Essays Tagged: "Clara"

Robert Schumann

rnestine von Fricken, who came toLeipzig in April 1834 to live in at the Wiecks', and to study with Clara'sfather. She had grown up in the little town of Asch with her father, Baronvon Fricken, and wa ... 's. Throughout the autumn of 1835 Schumannwas a regular visitor at the Wieck's home, seeing much of Clara, who wasnow sixteen. He had been following her career as a virtuoso closely since shewas nine. ...

(5 pages) 83 0 4.6 Jan/1997

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies > Performers & Composers

Unexpected vampires at dawn.

sneaking danger!The darkness begins to dissolve. The sun will soon rise above the horizon. My cat, Clara, jumps onto the bed and snuggles beside me, purring. How sweet she is! But, instead of leaving ... alone, the terrible premonition strengthens its grip. I look around and the horror benumbs my body. Clara feels my nervousness and lifts her head. I look into her bottomless green eyes and it's as if ...

(4 pages) 34 0 4.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Clara Weick Schumann

The German romantic composer Clara Wieck Schumann (l8l9-l896) was one of the most famous pianists of her time, one of the great s ... 's early death limited her output in her later years. Nonetheless, her musical output was 66 pieces.Clara Josephine Wieck was born in Leipzig, Germany, on September 13, 1819. Her father was a piano st ... ran a household, maintained a concert career and bore her husband five children in seven years. But Clara and her brothers received very little affection from their parents.Clara did not begin to spea ...

(7 pages) 50 0 3.0 May/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies > Performers & Composers

This is about the history of CLara Barton.

The youngest of five children in a middle-class family, Clara Barton was born on Christmas Day 1821 in Oxford, Massachusetts. Although she was educated at h ... ry schools in Massachusetts and New Jersey between the years 1836 and 1854. Prior to the Civil War, Clara's most noteworthy achievement was the establishment of a free public school in Bordentown, New ... ar was when she cared for her invalid brother David for two years.At the outbreak of the Civil War, Clara lived in Washington, D.C., where she worked at the U.S. Patent Office. Following the Baltimore ...

(3 pages) 54 0 5.0 May/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers

Gift of a thousand worlds Part one

l. "Ok kids, say thank you to Sister Catherine and lets go back home" our orphanage "mother" Clara said. So as we left we told Sister Catherine good-bye and thank you. Once they were out ... hat he would someday get his revenge. A truck roared down the road behind them swerving, but Clara was to busy watching for the bus to come to tell Lance to back away from the street. About a b ...

(1 pages) 385 15 4.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Poems & Short Stories

Gift of a thousand worlds Part 2

The cop cars came and blocked off the road as Clara and the kids huddled close together. But this entire scene was much different to Lance. For hi ... ure glee. He didn't realize that he had died; he thought that it was a game of hide-and-go-seek and Clara got all the kids at the orphanage to pretend to cry to lure him from his hiding spot. Then a f ... s a voice unmanageable of anyone Lance has ever heard. It said "hi". Lance being curious why Clara hasn't given up tricking him asked "mister why hasn't Clara stopped trying to trick me?" ...

(1 pages) 72 2 3.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Poems & Short Stories

Gift of a thousand worlds part3

the orphanage grow up and be adopted. He even realized one day that he was also growing. He watched Clara welcome new orphans and remembered the day he first arrived at the orphanage. He watched Clara ... e. He watched Clara weep as one of the kids were adopted and remembered the day he died. He watched Clara until the day that she died. He tried hard to find a way to reach Clara or any of the kids at ...

(1 pages) 77 2 3.4 Jun/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Poems & Short Stories

The Chronicals of Lance: Gift of a thousand worlds

l. "Ok kids, say thank you to Sister Catherine and lets go back home" our orphanage "mother" Clara said. So as we left we told Sister Catherine good-bye and thank you. Once they were out ... hat he would someday get his revenge. A truck roared down the road behind them swerving, but Clara was to busy watching for the bus to come to tell Lance to back away from the street. About a b ...

(15 pages) 161 6 4.7 Jun/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Poems & Short Stories

The Paradox of Nationality in Zadie Smith's "White Teeth".

blems inherent in defining nationality without resorting to hopeless relativism.When Archie marries Clara they must each state their nationality. Archie writes "English" and Clara writes "Jamaican". A ... yet the seemingly clear-cut distinction is undercut by the very act itself. In signing the document Clara becomes a Jones and she also becomes British. The distinction is thus blurred even as it is ma ...

(8 pages) 30 0 0.0 Dec/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

David Copperfield coureswork-How did Charles Dickens portray how children where treated in the 19th century?

environment. For the first few years of his life he enjoyed his childhood with his helpless mother Clara and his loving maid Peggotty. Along the ages of eight and nine his mother Clara found love in ... young she felt he had too many female influences and he needed to live in a protected environment. Clara copperfield was a young woman unable to take care of herself let alone her son. When her husba ...

(8 pages) 13 0 0.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Charles Dickens

"House of the Spirits": The importance of Esteban Trueba in the novel.

le, he becomes bored with the profession. He decides to find a suitable wife, and he then remembers Clara. "...all the others were married except for Clara...she was a rather eccentric creature...he c ... did not care to love her, but just to have legitimate children that would carry his name in pride; Clara had accepted him. Esteban wanted everyone to see that he was more than patron. He wanted the w ...

(2 pages) 35 0 4.3 May/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Clara Barton: Angel Of The Battlefield

Angel of the Battlefield: The Life of Clara Barton written by Ishbel Ross gives a very in depth look into the world of the woman who perha ... he woman who perhaps revolutionized medical care in America's times of need. Mr.Ross states that to Clara Barton's own avowal she would rather "stand behind the lines of artillery at Antietam, or cros ... ope with a committee, all of which she did with outward calm despite her feelings.The feelings that Clara had stemmed from the fact that she was a shy and timid child. As she grew up, she was taught a ...

(5 pages) 9 0 0.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

House Of The Spirits

es can have different meanings in different cultures, and individuals may not fit a common pattern. Clara's mother caused a technical interference when she interruped them. Although I felt that Clara ... uards that could have led to less communication barriers. for example, Esteban could have talked to Clara when she was alone, therfore diminishing the chances of being interrupted. Esteban could not h ...

(1 pages) 1222 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies

Comparing Greed Allende And Garcia Marquez

pt at self-indulgence. Trueba also expresses covetousness in his relationships with Rosa and Clara. In the beginning of the novel, Trueba tries to possess Rosa. He desires her completely and wa ... ader aware of the consequences one receives for trying to control another soul. When Trueba marries Clara he is not content with having her has a wife. Their entire marriage is jeopardized because Tru ...

(6 pages) 6 0 0.0 Feb/2008

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

Clara Wiek essay assignment

Clara Josephine Wieck was born on September 13th, 1819 in Leipzig, Germany. She was born into music, ... t. Her father Friedrich Wieck made a living as a first-rate piano teacher, and it was he who taught Clara and her mother Marianne. He even gave lessons to Clara's future husband, Robert Schumann. Afte ... ave her daily one hour lessons, and had her practice two hours on her own. Friedrich saw to it that Clara had only the finest musical education. Unfortunately, he neglected to provide much in the way ...

(3 pages) 2 0 0.0 Sep/2014

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies > Performers & Composers

Clara Bow

Weber 1Abby WeberMrs. BowmanAmerican History5 December 2013Clara BowDespite all of the arduous circumstances this talented actress had growing up, Clara Bow's ... nted actress had growing up, Clara Bow's aptitude and flair on the big screen never failed to amaze.Clara Bow's difficult time growing up only made her stronger, and less dependent on loved ones.The s ... y made her stronger, and less dependent on loved ones.The success of her first major film "It" made Clara Bow 'the girl of the year", showing off her talents and vulnerability. [1: David Stenn, Clara ...

(5 pages) 0 0 0.0 Oct/2014

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

claras day

Martin Danielsen Written assignment - Clara's day d. 18/9/2013Paderup gymnasium 1.k Summary and letter Week 38summaryClara Tilling was fif ... decided to give the whole school a turn, with a weird and unusual happening at the school assembly. Clara walked through the crowd of students and teachers, and they were all shocked, owing to the fac ... of students and teachers, and they were all shocked, owing to the fact that she was actually naked. Clara had prepared this stunt. She had left her bra and pants, so she easily could take off her clot ...

(2 pages) 3 0 0.0 Oct/2014

Subjects: Art Essays