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"A Simple Tale Told Simply": The Cultural Importance Of R. D. Blackmore's Neglected Novel "Lorna Doone", John Stanifer 2014 Morehead State University

"A Simple Tale Told Simply": The Cultural Importance Of R. D. Blackmore's Neglected Novel "Lorna Doone", John Stanifer

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the Caudill College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Morehead State University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts in English by John Stanifer on September 18, 2014.


Harry Potter As A Piece Of Apocalyptic Fiction, Cambria Findley-Grubb 2014 Chapman University

Harry Potter As A Piece Of Apocalyptic Fiction, Cambria Findley-Grubb

e-Research: A Journal of Undergraduate Work

J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series remains one of the most popular series ever created, loved by adults and children alike. The Harry Potter series has been translated into over thirty languages in more than one hundred and thirty countries (Killinger 2). This series has spawned a billion dollar industry eight movies, merchandise including shirts, cloaks, wands, and bobble heads, an intercollegiate muggle quidditch league, and a multimillion-dollar amusement park attraction However, despite its increasing popularity and fandom, Harry Potter remains a highly controversial book among fundamentalist religious groups because of its involvement in the world of witches, wizards, and magic. …


The Librarian In Rowling’S Harry Potter Series, Mary P. Freier 2014 Northern Michigan University

The Librarian In Rowling’S Harry Potter Series, Mary P. Freier

CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture

In her article "The Librarian in Rowling's Harry Potter Series" Mary P. Freier discusses Hermione Granger's skills as a librarian and researcher which lead to the defeat of Lord Voldemort. In each novel in the series, Hermione's research provides the necessary information for the solving of the mystery. Throughout the series, Hermione proves to be the only character who can use books effectively without putting herself or others in danger. Hermione begins the series as a child who loves the library, but does not always know how to use it effectively, while Madam Pince begins the series as a stereotypical …


Contributors, John Countryman, Rand Brandes 2014 Georgia Southern University

Contributors, John Countryman, Rand Brandes

Irish Studies South (Archived)

No abstract provided.


The Rain Stick Revisited, Rand Brandes 2014 Georgia Southern University

The Rain Stick Revisited, Rand Brandes

Irish Studies South (Archived)

No abstract provided.


In A Country Churchyard, Aidan Rooney 2014 Georgia Southern University

In A Country Churchyard, Aidan Rooney

Irish Studies South (Archived)

No abstract provided.


Goodbye, Seamus, Shannon Hipp 2014 Georgia Southern University

Goodbye, Seamus, Shannon Hipp

Irish Studies South (Archived)

No abstract provided.


Hardly "A Cold Heaven": Recalling Seamus Heaney, Brendan Corcoran 2014 Georgia Southern University

Hardly "A Cold Heaven": Recalling Seamus Heaney, Brendan Corcoran

Irish Studies South (Archived)

No abstract provided.


Across A Crowded Room, Adrian Rice 2014 Savannah-Chatham County School District

Across A Crowded Room, Adrian Rice

Irish Studies South (Archived)

No abstract provided.


Wake Up, Adrian Rice 2014 Savannah-Chatham County School District

Wake Up, Adrian Rice

Irish Studies South (Archived)

No abstract provided.


Feeling Into Words: Remembering Seamus Heaney, Geraldine Higgins 2014 Georgia Southern University

Feeling Into Words: Remembering Seamus Heaney, Geraldine Higgins

Irish Studies South (Archived)

No abstract provided.


Coon Island: Two Poems In Dedication, Ed Madden 2014 Georgia Southern University

Coon Island: Two Poems In Dedication, Ed Madden

Irish Studies South (Archived)

No abstract provided.


1939 And The Road Beyond Coleraine: An Introductory Meditation, Thomas D. Redshaw 2014 Georgia Southern University

1939 And The Road Beyond Coleraine: An Introductory Meditation, Thomas D. Redshaw

Irish Studies South (Archived)

No abstract provided.


Seamus Heaney: An Appreciation, Margaret M. Harper 2014 Georgia Southern University

Seamus Heaney: An Appreciation, Margaret M. Harper

Irish Studies South (Archived)

No abstract provided.


Remembering Seamus Heaney, Jill McCorkle 2014 Georgia Southern University

Remembering Seamus Heaney, Jill Mccorkle

Irish Studies South (Archived)

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Remembering The Giver: Seamus Heaney, Richard R. Russell 2014 Georgia Southern University

Remembering The Giver: Seamus Heaney, Richard R. Russell

Irish Studies South (Archived)

No abstract provided.


Joint Turbary: Heaney’S “Digging” And Eoghan Rua Ó Súilleabháin’S “A Shéamais, Déan Dom”, Cóilín Owens 2014 Georgia Southern University

Joint Turbary: Heaney’S “Digging” And Eoghan Rua Ó Súilleabháin’S “A Shéamais, Déan Dom”, Cóilín Owens

Irish Studies South (Archived)

No abstract provided.


"Amach As An Iontas," Isteach San Iontas, I Gcuimhneachán: Seamus Heaney (1939-2013), Roslyn Blyn-LaDrew 2014 Georgia Southern University

"Amach As An Iontas," Isteach San Iontas, I Gcuimhneachán: Seamus Heaney (1939-2013), Roslyn Blyn-Ladrew

Irish Studies South (Archived)

No abstract provided.


"Out Of The Marvellous," Into The Marvellous, In Memoriam: Seamus Heaney (1939-2013), Roslyn Blyn-LaDrew 2014 Georgia Southern University

"Out Of The Marvellous," Into The Marvellous, In Memoriam: Seamus Heaney (1939-2013), Roslyn Blyn-Ladrew

Irish Studies South (Archived)

No abstract provided.


Crediting The Poet: What Seamus Heaney Means To Me, Eugene O’Brien 2014 Georgia Southern University

Crediting The Poet: What Seamus Heaney Means To Me, Eugene O’Brien

Irish Studies South (Archived)

No abstract provided.


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