Robert Frost and "Nothing Gold Can Stay" Introduction Robert Frost wrote a poem called Nothing Gold Can Stay. The poem was published in The Yale Review in October 1923. The poem was a prophecy, myth, theological simile, and eight-line poem that explores the idea of how the world ends and the beauty...
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A Place to Stand follows the path of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca from his childhood abandonment on a New Mexico ranch to his incarceration in the United States federal prison system. Although illiterate at the time of his arrest, he learned to read and write in order to survive his...
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The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is an historical fiction novel that is set during World War II. Set in France, the novel follows two sisters who try to resist German occupation. Their struggles are both inspiring and heartbreaking. The novel was published by St. Martin's Press...
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One Art One Art is a poem by Elizabeth Bishop that was first published in The New Yorker in 1976. It later appeared in a collection of Bishop s work entitled Geography III. The poem is a good example of a work that exemplifies the beauty of poetry. Bishop was the...
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Whether you re a fan of the radio adaptation by Orson Welles or the original novel by H.G. Wells, the story of a Martian invasion will captivate you. From the aliens, to the characters, to the looming Martian colony, War of the Worlds is a classic story that will never...
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If you are looking for an inspirational story, The Boys in the Boat is a great choice. Written by Daniel James Brown, the book tells the story of a rowing team at the University of Washington. This book is an engaging read, especially for fans of history, politics, or history....
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The Hero's Journey The Hero's Journey is one of the story structures used in storytelling. It is focused on the journey of a single character and may not be appropriate for stories with a large cast of characters. For such stories, a more expansive three-act structure may be a better fit....
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If you re looking for a book that discusses educational disparities in America, Savage Inequalities by Jonathan Kozol is the book you re looking for. Written in 1991, this book addresses the differences in educational achievement between school districts and races. The author argues that these disparities are rooted in...
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T.S. Eliot's Poetry T.S. Eliot's poetry is famous for its self-subsistent structure and musicality. Many readers considered the collection of poems to be a single work. Despite its musicality, Eliot's poetry made an indelible impression on its audience. Even those who disavowed Christian beliefs recognized Eliot's intellectual integrity. Eliot received the...
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A Pair of Silk Stockings is a short story by Kate Chopin about a family who finds a windfall in the estate of the deceased king. The story follows the story of a woman named Mrs. Sommers and her family as she decides how to spend the money. She tries...
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In this article, I'll analyze the theme of suicide in Sylvia Plath's poem, Lady Lazarus, and the similarities between Lady Lazarus and the biblical figure Lazarus. I'll also explore the imagery of seduction in this piece, and my conclusion is that the poem is a fascinating exploration of female sexuality....
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Enduring Love Enduring Love begins in a field where the protagonist, Joe Rose, is having a picnic. A hot air balloon has broken free, and Joe joins a group of men who pull it back down. While all of them eventually let go of the rope, one man, Dr. John Logan,...
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