Abstract This paper compares William Wordsworth's "Tintern Abbey" and A. R. Ammons' "Corsons Inlet" and shows how Ammons' "Corsons Inlet" draws inspiration from the poetry of precursory British Romantics, including Wordsworth's "Tintern Abbey". The paper points out that both poems, written during periods of rapid social change, are characteristic of pastoral poetry's tendency to describe a strong emotional bond between the poet and his natural surroundings. The paper goes on to illustrate, however, that Ammons' writing is not simply an extension of the poetic forms of his predecessors, but that he developed the English tradition in order to express his own identity as an American.
From the Paper "Writing in 1818, Samuel Taylor Coleridge characterises romantic landscape poetry as "the mediatress between, and reconciler of nature and man". Indeed, this description certainly holds true for William Wordsworth's Tintern Abbey, an eighteenth century prospect poem that summons spiritual meaning out of nature through introspection and metaphorical explorations of the physical world. Likewise, it is possible to claim that A. R. Ammons' Corsons Inlet, an American poem similarly composed following a walking tour, shares the Romantic tradition of expressing a deep emotional connection with rustic surroundings. However, through his wandering depiction of the randomness and emergence of nature, Ammons offers a critique of the Romantic tradition, instead using loco-descriptive verse to express his sense of membership and discovery of the New World. The ways in which the poets respond to both their surroundings and wider social changes, such as the process of Enlightenment, differ significantly, therefore making it possible to regard Ammons' ambulatory poem as a post-Romantic rejoinder to Tintern Abbey."
Abstract This paper examines the divinity of Alexander - promoted both during and after his lifetime - and asks whether it was purely propaganda or whether he believed it, whether his peoples believed it and how they reacted to it. These questions are answered by investigating such incidents in Alexander's life as his visit to the Temple of Ammon, the aborted issue of proskynesis and more generally the behaviour of Alexander and those around him in relation to this matter.
From the Paper "Curtius is equally implicit about the manipulative and cagey nature of Alexander in the matter of Ammon. He relates that "Alexander was" goaded by an overwhelming desire to visit the temple of Jupiter ? dissatisfied with elevation on the mortal level, he either considered, or wanted others to believe, that Jupiter was his ancestor? and mentions the popular anecdote that ?As the king approached, he was addressed as "son" by the oldest of the priests, who claimed that this title was bestowed on him by his father Jupiter.? The fact that he was "goaded by an overwhelming desire" suggests that Alexander was constantly driving himself on. This is incidentally reminiscent of the modern-day army advert, where we are told that no one will push you harder than yourself!"
Abstract This paper uses Elizabeth Ammons' "Expanding the Canon of American Realism" to examine why Stephen Crane's "Maggie" and Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" should both be included in the education curricula. The paper suggests that the inclusion of these two works will help teach a multicultural point of view.
From the Paper "In "Expanding the Canon of American Realism", Elizabeth Ammons argues that the canon of American realism needs to reflect its social context of multiculturalism. The canon of realism is defined by teachers who choose what texts they want to teach about, therefore the canon has been composed of works that are considered highly teachable. In that respect, it is subjective and can just as easily be changed according to one teacher's idea of teachability as another's. Elizabeth Ammons takes the..."
Tags: Elizabeth Ammons, Upton Sinclair, The Jungle, Stephen Crane, Maggie, realism, multicultural, Expanding the Canon of American Realism
Abstract The paper shows that Philip began his reign as leader of a poor, war-torn land on the outskirts of mainland Greece and by his death he had strengthened the previously weak central government, enlarged and modernized his army and implemented economic and social reform. The paper traces the life and career of Philip after his father's untimely death. It provides answers to the questions: Do Philip's considerable achievements make him worthy of the title 'The Great' that his son Alexander won by his legendry conquests and: Was Alexander just carrying out his father's plan, the hard work already having been done, or were his conquests down to his own skill, drive and vision?
From the Paper ?In conclusion, however key Philip's accomplishments were in allowing Alexander to conquer the mighty Persian Empire it was Alexander, not Philip, who, by his superb skills as a general, his vision and daring, sometimes rash risk taking, was the one that did the conquering. And it was the conquering that won Alexander the title "The Great". In rugby, no matter how impressive a run, how many tackles broken or defenders sidestepped by a player setting up a try, it is the man that takes the ball over the line that gets the glory. For this reason, I believe Philip does not deserve the title "Great" even though his deeds undoubtedly were."
