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"In The Shadow of FDR": A Book Review, 1996.
Critical review of William E. Leuchtenburg's famous book, "In The Shadow of FDR."
1,433 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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In his book, "In The Shadow of FDR," William E. Leuchtenburg follows the presidencies of all of the men who followed Franklin D. Roosevelt and compares their presidential styles to his. He argues that all of these men lived in the shadow of FDR, striving for but never quite achieving what he did in his presidency. This book review critically examines Leuchtenburg's arguments.
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"The one American President who has most affected his successors and changed the shape of politics is Franklin Delano Roosevelt. This view is espoused by William E. Leuchtenburg in his book, In The Shadow of FDR. Leuchtenburg's book covers the presidencies of all the men who have followed Roosevelt (up to the time the book was written, in 1989), from Truman to Reagan, and, while noting the changing times, examines how Roosevelt has influenced them all, regarding their policies and personalities. As the scope of this book is so vast, this paper will deal with a few of these Presidents and the most important ways they were affected by Roosevelt."
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Charles Dickens Crusader for Social Change, 2006.
A look at two of Charles Dickens' famous books.
2,776 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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In this paper, the author looks at two of Charles Dickens' famous books,"David Copperfield" and "Great Expectations". The author starts the paper with a study of Dickens' life and his early childhood using this in his analysis of the books that Dickens wrote, looking at the characters portrayed as a reflection of the life that Dickens had.The paper concludes with the statement that Dickens started writing novels that ridiculed the ruling classes based on his experiences and observations.
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"In an even more autobiographical reference, David's last stop in his youth is Dover, where he lives with his father's sister, Betswet Trotwood who lives with her crazy cousin Mr. Dick. David takes to Mr. Dick right off, and again, David is happy. This is similar to Dickens' own experiences. As a boy, Dickens lived with his aunt after his father was sent to prison. David is then sent to live with the Wickfield family, which includes old Mr. Wickfield who is well off, but an alcoholic, businessman; his daughter Agnes who is David's age, and the clerk Uriah Heep. "
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"George Washington: A Biography", 2002.
Reviews John R. Alden's famous book "George Washington: A Biography".
1,218 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses "George Washington: A Biography" by John R. Alden, in which he not only focuses on Washington's success as an outstanding general, but also tries to show his readers Washington's personality, his nationalist character, lifestyle and experiences. The paper shows how, in his book, Alden gives his readers a variety of perspectives of the American Revolutionary War and how the victory related to Washington and his way of managing his troops.
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"Alden thinks that Washington had grown enormously in stature during the Revolutionary War. He calls Washington "a man of unquestioned integrity" and a man who quickly learned to trust his own judgement. Alden also gives and example of the relationship between the Congress and Washington himself by indicating that Washington sometimes railed at Congress for its failure to supply troops and for the bungling fiscal measures that furstrated his efforts to secure adequate material. At the same time, though, Alden describes that Washington's relations with Congress and with the state governments "exemplary" during the Revolutionary War, which was strongly related to his ability to deal with the civil authority."
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Elie Wiesel's "Night", 2006.
A discussion and review of Elie Wiesel's famous book about his experiences as a victim of the holocaust.
1,212 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper presents a highly positive review of Elie Wiesel's novel, "Night", explaining that the book is the most riveting and inspiring of his works, as well as the most profound and heart-wrenching of all the works written on the subject.
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"He describes in vivid detail his fight for survival from the time he and his family were deported along with the other inhabitants of Sighet in Transylvania in 1944. During the next few months he and his father endured the degradation and fear of the concentration camps after watching his mother and sisters be led off to their deaths in the ovens at Birkenau. The two survived a year of labor in Auschwitz and Buna before finally being moved to Buchenwald, as the Germans were on the run from the Allied front. Wiesel was liberated by Allied forces who entered Buchenwald in 1945, days after the death of his father."
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Famous Women, 2002.
A look at some famous women and immigrants who have changed the face of American history.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper is written about famous women and immigrants. From the beginning of American history women have played an active role in seeking rights for immigrants, African Americans, and their own rights.
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Edvard Munch's Famous Painting, "The Kiss", 2001.
A short look at the artistic qualities and techniques used in this famous painting.
609 words (approx. 2.4 pages), 1 source, $ 21.95
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"The work is quite simple, using simple artistic devices in order to capture this couple's one timeless moment. It successfully portrays joy pulling the viewer into the painting's depths with its brilliant use of colour and shape, creating another reality. It's as if you are looking at these lovers through a glass panel, distorting them and melding them together until they themselves look as smooth as the glass that protects them."
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Santiago's "Danny Famous All Over Town", 1994.
This paper reviews Santiago's "Danny Famous All Over Town" a novel about life and culture in East L.A. barrio and family dynamics.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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"In the novel Famous All Over Town, Danny Santiago writes about the barrio in East Los Angeles, a whole world away from the experience of most of the residents of the city. The author details the life of this subculture, how it has developed as a reflection of the culture of Mexico and how the original culture is challenged and altered in the American context. The life of the barrio is presented here as difficult and even dangerous, producing generation after generation of angry and defiant youth who strike back at all of society for the world into which they have been born. One of the themes in this novel related to the production of these angry young people is parenting and the way young people come to see their parents in a new light as they (the children) grow up and measure their reality against the ideal they have been taught and against the image projected by ... "
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Comic Book Analysis, 2007.
This paper provides a visual and textual analysis of the graphic novel "The Chronicles of Conan, Vol.1" by Robert E. Howard.
1,357 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 45.95
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The paper examines the visual iconography, literary character development and sequential timeline in "The Chronicles of Conan, Vol.1". The paper describes how the fictional character, Conan of Cimmeria, was originally created through a literary medium, but was made more accessible and more famous by creating an association with visual iconography.
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"The classic pulp sword and sorcery novels of Robert E. Howard have resulted in film, comics, and other modern media formats that describe his most famous barbarian character: Conan of Cimmeria. In many ways, the comic book industry has brought the Conan character to greater fame, as Howard's actual novels did not sell well before being visually interpreted. In 1971, the comic book illustrator Barry Windsor Smith artistically interpreted the Conan figure within a certain medium that stood outside the literature that Howard wrote, especially with the greater visual presence of his drawings that gave life to the Conan character."
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A Comparison of Two Famous Novels by Hemingway, 2000.
Compares and contrasts Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises" and "The Old Man and the Sea".
1,772 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, $ 57.95
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An essay that compares and contrasts two of Hemingway stories, discovering that while the intricacy of plot, settings and number of players differ greatly between the two works, they both share a common thematic characteristic.
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"While the intricacy of plot, settings and number of players differ greatly between the two works, The Sun Also Rises and The Old Man and the Sea share a common thematic characteristic: Hemingway's concepts of bravery and the code hero are reflected in Jake Barnes to some extent and are clearly evident in Pedro Romero and Santiago. Loyalty is an important quality among these heroes. He pits both heroes of his novels against animalistic forces of nature. The author also gives his heroes scars to keep them from being too far removed from the audience. Thus, while these novels initially may provide many contrasts, upon close analysis Hemingway uses both The Sun Also Rises and The Old Man and the Sea to formulate a pervasive character in his fiction: the ideal man. "
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Famous and Forgotten, 2002.
A short essay on presidential successes and failures.
1,991 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper examines the history of the American Presidency and attempts to determine the factors that make a president considered successful in his term or a complete failure. It uses examples from history and by comparing these men and their presidencies, illustrates how much can be learned about presidential success and failure. It discusses how success comes to Presidents who use rhetoric effectively, have the ability to change and be pragmatic and expand presidential power and how successful Presidents also come during times of crisis and often at the destruction of an old political regime. In conclusion, it shows that what determines the success of ones presidency is up to many different factors that include the president's personality type, political powers of the time and current events.
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"John Quincy Adams seemed doomed from the start. The son of John Adams, John Quincy was forever subjected to unfavorable comparisons. In the election if 1825, he was elected by a coalition in congress, although Andrew Jackson carried the popular vote. The people where sick with the current federalist regime and wanted a change from the patrician government that existed. Adams was a symbol of this old regime, and was unpopular with the common people. Adam's is best described as a President of disjunction, leading a crumbling regime ripe for reconstruction. Although Adams tried to change the current regime to save it, he was doomed the day he was elected."
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The Construction of Identity in Famous Novels, 2000.
This essay examines the construction of identity, especially in a heroic sense, in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and "The Tempest".
1,911 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 61.95
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The Fruit of Wisdom, 2001.
A discussion of Shih Ching or the Book of Odes/ Book of Songs which is one of the most famous collections of ancient Chinese poetry.
1,770 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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This is an analysis of two poems found in the Book of Odes and the inspiration of nature on the author. This paper compares common themes running throughout the entire book by looking at two inspiration poems. Despite the fact that the style of poetry faded away about as quickly as it was born, much of its value and meaning have lived on to the present day. The Book of Odes is after all the earliest work of Chinese poetry ever discovered and it "represents all we know of early Chinese poetry...in a culture where the oldest is often thought to be the best."
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"Poetry, throughout history, has been one of the most admired artistic forms of inner expression and has inspired readers to search for personal meaning and value within the context of the most beautiful words written by man. It is impossible to fully understand ancient Chinese history without studying its contribution to the art of poetry. Chinese poets are known for their brilliance and Chinese poetry for its unique style, inner meaning and its ability to educate and inspire readers throughout the centuries. One of the most noteworthy pieces of literature is the Shih ching or the Book of Odes, also referred to as the Book of Songs. This collection of approximately 300 poems from the Chou dynasty is a Confucian classic and was traditionally compiled by Confucius himself. Confucius used these 305 poems in order to teach his disciples about the meaning they should be drawing from poetry. Two poems, one about a peach tree, and the other about a pear tree, are just a miniscule fragment of the entire Book of Odes, yet they reveal an ocean of meaning and provide an amazing preview into one of the most incredible volumes in Chinese history."
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'Paul Robeson: A Biography', 2006.
An analysis of Martin Bauml Duberman's book about the famous African-American singer, Paul Robeson.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper reports on "Paul Robeson: A Biography" by Martin Bauml Duberman, which tells about the man who made a name as one of the most famous black singers and actors of the twentieth century. He achieved his success at a time when racism and discrimination were prevalent and he fought against these ills and became an activist on these and similar issues. He further ran afoul of the political forces of the time because of his communist leanings and this reduced his ability to work in his later years. The paper explains that, in this book, Duberman provides a detailed account of Robeson's life, an in-depth biography that covers Robeson's life and work, including material from his letters and other writings as well as interviews, newspaper and magazine articles, and so on.
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"Monkey Wrench", 2002.
Summary of the book "Monkey Wrench" by Edward Abbey with a focus on the safety, health, and environmental issues addressed in the book.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper summarizes the thought-provoking contents of the book "Monkey Wrench" by Edward Abbey while highlighting the ethical issues addressed by the author. Although the author of the famous book has taken a very casual and hilarious approach towards serious issues, the book basically talks about the ethical issues associated with the safety, healthy and environment.
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"Free to Choose", 2004.
A review of the book, "Free to Choose: A Personal Statement", by Milton and Rose Friedman.
708 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper introduces the book, "Free to Choose: A Personal Statement", by Milton and Rose Friedman and, in particular, indicates which school of thought the authors are from and gives a short critique of the book. It looks at how "Free to Choose" is probably one of the most famous books written on economic theory, how PBS created a 10-part documentary in concert with the book, and how the book remains a textbook on economic and political thought today. It also shows how it is a fascinating look into economic theory and a must-read for anyone who would like to learn more about the free-market economy we live in today.
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"The Friedman's are clearly of the monetary school of thought, but they advocate a "less is more" form of government, thereby utilizing money more effectively. They advocate a free-market economy, and take care to explain just why planned or controlled economies fail. The Friedman's are definitely capitalists, and do not adhere to the socialist economic theory. Ultimately, the book equates economic freedom with political freedom, and the authors go on to explain their theories that "less is more" in all forms of government, and the people should be free to choose whatever they want, despite whether it is good or bad for them, they should still have the right to choose for themselves."
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