Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

A three page biography of Hemingway, showing parallels between his life and his works. Also included are three short original reviews of articles on Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises." Bibliography lists six sources.

A 7 page essay that takes the form of four journal entries that each address aspects of Beverly Donofrio's biography Riding in Cars with Boys. The first 2 pages address the writer's personal reaction to Donofrio (i.e., disapproval). The next 2 pages discuss Donofrio as a mother. The next 2 pages discuss her relationship with ...

This 6 page paper provides a biography of Kerouac, the writer who coined the term "beat generation." His life is explored and the relationship between his early experiences and his books are noted. Family background is included as well as his contributions to literature. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page overview of these novels. Written partly as biographies and partly as fiction these books span several genres. Incorporating elements of myth superimposed on historical fact, these novels have sometimes been misunderstood by critics. This paper asserts, however, that this mish-mash of styles provides an accurate picture of the Chinese-American ...

When one thinks of the name Bronte, it is most often thought of in the plural of Charlotte and Emily or even the triple: Charlotte, Emily and Anne. All three sisters were published writers: Charlotte being most noted for Jane Eyre; Emily for Wuthering Heights and Anne for Agnes Grey. This 5 page paper presents a brief biography of ...

A 7 page paper which provides a biography of Morris West, a synopsis of his novel “The Devil’s Advocate,” and a discussion of the novel’s genre. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page research paper/essay that discusses critical response to Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World. The writer includes details from Huxley’s biography and also discusses the current critical opinion of this novel and Huxley’s legacy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the character of Moll Flanders from the book by Daniel Defoe. The paper also presents a biography of Defoe. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the biography of novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper provides a brief biography of Blake, which illustrates the different people and events in his life that influenced his work. Christianity was one of those things. Blake was decidedly not religious but he was spiritual and that is reflected in his work. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page analytical research paper about the 17th century (Shakespeare era) British playwright, Ben Jonson. Contains a brief biography and subsequent focus on two of his works : 'Every Man in His Humor' and 'Every Man out of his Humor.' Bibliography lists 8+ sources.

A 3 page overview that addresses the career of Robert Frost. The writer briefly touches on Frost's biography, and then uses three poems: "The Oven Bird," "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," and "The Road Not Taken," to discuss the principal themes and orientation of Frost's work. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper which discusses the author Amy Tan in relationship to what inspired her to write and how her writing has changed her life. The paper also takes two of her short essays/stories and compares then in relationship to thematic content. The short essays/stories are found in her work "The Hundred Secret Senses" and are titled "The ...

A 3 page essay that, first of all, offers a brief biography and discussion of the work of Vergil, the ancient Roman poet. Then, the writer offers a brief synopsis of two readings from Vergil's Aeneid, which are taken from Book I and Book VI. The paper closes with a brief reaction and discussion to ...

A five page paper discussing the degree to which Joyce's personal biography and historical times manifest themselves in this complex twentieth-century novel. The paper concludes that while "Ulysses" is not autobiographical in a literal sense, it replicates a slice of Dublin life and relates it to humanity as a whole. Bibliography lists four sources.

A 4 page overview of Poe's life and works. The writer focuses mainly upon the events of the poet's life and the dates that various key works were published. More of a biography than an analysis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page essay, which includes a very brief outline, offers a brief overview of Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost. The writer includes a brief biography of Milton, a short summary of the plot and discusses several of the major themes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper, including a short outline. The paper first provides a brief biography of Miller and how the Great Depression affected his life, including his plays. Many of his experiences can be seen reflected in his work. The second part of the paper discusses The Crucible. Ostensibly, the play was about the witchcraft ...

This 5 page paper explores the characters in the novel Fifth Business by Robertson Davies. No additional sources are listed.

This is a 4 page paper discussing the various perspectives of Elizabeth Bowen’s short story “The Demon Lover”. The analysis is preceded by a brief biography of the Bowen. Elizabeth Bowen’s short story “The Demon Lover” is considered one of her most analyzed and controversial works in terms of content and implied intention of the ...

A 5 page sociological look at the book, 'All is Never Said: The Narrative of Odette Harper Hines,' by Judith Rollins. In this book the woman, a black woman, describes her life as an activist. The sociological terms examined, in relevancy to the book, are; role theory, reference group theory, social map, symbolic interactionism, and ...

This 5 page report discusses “Boswell’s London Journal” and the life lessons and realizations James Boswell came to in his process of writing it over the winter and into the spring of 1762 to 1763. His time in London was certainly not wasted, despite his inability to receive a commission to the Guards, since he discovered his own passion and ability ...

A 5 page essay that examines three books that deal with the American business world-- Upton Sinclair's The Jungle; Lewis Sinclair's Babbitt; and William Heffernan's The Dinosaur Club. These books offer three views of the American business world, and also the way in which Americans would like to see themselves and the American Dream. These ...

A 5 page analysis of the business dealings in Sinclair Lewis’ novel "Babbitt." The protagonist of this work, George Follansbee Babbitt is, arguably, the most lifeless character living the most mundane life in recent literature. However, he does provide the focus for Lewis' biting satire on the life and business practices of the American middle ...

A 12 page research paper that contrasts and compares Eliza Haywood's Fantomina and Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Both books address the fact that marriage in the nineteenth century was often a 'business' affair for women as it was basically the only option open for a woman in securing her financial future. The writer discusses ...