Essays and Research Papers on (All) Literature

This 5 page paper discusses the use and application of magic and otherworldly elements in the story of King Arthur. Evidence and examples are given from the accounts of Arthur written by Chreitien de Troyes and Sir Thomas Mallory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

8 pages in length. An analytical look at Melville's depiction of the character Pip in his classic story 'Moby Dick.' The discussion of this particular character is most important in the sense that Pip, a Black man, was shown very much for his human qualities even though the story was written at a time when ...

An 8 page exploration of Thoreau’s philosophies as they relate to contemporary events in the twenty-first century. Written from the perspective of an observer at a policy retreat sponsored by Thoreau at Walden Pond this paper contrasts Thoreau’s ideologies with those of his workshop attendants, attendants composed of a veteran a student from the ...

A 6 page essay that examines five classic work in English literature that demonstrate the struggle that the protagonist undergoes in coping with issues of morality, pride and ethics. However, the writer places this struggle within the context of the period in which the work was written. The works examined are Beowulf, Sir Gawain ...

An 8 page essay that contrasts and compares Sara Paretsky's Burn Marks and Fiona Cooper's Rotary Spokes. The writer argues that Paretsky has appropriated the traditional male territory of the detective novel, while Cooper's work upsets and challenges the traditions of the romance writing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at themes as well as symbolism in Virginia Woolf's novel To the Lighthouse along with two short stories also written by Woolf. The works are discussed in depth and some quotes are included. Several themes pertinent to gender are the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

(5 pp) As an Austrian author, Bernhard was harassed and denounced at home while being honored abroad, largely because he dared to challenge Austrians to acknowledge who they had been. He complained about their vacillation with their own national identity. And ironically his own style of writing follows that unique ebb and ...

5 pages in length. T. Obinkaram Echewa is a man whose writings dig deep to reveal the truth of the human heart. His classic works reflect a writer concerned with the darker, more disturbing aspect of humanity, while at the same time they also represent the benevolent side of womankind. The writer ...

Literature can be a dull experience required as a part of a curriculum or it can be an exciting journey into the world of the unknown. This 5 page paper asserts that American prose has traditionally reflected the issues and concerns of the times in which it was written. It then provides an overview of American prose ...

This 6 page paper considers 'Things Fall Apart', written by Chinua Achebe. The writer considers both the story and the dialogue of the work, how they bring together an understanding of life and death, pride and prejudice within the Ibo people and the relying impact of the arrival of the white man. The bibliography ...

An 8 page overview of the man and his life. Noted for his strange literary tilt, Thompson lived the life he wrote about. Two of his most popular books, "Hells Angels" and "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas : A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream" reveal many of the ...

26 pages. There is a distinct influence of Charles Darwin upon Thomas Hardy's well-known novel, Tess of the D'Urbervilles. Hardy had always admired the writings of Darwin, and was no stranger to his work. The ways in which Darwin's theories are interwoven with Hardy's work in this brilliant novel are numerous and are ...

This 3 page paper uses Robert Marks's work to investigate the work of another author, William Cronon, who wrote Changes in the Land. Bibliography lists 2 sources

This 7 page paper discusses the works of O Henry and his writing style. Literary criticisms are utilized to expound upon the voice, themes, and characterization of O. Henry. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This essay examines the sometimes difficult to understand play, "The Caretaker," written by Harold Pinter. The paper focuses on some aspects of the play, including characterization, dialogue and setting. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page book review of Claude Brown's Manchild in the Promised Land, which was originally published in 1965. This is a novel that is a thinly veiled autobiographical account of Brown's childhood and adolescence growing up in Harlem in the 1940s and 50s. In a clear, lucid writing style that brings alive the era ...

7 pages in length. As difficult as it has been for Americans to accept the fact that Huckleberry Finn's character mirrors the harsh reality of southern values, the implications of such social atrocities as racism are painfully clear in both written representation and real life, as well. The writer offers a critical analysis of ...

Style elements fashion the writings of John Ciardi and Alfred Noyes that thrill children and adults alike, proposes this 5 page comparative. Elements focused on include rhythm and imagery to entertain and uplift. Bibliography has 11 sources.

This 7 page research paper examines the writing of Nikolai Gogol and Anton Chekhov, focusing on how each of these authors represent Russian provincialism, as exemplified in Gogol's Dead Souls and Chekhov's The Duel. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 9 page paper examines Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn and its relevance to the day. How accurate was the writing? There is a focus on racism and the portrayal of Jim. Secondary sources provide insight into the realism of the work. Character development is discussed in depth as it relate to ...

Ernest Buckler's The Mountain And The Valley is lauded for being an exceptional example of regional writing. This 5 page paper argues that the community's inability to confront emotional issues, in concert with their fear of the protagonist's exceptionality, demands a toll on his self-confidence which ultimately results in his inability to escape. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page analysis of George Orwell's Classic '1984,' written from a sociopolitical perspective. The writer makes reference to the accuracies between Orwell's predictions and contemporary realities. No bibliography.

This 5 page paper takes a look at Thomas More's Utopia, and consider whether or not is would be a desirable place to live. The paper argues that the land is a parody and a mockery of life in the real world at the time it was written, and that living there would be to ...

This 3 page paper discusses some of the influences that led Ray Bradbury to write “Fahrenheit 451,” including the Nazi book burnings, the McCarthy witch hunts, and the Cold War. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In 5 pages the writer compares and contrasts the characters of Alceste and Cecily. 'Although Alceste in 'The Misanthrope' and Cecily in 'The Importance of Being Earnest' are two very different characters and two very different writers write the stories, they amazingly share common bonds. Both stories are comedy's, but for different ...