Essays Tagged: "The Kansas City Star"

"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway

Ernest HemingwayA Discussion and Analysis of one of his Major Works"The Old Man and the Sea"The purpose of this research paper is to identify one particular writer who ... rly, I shall include a biography of this author as well as some published criticism. To begin with, the author in question is Ernest Hemingway, and the primary work in question is The Old Man and the ... the primary work in question is The Old Man and the Sea. To begin with, I should like to identify a theme based upon The Old Man and the Sea. Man and the sea has had a long, intricate, profitable and ...

(6 pages) 321 0 2.7 Jan/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > Ernest Hemingway

an essay on Hemingway's "A clean and well-lighted place".

by Earnest Hemmingway good essay, well writtenErnest Hemingway was born on July 21st, 1899. He was the son of Dr. Clarence Edmonds and Grace Hall Hemingway. He grew up in a small town called Oak Park ... , Illinois. Hemingway was brought up in a somewhat conservative household by his parents who pushed the value of politeness and religion. It wasn't until he began English classes in school that his wr ...

(4 pages) 181 0 2.8 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > Ernest Hemingway

Biography and Criticisms of Ernest Hemingway

men throughout his life, causing him totreat all of his wives playfully and competitively as though they were his sisters. Clarence "Ed"Edmonds Hemingway, Ernest Hemingway's father, was a medical prac ... "Edmonds Hemingway, Ernest Hemingway's father, was a medical practitioner in Oak Park.Hemingway's mother, Grace Hall, was a great musician and music teacher. While his fatherwanted him to do something ...

(7 pages) 228 0 4.5 Aug/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Biographies

Biography of Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway's tough, Terse prose and short, declarative sentences did more to change the style of written English that any other writing in the twentieth century. II. Ernest Hemingway h ... had many great accomplishments in his historical life but just one event has hardly sticks out from the rest. The Old Man and the Sea is one of Hemingway's most enduring works. Told in Language of gre ...

(11 pages) 114 0 4.2 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors

Starbucks Coffee Company and their social responsibility. Includes bibliography.

attle. Today, in an amazing short period of time, Starbucks has grown to over 4,000 stores all over the world--with three more opening every day!(4) This not only created an immensely successful busin ... y created an immensely successful business, but also began what is now a staple of American life... the coffee bar. Since the beginning, Starbucks' founder and CEO Howard Schultz wanted to create a di ...

(2 pages) 1059 1 4.3 Feb/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

The Life of Hemingway.

The Life of HemingwayErnest Miller Hemingway was born on July 21, 1899 in Oak Park, Illinois. He wen ... l and, instead of following what his parents expected he didn't go to college, but went to work for the Kansas City Star, a newspaper.When he graduated World War I was going on in Europe. Hemmingway v ... n he graduated World War I was going on in Europe. Hemmingway volunteered as an ambulance diver for the Red Cross. On July 8, 1918 fragments from a mortar shell injured him. He then carried an injured ...

(3 pages) 38 0 4.3 May/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > Ernest Hemingway

Hemingway, the symbolic and mythical style.

The style of writing of Hemingway has been a field of study for hundreds of critics since his firsts ... Hemingway has been a field of study for hundreds of critics since his firsts works. The Old Man and the Sea is one of Hemingway's novels that have attracted most of the modern criticism. The style of ... that have attracted most of the modern criticism. The style of The Old Man and the Sea and of his other works was heavily influenced by his early work as journalist at The Kansas City Star, whose sty ...

(11 pages) 148 0 4.6 Aug/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > Ernest Hemingway

K.C. Public Transit System Needs Improvement this essay is about the poor public transit system kansas city has. It also offers some insight towards possible solutions to the problem.

Kansas City has, in the past, not been afraid to spend money on the development of public transportation. Recently, The ... nt of public transportation. Recently, The Kansas City metropolitan area citizens have decided that their money should be spent elsewhere. " Eighty percent of all households in the United States have ... ghty percent of all households in the United States have at least one car..." (Owen 4). This causes the bus system to fail miserably because many people no longer ride the bus. Kansas City needs to co ...

(4 pages) 66 0 4.3 Dec/2003

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

The Security of a Free State: This essay points out some of the major flaws in the argument for strict gun control and argues for the Constitutional right to keep and bear arms.

The possession and use of firearms is a source of much debate in the United States. Some people favo ... a source of much debate in the United States. Some people favor stringent gun control laws, while others are staunch supporters of the constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Both sides of the is ... stitutional right to keep and bear arms. Both sides of the issue have many voters in agreement with them. For example, the "Million Mom March" is an organization (which incidentally, has only about 75 ...

(4 pages) 122 1 4.8 Feb/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

Ernest Hemmingway: Who is is what he has done!

IntroductionMany people have heard of the well-known author Ernest Miller Hemmingway, they have read his books, enjoyed them, read them ag ... ave read his books, enjoyed them, read them again, and studied him in school. Most people only know the books, and not the man writing them. In truth, Hemmingway was not just an author, but many other ... t many other things as well. He was a hunter, an avid outdoorsman, as well as an intellect. This is the story behind the man who wrote the books.The early yearsErnest Hemmingway was born in his family ...

(4 pages) 32 0 4.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > Ernest Hemingway

An analysis of Earnest Hemingway and "A Farewell to Arms."

There were so many great author's in the twentieth century, to be considered one of the best is a tr ... ry, to be considered one of the best is a tremendous compliment, and Earnest Hemingway has received the compliment many times. In addition, one of his most popular books, "A Farewell to Arms", has bee ... n, one of his most popular books, "A Farewell to Arms", has been considered a classic to many. Both the author and his work have received this recognition for good reason. Hemingway has put together m ...

(5 pages) 38 0 4.0 Nov/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway.

On the date of July 21, 1899 Ernest Hemingway, a now known brilliant writer, wasborn. Hemingway was con ... ingway, a now known brilliant writer, wasborn. Hemingway was conceivably the only writer to achieve the combination ofinternational celebrity and literary stature in the twentieth century. Hemingway w ... re in the twentieth century. Hemingway wasbrought up in the village of Oak Park, Illinois, close to the prairies and woods west ofChicago. Both here and in Michigan, he could explore, camp, fish and h ...

(13 pages) 83 0 4.5 Dec/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Biographies

Biography of Ernest Hemingway.

Ernest Hemingway was born on July 21, 1899 in Oak Park, Illinois, and was educated there in the public schools. Rather than attend college, however, Hemingway decided to work for the ... in Italy, he settled in Paris, where he began his serious writing career while spending time with other American expatriates, including Ezra Pound and Gertrude Stein. In 1926 Hemingway published his ... ngway published his first major novel, The Sun Also Rises, a depiction of what Stein referred to as the "lost generation" of young people in the 1920's. This novel not only established Hemingway as th ...

(1 pages) 12 0 5.0 Feb/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors

Ernest Hemingway

Ernest M. Hemingway was one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. His writings had a notable influence on the developme ... and journalist, his writing style was distinguished by economy and understatement. He also narrated the lives of the "Lost Generation" through his simple dialogue. Hemingway lived a pretty good social ... ojections of his own character, mainly men who must show "grace under pressure." His books include: The Sun Also Rises (1926), The Old Man and The Sea (1952), and A Moveable Feast (1964). Ernest settl ...

(5 pages) 34 0 5.0 Sep/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > Ernest Hemingway

The Influence and Innovation of Ernest Hemingway

The difficulty of life and the human condition is often a theme that surfaces in the works of Ernest ... and while his subject matter is worthy of discussion, it is perhaps his style that has brought him the most popularity. His sparse style and direct approach make him stand out as one of the most cele ... luenced literature in all genres. Hemingway's style brings life to many of his characters, while at the same time capturing the mood and sentiments of the times. The usage of repetition and ambiguous ...

(9 pages) 38 0 5.0 Apr/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > Ernest Hemingway

In Cold Blood - Truman Capote

1. What is the significance of the title? This novel is about the murder of the Clutters. The murderers, Perry ... The murderers, Perry Edward Smith and Richard Eugene Hickock, apparently had no motive, except for the fact that they wanted money. A former cellmate of Hickock's, Floyd Wells, testified to have told ... former cellmate of Hickock's, Floyd Wells, testified to have told Hickock that there was a safe in the Clutter house containing a large sum of money. He also testified to have given Hickock a descrip ...

(2 pages) 3524 0 0.0 Sep/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Vaile Mansion

What is there more significant than a history kept alive? There is a Castle in Independence. It is nearby 24 ... e in Independence. It is nearby 24 Highway and William Christman High School. Who would guess it is there? There is no sign, no big fence surrounding it. I would not be wrong guessing that not many Ka ... g it. I would not be wrong guessing that not many Kansas City residents know about Vaile Mansion or the history behind it. The locals called it "the house of gold", the Kansas City Star wrote about it ...

(8 pages) 3012 0 0.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Miller Hemingway Hemingway was born on July 21, 1899. His father was a medical doctor. His father's name was Clarence and his mother's name was Grace (Hall). Th ... They lived in Oak Park, Illinois and were considered middleclass. Hemingway wrote later that his mother was very harsh to him and would dress him up as a girl. He also stated that his mother treated ... He graduated from high school in 1917. Hemingway began working as a junior or "cub" reporter for the Kansas City Star. World War I was just ending, but he wanted to travel to Europe. Therefore, in ...

(3 pages) 4 0 0.0 Nov/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

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Table Of Contents: I. Intoduction II. Childhood III. A Writing Career Begins IV. Novels for the Ages V. Other Recognizable Works VI. Conclusion VII. Bibliography I. Introduction Across more th ... I. Introduction Across more than half a century, the life and work of Ernest Hemingway have been at the center of controversy and intrigue. From the moment he embarked on his career as a writer, he pr ...

(26 pages) 42 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors

Ernest hemingway

Ernest Hemingway: The affect of World War I on his life style Table of Contents Thesis………… ... ellip;……………………………pg.10 Thesis Statement: Ernest Hemingway's experience in World War I affected his actions, writings, and e ... ctions, writings, and emotions throughout his life.Introduction While handing out chocolate bars on the West Bank of the Piave River, Ernest Hemingway was severely wounded by a mortar shell. Even with ...

(7 pages) 24 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors