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- 621: Biography Of John Steinbeck
- ... John Steinbeck was born in 1902, in California's Salinas Valley, a region that would eventually serve as the setting for Of Mice and Men as well as many of his other works. He studied literature and writing at Stanford University, but disenrolled in 1925, after six years, without a degree. He moved to New York City and worked as a laborer and journalist for five years, until he completed his ... last years of his life in New York City and Sag Harbor, writing and traveling with his third wife. He won the Nobel Prize in 1962 and died in 1968, leaving a sizeable body of literature behind him. Word Count: 260
- 622: Analyzing The Struggle For Power In Four Novels: Fahrenheit 451, Invisible Man Lord of the Flies and Julius Caesar
- ... fall of the great Roman emperor Caesar to the fight for remaining control over Rome by Marc Antony vs. Brutus and Cassius, Julius Caesar depicts one of the largest struggles for power ever seen in literature. The first major struggle for power in Julius Caesar comes from the conspirators. This group of "rebels" has the intention to free Rome and its people from the shackles of Julius Caesar. The only feasible ... of them continues all the way through the book until all of the boys who are still alive are rescued. Struggles like the ones I have mentioned are extremely common in almost all forms of literature. However, as I have pointed out, these kinds of struggles have been going on since the beginning of man. Today, the most common struggle for power seems to be deception and trickery, who can trick ...
- 623: A Portrait of the Artist As A Young Man: Themes Developed Through Allusions to Classical Mythology
- ... themes developed through frequent allusions to classical mythology. The myth of Daedalus and Icarus serves as a structuring element in the novel, uniting the central themes of individual rebellion and discovery, producing a work of literature that illuminates the motivations of an artist, and the development of his individual philosophy. James Joyce chose the name Stephen Dedalus to link his hero with the mythical Greek hero, Daedalus. In Greek myth, Daedalus ... backward Ireland destroys any of its children who show creativity; it is, he says, "a sow that eats her farrow."(Joyce 176). His classmates attempt to reform Ireland through political action and promotion of native literature. Stephen rejects these attempts as futile and backward-looking: "Old phrases, sweet only with a disinterested sweetness like the fig seeds Cranly rooted out of his gleaming teeth." (Joyce 227). Instead, Stephen abandons Ireland and ...
- 624: Jean Sartre
- ... the political and literary magazine Les Temps Modernes. He was very profound in his struggle against Socialism. Later he supported Soviet positions but criticized their policies. In the 1950’s he wrote many pieces of literature on political problems. In 1964 Sartre won the Nobel Prize in literature, saying that he refuses to compromise his integrity as a writer, he refuses to accept the prize. He then becomes an outcast in society, for having turned on Existentialism and lives out his life in ...
- 625: Acronyms, Idioms and Slang: the Evolution of the English Language.
- ... English Language. Although the English language is only 1500 years old, it has evolved at an incredible rate: so much so, that, at first glance, the average person in America today would find most Shakespearean literature confusing without the aid of an Old-English dictionary or Cliff's Notes. Yet Shakespear lived just 300 years ago! Some are seeing this is a sign of the decline of the English language, that ... As R. Walker writes in his essay "Why English Needs Protecting," "the moral and economic decline of Great Britain in the post-war era has been mirrored by a decline in the English language and literature." I, however, disagree. It seems to me that the point of language is to communicate — to express some idea or exchange some form of information with someone else. In this sense, the English language seems ...
- 626: William Shakespeare
- ... view of human nature, Shakespeare had a vast knowledge of a variety of subjects. These subjects include music, law, Bible, stage, art, politics, history, hunting, and sports. Shakespeare had a tremendous influence on culture and literature throughout the world. He contributed greatly to the development of the English language. Many words and phrases from Shakespeare's plays and poems have become part of our speech. Shakespeare's plays and poems have ... written in history books. The world has admired and respected many great writers, but only Shakespeare has generated such enormous continuing interest. My source states explanations rather than opinions on why Shakespeare's contributions to literature are so vast. My source devoted thirty pages to William Shakespeare. Shakespeare's plays are usually divided into three major categories. These are comedy, tragedy, and history. Three plays which are in the category of ...
- 627: Analysis of the Works of Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Analysis of the Works of Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne are two of the most influential authors in American Literature. Both men wrote about similar themes, creating great admiration between them. The relationship that had grown between them was a source of critic and interpretation that would ultimately influence each of their works. Melville in particular was moved by Hawthorne's intellectual stimulation and inspired him to write Moby-Dick, a dramatic novel that has proved to be one of the greatest in American Literature. Moby-Dick explores the element of tragedy and how one must pursue dreams relentlessly without letting obstacles get in the way. Hawthorne wrote in The Scarlet Letter of a woman who had to face reality ...
- 628: Edgar Allen Poe's Symbolism of Death in "The Fall of the House of Usher"
- ... Introduction. The Science Fiction of Edgar Allen Poe. By Edgar Allen Poe. Penguin Books, 1976. 2. "death". The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language. 1992 edition. 3. Lawrence, D.H. Studies in Classic American Literature. The Viking Press, 1964. 4. Lovecraft, Howard Phillips. Supernatural Horror in Literature. Dover Publications, Inc., 1973. 5. Poe, Edgar Allen. "The Fall of the House of Usher". CD-ROM. Lake Ariel, PA: Westwind Media, 1994. 6. Poe, Edgar Allen. Complete Tales and Poems. Secaucus, N.J.: Castle ...
- 629: Jacqueline Kennedy
- ... Jackie lived with a French family. This gave her the opportunity to refine her accent and to get an insight into her earlier family’s way of life. While at the Sorbonne, she studied French literature and civilization. Jacqueline later took a vacation with Claude de Renty through Germany and Austria. They traveled third-class which gave the young Bouvier the chance to witness a new world which had been so ... any hidden aggressions and tensions. Jackie also learned to water ski and adjusted to the noisy family circle. It was a marriage of contrasting personalities. Jackie was thoroughbred horses and trophies, French antiques, art, and literature. John was politics, rough-housing, politics, peanut-butter sandwiches, and politics (Hall et al. 128). As much as Jacqueline loved her husband, she was often noticeably bored with his demanding job. At no period in ...
- 630: Ben Franklin
- ... and eloquent tongue made him a truly inspirational speaker. Many of his quotations and maxims conveyed important truths relevant to modern society. Franklin, hailed as an outstanding contributor in the fields of science, politics, and literature, was also renowned for his witty tongue and humorous perspective on life (#4). The Critique The Autobiography and Other Writings of Benjamin Franklin by Frank Donovan contains the complete text of the Autobiography, generous sections ... and eloquent tongue made him a truly inspirational speaker. Many of his quotations and maxims conveyed important truths relevant to modern society. Franklin, hailed as an outstanding contributor in the fields of science, politics, and literature, was also renowned for his witty tongue and humorous perspective on life (#4). The Critique The Autobiography and Other Writings of Benjamin Franklin by Frank Donovan contains the complete text of the Autobiography, generous sections ...
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