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Do Second Acts Exist?

Posted on October 7th, 2009 in National by nemospongpal0562

Analysis of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s statement that there are no second acts in American lives.

The Influence of F. Scott Fitzgerald on American Literature

Posted on April 18th, 2009 in National by Mr E

A short essay that discusses the literary works of F. Scott Fitzgerald and their effect on American literature.

The Emergence of Modern American Literature

Posted on April 18th, 2009 in National by Mr E

How F. Scott Fitzgerald contributed to Modern American literature and what influenced him.

Writing Contests for Mystery Lovers

Posted on April 14th, 2009 in National by writecorner

Amateur writers and mystery enthusiasts have opportunities to showcase their passion in writing contests hosted yearly by the biggest names in the mystery world. Some of these contests are even free, with the opportunity to win feedback, prize money, or even a published credit.

Macbeth and the Three Witches Who Bring Down Scotland

Posted on January 29th, 2009 in National by Shawn3715

Macbeth and the three witches who bring down scotland because of the prophecies.

The Odyssey

Posted on January 26th, 2009 in National by Joey Spagioli

Odysseus’ cunning wisdom as described by Homer.

Decisions Made in Hamlet

Posted on January 18th, 2009 in National by hotsauce369

Life changes made throughout the entire play of Hamlet.

Women in the Indian Epics

Posted on January 18th, 2009 in National by brotee mukhopadhyay

Anyone, born in the soil of the Indian sub-continent, will surely notice the misery of woman. Most of the women in this region are to struggle for a living and are to live against thousand and one odds. Women do sweat and miserably they do so, usually in the agricultural fields or in the unorganized sectors. They are also tied to the families and there they pay their services as responsible home-makers although their labor is hardly acknowledged and is hardly converted into money in any way. Of course their presence, fortunately and unfortunately, is also felt in the organized and corporate sectors. They shed sweats and they shed tears, simultaneously, days after days and years after years.

An Overview of Ancient Egyptian Literature

Posted on January 11th, 2009 in National by Bazza1972

Ancient Egypt had one of the most civilisations within the Ancient World so it is not exactly surprising that Ancient Egyptian literature would be amongst the best developed in ancient times. Ancient Egypt already had a rich and vibrant culture in the Pre-Dynastic Period and indeed during the Old Kingdom. The Ancient Egyptian literature continued to be produced, including detailed pieces of theology and mythology right up until the end of the Late Period.

Introduction to Haiku

Posted on January 8th, 2009 in National by Sharazad

A brief history and definition of the haiku poetic form, with two haiku of my own for exercise…

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