Latest Internet resources added to Intute: Arts and Humanities Scandinavian gatewayIntute: Arts and Humanities presents the 15 most recent Web resources for education and research added to our Scandinavian gatewayLiterary encyclopedia- (Found September 17, 2008 ) The Literary Encyclopedia provides bibliographies and text profiles for a wide range of authors, English and international. Basic records are free to read (this is normally the first 400 words); a subscription is required to view the full entries. There are about 5,900 authors listed, 17,500 works and 1,500 topics all written by experts in their field. Using the advanced search facility it is possible to list authors according to genre, sex, period and culture. The site is constantly under...http://www.intute.ac.uk/artsandhumanities/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=humbul2682 Nordic journal of English studies (NJES)- (Found September 17, 2008 ) The Nordic Journal of English Studies (NJES) was created in 2001 and is now produced two to three times a year by the University of Gteborg in association with the Nordic Association of English Studies. It publishes articles on the English language and literatures in English. Occasionally a special issue on a specific theme of topical interest is produced. An archive of past issues is provided but many of the earlier volumes have lists of contents only. From volme 4, part 2 (November 2005)...http://www.intute.ac.uk/artsandhumanities/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20080131-15383741 Lukas Moodysson - Swedish director- (Found September 17, 2008 ) This is the website for the talented Swedish auteur filmmaker and poet Lukas Moodysson (1969- ) whose films include the multi-award winning 'Fucking ml' ('Show Me Love') (1998), 'Tillsammans' ('Together') (2000), 'Lilya 4-ever' (2002) and 'Ett hl i mitt hjrta' (2004). Full cast and production lists are provided for each film with a brief plot summary as well as a very impressive list of awards. A short biography is included with a list of his top eleven favourite films (number one being...http://www.intute.ac.uk/artsandhumanities/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20080703-12033634 Icelandic Film Centre- (Found September 17, 2008 ) This is the website of the Icelandic Film Centre which supports the production, distribution and promotion of Icelandic films. It also gathers and publishes information on Icelandic cinema with the aim of advancing film culture in Iceland and encouraging stronger links between Icelandic filmmakers and the international film community. A comprehensive database on Icelandic films of all types is planned (although at the moment still under construction). Cast lists, production credits, plot...http://www.intute.ac.uk/artsandhumanities/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20080704-11255347 Magnus Lindberg- (Found September 17, 2008 ) This webpage, about the acclaimed Finnish composer Magnus Lindberg (1958- ) is part of the commercial website of the music publishers Boosey & Hawkes. Despite this, it does include some very solid information: a biography; an 'In Focus' introductory essay to his work by Risto Nieminen; a list of works (some with brief sound samples requiring RealPlayer); a news section; a list of performances and a discography. Lindberg made his compositional breakthrough with two large-scale works:...http://www.intute.ac.uk/artsandhumanities/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20080818-12104392 |