Even though most chapters are humorous, wildly fantastic and sometimes absurd, a few relatively serious passages have become famous for descriptions of humanistic ideals of the time.

Even though many English words are formed this way, new coinages may sound strange, and are often used for humorous effect.

Even with this folkier, acoustic material, Dylan's biting, apocalyptical, and often humorous lyrics went far beyond those of contemporary folk music, particularly the folk-protest music with which he had been previously associated.

Even the names of warships retain this humorous approach, though the implications are much darker.

Even though the Hoodíos ' approach is mostly humorous, unlike the 2 Live Jews their aim is also to provide innovative music.

Even though Wichtelmänner are akin to beings such as kobolds, dwarves and brownies, the tale has been translated into English as The Elves and the Shoemaker, and is echoed in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter stories ( see House-elf ).

Even the classic fairy tale, a market that Disney had cornered, was appropriated by Avery, who made innocent heroines like Red Riding Hood into sexy jazz babies, more than a match for any Wolf.

Even when he is not the protagonist, he often appears in a supporting role that offers some prominence in the tale.

Even though the miners who mined ore In the Seven Mountains believed in the existence of dwarfs, it is more likely that the cradle of the fairy tale is to be searched in France.

Punshon of The Guardian reviewed the novel in the November 20, 1936 issue when he began, " Even in a tale of crime and mystery humour is often of high value.

Even stranger forms are possible: Giambattista Basile included in his Pentamerone the tale of a girl born as a sprig of myrtle, and Italo Calvino, in his Italian Folktales, a girl born as an apple.

The book Even More Short & Shivery by Robert D. San Souci has a tale called Rokuro-kubi, but, again, the descriptions in the book are Nukekubi, not rokurokubi.

Lear writes that " Even before the publication of the tale in early October 1902, the first 8, 000 copies were sold out.

Even though the book is best read sequentially, every chapter can also be read independently as a self-contained tale with an emphasis on a particular aspect of modern biology.

Even in so fanciful a tale as Through the Looking-Glass, Alice is made a queen in the end ; this can serve as a symbolic recognition of the inner worth of the hero.

The rule of Krishnadevaraya was a glorious chapter in the history of Vijayanagara Empire. Even the ruins at Hampi tell the glorious tale of that mighty empire.

Even if they had known her or her child, it is unlikely that their tale of royal illegitimacy would be believed, so any attempt by them to reveal the supposed scandal would merely have been dismissed.

Even for the 2005 biographical movie Gie, which tells the tale of the Chinese student Soe Hok Gie who challenged the power of Sukarno, the Indo actor Nicholas Saputra was selected.

Even though it is a fiction, the tale may be based on earlier works.

X .” Even Reiss admits that “ Der Mann ” is a “ sprawling, improbable tale .” This, in turn, casts doubt on Lev Nussimbaum's claims to the rightful use of the pseudonym, " Kurban Said.

Even though this is making a new start between Cleveland and Loretta, Peter describes this ordeal " As beautiful as an HBO minority fairy tale ".

Even the occasional weed offers a tale, about " Dick Superguy — greatest detective in the world!

Even as she called to the children, Conchita let her gaze seek Tom Brannon.

Even if Tom wasn't armed with a revolver, Virgil Earp testified Tom attempted to grab a rifle from the scabbard on the horse in front of him before he was killed.

Even though he and his wife Emily Shelby believe that they have a benevolent relationship with their slaves, Shelby decides to raise the needed funds by selling two of them — Uncle Tom, a middle-aged man with a wife and children, and Harry, the son of Emily Shelby ’ s maid Eliza — to a slave trader.

Even earlier, in The Seven Year Itch, the film is referenced when Tom Ewell and Marilyn Monroe come out of a theatre showing Creature from the Black Lagoon.

Even the 1914 Uncle Tom starring African American actor Sam Lucas in the title role had a white male in blackface as Topsy.

Though they had no direct connection, other writers considered the Beats to be a major influence, including Thomas Pynchon ( Gravity's Rainbow ) and Tom Robbins ( Even Cowgirls Get the Blues ).

His filmography as writer and director includes a 1994 adaptation of Tom Robbins ' 1976 novel Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, which features a diverse cast ( Keanu Reeves, Roseanne Barr, Uma Thurman, and k. d.

Van Sant's next project, a 1993 adaptation of Tom Robbins ' Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, was an excessive flop, both commercially and critically.

Even Tom, born in the U. S., spoke German as his first language, acquiring English only from his siblings and his playmates in the neighborhood ; for the first four or five years of his life, he spoke English with a pronounced German accent.

Guitarist Johnny Marr ( formerly of The Smiths ) joined the band in May 2006, along with percussionist Joe Plummer ( formerly of the Black Heart Procession ) and multi-instrumentalist Tom Peloso, to work on the album We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank.

* Tom Robbins — Author of Even Cowgirls Get the Blues ( did not graduate, but attended for two years before moving to New York to become a poet ).

Performers who use acoustic 12-string guitars span a range of genres, from folk ( Arlo Guthrie, Keith Potger, John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, Ben Woodward, Pete Seeger and Noel Paul Stookey ), through reggae ( Bob Marley ), traditional blues ( Lead Belly, Blind Willie McTell, and Guy Davis ), folk rock ( Paul Simon, Neil Young, Tim Buckley, Gerry Beckley, John Allan Cameron ) and country ( Pinmonkey's Michael Reynolds, Taylor Swift and Mike Nesmith ), to rock bands ( Mark Tremonti of Creed and Alter Bridge, Jimi Hendrix on " Hear My Train A-Comin ", Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi, Carl Wilson of The Beach Boys, George Harrison, John Lennon of The Beatles, Robert Smith of The Cure, David Bowie for his " Space Oddity " live performances, Pete Townshend of The Who, Roger Hodgson ( ex-Supertramp ), who used acoustic 12-string on " Give a Little Bit ", " Even in the Quietest Moments ", " C ' est le Bon " and " Know Who You Are "; Melissa Etheridge, Tom Petty and Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Greg Lake on " Lucky Man " and " Still ... You Turn Me On ", Brian May of Queen, Andy Partridge and Dave Gregory of XTC, and Nick Valensi of The Strokes ).

* The whooping crane makes frequent appearances throughout Tom Robbins ' novel Even Cowgirls Get the Blues which includes details of their physical characteristics and migratory patterns.

Commenting on her critics, she observed, " If I'm a lousy writer, then an awful lot of people have lousy taste ," and as to the frankness of her work, she stated, " Even Tom Sawyer had a girlfriend, and to talk about adults without talking about their sex drives is like talking about a window without glass.

McCrea graduated from Hollywood High School and then Pomona College ( class of 1928 ), where he had acted on stage and took courses in drama and public speaking, and appeared regularly at the Pasadena Playhouse, Even as a high school student, he was working as a stunt double and held horses for cowboy stars William S. Hart and Tom Mix.

Even before the discovery of the items, the cathedral were planning an exhibition relating to Ramsey's life in 2010 and a new stained glass window dedicated to him by artist Tom Denny

The band lineup as of the 180 ° South: Conquerors of the Useless soundtrack consists of Isaac Brock, Eric Judy, Tom Peloso, and Joe Plummer of Modest Mouse, as well as Clay Jones, who worked as an engineer on Modest Mouse's fifth album, We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank.

Even though Gene Deitch's episodes were created in Czechoslovakia ( 1960-1962 ), the first official TV release of Tom and Jerry was in 1988.

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues is a 1976 novel by Tom Robbins.

Even before The War Prayer's publication, Germany was suspected of sabotage in the 1916 Black Tom explosion in Jersey City, New Jersey, and the earlier 1914 Kingsland Explosion in Lyndhurst, New Jersey ; then, after The War Prayer's publication, German U-boats sunk more than a half dozen U. S. merchant ships.

Even with radio-friendly singles like " Sweet, Sweet Baby " and " Ways To Be Wicked " ( written by Tom Petty and Mike Campbell ), the album didn't meet commercial expectations.

His other novels are Nothing Larger Than Life ( 1987 ); Worlds Apart ( 1988 ); A Little Athens ( 1990 ); Jennifer ( 1992 ); The Gold In Father's Heart ( 1992 ); Even If They Fail ( 1994 ); and Getting It Wrong With Uncle Tom ( 1998 ).