Abstract
This paper studies the styles, techniques and works of these two very famous historical poets. It compares Herbert who is classified as a metaphysical poet and Taylor who is classified as a Puritan era poet. It studies Puritan life as Edward Taylor's direct writing influence. It studies the classification issue of these poets and concludes that Taylor should be classified as a metaphysical poet as well because of the properties of his poems. It analyzes several poems by these poets and details their style, meaning and the techniques used. It also examines their great belief and faith in God and how this affected their poetry.

Table of Contents:
I. Introduction
II. Metaphysical Properties of Works
III. Motivations for Writing
IV. Criticisms of Works
V. Writing Styles
VI. Methodology
VII. Biblical References and Themes
VIII. Metrical Forms
IX. Man's Unworthiness
X. Summary

From the Paper
"The works of Edward Taylor not only provide us with a glimpse into Puritan life of the 1600's, they also give us a direct insight into the very heart and soul of the man who penned them. His works relate the Puritan emphasis on one's own spiritual examination of the soul, and well as the high moral standards the Puritans lived by. Although his style varies somewhat in his major works, his unbending love of God remains constant. His imagery not only allows the reader to view his words through a Puritan's eyes, but to also get a feel for what it meant to devote one's self totally to God. Taylor's reasons for writing were grounded in his own personal desire to communicate with God, to express his heartfelt love of God, and to prepare himself for sharing the Lord's Supper with his congregation. Like Herbert, Taylor's poetry expressed deep piety and love for Christ. Likewise, both authors express the view of Salvation as being completely reliant on God's grace rather than human merit (Rowe). (175)"

Tags:George, Herbert, Edward, Taylor, Christ, historical, poetry, God, style, properties, metapysical

Abstract
This paper details the public life of Thomas Seymour, from the marriage of his sister Jane to King Henry VIII, to his execution for treason during the reign of Henry's son, Edward VI. Seymour's marriage to Henry VIII's widow, Catharine Parr, his relationship with his brother, the lord protector, his scandalous conduct with the future Elizabeth I and his corruption as Lord Admiral are all explored.

From the Paper
"To this end Seymour had already begun upon a course of systematic bribery of the men of Edward's privy chamber, so that he might have access to the King and bribe him in turn. Seymour began to keep Edward supplied with pocket money, sums of five or ten pounds at a time, sometimes more. This money was delivered via John Fowler, Seymour's "inside man" in the Privy Chamber, with whose help Seymour was able to gain access to the King, albeit intermittently. Whenever he could, Seymour suggested that Somerset should be providing Edward enough money to be independent, and encouraged Edward to write to him if Somerset did not. Edward did so; in all, Seymour spent nearly ?200 on Edward and his household -ironically, the same sum left him by Edward's father. Encouraged, Seymour went so far as to consider abducting the King, although that scheme did not go far."

Tags:attainder, sudeley, tudor, somerset

Abstract
The paper looks at the development of the Church of England from its beginnings as an English version of Roman Catholicism, to its later establishment as Protestant English, the basis of both Church and State in England. The paper asks why the counter-reformation failed under Mary Tudor, and how the Church established its law. It also examines in what respects and to what extent had the Church of England by 1553 became a Protestant Church.

From the Paper
"The church in England by 1553 had passed through a series of phases from the time of Henry VIII's 'Great Matter' to the death of his son Edward. By examining the different actions taken over the years we can begin to see how the church changed from Henry's view of an Anglican Catholic institution, unconnected with the strident, evangelical Protestantism of Germany to a Protestant church in England which would survive the attempted counter-Reformation of Queen Mary. The Church of England was founded on a basis that was both clerical and secular, and was enforced on the people by methods that were in turn both harsh and more circumspect. We will examine both types of methods and look at the role played by the bishops of England, the people of the country and by those who possessed lay power in the Council and magistracies."

Tags:catholic, common, counter, edward, gardiner, lutheran, mary, prayer, reformation, roman, somerset, supremacy, tudor, vi

Abstract
This paper looks at two Colonial American pastors, Edward Taylor and Jonathan Edwards. The role these men played in the lives of the people is examined in detail since during these times, all theological knowledge was derived from their local pastor. A pastor was their only connection to God and one's learning how to get to heaven, therefore his correct interpretation of the Bible was crucial to their spirituality. Through their sermons, each of these men hoped to lead their congregations to salvation, but they had different methods of achieving this goal. Taylor used love, joy, praise and worship while Edwards used fear, revenge, hatred, dark imagery, and scorn.

From the Paper
"Taylor's "Joy" is a poem about the souls of "saints" (people who were devout members of the church while living) traveling in the "coach" of Jesus' arms toward heaven (3,5). Taylor uses this imagined scenario to demonstrate to his congregation the right way to live while on earth, and how one gets to heaven. The saints sing for joy as they travel, "Enfirde with holy Flame!(7). If something "slips" (i.e. their faith or righteousness) they fix it in haste, and are made more superior in the eyes of God than before (13). Taylor is trying to convey to congregants that God notices the rectification of a sin. Taylor says that in all areas of life "public, and private, any And secret too," that one is to praise God and act in accordance with His will (19,20). Taylor proclaims that on the way to heaven, the "saints" see other souls who aren't in Christ's protective arms (25-28). He emphasizes that they can get to heaven as well if they mend their ways."

Tags:alter, church, fear, flame, god, hell, love, meditations, penance, poem, sermon, colonial

Abstract
This paper explores ways that Milan Kundera uses plot, setting, figurative language, irony, symbols and other devices, to direct the protagonist Edward in "Edward and God" toward a surprising, ironical, smile toward God in church.

From the Paper
"That charge had been based on the older brother's sleeping through Stalin's death and laughing about it in public the following day (the comical sight of the elaborately-grieving Miss Chechahkova, a fellow student and loyal Stalinist, is what had really made him laugh so long and hard). But Miss Chechahkova, being the good servant of the State she is and therefore none too amused, reported him to the department. For that, he was jettisoned from the school and forced to find an altogether new future profession. Now Miss Chechahkova, all grown up, middle-aged, lonely, and ugly, is the directress of the department that once expelled his brother, however, and could give Edward a job."

Tags:czech-born, expatriate, teaching, post, communist, szechoslovakia, sleeping, death

Abstract
The paper begins by emphasising the importance of Book VI of Virgil's "Aeneid" to the epic as a whole and sketching Aeneas' more mature character at the start of the book. It discusses his meetings with old acquaintances in the underworld and the effect of these on him. After dealing with the comparisons to Homer and discussing the "Augustan propaganda" label, it analyses the message of the Show of Heroes and its inspiring effect on the hero.

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"Furthermore, the most effective example of ad hominem poetry is the sorrowful and slightly speech-deflating lament for Marcellus in lines 868-886, Augustus' own adopted son. The eulogy for him would have commemorated his recent death in battle and been especially effective in impressing and moving Augustus (his sister Octavia, Marcellus' mother, reportedly fainted when the passage was recited). In literary terms, the dramatic, emphatic mention of Marcellus would have set up the later deaths of other such young, valiant warriors such as Euryalus and Pallas, and even would have heightened the pathos of their deaths with reflected glory and sympathy."

Tags:anchises, augustus, dido, katabasis

Abstract
This paper examines the practice of public relations produced by Edward L. Bernays' way of looking at information dissemination. The paper also looks at more recent advances in thinking about the function of communications between what are lately termed "stakeholders" in any given public enterprise. The paper presents a result that reveals that public relations is still operating much as Bernays designed it to do.

Outline
Edward L. Bernays in Brief
Modern Approaches to Bernays's Creation
Ethics Enters the Debate
How Many Flavors?
Conclusion

From the Paper
"During a career that spanned more than 80 years, Bernays was billed as a press agent, publicist and public relations counselor, depending on the styling needed for acceptance at any given moment, and had some major accomplishments most Americans would not realize were not "always there" but rather were attributable to Bernays' engineering of the public belief system. For example, he got Americans to eat bananas and children to like washing with Ivory soap. He humanized President Calvin Coolidge, and talked William Paley into making news a very strong component of his fledgling Columbia Broadcasting System, or CBS. None of these could be viewed as a bad thing."

Tags:advertising, communications, propaganda

Abstract
This paper examines how the six years of the young Edward VI's reign represent the most volatile and unstable of any monarch since the Wars of the Roses and how it was filled by the most influential, powerful and successful nobles the Earl of Hertford in 1547 and the Earl of Warwick two years later, otherwise known as Somerset or Northumberland. It looks at how both regencies were short-lived, both plagued by similar social, economic and religious difficulties and both ultimately dependent on the favor of the boy-king. It shows how, despite these similarities, they experienced contrasting success and it examines the legacies each regent inherited, their foreign policies, personalities and contextualises their reigns in regards to the social, economic and political climate of mid-sixteenth century England.

From the Paper
"Somerset's economic policies revolved around the financing of an exorbitant Scottish campaign. His attacks on enclosures and the debasement of the coinage resulted in rampant inflation forcing the borrowing of money and the mass sale of crown land and a progressive indirect tax on sheep and cloth was pushed through that only served to increase already simmering social tensions. Attempts were made to counter inflation legislative bills to maintain the quality of leather, malt and steel were passed whilst north Atlantic fishermen were made exempt from duties. However, other such bills experienced rejection by parliament, suggesting both a lack of support and respect for the protectorates regime from his immediate peers."

Tags:edward, good, henry, john, mary, religion, roses, treaty, viii, william

Abstract
This paper follows the English rules of King Henry VIII, King Edward VI, Queen Mary I, and Queen Elizabeth I, with particular attention to their effect on religion. All influential religious laws and acts created by these rulers are mentioned.

From the Paper
"Throughout the majority of European history, religion and politics were inseparable. From King Henry VIII's reign to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, this concept continued to prove true for the country of England. Eighteen year-old Henry VIII became King of England in 1509. As he came to the throne, England was a Roman Catholic country controlled by Pope Clement VII. A devout Catholic himself, King Henry VIII began his leadership by defending the Church against the newly-developed Protestant faith."

Tags:anglican, anglicanism, armada, catholic, catholicism, grey, house, jane, king, lady, luther, martin, philip, protestant, protestantism, reformation, royal, spanish, tudor

Abstract
The paper explores the rise of power in Edward VI's government and how it was an essential aspect of the change of governmental policy toward the Church of Rome, and its policies against sovereignty of protestant countries. The paper then discusses how in 1547, the shift in Protestant policy was a another major step by England to denounce the Church's authority. The paper explains that this was made possible because England was an island that was not easily invaded, allowing for a stable and oftentimes isolated protestant region that could not be swayed by Rome.

Tags:luther, reformation, policy