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- 311: Omar Khayyam The Enigma
- ... an epilogue with my opinion on Khayyam. Finally in my bibliography the reader will see my sources for research and my opinion on those books. I. OMAR KHAYYAM, THE ENIGMA In the history of world literature Omar Khayyam is an enigma. No poet of any time period has received greater recognition and fame through such a enormous misreading of his work. Known today world wide, Khayyam’s works would undoubtable be unheard of in modern day literature in they were not translated by English writer Edward FitzGerald. The paradox is that FitzGerald misinterpreted both Khayyam and his works in his translation to start an unending conflict1. FitzGerald added to his editions of ... FitzGerald’s translation of the Rubaiyat. Grolier Multi-Media Encyclopedia ”Khayyam, Omar”. (Grolier Incorporated, 1995) This very brief encyclopedia article gave me some specific dates I needed and informed me of the controversy over translations. Literature World Masterpieces(New York:Prentice Hall, 1991)98. This is our literature book in school. It helped me about as much as the encyclopedia article. Poetry Criticism: Khayyam(London: Cassell and Company)142-145. ...
- 312: Social Criticism in Animal Farm and A Tale of Two Cities
- Social Criticism in Animal Farm and A Tale of Two Cities Many authors receive their inspiration for writing their literature from outside sources. The idea for a story could come fromfamily, personal experiences, history, or even their own creativity. For authors that choose to write a book based on historical events, the inspiration might come ... nature. Animal Farm, written in 1944, is a book that tells the animal fable of a farm in which the farm animals revolt against their human masters. It is an example of social criticism in literature in which Orwell satirized the events in Russia after the Bolshevik Revolution. He anthropomorphises the animals, and alludes each one to a counterpart in Russian history. A Tale of Two Cities also typifies this kind of literature. Besides the central theme of love, is another prevalent theme, that of a revolution gone bad. He shows us that, unfortunately, human nature causes us to be vengeful and, for some of us, overly ...
- 313: A Comparison of Hamlet and McMurphy in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"
- A Comparison of Hamlet and McMurphy in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" It is suggested that in modern literature, the true element of tragedy is not captured because the protagonist is often of the same social status as the audience, and therefor, his downfall is not tragic. This opinion, I find, takes little consideration of the times in which we live. Indeed, most modern plays and literature are not about monarchs and the main character is often equal to the common person; this, however, does not mean the plot is any less miserable nor the outcome any less wretched. The first work ... man. That a modern story such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest can be so precisely related to an unquestionable tragedy, proves that modern fictionists are indeed capable of writing this form of literature. The success of this novel as a play and as a film also attests to this. It seems that characters such as R.P.McMurphy are suitable to audiences in the twentieth century, because ...
- 314: Discussing Literary Genre
- ... texts within a genre. However, the problem of selection arises, for which texts can claim to be representative of a genre? Moreover, who decides the selection of these texts? The consideration of specific characteristics in literature introduces problems regarding the classification of literary works. The choice of characteristics taken into account is essential to the discussion of genre types . The characteristics of specific genres shift throughout history to accommodate variations in ... it demonstrates that generic forms are never fixed entities. Literary theorist Todorov asserts that although every work modifies the sum of possible works...we grant a text the right to figure in the history of literature...only insofar as it produces a change in our previous notion of one activity or another . Donald Barthelme s The Glass Mountain is an example that expands the notion of short stories; the text challenges ... genre. The subjective procedure of defining genre appeals to the relationship between text and reader. Genre provides a framework within which texts are interpreted, and expectations and emotional outlooks are the individual results of reading literature. The expectations prompted by conventions in a literary text play a large role in the discussion of genre. For example, Mavis Gallant s From the Fifteenth District cheats the expectation that arises from the ...
- 315: Canada- Facts And Figures
- ... government, the Library now contains some three million items. Notable strengths include Canadian music, newspapers, and official government publications. The Library is also a leading centre for Canadian rare books, city directories, literary manuscripts, and literature for children and for adults. National Archives of Canada Founded in 1872, the National Archives of Canada today contains millions of records that bring the past to life, including texts, photographs, films, maps, videos, books ... of our work force to obtain the language and cultural skills needed to compete successfully in international markets. The Arts Throughout the world, Canada is respected for its achievements in the arts. In music, dance, literature, theatre, cinema and visual arts Canadians are held in high regard. Music The talents of Canadian musicians can be heard in all types of music. Bryan Adams, Céline Dion, Sarah McLachlan, Leonard Cohen, Roch Voisine ... growing number of independent choreographers and dancers mount performances in Canada and abroad. Among this group of more than 150 are Margie Gillis, Marie Chouinard, Ginette Laurin, Judith Marcuse, Peggy Baker and Jean-Pierre Perrault. Literature Canadian literature tells the story of Canada, in all its richness and diversity. Canadian novelists, essayists, playwrights and poets such as Gabrielle Roy, Jacques Ferron, Margaret Atwood, Robertson Davies, Alice Munro, Anne Hébert, Yves ...
- 316: Universial Themes in "The Return of the Native" and "Great Expectations"
- ... have universal themes. Hardy's tale illustrates the role of chance in his characters lives. Through the story we encounter events of pure coincidence and their effects. Dickens, considered to be more of a reformer (Literature Online), tries to portray a social theme in his novel. The basic theme of Great Expectations is that good does not come from ones social standing but rather comes from their inner value. These novels ... away with a better understanding of life and our place in the world just as I have. It is quite appropriate for people of our education level to be enriched in the world of classic literature. The timeless nature of the stories is reason enough. Regardless of the great amount of reading, I can truthfully say that I enjoyed the experience. Classics hold something for all people so therefore I would ... Thomas. The Return of the Native, New York: New York Nal Penguin Inc., 1987 Thompson, Frank H. Cliff Notes on Hardy's The Return of the Native Nebraska: Lincoln Cliff Notes Inc., 1966 http://www.literature.org Literature Online, Internet Site Resource providing criticism on literary works.
- 317: The Grapes of Wrath: No One Man, But One Common Soul
- The Grapes of Wrath: No One Man, But One Common Soul Many writers in American literature try to instill the philosophy of their choosing into their reader. This is often a philosophy derived at from their own personal experiences. John Steinbeck is no exception to this. When traveling through his native ... religious” style on a naturalistic basis, he is able to relate man with a natural soul that they own, and combine them into a grouping of a larger, more important soul (220). America and American literature was founded on the spirit of necessity of the individual. But Steinbeck disagrees with this idea of individualism. He feels that the individual by himself is not going to succeed through the efforts of his own soul. It is through the combined effort of everyone's souls that a common goal is able to be reached (Critical 5). The Grapes of Wrath uses the naturalistic movement of literature to prove this as well. Forces like economic, social, environmental, and genetic forces fight against the Joads (the main family of the novel) and other Okies (the farmers and their families who migrated west ...
- 318: The French Lieutenant's Woman
- The French Lieutenant's Woman "Good literature is not an escape from reality, it is in fact a plunge into a deeper reality where universal truths are glimpsed." According to the above definition, John Fowles' book The French Lieutenant's Woman is an excellent example of good literature. He has created a timeless piece of fiction which provides the reader with thoughtful insight into the challenges facing both the Victorian era and humanity in general. His characters are incredibly life-like and well ... may serve and be protected by the norms of her time. Fowles uses each of the three main characters to illustrate the basic traits of the human personality. The novel is an excellent piece of literature for it contains relative ideas for nearly any type of reader. One can see similarities between real life and the lives and experiences of the characters as their struggles become the reader's struggles. ...
- 319: Role Of The Sexes
- ... was possible when she was the first woman to be admitted to the Goncourt Academy. As a novelist, she used her writing to illustrate the assumed roles society has developed. The Compact Bedford Introduction to Literature remarks, “Her professional life and three marriages helped to shape her keen insights into modern love and women’s lives.” (Compact Bedford, 196). Colette understood the expected submission role because she had lived the role ... not change until either the women decide to change and not succumb to men, and society cease to breed these roles into the minds of the children. Bibliography Works Cited The Compact Bedford Introduction to Literature. Michael Meyer. Bedford / St. Martin’s, Boston, 2000. Joyce, James. “Eveline”. The Compact Bedford Introduction to Literature. Michael Meyer. Bedford / St. Martin’s, Boston, 2000. Sidonie-Gabrielle, Colette. “The Hand”. The Compact Bedford Introduction to Literature. Michael Meyer. Bedford / St. Martin’s, Boston, 2000. Word Count: 2184
- 320: Animal Farm: Animal Satire
- ... in which we live, offering `imaginary gardens with real toads in them'. As mentioned above, people approach problems, subjects etc. in different ways so do authors. The satirist differs from authors of other types of literature with regard to its way of dealing with his subject. In novel or drama, for example, the target subject is dealt with directly. In the Cherry Orchard, Chekhov deals with social change in Russia and ... but on the other hand it would be very rewardful. As remarked before, after he published his two satires, Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four, Orwell was to be one of the greatest authors of literature, as mentioned above he hardly find a publisher for Animal Farm, and published it after a year he finished it. In order to achieve his end says Richard (1976), the satirist "must use some of ... impure' subject, yet retain a purity of attitude, in his aesthetic disengagement from the vulgarities and stupidities of the struggle." Richard (1976) continues his argument by adding that what distinguishes satire from other kinds of literature is its approach to the subject. Therefore its subject-matter forms the most important aspect of satire. Despite he introduces the cruellest facts of life, the satirist mean to make people laugh and In ...
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