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    fun adventures. Spain also have many historical events that took place there; for example there “are many ruins that have been left behind that are not only a big part of Spain’s history but they also show traces of the lasting impact of the Roman Empire”, as stated in the article , “The Resilient Roman Ruins of Spain”. Therefore Spain is a wonderful country to visit in order to see Roman Ruins, because of its architecture, history, and tourist attractions. First of all Spain has beautiful…

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    many experiences in life that affected his work and also used fictional ways of writing to tell stories that were actually true. Imagination, visions, and dreams were all used to shape his writing (“Literary Notes”). His short story “The Circular Ruins” is one of the best examples, because the whole story is told through a dream. There were many factors that played a part in shaping Borges into the writer that he became. The politics he was involved in, the sudden death of his father, his severe…

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    “Kafka’s Ruins in Popular Culture: A Story of Metamorphosis” Herzog uses historical criticism, while “A Consideration of Kafka’s Metamorphosis As A Metaphor For Existential Anxiety About Ageing” uses pyschological criticism. “Kafka’s Ruins in Popular Culture: A Story of Metamorphosis” is superior while “A Consideration of Kafka’s Metamorphosis As A Metaphor For Existential Anxiety About Ageing” is inferior because it talks about age and death and how one is better than the other. “Kafka’s Ruins…

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    museums, and more. However, not many people know about the wonderful Ruins from Spain. There are many things you can learn about the Ruins. People usually have the wrong thought about them, they think about them as a boring topic. There are so many wonderful things to discover when checking the Roman Ruins in Spain. If people could take importance of the Ruins, they could appreciate and admire the…

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    wasn't for the requirement to read I wouldn't have read one of my new favorite book series Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry. I recently finished the second book in the Rot & Ruin series called Dust & Decay. I enjoyed reading this book a lot, a few times throughout the book I was nearly brought to tears because it was so impacting and emotional. Next year I plan to read the rest of the books in the Rot & Ruin series and I might have to check out a few other books by Jonathan Maberry.…

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    TITLE How to Discover Detroit's Beautiful Ruins LEAD PARAGRAPH After decades of decay and neglect, intrepid visitors are beginning to discover the ghostly beauty underneath Detroit's grimy shell. If you're a fan of ruins, taking a day to explore central Detroit can prove a fruitful photography trip and even an archaeological treasure trove of 20th century life in what was once one of America's greatest cities. As you uncover the history of such a formerly significant place, you'll see how decay…

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    Ruined by the Reich is a novel that is written from firsthand experience about the time periods of 1916-1945 that follows Christel Weiss Brandenburg and her family. This story starts off talking about how her father, Wilhelm Friedrich Weiss, was in The Great War and how that impacted the family after he was sent back home on medical leave after sustaining injuries from a Russian bayonet in his arm and his leg; this injury is the reason why Wilhelm was not drafted into World War II along with his…

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    wonderful country to visit in order to see Roman ruins because of its amazing structures, awe-inspiring history, and its rich cultural heritage. First and foremost, Roman ruins can be acknowledged for its breathtaking scenery and structures. Take note that when the Roman Empire came to Spain, the Romans spent a very large amount of time there. The ruins soon came into play and became a big part of history. In the article “The Resilient Roman Ruins of Spain”, author Ryan Howland stated, “Spain…

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    you’ll find in the Gray-Rock Ruins. We’ll just ration ourselves until we made sure everything is safe.” “Might as well not eat if we ration ourselves any further. The only reason we are taking this route is because we’re running out of time and we’re desperate. Look Howard, I know you’re worried, but trust me, this is not my first time traveling through ruins like this one. I’ll be fine.” “I have to go, if we wait any longer then I won’t be able to make it through the ruins before the sky…

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    Will and Horace In the book, The Ruins of Gorlan, by John Flanagan, the main character Will and the secondary character Horace had a long relationship that changed a lot through the book. In the beginning, the were enemies and loathed each other, and even fought each other. But, over time in the book, their relationship changed into one of a strong bond of friendship. To begin with, the relationship between Horace and Will started as enemies, they both hated each other. Horace first started…

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