Category: Literature
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An Analysis “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes
The poem “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes was written and published in the year 1922 which was during the Harlem Renaissance period. Harlem Renaissance also referred to as the New Negro Movement led to the evolvement of a new identity of the black culture between the the1920s and the early years of the 1930s.…
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An Analysis of “Richard Cory” by Simon and Garfunkel
Popular musicians often produce real pieces of art, and the song “Richard Cory” by Simon and Garfunkel is one of them. The poem is based on Edwin Robinson’s eponymous poem about Richard Cory, an affluent man who, nevertheless, decides to end his life. In their version of “Richard Cory,” Simon and Garfunkel used different means…
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Variations of “Jack and the Beanstalk” Using “The Giant’s Toe,” “Jim and the Beanstalk,” and “Jack and the Beanstalk”
An archaic tale, “Jack and the Beanstalk,” has its roots in antiquity, yet it is adapted to modern days in multiple variations. Three-story analogs, including “The Giant’s Toe” by Brock Cole, “Jim and the Beanstalk” by Raymond Briggs, and “Jack and the Beanstalk” by Mara Alperin will be compared in the present paper. Similar to…
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A Perspective on Philip Roth’s ‘The Human Stain’
Amongst contemporary writers in America, Philip Roth perhaps rates as one of the most gifted and controversial figures. Roth’s The Human Stain has invoked a number of studies and inspired a Hollywood adaptation of his book. The writer’s treatment of human affairs encompasses a number of social and cultural issues, which can be discerned from…
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Art of Love by Ovid
In spite of the fact that Ancient Greece collapsed long ago and its ruins remain silent now, the art that the Greeks have created live together with us, stepping from one epoch into another. It is unbelievable how the ancient masters of poetry and fine prose managed to penetrate a human’s soul and steal all…
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“Lords of the Sea” by John Hale Literature Analysis
About John R. Hale Mr. John R. Hale went for is graduate studies at Yale where he was honored with classical archeology. This is the place where he got the passion to dig deeper into the history of the Athenians. After this institution, he pursued his doctorate studies on the Viking Longship’s evolution at the…
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The Novel “The Last House on Needless Street” by Catriona Ward
Table of Contents Denarration in The Last House on Needless Street Characters Sense of Denarration in The Last House on Needless Street Works Cited The form of narration is always determined by the type of narrator and depends on its expression in the text. Different points of view on the depicted events are expressed in…
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The Didactic Significance of The Fruit ‘n Food
The general facts and the main significance of the novel During all its history the USA has been attracting representatives of other cultures and nations. Firstly, there were European expatriates, but then there appeared the immigrants from other continents like Africa and Asia. The city of New York became a “salad ball” of the nations.…
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Fairytale: No More Monkeying Around
Marita, the good fairy of the forest Kalikasan, was enjoying a lovely day. She was very happy with how the flowers bloomed and how the animals slept soundly. She closes her eyes to take in the quiet when suddenly, she was astounded by an ugly, deafening sound…. Noisy trucks cutting down the trees!. Marita lost…
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We Take Vacations Story by Melissa Day Reid
Table of Contents Introduction We Take Vacations Conclusion Introduction We Take Vacations is a short story authored by Melissa Day Reid with its setting based on an American setup. The narrator brings out the theme of vacation, covering a cultural aspect and social-economic background. The host seems to be a well-off family, expressed by the…