Abstract
This paper contends that Housman seems to be presenting a very simple, and maybe even simplistic view, of the merits of dying in one's prime. The author points out that Housman ends his exultation on the sorrows of prowess forgotten with the reassurance that this athlete will be greeted by crowds of the "strengthless dead", who will appreciate his athletic ability in the afterlife. The paper relates that many legends, myths, and even religious texts are based on the strange parallels between victory and death and on the child that dies young and, therefore, never grows up.

From the Paper
"This stanza is worth pausing on for a moment because of its important metaphorical content. One notices that at first read it could be taken as almost a repeat of the previous stanza. The boy is brought home on cheering shoulders in stanza one, and then again he is brought home "shoulder high" in stanza two. Only the title of the poem gives the reader pause. Then, reading on, it is certain that this second stanza refers not to a victory, but to a funeral procession."

Tags:victory, death, archtype, stanza, simplistic

Abstract
This paper compares and contrasts two poetic works about youth and experience in very different voices. The first poem is entitled "We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks. In her work, Brooks imitates the language of African-American youth, describing in their own words their decision to leave school and lead a hedonistic life of drinking and going to clubs. Brooks implies in her work this was due to poor schools and society giving up on them. In contrast, the paper analyzes an unnamed poem by British writer A.E. Housman. Houseman writes about a young man who just ended his first romantic relationship at age twenty-two. He speaks of how much wiser he is not than at twenty-one. The paper contrasts the use of language in the poems: Brooks uses the words of the street whereas Housman writes from the British tradition of letters, and makes use of archaic turns of phrase to let the reader know that he is educated, and aware of a greater poetic tradition.

From the Paper
"The language of Brooks' poem is also significant in that she takes on the language of young, African-American individuals living on the margins of society. This adds an extra resonance to her commentary, as the reader assumes that one of the reasons that these students are not 'turned on' by school is not their own laziness, but that society has given up on them, and their schools are of poor quality. No wonder the world of the street seems so much more alive and meaningful to them."

Tags:drop-outs, first love, schools, romance, hedonism

Abstract
This paper contends that because sports or athletics is such a personal endeavor, many authors have used this topic as a foundation to write about other topics. At first reading this poem, it may appear that the sporting event is the primary theme. However, upon reviewing the literature, it is recognized that there are underlying ideas that are much more meaningful that relate to human emotions, thoughts or behavior. The paper presents and discusses the poem "To an Athlete Dying Young," by A.E. Housman claiming that it offers a prime example of this. The paper explains the although a primary read through of the piece makes it appear as a simple poem on a runner's life and death, on further perusal it is clearly recognized that Housman uses his literary form to pose the lifelong question: Is it better to have lived a short and noteworthy life than one that is longer and status quo?

From the Paper
"At first reading, the poem, told from the point of view of a friend who is one of the pallbearers, is primarily about a young runner who dies in his prime. As anyone who has gone through high school knows, the sports star or letterman is one of the biggest men (women do not usually get this same notoriety) on campus. If someone has led the school to victory in a major sport such as football, track or basketball, he will be well known throughout the community, talked about by all the sports fans and adored by many of the co-eds. He is, as noted in the poem, "carried of the shoulders of his friends after a winning race" and cheered and saluted. In many cases, the athlete's grades and other extracurricular activities do not have to be that great. He has already proven himself in this other arena."

Tags:sports, hero, life

Abstract
This paper looks at how three authors use love in different poems, including Robert Browning's "Porphyria's Lover," A. E. Housman's "When I Was One and Twenty," and Thomas Hardy's "Neutral Tones."

From the Paper
"For hundreds of years, people have used poetry to express their attitudes towards something or someone. In these centuries, the most common use for poetry is to express feelings of love. Through poetry, a person can say so much more than trying to verbally express his or her feelings. Also, this person's identity does not need to be known if a nervousness is present about telling that "special someone" these feelings. This person may write an original poem if he or she feels able to do so, or, as others would chose to do, it is common to have another person write a poem that best conveys the feelings of one towards another. Poems may have changed their styles over the course of these generations, but the basic "love poetry" still remains, charming the hearts of millions of people. Along with love poems are the "break-up" poems that people dread receiving. The poems "Porphyria's Lover," "When I was One and Twenty," and "Neutral Tones" each convey this idea."

Tags:browning, english, hardy, housman, lover, neutral, one, poetry, porphyria, robert, thomas, tones, twenty, when

Abstract
In this article, the writer uses the characters or speakers from different literature to demonstrate the lessons learned by maturing youth. In this study, the writer refers to the books "A&P" by John Updike, "The Lesson" by Toni Cade Bambara, "When I was One and Twenty" by A. E. Housman, and "In Just" by E. E. Cummings.

From the Paper
"The speakers or characters in the works of Updike, Bambara Housman and Cummings experience a maturation process or share light on one already experienced. In so doing, these characters and speakers seem to imply that the maturation process has a particular impact on individual development. If the examples in "A&P", "The Lesson", "When I was One and Twenty" and "In Just" seem to reveal that the biggest lessons learned revolve around authority, identity, love and wisdom. In "A&P" Sammy matures through his ... "

Tags:love, identity, knowledge, racism, poverty, John Updike, Toni Cade Bambara, A. E. Housman, E. E. Cummings

Abstract
In this paper, two short stories are provided whose theme is the nature of love. The paper looks at Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily" and Hemingway's "The Cat in the Rain."

From the Paper
"The story of Emily Grierson is a tragic one. Born to a family who held themselves a little too high for what they really were, Miss Emily has always been subject to the will of her father, Faulkner. Left penniless and alone after the death of her father, jilted by her betrothed, Miss Emily takes refuge in her home that becomes a source of mystery and intrigue to the townsfolk."

Tags:affection, nurturing, weather, control, rejection, homicide, appearance, marriage, A. E. Housman, youth

Abstract
Using poems by Wallace Stevens, Elizabeth Bishop, Robert Lowell, W. Carlos Williams, A.E. Housman, and Gerard M. Hopkins, the paper examines ways that nature is employed in poetry.

From the Paper
"The examination of nature in poetry is a longtime convention, possibly as old as poetry itself. Nature in a poem can be a figure of speech, a symbol of an idea or emotion or person or other thing, or perhaps even an object of direct scrutiny. Alternatively, it can be something less concrete, something deliberately rendered elliptically to draw in the reader even as the reader is frustrated by an ambiguous meaning. One could say that these various effects are amplified with modern poetry in as much as modern..."

Tags:nature, poetry, symbolism

Abstract
This paper discusses Citibank relative to the e-business strategy it developed during the early part of this century. According to the paper, Citibank managed to differentiate itself not solely on its willingness to outspend its competition but on its e-business implementation strategy that ensured e-business solutions would not only be offered to the customer but would actually permeate the company at all levels increasing efficiencies and expanding its services immensely.

From the Paper
" This document discusses Citibank relative to its e-business strategy it developed during the early part of this century. Citibank managed to differentiate itself not solely on its willingness to outspend its competition but on its e-business implementation strategy that ensured e-business solutions would not only be offered to the customer but would actually permeate the company at all levels increasing efficiencies and expanding its services immensely. Citibank: E-Business Citibank could not create substantial differentiation of its e-business..."

Tags:citibank, e, business, conference

Abstract
This paper researches and examines the elements and challenges that are critically important for banks introducing e-banking services. The paper discusses the impact that this will have on the functioning model of the bank. The paper focuses on the HSBC BANK (U.K.) in particular.

Outline:
Objective
Product Packaging for Smaller More Lucrative Segments
e-Banking in the E.U. Labeled: "Non-Optional"
Challenges and Risk Factors Faced by Central Banks in the U.K.
Summary and Conclusion

From the Paper
"E-banking is stated to be that which "could facilitate money-laundering, although electronic systems may also help in its detection." (Ibid) Listed as well is "dangers of false representation and identity theft." (Ibid) Retail payments are being integrated into the payment system with a "global standard with a common layout" being that which is 'desired'. The goal: "achieve delivery-versus-payment at a retail level." (Ibid) There is a stated need for regulation for the purpose of promotion of "open and common standards" the minimization of "switching costs" and to allow for "flexible pricing". (Ibid) It will be critical that central banks both assessing and deal with the potentiality in terms of risk that exists in relation to e-finance and this is "not just because of the differing developments in e-finance across economies but also because of differences in the responsibilities assigned to central banks. "

Tags:Customer-centric, europe, e-finance, payment, services

Abstract
This paper includes five separate discussions addressing legal, regulatory, ethical, and financial issues relative to the conduct of e-business. The paper focuses on the e-business role in the Enron disaster and considers the legal liability of a company using e-business.

From the Paper
"This research considers several issues associated with the conduct of e-business. The issues discussed include the following: Legal and regulatory issues associated with the conduct of e business; Ethical issues associated with the conduct of e-business; Consideration of an e-business success; Consideration of an e-business failure; The e-business role in the Enron disaster; Importance of sound financial planning in the conduct of e business; Legal and Regulatory Issues Associated with E-Business; Legal issues that a..."

Tags:Legal, regulatory, e-business, Ethical issues, Enron, Financial planning