10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GLUMNESS»
Discover the use of
glumness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
glumness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Black Cloud: A Still Life
I always figured the source of the black cloud of glumness was the big secret, the
making of the nuclear killing device that had wiped out Hiroshima. Once again,
though, death had entered the picture of my father's work. Perhaps feeling ...
2
Black Hole and Other Poems
Glumness. Unlimited. If amorousness is all it is cracked up to be, then why is this
encomium written as ifit was a kind of dirge? It is because the indissoluble verity
ofwhat did happen to you and me was fractionated by the fact that you're afraid of
...
3
the life letters and labours of francis galton
I could turn the glum face into the smiling one, or vice versa, by means of the
suitable transformer; but the transformers were ghastly to look at, and did not at
all give the impression of a detached smile or of a detached glumness." Later
Galton ...
4
The Life, Letters and Labours of Francis Galton
I could turn the glum face into the smiling one, or vice uersd, by means of the
suitable transformer; but the transformers were ghastly to look at, and did not at
all give the impression of a detached smile or of a detached glumness.” Later
Galton ...
But before arraigning anybody he felt it to be his duty to remove all temptations to
'glumness.' "And pray," sweetly interposed Ellen, "who has been guilty of '
glumness' as you call it?" "Well," rejoined Murton, "I will mention no names, but as
I ...
6
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Cuban. humor. about. their. Soviet. helpers'. heavy. slavic. glumness. has.
evolved. into. bitterness. production. Foreign capital is not restricted to joint
ventures with the government. As one official described relations with future
investors: ...
7
Delicate, Backward, Puny, and Stunted Children: Their ...
GLUMNESS ; A TACITURN BOY. There is a certain type of child — more
frequently boys than girls — who hang their heads and who will not willingly
answer questions put to them, and who will not talk if they can help it. The boy in
question ...
James Compton Burnett, 1895
On a bald rock Miss McVea and Monty sat and talked. Monty's glumness was
now only a haunting memory. "Of course father does not expect me back for a
week," said Miss McVea, smiling demurely into Monty's eyes, "but things were so
dull ...
On the following morning he was very glum. " Ye need n't be so glum," she said.
But she was rather pleased at his glumness. For in his glumness was a sign that
he recognised defeat. II The next episode between them was curiously brief.
On a bald rock Miss McVea and Monty sat and talked. Monty's glumness was
now only a haunting memory. "Of course father does not expect me back for a
week," said Miss McVea, smiling demurely into Monty's eyes, "but things were so
dull ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GLUMNESS»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
glumness is used in the context of the following news items.
How Stutterheim Is Growing Its Cult of Cool Raincoats and Swedish …
Its intentions are opaque: is this earnest defeatism or gleeful pride in the perverse tactic of marketing a consumer product around glumness? «Fashionista, Jul 15»
House of song and flowers
... Marcel Marceau sitting in a corner, a study in glumness; the Kirov Ballet troupe kicking heels high to the liberating throb of the Beatles.). «The Sunday Times Sri Lanka, Jul 15»
Conor McGregor SHOCKS UFC FANS – Breaking MMA News
With the announcement came the realization that one of the most anticipated fights of all time was no more. However, despite all the glumness ... «ringsidereport.com, Jul 15»
Greater Noida school kids miss their digital date with the PM
However, the excitement turned into glumness. One of the teachers said, “We are disappointed as we expected PM would interact with our ... «I am in dna of India, Jul 15»
There are more Is in team than you think
And on the glumness of the four men who have won Norm Smith Medals in losing grand final teams (there are medals and there are medals, ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jun 15»
'Southpaw': Review
Whether it's Maureen's cruelly unfair death or Billy's ignominious fall from grace, Southpaw has a furrowed-brow glumness that can feel like a ... «Screen International, Jun 15»
Comment: The bright side of pessimism
Of course, you have to wield it carefully, because if you let it spin out of control, it can easily turn into glumness and 'why should I even bother'. «SBS, Jun 15»
Data Breaker
... his tracks rely on evocative real and sampled vocals to enhance their complex amalgam of glamorous glumness and subdued euphoria. «TheStranger.com, Jun 15»
Jeff Jacobs: Rodriguez Brightens Bleak Season For Sox Fans
Still there was an undeniable glumness. Only the Rockies, Phillies and Diamondbacks had played worse baseball than Boston's 93-120 record ... «Hartford Courant, Jun 15»
Wouldn't It Be Nice?
That glumness sits awkwardly in “Tomorrowland,” which strives against the fad for dystopian sagas—“The Hunger Games,” “Divergent,” and so ... «The New Yorker, May 15»
