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The Land of Red Apples (1884 words, 7 pages)

Note We reprint here as a sample only the first 2 (of 7) chapters of this book. Please consult the Electronic Text Center at the University of Virginia Library for the full book.Chapter I THE LAND OF RED APPLES.There were eight in our party of bronzed children who were going ... Read More

An Investigation of a Murder in the Mill by Edwin Arlington Robinson (2196 words, 10 pages)

Ellsworth BarnardAnother, clearer study of a suicidal mood is The Mill, wherethe final note is not of tormented conflict between doubt and desire but rather ofyearning for release and oblivion. Black water, smooth above the weir Like starry velvet in the night, Though ruffled once, would soon appear The same ... Read More

A Biography of Edwin Arlington Robinson a Poet (2168 words, 9 pages)

Bill PeschelROBINSON, Edwin Arlington (22 Dec. 1869-6 Apr. 1935), poet, wasborn in Head Tide, Maine, the son of Edward Robinson, a timber merchant and civic leader,and Mary Elizabeth Palmer. Shortly after his birth the family moved to nearby Gardiner,where he grew up the town later provided the model for a ... Read More

A Biography of Edwin Markham a Poet (1588 words, 7 pages)

William R. NashMarkham was born Charles Edwin Anson Markham in Oregon City inthe Oregon Territory, the son of Samuel Barzillai Markham and Elizabeth Winchell, arancher. Shortly after Markhams birth, his parents divorced, and he remained withhis mother. In 1856 they moved to a ranch near Suisun, California, where Markham learnedto ... Read More

An Analysis of the Language in Mr. Flood’s Party by Edwin Arlington Robinson (7923 words, 32 pages)

Ellsworth BarnardRobinson's language, however, is always the result of taste and temper, not ofconscious theorizing and therefore in each poem it adapts itself without difficulty tothe materials and the mood. Hence, the range of his interests and sympathies, the sweepand intensity of his vision, give birth to more various forms ... Read More

An Analysis of Pound’s Criticism of “The Waste Land” (4625 words, 19 pages)

Richard EllmanPound's criticism of The Waste Land was not of itsmeaning he liked its despair and was indulgent of its neo-Christian hope. He dealtinstead with its stylistic adequacy and freshness. For example, there was an extended,unsuccessful imitation of The Rape of the Lock at the beginning of "The FireSermon." It ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of Baca’s Land (661 words, 3 pages)

Catherine HardyLike many Southwestern writers, Baca identifies with the landaround him and the myths that are part of his culture. And like Joy Harjo, Baca seekstransformation "to make sense of a terrible, terrible history." For Baca, thatterrible history is both personal and cultural. Identified as a mestizo, a person withboth ... Read More

An Analysis of the Boer Country and Land in 19th Century (491 words, 1 pages)

There were significant political conflicts between the two sides. The Boers treated all blacks very badly and did not give basic human rights even to the blacks working for them. They made them pay taxes but could not vote. It was said to be through religious reasons that the Boers ... Read More

An Analysis of Commercialism in Richard Cory by Edwin Arlington Robinson (947 words, 2 pages)

In a society generally shaped by its commercialism, many people will fall into the unfortunate trap of trying to exceed someone elses standards. The catalyst for this maddening condition exists all around us in car commercials, on bumper stickers (He who dies with the most toys wins!), in stores peddling ... Read More

The Event on How the Native American Indians Were Driven out From Their Land (2741 words, 3 pages)

When I think back of the stories that I have heard about how the Native American Indians were driven from their land and forced to live on the reservations one particular event comes to my mind. That event is the Battle of the Little Big Horn. It is one of ... Read More

An Introduction to the History of the Voyage to the Free Land: The United States (900 words, 2 pages)

The Voyage to the Free LandIn Americas 19th century, many slaves escaped North by way of the dangerous Underground Railroad to attain freedom. It was the most effective protest against slavery, resulting in many free lives. The term Underground Railroad does not mean underground tunnels, but rather secret routes escaped ... Read More

How America Was Shaped by the Greatest Land Sale in History (1396 words, 2 pages)

Rulers of the territoryMeasuring America How the United States Was Shaped by the Greatest Land Sale in Historyby Andro Linklater312pp, HarperCollinsIn the mid-19th century, when the cold tongue of land that is the Michigan peninsula was first being sliced up for development, the surveyors began to discover problems with their ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Landing Here Today, Gone Tomorrow by John Nott (687 words, 1 pages)

Nott's landing Here Today, Gone Tomorrow John Nott 350pp, Politico's John Nott's memoirs catch fire during two episodes of his early life. After National Service he served with the Gurkhas in Malaya during the communist emergency. He describes vividly the hazards of a jungle patrol, and does not omit the ... Read More

Subvert the Genre of Travel Writing in The Promised Land (1018 words, 2 pages)

Take the high roadThe Promised LandDecca AitkenheadFourth Estate 12.99, pp217Decca Aitkenhead admits that her original outline for The Promised Land offered to 'subvert the genre' of travel writing. This turns out to have been a foolish proposal on two counts - first, because she'd read very few travel books, and ... Read More

The Shift from Indian to European Dominance in Changes in the Land by William Cronon (596 words, 1 pages)

In his book, Changes in the Land, William Cronon explores the relationship between the European and indigenous populations and local ecologies between 1620 and 1800. As he states at the outset of the book My thesis is simple the shift from Indian to European dominance in New England entailed important ... Read More

The Land and Resources of China (446 words, 1 pages)

Land and ResourcesChina is located in Eastern Asia. Fourteen countries border it, the most bordering a country in the world. The country s total area is nine million five hundred and seventy-one thousand and three hundred kilometers. It is the third largest country in the world. China includes more than ... Read More

A Discussion of America as The Land of Opportunity (2203 words, 4 pages)

America, The Land of OpportunityMost people, nowadays, want to become wealthy and live in the lap of luxury. Everyone wants that million dollars, and to make it to the Promise Land. We use literature to spill our thoughts and tell stories about history. History and literature are linked in that ... Read More

A History of the Polaroid Corporation Founded by Edwin Land and George Wheelwright (2118 words, 4 pages)

HistoryEdwin Land and George Wheelwright III founded Polaroid Corporation in 1936. The interlocking rings of Polaroid filters have been the emblems of the Polaroid Corporation for over sixty years. Edwin H. Land first demonstrated one-step photography at a meeting of the Optical Society of America on February 21, 1947. Following ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Dream Land by Christina Rosetti (1478 words, 2 pages)

Poem Dream Land by Christina Rosetti1 In this paraphrase of the poem I will discuss the poems plain prose meaning, the purpose and themes of the poem. This poem is about a lady who has fallen into a deep sleep to escape the realities of her life. The poem discusses ... Read More

The Greed of the Main Character in How Much Land Does a Man Need (1329 words, 2 pages)

Turning Points, an Inspection of Different PerspectivesTurning points in a story reflect the implied meaning of the author and the interpretation of the reader. An author who develops his or her turning point does so to emphasize a certain aspect of their literature. Readers are meant to follow the literature ... Read More

An Analysis of the Mesopotamian Land and the Primary Culture of African Origin (2418 words, 3 pages)

In the plentiful land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, known as Mesopotamia, now modern day Iraq there ruled a powerful civilization like no other in the area. This land had rolling hills and abundant rainfall, making it a very habitable place to live. With such crops as barley and ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Flatland by Edwin A. Abbott (489 words, 1 pages)

FLATLAND, by Edwin A. AbbottThe main idea of this book, as I see it, is if your ideas are too progressive society may not be ready to accept them and you may be punished for them. There is also the theme that there may be more to life than what ... Read More

An Overview of the Poem Richard Cory by Edwin Arlington Robinson (661 words, 3 pages)

The poem "Richard Cory" by Edwin Arlington Robinson, is a poem that shows that people cannot determine another person s happiness by their appearance. The author uses the setting, imagery, and symbolism to illustrate this. Robinsons poem is about a rich man that commits suicide, and the thoughts of the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes in Bury Me in a Free Land, a Poem by Francis Harper (654 words, 2 pages)

Fully explicate one of Francis Harpers poems. Include explanations of the Themes she attempts to convey.Bury Me in a Free Land Francis HarperThe ultimate theme of this poem was stated in the title. Francis Harper wanted to see slavery go away before her death. The haunting lines of text she ... Read More

An Analysis of The Famished Land: A Novel of the Irish Potato Famine (1406 words, 2 pages)

Patrick McDowell walked with his head down, on his way home from visiting his soon-to-be wife. He was a potato farmer, which was very noticeable by the way he wore the same clothes everyday but Sunday, a raggedy pair of pants and a plaid button down. When he got home, ... Read More

A Movie Review on Cop Land Directed by James Mangold (839 words, 2 pages)

Movie Review on "Copland"Much has been written about Sylvester Stallone's return to serious acting in Copland. It's an entirely different matter, however, to watch the action superstar in this new role than it is to read and hear about it. In Copland, Stallone plays Freddy Heflin, the shy, overweight, rather ... Read More

The Destructive Force of War Described in the Lyrics of Edwin Starr (1719 words, 3 pages)

"War! Good God ya'll! What is it good for?! Absolutely nothing! Listen to me!" To whomever have heard the lyrics of Edwin Starr's War is likely to have had some opinion formulated about how war is a destructive force in itself. In a world where power is absolute and idolized ... Read More

An Analysis of The Price of Land, a Story by Monica Hughes (996 words, 2 pages)

In Monica Hughes s story, The Price of Land, the government saw human life in dollar symbols. The story tells of a farming family who had not experienced the best of luck making money off of the farm. Money was short but there was a solution offered by the government ... Read More

A Biography of Edwin Arlington Robinson, an American Poet (1156 words, 2 pages)

Edwin Arlington RobinsonEdwin Arlington Robinson was a poet who has long been popular among lay readers the non-literary public but the tremendous scope of his work and the power of his mastery over words marks him as one of the greater poets of his time. In spite of its consistent ... Read More

An Analysis of Flatland by Edwin A. Abbott (888 words, 2 pages)

FlatlandEdwin A. Abbott starts his book Flatland with a very dry description of the figures in Flatland. This sets the reader up for the rest of the book, and quite simply, the rules of this foreign planet. The book is set in a world of only two dimensions, a flat ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013