History of literature

We read literature to gain knowledge and some perspective. It also serves as an example for us to learn to be nicer and kind to others. For instance, the writers reveal truths that we are often oblivious to, we can also see the perspective of others, as well as learning from exemplary figures, and we often learn from the mistakes others make. We can witness the consequences of the actions taken by some people from reading about it and thus making us more self-aware. In the graphic novel…

In-class Essay Outline Topic: Question 2, The Archaic Period reflected in literature (lyric poetry and Herodotus) Thesis: The personal nature and divergent subject matter of Archaic Greek art, particularly in literature, reflect a period of great change in which there was an interest in establishing identity. Arguments: The development of poleis and ethnes as well as more defined social stratification within poleis produced a society interested in self-identity. Lyric poetry in turn was about…

Studies at NCSSM is The Heath Anthology of American Literature. An anthology is defined as a published collection of poems or other bits of writing. In this case, the collection is meant to be “American literature”, meaning it is supposed to represent the history and culture of America as it developed over the years. When a work is included, it is chosen by the scholars designing the anthology. It is chosen for what it reveals about American history or culture at the time it was written. Of…

Nationalism in Chinese Literature with Selected Author- Mo Yan Nationalism and national sentiment are inseparable, national sentiment ‘is the feeling of anger aroused by the violation of the principle of the nation, or the feeling of satisfaction aroused by its fulfillment’ (Gellner 1). Some writers from earlier society or even until nowadays, tend to put their feelings towards their nation into words. Through writers’ narrative, readers feel the words and resonate with the context, which…

Evaluating the Intertwining of First Native Culture and Indigenous Literature: Richard Wagamese’s Indian Horse In English literature a formalist movement in the mid 20th century that emphasized the relationship between a text’s idea and its form - known as New Criticism - continues to strongly influence modern academic writing. New Criticism specifies that the object of study ought to be the text itself, not the response or the motivation of its author or readers. Rarely do New Criticism texts…

Along with these historical moments being adjusted to better fit a narrative, Carey’s incorporation of magical realism compels the narrative to drift further from being a fact-based to more of a folkloric piece. These elements include the banshee, rat catcher, and a magnificent horseman who appears as a “wraith-like boy” (Clancy 175). The newspaper articles from The Jerilderie Gazette and The Morning Chronicle are also used to show the subjectivity experienced by Ned Kelly. In an interview with…

Referred to as the Romantic Era in both America and Europe, the late eighteenth century and the early nineteenth century gave rise to phenomenon writers that made massive contributions to the American literary canon. At the time, these new forms of literature were considered to be forms of large scale rebellion against the ideas being perpetuated by the Enlightenment era in which logic and science ruled the literary world. Several authors chose to go against the norm and adopted unique…

We live in a world that is diverse and around people that have issues whether it is mental physical or spiritual. In addition with people that suffered from abuse, domestic violence, and etc. I remeber in high school when my teacher was showing my class a video on the ending results of gun violence and crime at that time my cousin had just passed away and it brought back terrible flashbacks in my mind. Unfortunately I was not warned about what was going to be shown and it did have an negative…

Growing up in a middle class Jewish family in Chicago with a father who was intrigued by literature, Gerald had a fear of books and reading. In the article “Disliking Books,” Gerald Graff discusses his experiences growing up fearing writing and reading books to becoming a distinguished writer and an English professor. Gerald’s father was a man that adored literature, Graff states “I recall his once confining me to my room until I finished a book.” (Graff 23) His father tried a unique way of…

asserted that “Only the very weak-minded refuse to be influenced by literature and poetry.” Dating back to Ancient Greek and Rome, literature was perceived as the dominant and best means of communication. Poets and authors structured their passionate thoughts into the form of stanzas and managed to captivate and enchant their readers. Literature and its ability to grasp the attention of society is an unwavering trend. Literature and its impact is a fact that remains true in the subconscious of…