Essays and Research Papers on Biographies

A 7 page paper on the famous Russian writer of the nineteenth century. It analyzes how Pushkin's writing reflected not only the events of his own life but the influence of European literary movements as well, and shows how Pushkin took these movements and made them Russia's own. Four sources.

A 10 page research paper on the life of Solzhenitsyn, the famous Russian author. The writer details his life story up until 1995. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper looking at Frank McCourt's memoir of his impoverished childhood in Ireland. The paper shows how McCourt's mother, Angela, held the family together through crisis after crisis, and contributed to the formation of her sons' character. Bibliography lists three sources.

A 6 page paper on the beloved humorist, Erma Bombeck. The writer traces Bombeck's career and changing style over her thirty-year writing career. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

5 pages in length. Just as fascinating as the mystery that surrounds his murder is the whereabouts of Thomas A Becket's bones. The English saint's death was considered so dramatic that its historical value has withheld the test of time, as well as inspired countless poems, novels, plays and films. Unraveling the mystery around Becket's ...

A 5 page overview of the life and work of Walter Dean Myers, the children's writer who rose from a childhood in Harlem to become the author of over fifty books. Encapsulates some of his life experiences and eight of his more popular books. Bibliography lists three sources in addition to Myers' works.

A 10 page paper in which the writer discusses a complementary mix of extraordinary literary talent and benevolence for all mankind is what best exemplifies the life of Irish novelist Maria Edgeworth. Her works were considered groundbreaking back in the 1800's, and her compassion toward her fellow man in the face of adversity was unparalleled. ...

A 20 page research paper that examines the life of this charismatic leader of the Irish War for Independence. Using primarily original sources, the writer demonstrates how strife between the victorious leaders of the Sinn Fein degenerated into Civil War that subsequently caused Ireland to lose one of the finest leaders that nation would ever ...

This 5 page paper provides biographical information on this legendary journalist as well as information about his career in broadcast. His views and activity concerning religious freedom are noted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

5 pages describing the life and works of 20th century musician (Jazz) : Cy Coleman. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Approximately 5 pages in length. Paper discusses the life and works of 20th century jazz musician 'Dizzy' Gillespie. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the life and work of jazz artist Sonny Rollins. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page examination of the life of Beethoven, includes the particulars of his birth, his early life, his personality traits and his contributions. Bibliography lists four sources.

A 6 page essay on the famous nineteenth century pianist detailing her accomplishments and her famous relationship with her husband, composer Robert Schumann. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper that analyzes the life of Jim Henson and the influence he and his Muppets have had on the twentieth century. Included is a description of how Henson became a puppeteer, influences and circumstances leading to his creation of the Muppets, and how these creations changed his life and the lives ...

A 9 page research paper on the eighteenth-century British actor and theater manager. John Philip Kemble was well-known in his day for his portrayal of the major Shakespearean tragic heroes — Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear — but his major contribution to the theater was undoubtedly his recognition that set design is an integral part of ...

A 16 page paper exploring the life of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Includes comparisons of his 'memory' with his actual accomplishments and those of other U.S. Presidents such as Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lyndon B. Johnson and Bill Clinton. Bibliography lists five sources.

This 10 page (1 page is full outline) report discusses the 13th century theologian and philosopher Duns Scotus who was the founder of a school of Scholasticism known as Scotism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper detailing the contributions of J. Hector St. John de Crèvecoeur toward defining the concept of the American character. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page essay on the political career of the controversial Washington, D.C. mayor including biographical information. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page general discussion of Sigmund Freud. His life and works are discussed. A brief discussion, in the end, of the validity of his work is also included. Freud was the founder of many theories and notions which related to the human mind, and as such was a very renowned individual who provided his ...

4 page analysis of the book "Albert Einstein: Creator and Rebel" by Berkeley Hoffmann. No Bibliography.

This 30 page paper celebrates the life of chemist John Dalton. Provided are various sections highlighting his accomplishments and includes a chronology of his life. An analysis is also included which looks at the scientist's life in the perspective of the times in which he lived. Highlighted is the fact that he discovered the concept ...

A 5 page analysis of Emile Durkheim's 1912 masterpiece , The Elementary Forms of Religious Life. The writer primarily focuses on how this sociological study of primitive religious practice is applicable to the modern world and contemporary concerns. No additional sources cited.

This 8 page paper discusses the 18th century French philosopher, Jean Jacques Rousseau, whose writings inspired the leaders of the French Revolution. Rousseau greatly influenced came to be known as the Romantic generation. He was a social and political theorist, musician, botanist, and is still thought to be one of the most eloquent writers of ...