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Images of New York in "The Complete Works of Henry James", 2003.
Studies the literary images used by Henry James in a selection of his fictional and non-fictional works.
26,391 words (approx. 105.6 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This thesis finds that Henry James' images of New York can be studied and then grouped systematically according to various themes which they represent. These themes are compared, contrasted and analysed in detail. The thesis also finds that there is a clear development in style of the images from James' "early period" through to his "late period".
Introduction
I Chapter One:
I.I The American Scene: A Review
I.II Morality, Manners and the Human Spirit
I.III Masculinity, Femininity and Culture
I.IV Voices in the Air
II. Chapter Two
II.I Washington Square
II.II The Jolly Corner
II.III An International Episode
II.IV Crapy Cornelia
Conclusion
Notes
Works Cited
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"I would now like to return to a discussion that was first invoked in Chapter II.III regarding theories of style, specifically: dualism, psychological monism and aesthetic monism. These theories are intrinsically interwoven with discussion of realism and, hence, images of New York in the works of Henry James. To discuss one of these, one needs to discuss the other. ?Dualism? contends that a writer?s intention may be expressed in a variety of ways. The writer?s intention is ?deeper? than his expression of it. ?Psychological monism? shows that the author?s intention directly relates to a particular style. A different intention would, therefore, result in a different style. ?Aesthetic monism? argues that an author?s intentions are irrelevant in determining the meaning of a work. It is more useful to discuss the intention of the work itself rather than the author."
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Images of New York in the Works of Henry James, 2003.
Explores the literary images of New York used in the works of Henry James.
4,159 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 111.95
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This paper aims to study images of New York in the works of Henry James. It uses a non-fictional work ("The American Scene") and four fictional works ("The Jolly Corner", "Washington Square", "Crapy Cornelia" and "An International Episode") to argue that there are discernable patterns to James' images and that they appear to develop over the course of his literary career.
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"It is interesting to note that the monster images are applied at a number of levels. First, they are applied at an overall level, where James asks overtly ?Had New York, the miscellaneous monster, a heart at all?? Secondly, they are applied at the level of the greedy producer and consumer that James so despises as ?monsters of the mere market?. Lastly, they are applied at the level of the new immigrants into New York ?in their monstrous, presumptuous interest, the aliens, in New York?. What these various levels show is the far-reaching range of distrust that James harbored towards all of the various factors undergoing change in New York at that time."
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Images of New York, 2003.
Provides a complete study of the literary images of New York used by Henry James in his travelogue "The American Scene".
13,000 words (approx. 52.0 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 247.95
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This paper takes a systematic approach to studying the images of New York in "The American Scene". First, it identifies where New York is mentioned (be it directly or indirectly). Where space permits, the relevant passage are cited. Second, the passages are explained. The explanation of the passages includes archaic words and complex sentence patterns. James was quite notorious in his time (and now too) for his complex written style, particularly his long sentences which contain many clauses. Third, and by far most importantly, the passages are analyzed. Close attention is paid to analyzing the passages in a purely literary sense; for example, by looking at literary devices employed by James. The conclusion reflects upon the preceding three chapters. It details some of the issues that were significant in the process of the research of the paper. Finally, it offers some comments and recommendations for further study of Henry James? images of New York.
Introduction
Chapter 1 Morality, Manners and the Human Spirit
Chapter 2 Masculinity, Femininity and Culture
Chapter 3 Voices in the Air
Conclusion
Notes
Works Cited
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"What the metaphors in the preceding two quotations have in common is the way they figure the relationship of the part to the whole. In each metaphor the individual part is clearly defined as distinct from and yet identical to a complex whole. An example of this synecdoche is the way in which James criticizes New York architecture as a way of criticizing American culture in general. For synecdoche to work as a trope one must have a sense of the overall larger picture. In New York this was often missing because of the rapid change and obsession with progress, leading to an overall loss of meaning to life and an empty part to the human spirit. The Jews escape these forms of fragmentation because as individuals they have not lost their sense of relation to the larger picture."
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The Reversal of Gender Roles in the Works of Henry Fielding, 2001.
3,050 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 12 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper explores the shifting cultural values about gender and sexuality in Henry Fielding?s time (the eighteenth century). The paper also explores influences on his writings by investigating dramatic works of the ancient Greeks and English works from previous centuries. The important issues exposed in this paper are: 1) How gender roles have been formulated, 2) how they have been contradicted, and 3) how society limits the individual.
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"Fielding was a pioneer in exploring issues of female sexuality, although he is not necessarily endorsing it. Read further to investigate women?s studies was explored in previous centuries."
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New York According to Henry James, 2003.
A comparative analysis of images of New York used by Henry James.
3,178 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 92.95
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This paper compares the use of images of New York in four of James' fictional works ("Crapy Cornelia", "The Jolly Corner", "Washington Square" and "An International Episode") and one of his non-fictional works ("The American Scene") . It finds a number of patterns in the way in which James writes, particularly when his 'late period' style is contrasted with his 'early period' style.
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"If we compare the length of James? images of New York from James? late period with those of his earlier works we can notice big differences. With the exception of the excellent descriptions of New York in their introductions, both Washington Square and An International Episode contain images of New York usually within the confines of a single, succinct sentence. This is certainly not the case with James? latter works, the descriptions of which may run into pages (see for example James? three page description of hats in The American Scene). Although it would be out of style with this paper, it would be interesting to do a textual analysis comparison between the images of New York in James? early and late periods (based on the lines of analysis such as that carried out by Smit 1988)."
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Henry the Just or Henry the Strong, 2003.
A discussion of two film interpretations of Shakespeare's "King Henry the Fifth".
1,782 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 57.95
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Lawrence Olivier and Kenneth Branagh both produced film versions of Henry V, but they were both very different interpretations. This paper concentrates on Act I Scene I and discusses both directors' editing of the original play and how that affected the portrayal of "King Henry V".
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"A good king is a moral one who listens to his advisors, who fights only just wars and who has overcome youthful wildness to emerge as a man ?full of grace and fair regard? (1.1.22). Or, a good king is a strong one who makes his own decisions, who fights any wars that benefit his country, and who has never had any youthful wildness to overcome. Shakespeare leaves the interpretation of his king in King Henry the Fifth to the audience, and Henry?s character has subsequently been performed in multiple ways. Lawrence Olivier and Kenneth Branagh both portray Henry as a good king in their screen adaptations of the play, but Olivier tends towards the former version of Henry as the morally just king and Branagh is more inclined to the latter version of Henry as the strong but immoral king."
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Henry Adams's "The Education of Henry Adams".
This paper reviews Henry Adams's "The Education of Henry Adams; Henry Adams was the grandson of John Quincy Adams and the great-grandson of John Adams.
1,770 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 57.95
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This paper explains that Henry Adams's "The Education of Henry Adams" is subtitled as a biography, but doesn't actually tell the story of Henry Adams life; instead, it looks at how he developed his mental ideas and opinions based on historical, political, and philosophical contemplation of the things that were going on during his time. The author points out that, in the "The Education of Henry Adams," Adams places a great deal of criticism on himself and the entire world, which can be very satiric and biting, but there is warmth and humor contained within the book. The paper relates that one small downside to the book is that Adams appears to generalize everything to the point that it often appears he is lumping too many individuals together and does not allow various individual opinions to actually come through.
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"Much of what the book has to offer, however, deals with the power that was had at the time by Christianity and the church and how this power was changed and forced into submission by Darwin's theory of evolution, and much of the power that technology had over individuals during that time. To discuss technology, Adams mentions the Paris exposition that he attended in 1900 and the dynamos that were present there. After he saw this type of technology coming to the front the also realized that Darwinism was causing so much chaos in the world and he felt that there was so much power in technology that the church was not able to withstand the onslaught."
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"King Henry IV" and "King Henry V", 2002.
Examines fraud, theatricality and politics in Shakespeare's "King Henry IV" (parts one and two) and "King Henry V".
3,930 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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The falsification of the audience?s expectations and Hal?s miraculous emergence as a great English king, alongside the Hal-Falstaff relationship out of which the future king?s identity is gradually constructed, are the main critical puzzles in most studies of the William Shakespeare's "King Henry" series. The paper examines concepts of fraud and politics in parts one and two of "King Henry IV" and in "King Henry V". It discusses notions by literary critics such as Stephen who claim that Hal is one of Shakespeare?s most Machiavellian characters. The paper argues that Machiavelli?s Prince is not sufficiently cruel or sophisticated to be ranked with Prince Hal, despite the fact that Falstaff?s cry for help, voiced in his paradoxical accusation that the Prince has corrupted him, seldom succeeds in inverting the audience?s impression that Falstaff is Hal?s misleader.
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"The concept of necessity, as it arises from the morality-patterned Phychomachia, reinforces providentialist notions, an idea first advanced by Tillyard but in a rather different context. Religious providentialism fuses the personal and political domains and Hal?s borrowing from the theatrical and diachronic anthropological deposit causes the interweaving of theatrical illusion with politics, thus displaying their common structural patterns. The fusion of religion, politics and theatre culminates in Hal?s gradual conversion to virtue, which is at once a milestone in Hal?s allegedly privileged relationship with God, a major political event, and a stock trick of Elizabethan drama."
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Henry IV, Parts I and II and Henry V, 1994.
An exploration of the development of the king from a wastrel Machiavellian youth to a mature moral and political leader.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, $ 55.95
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"The three history plays by Shakespeare known as the Henriad are comprised of Henry IV: Part I, Henry IV: Part II, and Henry V. Richard III is actually the beginning of the historical sequence, but the three plays of the Henriad are concerned specifically with the development and ascension of Henry V (formerly Prince Hal) to the throne of England. In the course of the three plays, Prince Hal changes from a rather wastrel youth to a mature king, and in his development Henry becomes what would be considered a Christian rathe than a Machiavellian prince, dedicated to cetain principles rather than to the principle that how a king rules is in itself always right.
Throughout these plays, including Richard III, there is a search for national unity is found in Henry V:
The principal theme of Henry V, already approached in..."
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Henry James? "The Jolly Corner", 2003.
A look at how Henry James uses literary images of New York in his short story "The Jolly Corner".
2,896 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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This paper analyzes Henry James' use of literary images of New York in his short story "The Jolly Corner". It combines extracts from the text with other of James' work (particularly "The American Scene") to show that "The Jolly Corner" may be seen as an autobiography of sorts and provides many deep insights into the life and works of James.
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"The sense of eeriness that Henry James lets exude in The Jolly Corner is the same that one experiences when comparing it to The American Scene. Unlike Washington Square, where contrasts are much more prevalent than comparisons, The Jolly Corner is very nearly, eerily so, a ?fictional mirror? of James? non-fictional travelogue. Comparisons can be made at every level with The American Scene: from the pervading themes to the images of New York. It is the intention of this paper to show that, to a very great extent, Henry James? images of New York in The Jolly Corner share the same style of his late period and, in particular, his work The American Scene. By extension, this paper will also contribute to the ongoing argument that The Jolly Corner may be seen as an autobiography of sorts by James."
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The Sculpture of Henry Moore, 2002.
A review of the work of Henry Moore with a detailed look at a number of his sculptures.
1,223 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper is a review of the work of Henry Moore who had a long artistic career producing numerous sculptures. The writer reviews several pieces of his work. The paper presents Moore as a highly challenging artist whose work forces participation on the part of the viewer.
Table of Contents
?Reclining Woman?
?Reclining Figure?
?Family Group?
?Atomic Piece?/ ?Nuclear Energy?
?Knife Edge Mirror Two Piece?
?Sheep?
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Henry Moore?s long artistic career produced a multitude of sculptures with remarkably individualistic traits, although they are clearly the vision of a single creative mind. Their simplicity and mass combine with a curious gracefulness and lightness, making the viewer look closer and even attempt to interact with the work.
His sculpture ?Reclining Woman?, done in 1930 in Hornton stone, evokes the heavy power of his early works. Her big body is a series of undulating hills and simple peaks, like the rural countryside where Moore grew up.
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Henry Chapman Mercer, 2002.
An examination of the life and works of Henry Chapman Mercer, designer and architect of the late 19th and early 20th century.
2,031 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper looks at the personal life and professional achievements of Mercer. It tells how he was founder of the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works (1912), where he was the chief designer for many years. This paper discusses his interests, how they ranged from architecture to archeology and how his work was influenced by various architectural schools, especially the Art and Crafts Movement.
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"Mercer was heavily influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement and became an important proponent of its style and ideas in America. The pottery works flourished and Mercer's designs for decorative tiles became popular. They were featured in a number of public buildings but the most notable installations of his tiles are to be found in his castle-like home, Fonthill, in Doylestown in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This home, Mercer's museum, and his tile works all reflect the eclectic 'medievalism' that characterized much of Arts and Crafts architecture in England and the United States. And, although he drew on many sources of inspiration, his tiles often display themes and stylistic features similar to those of the movement's designers. Mercer's accomplishments in design have never earned him wide fame, yet the work is very fine and an excellent example of how the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement flourished in America."
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New York in "The American Scene", 2003.
Studies images of New York in Henry James? travelogue "The American Scene".
2,140 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper aims to briefly explore images of New York in Henry James? "The American Scene." It collates James' use of images into three sections: (1) morality, manners and the human spirit; (2) masculinity, femininity and culture; and (3) voices in the air. The paper then analyzes these themes with supporting evidence picked from the text.
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"The term ?images? perhaps requires a little explanation for clarification as it pertains to this paper. Images of New York may be visual, auditory, olfactory, tactile or gustatory. This means that they appeal to the five human senses. It is also possible to have kinesthetic and abstract images. These seven basic forms of images may also exist together. For example, when Henry James describes New York, his images may incorporate all of the seven forms above at the same time."
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Henry the VIII, 2002.
A look at two historical perspectives of Henry the VIII in " Henry VIII: The King and His Court" by Alison Weir and "Henry VIII: The Mask of Royalty" by Lacey Smith.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper will discuss the book "Henry VIII: The King and His Court" by Alison Weir, and the book "Henry VIII: The Mask of Royalty" by Lacey Smith, and seek to show how the first book gives us a clear look at the true Henry the VIII in action. By revealing the more Catholic and harsh view of Henry the VIII in Lacey's book, we find the Protestant reformer that is part of Weir's study to show his defiance to the Church of Rome. By pointing out both of the theories on the great King, we can see how Weir's book tells a more accurate story for Henry's rebellion against the Catholic Church.
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Henry Kissinger's "Diplomacy", 2007.
This paper reviews Henry Kissinger's work on his diplomatic policies and opinions.
730 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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This short paper reviews and analyzes Henry Kissinger's massive work "Diplomacy." The paper examines some perceived flaws in Kissinger's outlook, including his lack of analysis of historical trends which have traditionally influenced foreign policy. The author also criticizes Kissinger for not acknowledging the role of American idealism in US foreign relations.
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"Henry Kissinger was nothing if not polarizing during his tenure in the Nixon presidential administration; he has continued to divide observers violently after his tenure in politics is over through his public commentary and political analysis of foreign policy. In Diplomacy, Kissinger takes on the task of analyzing the perceived success or failure of foreign policies spanning all of modern history, and much of the eras which preceded it. In this massive tome, Kissinger's opinions regarding leadership and successful politics are evident, and while he makes a cogent and compelling argument for his own opinions, the book also presents something of a reader as to why Kissinger's policies and tactics have remained so controversial. This essay will address two of the major flaws with Kissinger's analysis of foreign policy throughout history: first, his emphasis on the personality of leaders as the primary factor behind their policy, and second, his unrepentant realism with regard to foreign policy and his continued refusal to acknowledge the role which American idealism has played in foreign policy throughout the modern era."
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