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Arts & Humanities > British Literature An analysis of setting in Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley: 1 of 7
In an article about the fate of humankind in Time Magazine started with a quote by J.G Ballard, "I would sum up my fear about the future in one word: boring."(Time 297) In 1930 like the present time, many were looking at the future and could only saw a spiraling suburb of conformity and contentment. The industrial revolution ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Hinduism The links between Buddhism and Hinduism: 1 of 6
Buddhism and Hinduism share what is roughly a parent and child relationship, and though the basic religious tenets of both are similar, there are a few striking differences between the two. Unlike the Abrahamic family of religions, Buddhism and Hinduism have always been able to coexist peacefully, albeit, at times it was a s... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Hinduism Fasting in Hinduism: 4 of 15
Fasting has been practiced for millenniums by assorted cultures and religions, all with the intention of getting closer to Godhead. Hinduism has a long history of fasting and uses it very extensively. Fasting is primarily done on religious holidays, such as Shiva's birthday and preformed by women, though men fast as well. Fa... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Beauty: 76 of 280
She walked down the desolate roads of the necropolisWhen she approached, the dead would wake and gazeAll shades and spirits longed for the nightshade mistressHer skin was like silver porcelain: golden glimmering glazeAnd her eyes shimmered and soothed; mocked and glowedThe shadows of twilight all longed to touch her brazen sk... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Literary analysis: Deontology and the antiwar poetry of Wilfred Owen: 1 of 2
"And flound'ring like a man in fire or lime/Dim through the misty panes and thick green light/As under a green sea, I saw him drowning."(Owen 12-14). In his poem "Dulce et Decorum Est" Wilfred Owen describes a scene he witnessed in the first world war. After writing about what he had seen, he then states his belief, that Hor... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Literary analysis: Anthem, by Ayn Rand: 3 of 5
"Science fiction is really sociological studies of the future, things that the writer believes are going to happen by putting two and two together." Ray Bradbury's quote is applicable to a large number of science fiction novels. The purpose of dystopian literature is to teach us what to avoid, it points out the problems pres... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Sexual discrimination from the earliest cultures and religions: 7 of 11
Throughout history, various cultures have adopted different attitudes regarding gender and its relation to their spirituality. Abrahamic religions, with which the average westerner is the most acquainted, have encouraged a "traditional" family structure composed of a man at the head of the family and a woman as a subservient... More..
Arts & Humanities > Classical Literature & Mythology Beowulf and Anglo-Saxon values: 4 of 5
The Anglo-Saxon people, who ruled England up until the Norman conquest, were composed of warlike Nordic and Germanic peoples. They descended from the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes. They valued courage, strength and desire for fame and glory and commitment to obtaining it (similar to the ideals regarding fame and honor espoused b... More..
Arts & Humanities > Classical Literature & Mythology Analysis of Virgil's Aeneid: 5 of 6
Virgil's Aeneid was the national epic of the Roman empire. It is reported that he only wrote 3 lines a day and was obsessive about polishing and making the poem better. On his deathbed Virgil ordered the executioners of his estate to burn the Aenied, however, Augustus told them otherwise. There is a feeling of manifest desti... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Soldier tales: 78 of 86
The Monkey's Paw by W.W Jacobs and The Sniper by Liam O'Flahertyare among the most famous short stories in history. The first story deals with a man who brings misfortune upon his family by using a sacred Hindu charm. The Sniper is about a young soldier fighting in the Irish civil war, he also causes the death of a family me... More..