History of literature

French philosopher whose philosophy had a marked influence on later 19th century poetry and also on 20th century modernist thought. In my presentation, I will outline in brief Bergson’s key philosophical thoughts and how they influenced modernist literature. Bergson maintained that in animals, evolution caused a division between the instinct and the intellect. Although the two are not exclusive of each other, the faculty of intellect is developed more in man while instinct is seen at its best…

make a video with just the touch of a button, have entire conversations just using emojis, our new fast pace way of living might make our traditional ways of entertainment and learning seem… obsolete or boring—especially when it comes to classic literature. Shakespeare doesn’t seem to shake things up anymore and Jane Austen’s stories now need zombies in them to make them relevant and cool. Have we really out-grown the classics? Laura Miller provides answers to this pressing question in her…

Chapter one of How to Read Literature like a Professor describes the day to day encounters of a young boy. Foster explains that though the story is just a simple plot line detailing a common part of teenage life, it should be viewed as a quest, rather than just a normal teenage story. Through this example, Foster highlights key components of a quest, and it is demonstrated that a quest-style plot can be found in a large variety of writing styles, genres and literature. Foster also emphasizes…

Comic Book or Masterpiece? Throughout the years, debates have begun to rise whether a graphic novel should be considered a work of literature. Some people see this form of writing as a comic book while others see it as a true masterpiece. Because people are unsure whether to classify it as literature or a comic, should it be taught in the classroom? Two well-known graphic novels are Maus by Art Spiegelman and Fun Home by Alison Bechdel. Maus takes place during World War II and is about…

I believe the poem, “Night Journey,” written in 1941 by Thomas Roethke, is a first degree American writing. This poem talks about traveling west and shows patriotism. A common theme during this time (1941) was talking about patriotism and war. When “Night Journey” was written, there were significant things happening in the U.S.. There was World War 2, Pearl Harbor, The Great Depression, and The Holocaust. These times were very stressful for Americans and many writers directed their feelings…

poetry or it can contain a plot through a story. Stories can be broken down by length, short stories would be considered short stories while long stories would be literature. A plot, substantial length, continuity and artistic writing all must be essential characteristics in writing of literary merit because the greatests works across history have had these. Far back during 380 BC, Plato wrote The Republic. Throughout he argues that an ideal society is one without art without realizing that his…

In regards to literature by authors with a different native language, I have read some short stories by a German author, Bernhard Schlink, and also The Reader, by the same author. The Reader is my favorite book that I’ve ever read. A piece of romantic historical fiction…

A wise man once said, “The silhouette of an author is portrayed in every word, every sentence, and every story. Read carefully, and you shall discover more than just a tale.” Many pieces of literature are not written for just story. All stories contain a theme, or a message that is directed to the reader. Often, in times of War or Political strife, books are published in order to sway the opinions of the public in favor of their justification. Books such as A Tale of Two Cities or…

Today, there are so many types of literature that almost anyone can find at least one appealing to them. Thanks to this literary diversity, it has become increasingly easier to use written works to send information and share opinions. In fact, many types of literature have been proven effective in popularizing concepts of tolerance. Throughout history, empowered speeches have been a powerful force in starting revolutions.Many people accredit the passing of the Civil Rights Act to Martin Luther…

taste pallet. However, if you put the two flavors together the contrast heightens each one making two plain flavors come alive with body and savory substance. Like the concept of salted caramel, history and literature work on the same juxtaposed concept because to explore both the depths of history and literature you must contrast one with the understanding of the other. Steinbeck, a novelist who wrote prolific works like The Grapes of Rather and Of Mice and Men, has shown both fields the…