Essays on Literary Genres

Stephen King: A Renowned American Author Stephen King is a well-known American author who was born in September 1947 to Donald Edwin King and Nellie Ruth King Pillsbury. He is married to Tabitha King and has two daughters. Stephen worked as an English tutor at Hampden Academy after graduating from the...

The Road Not Chosen: A Misunderstood Poem The Road Not Chosen is widely regarded as one of the most misunderstood poetry in a variety of contexts. The poem is straightforward, but it has a critical notch that adds to its allure. The poem alludes to moral quandaries of life. The Two Paths The...

Raskolnikov's Dual Personality Raskolnikov is one of the most convincing and fascinating characters Dostoevsky has ever developed. The name is derived from the Russian word "rasko," which roughly translates to "cut." This is the basis for Raskolnikov's characterization in the book. In his books, Dostoevsky also used characters with dual personalities....

Generals Die in Bed Generals Die in Bed is a 1930 war novella written by Charles Yale Harrison, a former soldier himself. It details the horrific experience of a young soldier in the trenches during World War I. It was reissued for young adult audiences in 2002 by Annick Press and...

The play "Cyrano de Bergerac" was written in 1897 by Edmond Rostand, a French writer. The play is based on the real-life story of the narrator, Cyrano de Bergerac. It is one of the most famous pieces of French literature. This play is a wonderful story of love, loyalty, and...

The short story "Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin The short story "Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin is a literary analysis of racism in the African American community. The work shows the gradual shedding of prejudice and its themes of music and religion. However, there are a few points that need to...

The Black Walnut Tree: An Important Commercial Crop The black walnut tree is an important and valuable commercial crop in North America. Native to Eastern United States, it thrives in riparian areas and also holds a special place in the culture of the Apache people. The raw nuts of the black...

The Lais of Marie de France The Lais of Marie de France are short narrative Breton poems composed by the French queen, which are believed to have been written in the late 12th century, between 1155 and 1170. They are a good example of a French courtly epic, as they are...

An Analysis of My Antonia by Janet Cardiff The protagonist Antonia gives birth to a child that she does not consider to be legitimate. However, she does not hide this fact from society and does not fulfill the expectations of her peers. Instead, she openly displays her illegitimate child in front...

Obasan by Joy Kogawa Obasan by Japanese-Canadian author Joy Kogawa was first published in 1981 by Lester and Orpen Dennys. It recounts the internment and persecution of Japanese Canadians during the Second World War. In 2005, it was chosen as a One Book, One Vancouver selection. While it may not be...

A Plot: The Critical Fundamental of Narrative Fiction A plot is one of the most critical fundamentals of any form of narrative fiction. Peter Brook emphasizes this aspect and concern in his prose, especially in Reading for the Plot (37). The Significance of Narrative Desire Taking a critical look at the story, there...

I used to be a shy little girl when I was younger. This shyness just showed up when I was around older adults and boys. My childhood memory isn't worth recounting because of my shyness. Bullying and criticism were directed at me largely because of my behavior. I was regarded as...