Essays on Literature

If you have been pondering the beauty and meaning of a century quilt, you are not alone. Millions of Americans have chosen to create these works of art. There are a variety of techniques that you can use to enhance the beauty of your quilt. These techniques include Structure, Tone, and...

Americanah begins with a Nigerian young woman, Ifemelu, getting her hair braided by a group of African emigrants in Trenton, New Jersey. She is about to fly back to her homeland, but before she does, she's getting a new look. The storyline often takes the form of extended flashbacks, showing...

The Fifth Business The fifth business is a novel written by Canadian writer Robertson Davies. It is about the struggles and successes of a family business. While the novel is mostly about the struggles of the women who work in the company, the story can apply to any kind of business....

The 2006 American sports drama film, Glory Road, tells the true story of the 1966 NCAA University Division Basketball Championship. The story is told by Josh Lucas, Don Haskins, and UTEP. It is an incredible story of a team that is determined to make it to the championship, and a...

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County by Mark Twain was one of his first successes as a writer and brought him national attention. The story has since been published in a number of versions, including Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog and The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calavera County.Mark...

Shakespeare's play Coriolanus was written during the same period as Antony and Cleopatra, and it is based on a famous Roman leader by the name of Caius Marcius Coriolanus. In this article, we'll explore the main characters, themes, and symbols of the play.Shakespeare's Coriolanus Shakespeare's Coriolanus is a full-throttle war play...

If you like science fiction, you'll love Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. The story takes place in a dystopian future where everyone is deemed "ugly" and undergoes extreme cosmetic surgery to make them "pretty" by the time they reach the age of sixteen. This is story that makes you think. Tally Youngblood Tally Youngblood...

If you are looking for a Sesame and Lilies review, you have come to the right place. The book is widely considered one of the greatest books ever written. This collection of essays offers full access to Ruskin's complex views on men and women. It also includes a previously neglected...

In this Martin Luther King I Have A Dream review We'll take a look at the book's beautiful illustrations and text. The artwork by Kadir Nelson and Clayborne Carson conveys the drama, dreams, and vision of Dr. King. And, as we'll see later, Carson's text provides an accurate portrayal of the...

Oliver Twist: A Brief Introduction Oliver Twist is the second novel by Charles Dickens. It was first published in serial form in 1837 and then in a three-volume book in 1838. The story centers on a young orphan named Oliver, who is sold into an apprenticeship with an undertaker. It is...

This An Inspector Calls review focuses on the reimagined Priestley play, Liam Brennan's performance as Inspector Goole and the play's darkly comic moments. It also explores the thinly veiled threat that lurks beneath the satire. The show is worth watching for its wry wit and sharply observed characters.Daldry's reimagining of...

I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud is one of William Wordsworth's most famous poems. Inspired by a forest encounter in April 1802, this poem explores the beauty of nature and solitude. It is not hard to see why the poem has become so popular.Poetry of nature I Wandered Lonely as a...