Category: Literature 5177
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“The Return of Martin Guerre”: Book Analysis
“The Return of Martin Guerre” is a book that creates certain controversies in the understanding and analysis of people and historical events. It supposes alternatives that were not possibly considered at the time and raises doubt as to the correctness of the decisions that were made. It also makes the audience think of their own…
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“Mental Issues” by T. S. Eliot: The Effect on the Themes and Popularity of “The Waste Land”
Table of Contents Introduction The Main Allusions and Problems Raised in “The Waste Land” Hysterical Discourse of the Poem Eliot’s Reflections about “The Waste Land” Conclusion References Introduction Being one of the most prominent poets of the era does not necessarily make one’s works the most understandable to the public. T. S. Eliot’s “The Waste…
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Lucy Lurie in “Disgrace” by J. M. Coetzee
Despite the impressive improvement in recent decades, adherence to humanistic values remains uneven in different parts of the world. Even after the official adoption, they continue to be undermined by conservative social views, leading to numerous personal tragedies. In Disgrace, J.M. Coetzee creates a complex character, Lucy Lurie, who faces the shameful and disgraceful acts…
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“The Drowned World” by James Ballard
Dreams of fantastic technologies of the future usually border on an incredible catastrophe that threatened humanity with extinction. Typically, such ideas are beautifully depicted in dystopian novels. The problem of the post-apocalyptic planet is often reflected in the works of fiction writers, which is typical for the work of The Drowned World, written by British…
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Women in Literature
The History and Importance of Women’s Literature Literature was one of many spheres in which women were a minority in representation in the 17th century. The tradition of women’s literature was ignored by society for centuries. Women writers were not considered profound creators. Their novels were perceived with significant opposition. Some writers like George Eliot…
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Man-Nature Resistance in Faulkner’s “The Bear” and Frost’s “Mending Wall”
Table of Contents Introduction “The Bear” by Faulkner “Mending Wall” by Frost Conclusion Works Cited Introduction In literature, the theme of man-nature relationships is common and delivered in a variety of ways. In the majority of cases, people see nature as a protagonist because, despite multiple intentions, it is hard for a person to gain…
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Romeo and Julliet’ by W. Sheakspeare: Play Analysis
Romeo and Juliet are one of the famous tragedies by William Shakespeare. The selected performance for this analysis is the one by Douglas Booth, Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, and Hailee Steinfeld of 2010. The producer of this work relies on the use of a grave and balconies to stage the play. The interplay of darkness…
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“The Way to Rainy Mountain” by Navarre Scott Momaday
The Way to Rainy Mountain by N. Scott Momaday is a literary work that stands out based on a variety of elements and features. The purpose of this work was for the author to connect with the readers by means of communicating a unique autobiographical story that was far more than a simple narration about…
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Hilda Doolittle’s Poems, Themes and Style
Table of Contents Hilda Doolittle Literary Themes What I Liked What I did not Like Hilda Doolittle Hilda “H.D.” Doolittle was an American poet who was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and lived between the years 1886 and 1961. She gained fame in London through her published works. Her charisma and literary prowess earned her the…
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Big Brother in the “1984” Novel by George Orwell
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Work Cited Introduction In Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell explored the topic of governmental overreach and totalitarianism. The novel has been classified under the genre of dystopian political and social science fiction, which means that the themes explored by the author were characterized by a focus on the society…