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Arts & Humanities > Ancient History How the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii: 1 of 1
The beast that is nature has etched some moments forever into the minds of men, carving irrevocable images into his collective psyche and putting its stamp onto all his works and thoughts. Even modern man must bow before the awesome power of nature, cowering before her torrential storms and earthen upheavals. However, ancien... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Biography: Igor Stravinsky: 1 of 1
Around 1790, a revolution was beginning (Musical Epochs The Romantic). Not a revolution of an oppressed people or an angry populace, but rather, an artistic uprising of great significance. Artists, writers, and musicians threw off the shackles of age-old traditions of balance, order, and even, at times, sensibility. These cr... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Literary analysis: Faulkner's 'Barn Burning': 1 of 1
In William Faulkner's seminal work, "Barn Burning," he presents a deep, multifaceted character in Abner Snopes and leaves him up to the reader to interpret and judge. A number of essays and articles have been written about "Barn Burning" since its first publication in Harper's Magazine in 1939. Some focus on the inner strugg... More..
Arts & Humanities > Classical Literature & Mythology The ghost stories of Yotsuya/Chusingura: 1 of 1
Ghost Stories at Yotsuya/Chushingura In Tsuruya Nanboku's Edo-period play, Yotsuya Ghost Stories, readers and viewers alike are introduced to a variety of Lord Enya's retainers who were not so loyal to their lord as heroes like Chushingura's Yuranosuke. Chief amongst these men was Tamiya Iemon, who fell upon hard times after ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Classical Literature & Mythology The exploits of the Samurai Yamato Takeru: 1 of 1
Yamato Takeru as an Exemplary Samurai As one of the earliest legends of Japan, the story of Yamato Takeru and his many exploits in ancient times surely speaks to some of the deepest cultural beliefs of the Japanese people. His journey of loyalty, bravery, trickery, love, and war sets the stage for many Japanese heroes after h... More..
Sciences > Psychology History of psychology: 2 of 3
Psychology finds its initial roots in the philosophy of the ancient Greeks, many of whom attempted to divide the conscious mind, defining things like morality and purpose. Though their studies were perhaps to esoteric and religion-centric to be considered even psuedoscience, it was questions like theirs that would eventually... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Art: 47 of 69
M.C.'s Chrome MirrorHolding a sphere heSits alone. Midday sun shinesThrough open window.Observing himselfHe remembers all he sees:Some books, chairs, and walls.Memory perfectIt remains within, whole, still:Those books, chairs, and walls.So great his focusEven the sphere's blurry edgeIs captured by pen.When he starts to draw,t... More..
Arts & Humanities > Classical Literature & Mythology The odyssey of the Odyssey: 5 of 6
Vengeance plays a pivotal role in the grand epic The Odyssey. Nearly as much as Odysseus desires to go home, he wants revenge when he at last arrives. The god Poseidon does all in his divine power to ruin Odysseus's life, to crush all his hope, to repay him for the blinding of his beloved son Polyphemus. Even Odysseus's own ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing for Success Speed writing: Producing a novel in just 30 days: 8 of 9
"That's actually an interesting way to start your lead: I have to fill six pages about this, so it's good that word count is encouraged!" says Travis Kelley, one of two Municipal Liaisons leading the Boston-area National Novel Writing Month participants in their yearly struggle to write 50,000 words in November. Around him, ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Historical significance of Alexander the Great: 13 of 14
Alexander the Great: Conqueror and Unifier*Executive Summary This paper first summarizes the historic significance of Alexander the Great and then analyzes the enduring effect of Alexander in ways that affect life and events to this day. Throughout these two summaries, this paper will illustrate the significant impact that Al... More..