John Donne: The Preeminent Metaphysical Poet John Donne was an English poet, soldier, secretary, and scholar. He was born into a recusant family but eventually became a cleric in the Church of England, and was appointed Dean of St Paul's Cathedral in London. He is considered one of the preeminent metaphysical...
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Mozart's Life and Compositions Mozart was one of the most prolific composers of the Classical period. He was born as Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart and lived for only 40 years. During his lifetime, he composed around 800 works in many different genres. Today, Mozart's music is still enjoyed by millions.Beethoven's...
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Oliver Twist Oliver Twist is a classic novel written by English author Charles Dickens. First published as a serial in 1837, the book was later published in three volumes in 1838. It is about a boy named Oliver who lives in a workhouse and is forced into an apprenticeship with an...
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Nikki Giovanni is an American poet, writer, and activist. She is also an educator and activist. Her poetry focuses on racial, environmental, and sexual issues. Her work has been widely published and has been translated into many languages. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Her work has been featured on...
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I Am Sam" is the story of a mentally challenged father, Sam Dawson, who is raising his daughter, Lucy, with the help of his friends. As Lucy grows up, she begins to intellectually surpass her father, and Sam's relationship with Lucy is threatened by a social worker who wants her...
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Tartuffe, the Impostor and the Hypocrite, is a classic French play that was first performed in 1664. Written by Molière, the play features characters such as Tartuffe, Orgon, and Elmire. These characters are considered some of the greatest classical theatre roles ever written. Orgon's rescue from Tartuffe's gullibility Tartuffe has the power...
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"Black Like Me" is a book by John Howard Griffin. This memoir reveals the author's life growing up in racial segregation in the Deep South. It's a powerful story about the struggles and triumphs of African-Americans in America. Griffin's book was influential on Barack Obama. John Howard Griffin's memoir John Howard Griffin's...
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The Big Short is a movie about Wall Street guru Michael Burry, who decides to bet against the housing market by investing in credit default swaps. This gamble attracts the attention of other opportunists, including banker Jared Vennett (Ryan Gosling) and hedge-fund specialist Mark Baum (Steve Carell). The movie is...
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The Lack of Proper Care in Older Homes The most critical social issue in Springfield is the lack of proper care in older homes. The majority of poorly maintained homes have old and rusty appliances, leaky roofs, poorly ventilated rooms, inadequate ventilation, rotten wood, crumbled bricks, and flaked-off plaster, all of...
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Ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with the standards by which people can live their lives. Typically, it is a matter of what is correct and what is incorrect. Ethics aims to help people live good lives. There are various ethical questions, and many people are perplexed by...
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Beauty and Its Different Meanings Beauty has many different meanings to different people, and other people interpret it in different ways, as one person might be attractive in one country but not in another. One can be beautiful in many ways, including the soul, smile, body form, and walking style. A...
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Introduction: The High Rate of Alcohol and Substance Abuse in Universities Many universities have a high rate of alcohol and substance abuse. This is because there is unrestricted independence and everyone else is responsible for paying the bills. The rate of drug and alcohol use among American students is alarmingly high...
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