comparison to the latest version which was published along with a collection of Pope’s other works in 1717. <br /> Pope himself described the poem as a “heroi-comical poem”. It uses parody and satire, combined with the serious tone, elevated style, and many other conventions of classical epic poems such as The Iliad or The Odyssey by Homer as well as works by Virgil, Dante’s Divine Comedy and Paradise lost by John Milton to humorously criticize the society and culture of 18th century England. Despite the grandness of the poem’s style, the subject matter around which the story unfolds is quite trivial and common.<br /> The story revolves around an aristocratic woman named Belinda, a lock of whose hair is cut and stolen (raped) stealthily by a Baron. The word rape is used to mean steal or snatch due to its Latin roots but here, Pope purposely makes use of it to hyperbolize the terribleness of the act. This seemingly insignificant incident is thus described by Pope as a “dire offense” in the first line of the poem and he devotes around 600 lines to the conflicts that ensue afterwards. The poem is divided into five cantos which is a section of a long narrative poem. <br /> The story is inspired by real events told to Pope by a friend named John Caryll. Belinda is inspired by a real woman named Arabella Fremor who indeed had her hair cut off by an acquaintance which resulted in heated feuds and estrangements between the two noble families. Pope believed that this minor insult was taken too seriously and the ensuing troubles were unnecessary. This can also be seen as one of the main themes of the poem; how the high society is occupied with rather trifling matters and human vanity. <br /> <br /> <br /> Sources <br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock.” Project Gutenberg’s The Rape of the Lock and Other Poems by Alexander Pope, 2022, https://www.gutenberg.org/files/9800/9800-h/9800-h.htm. Accessed 17 June 2023<br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock, A Study Guide.” Cummings Study Guide, 2012, https://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/Guides2/Pope.html. Accessed 15 June 2023<br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock, Summary and Analysis.” Study.com, 2022, https://study.com/learn/lesson/the-rape-of-the-lock-by-alexander-pope-summary-analysis.html. Accessd 15 June 2023 <br /> <br /> “The Rape of the Lock.” British Literature Wiki, https://sites.udel.edu/britlitwiki/the-rape-of-the-lock/. Accessed 17 June 2023 <br /> <br /> Nibble Pop. “The Rape of the Lock l Alexander Pope l Theme and Backdrop.” Youtube, presented by Monami Mukherjee, 19 October 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG-GE90wU2c. Accessed 14 June 2023</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=The_Rape_of_the_Lock&diff=14198 The Rape of the Lock 2023-05-06T11:12:22Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Mock epic by [[Alexander Pope]]. First version in two cantos published in 1712. Enlarged version in five cantos published in 1714. The story revolves around a a haughty Baron who is obssessed with acquiring a lock of his lover's hair without her consent. This minor incident is then, narrated in a heroic scope by Pope.</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14140 Henry Purcell 2023-01-28T10:49:02Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>10 September 1659 - 21 November 1695. Composer. Called ''Orpheus Britannicus'' or the British Orpheus, arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at Chapel Royal in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English Baroque. In 1677 he became the composer for the King’s String Orchestra, the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being &quot;[[Hail Bright Cecilia]]&quot;.<br /> <br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[opera]]s and [[anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic opera ''[[Dido and Aeneas]]'' in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time [why?] and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 odes and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 anthems for the Chapel Royal and Westminster Abbey. In addition to ''Dido and Aeneas'', his most important pieces for the stage are his semi-operas ''King Arthur'' (1691), ''The Fairy Queen'' (1692), an adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' and ''The Indian Queen'' (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for Queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Mary II, on 21 November 1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *&quot;Baroque Composers and Musicians&quot;, Baroque Music Site, https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html. Accessed 15 January 2023<br /> <br /> * &quot;Henry Purcell&quot;, The World's Greatest Music Classic FM Digital Radio, https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/. Accessed 14 January 2023<br /> <br /> *Cummings, Robert. &quot;Henry Purcell Biography&quot;, All Music, https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography. Accessed 14 January 2023<br /> <br /> *&quot;Henry Purcell&quot;, Music World, 2017, https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell. Accessed 14 January 2023</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14139 Henry Purcell 2023-01-28T10:47:56Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>10 September 1659 - 21 November 1695. Composer. Called ''Orpheus Britannicus'' or the British Orpheus, arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at Chapel Royal in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English Baroque. In 1677 he became the composer for the King’s String Orchestra, the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being &quot;[[Hail Bright Cecilia]]&quot;.<br /> <br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[opera]]s and [[anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic opera ''[[Dido and Aeneas]]'' in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time [why?] and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 odes and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 anthems for the Chapel Royal and Westminster Abbey. In addition to ''Dido and Aeneas'', his most important pieces for the stage are his semi-operas ''King Arthur'' (1691), ''The Fairy Queen'' (1692), an adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' and ''The Indian Queen'' (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for Queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Mary II, on 21 November 1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *&quot;Baroque Composers and Musicians&quot;, Baroque Music Site, https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html. Accessed 15 January 2023<br /> <br /> * &quot;Henry Purcell&quot;, The World's Greatest Music Classic FM, https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/. Accessed 14 January 2023<br /> <br /> *Cummings, Robert. &quot;Henry Purcell Biography&quot;, All Music, https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography. Accessed 14 January 2023<br /> <br /> *&quot;Henry Purcell&quot;, Music World, 2017, https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell. Accessed 14 January 2023</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14138 Henry Purcell 2023-01-28T10:41:39Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>10 September 1659 - 21 November 1695. Composer. Called ''Orpheus Britannicus'' or the British Orpheus, arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at Chapel Royal in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English Baroque. In 1677 he became the composer for the King’s String Orchestra, the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being &quot;[[Hail Bright Cecilia]]&quot;.<br /> <br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[opera]]s and [[anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic opera ''[[Dido and Aeneas]]'' in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time [why?] and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 odes and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 anthems for the Chapel Royal and Westminster Abbey. In addition to ''Dido and Aeneas'', his most important pieces for the stage are his semi-operas ''King Arthur'' (1691), ''The Fairy Queen'' (1692), an adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' and ''The Indian Queen'' (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for Queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Mary II, on 21 November 1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *&quot;BAROQUE COMPOSERS AND MUSICIANS&quot;, Baroque Music Site, https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html. Accessed 15 January 2023<br /> <br /> * &quot;Henry Purcell&quot;, The World's Greatest Music Classic FM, https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/. Accessed 14 January 2023<br /> <br /> *Cummings, Robert. &quot;Henry Purcell Biography&quot;, All Music, https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography. Accessed 14 January 2023<br /> <br /> *&quot;Henry Purcell&quot;, Music World, 2017, https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell. Accessed 14 January 2023</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14137 Henry Purcell 2023-01-28T10:40:01Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>10 September 1659 - 21 November 1695. Composer. Called ''Orpheus Britannicus'' or the British Orpheus, arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at Chapel Royal in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English Baroque. In 1677 he became the composer for the King’s String Orchestra, the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being &quot;[[Hail Bright Cecilia]]&quot;.<br /> <br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[opera]]s and [[anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic opera ''[[Dido and Aeneas]]'' in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time [why?] and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 odes and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 anthems for the Chapel Royal and Westminster Abbey. In addition to ''Dido and Aeneas'', his most important pieces for the stage are his semi-operas ''King Arthur'' (1691), ''The Fairy Queen'' (1692), an adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' and ''The Indian Queen'' (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for Queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Mary II, on 21 November 1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *&quot;BAROQUE COMPOSERS AND MUSICIANS&quot;, Baroque Music Site, https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html. Accessed 15 January 2023<br /> <br /> * &quot;Henry Purcell&quot;, The World's Greatest Music Classic FM, 2017, https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/. Accessed 14 January 2023<br /> <br /> *Cummings, Robert. &quot;Henry Purcell Biography&quot;, All Music, https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography. Accessed 14 January 2023<br /> <br /> *&quot;Henry Purcell&quot;, Music World, https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell. Accessed 14 January 2023</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14136 Henry Purcell 2023-01-28T10:37:12Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>10 September 1659 - 21 November 1695. Composer. Called ''Orpheus Britannicus'' or the British Orpheus, arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at Chapel Royal in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English Baroque. In 1677 he became the composer for the King’s String Orchestra, the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being &quot;[[Hail Bright Cecilia]]&quot;.<br /> <br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[opera]]s and [[anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic opera ''[[Dido and Aeneas]]'' in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time [why?] and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 odes and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 anthems for the Chapel Royal and Westminster Abbey. In addition to ''Dido and Aeneas'', his most important pieces for the stage are his semi-operas ''King Arthur'' (1691), ''The Fairy Queen'' (1692), an adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' and ''The Indian Queen'' (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for Queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Mary II, on 21 November 1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *&quot;BAROQUE COMPOSERS AND MUSICIANS&quot;, Baroque Music Site, https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html. Accessed 15 January 2023<br /> <br /> * &quot;Henry Purcell&quot;, The World's Greatest Music Classic FM, https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/. Accessed 14 January 2023<br /> <br /> *Cummings, Robert. &quot;Henry Purcell Biography&quot;, All Music, https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography. Accessed 14 January 2023<br /> <br /> *&quot;Henry Purcell&quot;, Music World, https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell. Accessed 14 January 2023</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14135 Henry Purcell 2023-01-28T10:36:46Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>10 September 1659 - 21 November 1695. Composer. Called ''Orpheus Britannicus'' or the British Orpheus, arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at Chapel Royal in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English Baroque. In 1677 he became the composer for the King’s String Orchestra, the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being &quot;[[Hail Bright Cecilia]]&quot;.<br /> <br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[opera]]s and [[anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic opera ''[[Dido and Aeneas]]'' in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time [why?] and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 odes and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 anthems for the Chapel Royal and Westminster Abbey. In addition to ''Dido and Aeneas'', his most important pieces for the stage are his semi-operas ''King Arthur'' (1691), ''The Fairy Queen'' (1692), an adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' and ''The Indian Queen'' (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for Queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Mary II, on 21 November 1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *&quot;BAROQUE COMPOSERS AND MUSICIANS&quot;, Baroque Music Site, https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html. Accessed 15 January 2023<br /> <br /> * &quot;Henry Purcell&quot;, The World's Greatest Music Class FM, https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/. Accessed 14 January 2023<br /> <br /> *Cummings, Robert. &quot;Henry Purcell Biography&quot;, All Music, https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography. Accessed 14 January 2023<br /> <br /> *&quot;Henry Purcell&quot;, Music World, https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell. Accessed 14 January 2023</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14134 Henry Purcell 2023-01-28T10:30:50Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>10 September 1659 - 21 November 1695. Composer. Called ''Orpheus Britannicus'' or the British Orpheus, arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at Chapel Royal in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English Baroque. In 1677 he became the composer for the King’s String Orchestra, the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being &quot;[[Hail Bright Cecilia]]&quot;.<br /> <br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[opera]]s and [[anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic opera ''[[Dido and Aeneas]]'' in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time [why?] and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 odes and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 anthems for the Chapel Royal and Westminster Abbey. In addition to ''Dido and Aeneas'', his most important pieces for the stage are his semi-operas ''King Arthur'' (1691), ''The Fairy Queen'' (1692), an adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' and ''The Indian Queen'' (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for Queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Mary II, on 21 November 1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *&quot;BAROQUE COMPOSERS AND MUSICIANS&quot;, Baroque Music Site, https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html. Accessed 15 January 2023<br /> <br /> * &quot;Henry Purcell&quot;, The World's Greatest Music Class FM, https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/. Accessed 14 January 2023<br /> <br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14133 Henry Purcell 2023-01-28T10:27:47Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>10 September 1659 - 21 November 1695. Composer. Called ''Orpheus Britannicus'' or the British Orpheus, arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at Chapel Royal in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English Baroque. In 1677 he became the composer for the King’s String Orchestra, the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being &quot;[[Hail Bright Cecilia]]&quot;.<br /> <br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[opera]]s and [[anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic opera ''[[Dido and Aeneas]]'' in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time [why?] and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 odes and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 anthems for the Chapel Royal and Westminster Abbey. In addition to ''Dido and Aeneas'', his most important pieces for the stage are his semi-operas ''King Arthur'' (1691), ''The Fairy Queen'' (1692), an adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' and ''The Indian Queen'' (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for Queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Mary II, on 21 November 1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *&quot;BAROQUE COMPOSERS AND MUSICIANS&quot;, Baroque Music Site, https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html. Accessed <br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14077 Henry Purcell 2023-01-15T00:07:32Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the ''Orpheus Britannicus'' or the british Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at Chapel Royal in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English [[Baroque]]. In 1677 he became the composer for the ''King’s String Orchestra'', the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being &quot;[[Hail Bright Cecilia]]&quot;.<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[opera]]s and [[anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic [[opera]] &quot;[[Dido and Aeneas]]&quot; in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 [[ode]]s and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 [[anthems]] for the Chapel Royal and [[Westminster Abbey]]. In addition to &quot;[[Dido and Aeneas]]&quot; (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are his [[semi-opera]]s &quot;[[King Arthur]]&quot; (1691), &quot;[[The Fairy Queen]]&quot; being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s &quot;[[A Midsummer Night's Dream]]&quot; (1692), and &quot;[[The Indian Queen]]&quot; (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after [[Mary II]], on November 21, 1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14076 Henry Purcell 2023-01-15T00:07:17Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the ''Orpheus Britannicus'' or the british Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at Chapel Royal in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English [[Baroque]]. In 1677 he became the composer for the ''King’s String Orchestra'', the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being &quot;[[Hail Bright Cecilia]]&quot;.<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[opera]]s and [[anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic [[opera]] &quot;[[Dido and Aeneas]]&quot; in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 [[ode]]s and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 [[anthems]] for the Chapel Royal and [[Westminster Abbey]]. In addition to &quot;[[Dido and Aeneas]]&quot; (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are his [[semi-opera]]s &quot;[[King Arthur]]&quot; (1691), &quot;[[The Fairy Queen]]&quot; being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s &quot;[[A Midsummer Night's Dream]]&quot; (1692), and &quot;[[The Indian Queen]]&quot; (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after [[Mary II]], on November 21,1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14075 Henry Purcell 2023-01-15T00:04:45Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the ''Orpheus Britannicus'' or the british Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at Chapel Royal in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English [[Baroque]]. In 1677 he became the composer for the ''King’s String Orchestra'', the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being &quot;[[Hail Bright Cecilia]]&quot;.<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[opera]]s and [[anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic [[opera]] &quot;[[Dido and Aeneas]]&quot; in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 [[ode]]s and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 [[anthems]] for the Chapel Royal and [[Westminster Abbey]]. In addition to &quot;[[Dido and Aeneas]]&quot; (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are his [[semi-opera]]s &quot;[[King Arthur]]&quot; (1691), &quot;[[The Fairy Queen]]&quot; being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s &quot;[[A Midsummer Night's Dream]]&quot; (1692), and &quot;[[The Indian Queen]]&quot; (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Queen [[Mary II]], on November 21,1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14074 Henry Purcell 2023-01-15T00:03:57Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the ''Orpheus Britannicus'' or the british Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at Chapel Royal in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English [[Baroque]]. In 1677 he became the composer for the ''King’s String Orchestra'', the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being &quot;[[Hail Bright Cecilia]]&quot;.<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[opera]]s and [[Anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic [[opera]] &quot;[[Dido and Aeneas]]&quot; in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 [[ode]]s and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 [[anthems]] for the Chapel Royal and [[Westminster Abbey]]. In addition to &quot;[[Dido and Aeneas]]&quot; (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are his [[semi-opera]]s &quot;[[King Arthur]]&quot; (1691), &quot;[[The Fairy Queen]]&quot; being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s &quot;[[A Midsummer Night's Dream]]&quot; (1692), and &quot;[[The Indian Queen]]&quot; (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Queen [[Mary II]], on November 21,1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14073 Henry Purcell 2023-01-15T00:02:02Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the ''Orpheus Britannicus'' or the British Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at Chapel Royal in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English [[Baroque]]. In 1677 he became the composer for the ''King’s String Orchestra'', the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being &quot;[[Hail Bright Cecilia]]&quot;.<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[Opera]]s and [[Anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic [[Opera]] &quot;[[Dido and Aeneas]]&quot; in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 [[ode]]s and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 [[anthems]] for the Chapel Royal and [[Westminster Abbey]]. In addition to &quot;[[Dido and Aeneas]]&quot; (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are his [[Semi-opera]]s &quot;[[King Arthur]]&quot; (1691), &quot;[[The Fairy Queen]]&quot; being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s &quot;[[A Midsummer Night's Dream]]&quot; (1692), and &quot;[[The Indian Queen]]&quot; (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Queen [[Mary II]], on November 21,1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14072 Henry Purcell 2023-01-14T23:57:59Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the ''Orpheus Britannicus'' or the British Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at Chapel Royal in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English [[Baroque]]. In 1677 he became the composer for the ''King’s String Orchestra'', the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being [[Hail Bright Cecilia]].<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[Opera]]s and [[Anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic [[Opera]] [[Dido and Aeneas]] in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 [[ode]]s and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 [[anthems]] for the ''Chapel Royal'' and [[Westminster Abbey]]. In addition to [[Dido and Aeneas]] (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are his [[Semi-opera]]s [[King Arthur]] (1691), [[The Fairy Queen]] being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s [[A Midsummer Night's Dream]] (1692), and [[The Indian Queen]] (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Queen [[Mary II]], on November 21,1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14071 Henry Purcell 2023-01-14T23:56:42Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the ''Orpheus Britannicus'' or the British Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at ''Chapel Royal'' in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English [[Baroque]]. In 1677 he became the composer for the ''King’s String Orchestra'', the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being [[Hail Bright Cecilia]].<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[Opera]]s and [[Anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic [[Opera]] [[Dido and Aeneas]] in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 [[ode]]s and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 [[anthems]] for the ''Chapel Royal'' and [[Westminster Abbey]]. In addition to [[Dido and Aeneas]] (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are his [[Semi-opera]]s [[King Arthur]] (1691), [[The Fairy Queen]] being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s [[A Midsummer Night's Dream]] (1692), and [[The Indian Queen]] (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Queen [[Mary II]], on November 21,1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14070 Henry Purcell 2023-01-14T23:53:21Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the &quot;Orpheus Britannicus&quot; or the British Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at ''Chapel Royal'' in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English [[Baroque]]. In 1677 he became the composer for the ''King’s String Orchestra'', the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being [[Hail Bright Cecilia]].<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[Opera]]s and [[Anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic [[Opera]] [[Dido and Aeneas]] in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 [[ode]]s and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 [[anthems]] for the ''Chapel Royal'' and [[Westminster Abbey]]. In addition to [[Dido and Aeneas]] (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are his [[Semi-opera]]s [[King Arthur]] (1691), [[The Fairy Queen]] being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s [[A Midsummer Night's Dream]] (1692), and [[The Indian Queen]] (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Queen [[Mary II]], on November 21,1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14069 Henry Purcell 2023-01-14T23:52:51Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the &quot;Orpheus Britannicus&quot; or the British Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at ''Chapel Royal'' in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English [[Baroque]]. In 1677 he became the composer for the ''King’s String Orchestra'', the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being [[''Hail Bright Cecilia'']].<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[Opera]]s and [[Anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic [[Opera]] [[Dido and Aeneas]] in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 [[ode]]s and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 [[anthems]] for the ''Chapel Royal'' and [[Westminster Abbey]]. In addition to [[Dido and Aeneas]] (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are his [[Semi-opera]]s [[King Arthur]] (1691), [[The Fairy Queen]] being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s [[A Midsummer Night's Dream]] (1692), and [[The Indian Queen]] (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Queen [[Mary II]], on November 21,1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14068 Henry Purcell 2023-01-14T23:52:07Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the &quot;Orpheus Britannicus&quot; or the British Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at ''Chapel Royal'' in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English [[Baroque]]. In 1677 he became the composer for the ''King’s String Orchestra'', the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being [[''Hail Bright Cecilia'']].<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[Opera]]s and [[Anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic [[Opera]] ''[[Dido and Aeneas]]'' in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 [[ode]]s and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 [[anthems]] for the ''Chapel Royal'' and [[Westminster Abbey]]. In addition to [[''Dido and Aeneas'']] (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are his [[Semi-opera]]s [[''King Arthur'']] (1691), [[''The Fairy Queen'']] being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s [[''A Midsummer Night's Dream'']] (1692), and [[''The Indian Queen'']] (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Queen [[Mary II]], on November 21,1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14067 Henry Purcell 2023-01-14T23:50:18Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the &quot;Orpheus Britannicus&quot; or the British Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at ''Chapel Royal'' in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English [[Baroque]]. In 1677 he became the composer for the ''King’s String Orchestra'', the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being [[''Hail Bright Cecilia'']].<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[Opera]]s and [[Anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic [[Opera]] [[''Dido and Aeneas'']] in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 [[ode]]s and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 [[anthems]] for the ''Chapel Royal'' and [[Westminster Abbey]]. In addition to [[''Dido and Aeneas'']] (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are his [[Semi-opera]]s [[''King Arthur'']] (1691), [[''The Fairy Queen'']] being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s [[''A Midsummer Night's Dream'']] (1692), and [[''The Indian Queen'']] (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Queen [[Mary II]], on November 21,1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14066 Henry Purcell 2023-01-14T23:49:43Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the &quot;Orpheus Britannicus&quot; or the British Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at ''Chapel Royal'' in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English [[Baroque]]. In 1677 he became the composer for the ''King’s String Orchestra'', the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being [[''Hail Bright Cecilia'']].<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[Opera]]s and [[Anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic [[opera]] [[''Dido and Aeneas'']] in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 [[ode]]s and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 [[anthems]] for the ''Chapel Royal'' and [[Westminster Abbey]]. In addition to [[''Dido and Aeneas'']] (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are his [[Semi-opera]]s [[''King Arthur'']] (1691), [[''The Fairy Queen'']] being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s [[''A Midsummer Night's Dream'']] (1692), and [[''The Indian Queen'']] (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Queen [[Mary II]], on November 21,1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14065 Henry Purcell 2023-01-14T23:48:44Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the &quot;Orpheus Britannicus&quot; or the British Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at ''Chapel Royal'' in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English [[Baroque]]. In 1677 he became the composer for the ''King’s String Orchestra'', the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being [[''Hail Bright Cecilia'']].<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[Opera]]s and [[Anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic [[opera]] [[''Dido and Aeneas'']] in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 [[ode]]s and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 [[anthems]] for the ''Chapel Royal'' and [[Westminster Abbey]]. In addition to [[''Dido and Aeneas'']] (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are his [[semi-operas]] [[''King Arthur'']] (1691), [[''The Fairy Queen'']] being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s [[''A Midsummer Night's Dream'']] (1692), and [[''The Indian Queen'']] (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Queen [[Mary II]], on November 21,1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14064 Henry Purcell 2023-01-14T23:47:16Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the &quot;Orpheus Britannicus&quot; or the British Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at ''Chapel Royal'' in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English [[Baroque]]. In 1677 he became the composer for the ''King’s String Orchestra'', the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being [[''Hail Bright Cecilia'']].<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[Opera]]s and [[Anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic [[opera]] [[Dido and Aeneas]] in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 [[ode]]s and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 [[anthems]] for the ''Chapel Royal'' and [[Westminster Abbey]]. In addition to [[Dido and Aeneas]] (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are his [[semi-operas]] [[King Arthur]] (1691), [[The Fairy Queen]] being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s [[A Midsummer Night's Dream]] (1692), and [[The Indian Queen]] (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Queen Mary, on November 21,1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14063 Henry Purcell 2023-01-14T23:46:57Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the &quot;Orpheus Britannicus&quot; or the British Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at ''Chapel Royal'' in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English [[Baroque]]. In 1677 he became the composer for the ''King’s String Orchestra'', the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being [[Hail Bright Cecilia''Italic text'']].<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[Opera]]s and [[Anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic [[opera]] [[Dido and Aeneas]] in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 [[ode]]s and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 [[anthems]] for the ''Chapel Royal'' and [[Westminster Abbey]]. In addition to [[Dido and Aeneas]] (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are his [[semi-operas]] [[King Arthur]] (1691), [[The Fairy Queen]] being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s [[A Midsummer Night's Dream]] (1692), and [[The Indian Queen]] (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Queen Mary, on November 21,1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14062 Henry Purcell 2023-01-14T23:42:09Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the &quot;Orpheus Britannicus&quot; or the British Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at ''Chapel Royal'' in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English [[Baroque]]. In 1677 he became the composer for the ''King’s String Orchestra'', the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being [[Hail Bright Cecilia]].<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[Opera]]s and [[Anthem]]s; the most famous one being the tragic [[opera]] [[Dido and Aeneas]] in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 [[ode]]s and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 [[anthems]] for the ''Chapel Royal'' and [[Westminster Abbey]]. In addition to [[Dido and Aeneas]] (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are his [[semi-operas]] [[King Arthur]] (1691), [[The Fairy Queen]] being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s [[A Midsummer Night's Dream]] (1692), and [[The Indian Queen]] (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for queen [[Mary II]] in 1695. He died shortly after Queen Mary, on November 21,1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14047 Henry Purcell 2023-01-13T00:24:58Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the &quot;Orpheus Britannicus&quot; or the British Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at Chapel Royal in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English Baroque. In 1677 he became the composer for the King’s String Orchestra, the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being [[Hail Bright Cecilia]].<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[Operas]] and [[Anthems]]; the most famous one being the tragic Opera [[Dido and Aeneas]] in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 odes and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 anthems for the Chapel Royal and [[Westminster Abbey]]. In addition to Dido and Aeneas (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are his [[semi-operas]] [[King Arthur]] (1691), [[The Fairy Queen]] being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s [[A Midsummer Night's Dream]] (1692), and [[The Indian Queen]] (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for [[Queen Mary]] in 1695. He died shortly after Queen Mary, on November 21,1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14046 Henry Purcell 2023-01-13T00:24:40Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the &quot;Orpheus Britannicus&quot; or the British Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at Chapel Royal in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English Baroque. In 1677 he became the composer for the King’s String Orchestra, the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being [[Hail Bright Cecilia]].<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[Operas]] and [[Anthems]]; the most famous one being the tragic Opera [[Dido and Aeneas]] in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 odes and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 anthems for the Chapel Royal and [[Westminster Abbey]]. in addition to Dido and Aeneas (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are his [[semi-operas]] [[King Arthur]] (1691), [[The Fairy Queen]] being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s [[A Midsummer Night's Dream]] (1692), and [[The Indian Queen]] (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for [[Queen Mary]] in 1695. He died shortly after Queen Mary, on November 21,1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14045 Henry Purcell 2023-01-13T00:23:53Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the &quot;Orpheus Britannicus&quot; or the British Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at Chapel Royal in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English Baroque. In 1677 he became the composer for the King’s String Orchestra, the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday, wedding, and holiday songs; the most popular one being [[Hail Bright Cecilia]].<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[Operas]] and [[Anthems]]; the most famous one being the tragic Opera [[Dido and Aeneas]] in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a musician, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 odes and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 anthems for the Chapel Royal and [[Westminster Abbey]]. in addition to Dido and Aeneas (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are hi [[semi-operas]] [[King Arthur]] (1691), [[The Fairy Queen]] being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s [[A Midsummer Night's Dream]] (1692), and [[The Indian Queen]] (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for [[Queen Mary]] in 1695. He died shortly after Queen Mary, on November 21,1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14044 Henry Purcell 2023-01-13T00:21:11Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the &quot;Orpheus Britannicus&quot; or the British Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at Chapel Royal in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style, however, is a unique form of English Baroque. In 1677 he became the composer for the King’s String Orchestra, the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday and weddings, and holiday songs; the most popular one being [[Hail Bright Cecilia]].<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[Operas]] and [[Anthems]]; the most famous one being the tragic Opera [[Dido and Aeneas]] in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a composer, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 odes and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 anthems for the Chapel Royal and [[Westminster Abbey]]. in addition to Dido and Aeneas (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are hi [[semi-operas]] [[King Arthur]] (1691), [[The Fairy Queen]] being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s [[A Midsummer Night's Dream]] (1692), and [[The Indian Queen]] (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for [[Queen Mary]] in 1695. He died shortly after Queen Mary, on November 21,1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14043 Henry Purcell 2023-01-13T00:20:41Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the &quot;Orpheus Britannicus&quot; or the British Orpheus, and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at Chapel Royal in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style is a unique form of English Baroque.In 1677 he became the composer for the King’s String Orchestra, the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday and weddings, and holiday songs; the most popular one being [[Hail Bright Cecilia]].<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[Operas]] and [[Anthems]]; the most famous one being the tragic Opera [[Dido and Aeneas]] in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a composer, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 odes and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 anthems for the Chapel Royal and [[Westminster Abbey]]. in addition to Dido and Aeneas (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are hi [[semi-operas]] [[King Arthur]] (1691), [[The Fairy Queen]] being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s [[A Midsummer Night's Dream]] (1692), and [[The Indian Queen]] (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for [[Queen Mary]] in 1695. He died shortly after Queen Mary, on November 21,1695 at the age of 36 and the piece was also played at his own funeral.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Sources ==<br /> *https://www.baroquemusic.org/biopurcell.html<br /> *https://www.classicfm.com/composers/purcell/<br /> *https://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-purcell-mn0000596040/biography<br /> *https://www.music-world.org/henry-purcell</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=14042 Henry Purcell 2023-01-12T23:53:46Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the &quot;British Orpheus&quot; and arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque]] period, was born on September 10th, 1659 in London England. He came from a family of musicians and started his musical practices at a young age at Chapel Royal in London. During his time, the music world was mostly centered in Italy, Germany, and France. This would change once Purcell began his professional music career which put England on the musical map. <br /> <br /> Visibly influenced by music from other parts of Europe, his music style is a unique form of English Baroque.In 1677 he became the composer for the King’s String Orchestra, the organist of [[Westminster Abbey]] in 1679, the organist of the chapel in 1682 and also the organ maker and keeper of the King’s wind instruments in 1683. He composed many pieces that were used as welcome songs for the royals, birthday and weddings, and holiday songs; the most popular one being [[Hail Bright Cecilia]].<br /> In addition to court compositions, Purcell began to write music for stage productions including [[Operas]] and [[Anthems]]; the most famous one being the tragic Opera [[Dido and Aeneas]] in 1689. Despite the unrest at court during this time and the financial uncertainties of being a composer, Purcell remained a prolific composer throughout his career. He composed hundreds of songs, more than 50 pieces of instrumental and keyboard music, 24 odes and welcome songs for ceremonial occasions at court and more than 100 anthems for the Chapel Royal and [[Westminster Abbey]]. in addition to Dido and Aeneas (1689), his most important pieces for the stage are hi [[semi-operas]] [[King Arthur]] (1691), [[The Fairy Queen]] being his adaptation of [[William Shakespeare]]'s [[A Midsummer Night's Dream]] (1692), and [[The Indian Queen]] (1695). <br /> One of his last works was the funeral march for [[Queen Mary]] in 1695. He died shortly after Queen Mary and the piece was also played at his own funeral.</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=13775 Henry Purcell 2022-11-13T13:27:15Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the &quot;British Orpheus&quot; (born c. 1659, London, England—died November 21, 1695, London), was arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque period]], most remembered for his more than 100 songs; a tragic opera, [[Dido and Aeneas]]; and his [[semi-opera]] version of [[William Shakespeare]]’s [[A Midsummer Night’s Dream]] called [[The Fairy Queen]].</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=13774 Henry Purcell 2022-11-13T13:25:58Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, called the &quot;British Orpheus&quot; (born c. 1659, London, England—died November 21, 1695, London), was arguably the most influential English composer of the middle [[Baroque period]], most remembered for his more than 100 songs; a tragic opera, [[Dido and Aeneas]]; and his incidental music to a version of [[William Shakespeare]]’s [[A Midsummer Night’s Dream]] called [[The Fairy Queen]].</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Semi-opera&diff=13773 Semi-opera 2022-11-13T13:21:56Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Semi-Opera is form of Restoration entertainment with episodes of spoken plays and masque-like singing and dancing. One of the most prominent examples of semi-operas is [[The Fairy Queen]] by [[Henry Purcell]].<br /> <br /> [[Category:Expansion]]</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Henry_Purcell&diff=13772 Henry Purcell 2022-11-13T13:21:24Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Henry Purcell, (born c. 1659, London, England—died November 21, 1695, London), English composer of the middle [[Baroque period]], most remembered for his more than 100 songs; a tragic opera, [[Dido and Aeneas]]; and his incidental music to a version of [[Shakespeare]]’s [[A Midsummer Night’s Dream]] called [[The Fairy Queen]].</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Semi-opera&diff=13771 Semi-opera 2022-11-13T13:17:54Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Semi-Opera is form of Restoration entertainment with episodes of spoken plays and masque-like singing and dancing. One of the most prominent examples of semi-operas is [[The Fairy Queen]] by [[Henry Purcell]].</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Guy_Fawkes&diff=13770 Guy Fawkes 2022-11-13T13:17:17Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Guy Fawkes, (born 1570, York, England—died January 31, 1606, London), British soldier and best-known participant in the [[Gunpowder Plot]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Expansion]]</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Semi-opera&diff=13769 Semi-opera 2022-11-13T12:48:24Z <p>Negar B: </p> <hr /> <div>Semi-Opera is form of Restoration entertainment with episodes of spoken plays and masque-like singing and dancing. One of the most prominent examples of semi-operas is [[The Fairy Queen]] by [[Henry Purcell]].<br /> <br /> [[Category:Expansion]]</div> Negar B https://el.rub.de/wiki/Brit-Cult/index.php?title=Semi-opera&diff=13768 Semi-opera 2022-11-13T12:29:13Z <p>Negar B: Created page with &quot;Semi-Opera is form of Restoration entertainment with episodes of spoken plays and masque-like singing and dancing. One of the most prominent examples of semi-operas is The F...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>Semi-Opera is form of Restoration entertainment with episodes of spoken plays and masque-like singing and dancing. One of the most prominent examples of semi-operas is [[The Fairy Queen]] by [[Henry Purcell]].</div> Negar B