Essays Tagged: "literary style"

Autobiographical elements in the works of Edgar Allan Poe

tions' (Biography on Poe 8). Edgar Alan Poe endured a very difficultlife and this is evident in his literary style. He was once titled the 'master ofthe macabre.' One of the aspects in his life with w ...

(6 pages) 182 0 4.1 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > Edgar Allan Poe

John Collier and his short stories. Compares the short stories with a common theme

in post-Victorian England, and according to Anthony Burgess in the London Times. He was known for 'literary allusiveness and quiet wit' (Contemporary Authors 111). A collection of his most memorable ... collection of his most memorable works was published in 1972 entitled The John Collier Reader. His literary style reached beyond his native country and became popular in the United States.John Collie ...

(8 pages) 70 0 3.0 Mar/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors

The Book of Revelation and the Interpretation of the Three Angels

te a fascinatingand rewarding piece of literature.Apocalyptic literature, a very common and complex literary style, began toemerge in Jewish circles around the time of the Babylonian Exile. Its develo ... this style, as well as EzechielApocalyptic writing was also extremely popular with Christians. Thisliterary form came quite naturally to St. John, an early Christian deeply versed inthe writing of hi ...

(8 pages) 129 3 2.1 Mar/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Christianity

Sir Lord Byron's use of the byronic hero.

he created known as the Byronic Hero. As Lord Byron's appellation, the Byronic hero is an important literary character, which proves useful when one attempts to understand and grasp the literary style ...

(2 pages) 85 0 4.5 May/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

The Nathaniel Hawthorn uses plants as a symbolic object in his novel the "Scarlet letter".

Plant Symbolism in The Scarlet LetterWhen examining the literary style of the American authors, it is easily recognizable that symbolism is a key factor in ...

(5 pages) 49 1 3.5 May/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Emerson, Ralph Waldo.

Ralph Waldo EmersonRalph Waldo Emerson is probably the most influential figure in American literary history. He was responsible for shaping the literary style and vision of the American Roman ...

(7 pages) 99 0 4.3 May/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Biographies

Southwestern Humor.

The literary movement that gave birth to long-lasting American characters and attitudes was "Southwester ... oding into the West. Since people were beginning to think of themselves as uniquely Americans, this literary style came during the birth of national self-consciousness. Writers in the Southwestern Hum ... ers of Southwestern Humor solidified the stereotypes that have remained until the present day. As a literary genre, Southwestern humor was important to the growth of United States History and American ...

(9 pages) 66 1 3.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith

The affect of the weather on the protagonist in THe Outsider and One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich

ist in their novels The Outsider and One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich. Both authors differ in literary style, however the common theme prevalent in both novels is exercised in much the same mann ... motive and provides no justifications for his actions - he blames it on the sun. Camus uses varied literary techniques in presenting this event in order to manifest its importance. The description al ...

(7 pages) 28 0 2.0 Sep/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays

James Baldwin:"The Rockpile", essay by Jessica Ruelle

sin. This essay will analyse the themes that are mentioned above, but also how, by some particular literary style effect, the writer plunges his readers in his own world.One of the main themes is fam ... f sin in almost each character, and the cruelty of Gabriel not considering John as his own son. The literary style of James Baldwin reinforces the power if this meaningful text. The one who lets tempt ...

(3 pages) 40 1 4.5 Dec/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Marriage: Death of the Spirit or Eternal Love - "Story of an Hour" and "Yours"

the other, I would make "The Story of an Hour" my choice for the reason I appreciate and enjoy her literary style the most.)First, Chopin uses structure to build her story up and keep the reader emot ... pin is saying that marriage can mean death of the spirit.Conversely, Robison's story lacks the same literary structure. Although her story is heart-warming, there is no build-up of anticipation as in ...

(4 pages) 45 0 0.0 Jul/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Provide an adequate "dictionary" definition of the expression "classical epic". Then show how each part of the definition has its source in specific elements of Homer and Virgil.

A classical epic definition contains two distinctions; a literary style and a story. It is a narrative poem that is told in an elevated, formal, and grand st ... tradition. Homer's work is an example of an epic that was passed down orally. The first epic in the literary style was written later by Virgil (Barker).Epic works are marked by the use of several spec ... terature.com/homer/iliad/3, December 11, 2005Adeline Johns-Putra, University of Exeter. "Epic." The Literary Encyclopedia. 17 Aug. 2004. The Literary Dictionary Company. 8 December 2005.

(3 pages) 14 0 3.0 Dec/2005

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

Ralph Waldo Emerson - Greatest American Author

dentalism throughout all his works. He is fully due credit for shaping what is now a solid American literary style and idea. Without Emerson, people like Henry David Thoreau, Herman Melville, Robert F ... Emerson was undoubtedly the greatest American author of his time. The world's foremost historian of literary criticism, Rene Wellek, has called Emerson, "the outstanding representative of romantic sym ...

(4 pages) 51 1 3.7 Feb/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors

John Steinbeck's use of Realism, Characterization, and Dreams in "The Grapes of Wrath" and "Of Mice and Men"

ective in informing the reader of circumstances that should be changed, but this nineteenth century literary style also creates great feelings of empathy toward the characters and their dreams. Steinb ... wo novels made them the greatest American novels in history.Works CitedAstro, Richard Dictionary of Literary Biography, volume 9:American Novelists, 1910-1915. A Bruccoli Clark Layman Book. Ed. James ...

(10 pages) 48 0 3.0 Apr/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck

Romanticism In The Light In The Forest

rcing True Son to become stranded between both white and Indian society. This novel is based on the literary style of Romanticism in order to show conflicts between Whites and Indians during this time ... ng."5 This novel, The Light in the Forest, written by Conrad Richter, is based on the literary style of Romanticism in order to show conflicts between Whites and Indians during this time ...

(15 pages) 19 0 0.0 Apr/2001

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Moby Dick

ith the inner most thoughts of his mind. Melville's Moby Dick is an allegorical work because of his literary style, his portrayal of characters, and his representation of Nature.The literary style of ...

(4 pages) 13 0 3.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Robinson Crusoe

s of its plot, the alien themes which evoke little understanding in the mind of the reader, and the literary style which DeFoe used employing habitual over-descriptiveness, all contribute to making Ro ... king Robinson Crusoe one of the suckiest books I have ever read as it has little or no contemporary literary merit whatsoever.At its core, Robinson Crusoe is the namesake of the book, himself. An adve ...

(3 pages) 12 0 0.0 Nov/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Discourse analysis

educate the reader. To achieve this, the author must use various styles, as well as assorted other literary practices such as formality to spice up the text. For each purpose of a text, there is a ba ... simple vocabulary, short paragraphs, as well as casual style are used. Likewise, each purpose has a literary style that is established for its maximum effectiveness.The majority of the writing that we ...

(9 pages) 29 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Naturalism in Of Mice and Men

Naturalism is a literary style that displays action or thought that is derived exclusively from natural desires and ...

(2 pages) 9 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck

Compare rosencrantz and guilde

r Godot' by Samuel Beckett teach important insights about the human condition.Inspired by Beckett's literary style, particularly in 'Waiting for Godot', Stoppard wrote 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern ar ...

(5 pages) 6 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Hamlet

Joseph conrad heart of darknes

st the civilized and the savage. Joseph Conrad's past experiences contributed greatly to his literary style. He was born December third, 1857. His childhood was unstable; "Conrad's parents came ...

(6 pages) 10 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature