In three day road Joseph Boyden, a Canadian writer, explores the horrors of war. His novel is a compelling and moving tale of two Cree soldiers who return home from the front lines during World War I. The narrative explores the effects of war on the soul and identity, and...
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Seamus Heaney: A Brief Biography Known as one of the most influential poets of the 20th century, Seamus Heaney was an Irish author who lived and worked in Northern Ireland. He was a playwright, translator, and professor of poetry. His works have been honored with a number of awards, including the...
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Parrot in the Oven Parrot in the Oven is a semi-autobiographical novel written by Victor Martinez, an American writer best known for his poems and short stories. It was published in 1996 and received the National Book Award for Young People s Literature. The book is based on the author s experiences...
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A road trip is an excellent way to see the country or even go on vacation. However, they can also be tiring and if you aren't prepared, it can be a very unpleasant experience. Luckily, there are plenty of things you can do on the road to keep yourself and...
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Herman Melville's Moby Dick; or the Whale Herman Melville's 1850 masterpiece, Moby Dick; or the Whale, is one of the most influential novels in American literature. It is still a staple of college syllabi and on the lists of Best American Novels.Genre-Bending Exploration of Class and Race This novel, a genre-bending work...
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Although it is simple to identify with Copernicus, I tend to agree with Eratosthenes. Eratosthenes was among the first people to start an astronomical quest and had a significant amount of time on the earth's surface. I believe that Eratosthenes is not given enough credit for his achievements, despite the...
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A sci-fi thriller set in 2035 I, Robot stars Will Smith as Detective Del Spooner, a technophobic man with a past involving a malfunctioning robot. He's a bit of a misfit in a world where robots are commonplace, but that doesn't stop him from investigating a murder he suspects was committed...
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Introduction Unlike the fables that tell us that a hero is someone who possesses heroic qualities or characteristics, everyman heroes are ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary circumstances. These are people who have strong moral compass and act with extreme selflessness. They can be found in many different kinds of...
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A Satirical Take on World War II A novel that has been credited with changing the face of World War II, Catch 22 was first published in 1961 and is now considered to be one of the modern classics. It is a satirical book about the absurdities of bureaucracy and no-win...
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America and I by Anzia Yezierska America and I, written by Anzia Yezierska, is a story about an immigrant who arrives in the United States with many hopes and dreams. She comes with the belief that America is the place she can find a life free from drudgery and oppression. She...
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Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal: Illuminating Poverty and Controlling ScarcityJonathan Swift wrote a story called A Modest Proposal that talked about poverty in Ireland. It is illuminating poverty and offering a plan for controlling scarcity in the country. Swift suggested selling the impoverished people's children to the affluent and the...
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Dostoevsky and the Underground Man Dostoevsky Fyodor wrote a short novella titled Notes from the Underground, which was first published in 1864. Dostoevsky utilizes the Underground Man in his writing to critique society and provide wisdom. The Underground Man presents himself as a depraved, ill, and ugly individual. He is aware...
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