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Beyond Stereotypical Picture Books: An Inquiry Of Hidden Life Lessons From Patricia Polacco, Ruthie Lenards
Beyond Stereotypical Picture Books: An Inquiry Of Hidden Life Lessons From Patricia Polacco, Ruthie Lenards
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By applying a historical study of the author, Patricia Polacco, the thematic perspective is evident in her books. Many do not see those hidden life lessons due to the stereotypical norms of picture books. The reader will learn how Patricia Polacco's life lessons may not be hidden to the viewer.
The Call Of The Sidhe: Poetic And Mythological Influences In Ireland's Struggle For Freedom, Anna Wakeling
The Call Of The Sidhe: Poetic And Mythological Influences In Ireland's Struggle For Freedom, Anna Wakeling
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The mythology of Ireland is millennia old, birthing a poetic tradition that has endured with the nation. This presentation explores how important Ireland's mythological heritage has been to its people, sustaining their fighting spirit during foreign invasions, political instability, and conflicts with England. The work if William Butler Yeats, in particular, embodies the struggles between the Protestant Ascendancy and the native Irish; Christianity and paganism; the Gaelic poetic tradition and newer English literature; and the push for peaceful independence negotiation versus the radical revolutionary movements inspired by ancient heroes. His life and poetry serve as a lens that brings the …
The Inveiglement Of "The Stolen Child", Bertram Barnes
The Inveiglement Of "The Stolen Child", Bertram Barnes
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William Bulter Yeats was born June 16, 1865, in a house called "Georgeville," in Sandymount, Dublin, Ireland. His father, John Butler Yeats, was a first rate Anglo-Irish painter, philosopher, critic and scholar. His mother, however, was introspective and preferred the quiet life of rural Ireland to the intellectual exchange that captivated her husband. In the poetry of W. B. Yeats, there are manifestations of both his mother's and his father's influence. The Yeats family shuffled back and forth between Dublin, London, and Sligo, always short of money but rich in culture, learning and verve.
Cockney Dialect And Slang, Jamie Fowler
Cockney Dialect And Slang, Jamie Fowler
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This paper is the capstone of a personal project which I began three years ago only as a matter of personal interest. While the information the project divulges is not difficult to understand, it should be noted that the details of this subject are virtually inaccessible to Americans or any other person who is not a part of the subculture of the Cockney people. Very little substantial information has been documented on the subject of Cockney dialect and slang. Therefore, most of my knowledge was gained through research and personal interviews with key sources in the London area.
18th Century Political Satire As Exemplified By Jonathan Swift Through "Gulliver's Travels", Carol Hargis
18th Century Political Satire As Exemplified By Jonathan Swift Through "Gulliver's Travels", Carol Hargis
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During the seventy-eight years of Jonathan Swift's life, from 1667 to 1745, English satire was in its heyday. The stinging bit of the pen became recognized as one of the strongest political weapons, and those who possessed the natural gift of creating this weapon were sought high and low by those who desired to sway public opinion. There are really three main reasons why this period, in particular, was an age of satire. "First, it was a time of radically changing values, when intensely held convictions were in conflict with each other, and a new world order was emerging. Second, …