Category: Literature 5177
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Fairy Tales Teaches Readers
Fairy tales have a significant impact on the reader. They help to develop such personal qualities as selflessness, willpower, and sincerity. A fairy tale teaches readers that no matter what difficulties may occur in life, better things triumph over evil. Through characters, the author shows that people need to always believe in themselves and follow…
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“Jane Eyre” a Novel by Charlotte Bronte
Table of Contents Introduction Jane Eyre, the person Red Black and White Summary Work Cited Introduction Jane Eyre is a world-renowned novel by British writer Charlotte Bronte. Not so well known or indeed remembered is that it was packaged originally as Jane Eyre, an autobiography with Curre bell shown as the name beneath it on…
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A Review of ‘Waiting for the Barbarians’ – Exploring Power and Identity
Table of Contents Barbarians and the Empire: Where Humanity Begins Breathing the Air of the Empire: The Setting What Stands Behind the Plot: Shaping the Images of Protagonists Taking the Fundament of the Empire apart Conclusion Works Cited Describing the development and the collapse of civilizations, one would always touch upon what makes a man.…
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Heidi: by Johanna Spyri
Table of Contents Heidi: by Johanna Spyri Essay Introduction Plot Heidi (Johanna Spyri) Character Analysis Themes Literary devices Heidi: by Johanna Spyri – Essay Conclusion Reference Heidi: by Johanna Spyri Essay Introduction “Heidi” is a children’s book by the Swiss author Johanna Spyri and it was first published in the late nineteenth century. The book’s…
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Symbol of Laura in Williams’ The Glass Menagerie
Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Laura and Her Collection of Animals Conclusion References Abstract This paper provides an interpretation of one of the aspects of Tennessee Williams’ play The Glass Menagerie. It is stated that the collection of glass figurines in the play symbolizes one of the characters of this piece of literature, Laura Wingfield.…
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“Guests of the Sheik”: Kinship System
The book Guests of the Sheik: An Ethnography of an Iraqi Village raises the topic of relationships and existence in the society of people in El Nahra. The subject of interaction between men and women is emphasized. While having different daily activities, men try to have complete control over women. Women are completely subservient and…
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Book Report “Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll
Table of Contents Introduction The plot and the basis of the work The main characters of the story Work Cited Introduction “Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll is one of the most significant provocative works in world literature. It is an unusual fairy tale that does not leave either adults or children indifferent. On the…
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Gothicism in Poe’s and Irving’s Short Stories
Gothicism is a literary genre that focuses on supernatural themes. The literary genre became popular in medieval times when literature themes started changing from enlightenment and romanticism. Some of the common traits of Gothicism include the genre’s focus on mystery, emphasis on terror, lack of realism, and focus on subconscious acts and dreams. Most of…
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Modern Poetry as a Global Phenomenon
Lupke, Christopher. “Bridge Essay: Modern Poetry as a Global Phenomenon.” A Companion to World Literature (2020): 1-7. The essay by Christopher Lupke provides an insight into the history of poetry and the way different styles from different parts of the world contributed to the formation of modernism in poetry. The text connects poetry to philosophical…
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The “Angels and Demons” Novel by Dan Brown
Angels and Demons is a perfect narrative for those readers who love fast-paced storylines and drama. Imperatively, this is a fantastic thriller by Dan Brown, the same author who wrote Da Vinci Code. The story has a protagonist, Robert Langdon, who is an iconology professor. In addition, the narrative is set in the cobbled street…