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Conversations Of The Waning Moon, Anam F. Ismail Jan 2017

Conversations Of The Waning Moon, Anam F. Ismail

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

No abstract provided.


Brighton Rock: Growth In Psychological Insight, Sr. Catherine Madigan Aug 1969

Brighton Rock: Growth In Psychological Insight, Sr. Catherine Madigan

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A major literary trend in twentieth century Western literature is psychological realism in the novel. Henry James, generally acknowledged as a master in this field of writing, set the pattern for this type. It is difficult to follow a literary form that has been well developed by another author, particularly a writer like James; yet, this is what Graham Greene has attempted to do. In his fictional works, Greene has used some of the insights that he gleaned from reading Henry James, whom he "ranks with the greatest of creative writers"


Brighton Rock: Growth In Psychological Insight, Sister Catherine Madigan Jan 1969

Brighton Rock: Growth In Psychological Insight, Sister Catherine Madigan

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Reactions To Edgar Allan Poe At Home And Abroad, Sr Brigid Donoghue D.C May 1959

Reactions To Edgar Allan Poe At Home And Abroad, Sr Brigid Donoghue D.C

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One of the most enigmatic names in American literature is that of Edgar Allan Poe. Born in America of Americans, the major portion of his works were written in his native country and, with the exception of an occasional phrase or two used to create effect or atmosphere, all is works were written in his native tongue.


English Contemporary Opinion Of The American Civil War, Vorice Jackson Waters May 1947

English Contemporary Opinion Of The American Civil War, Vorice Jackson Waters

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Upon exploring and surveying the field of contemporary English of the American Civil War, it was found that some research had been done on several aspects of the subject, which gives one a partial picture and understanding of British opinion at that time. Though the publications that have been made are important and valuable, they present only some elements of the situation and do not cover the whole period of the Civil War. It is the purpose of this study to present a survey of British opinion during the entire period of the American Civil War


English Contemporary Opinion Of The American Civil War, Vorice Jackson Waters May 1947

English Contemporary Opinion Of The American Civil War, Vorice Jackson Waters

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It is the purpose of this study to present a survey of British opinion during the entire period of the Civil War. An attempt has been made to analyze some fundamental factors underlying main events and to evaluate outstanding characters whose personalities were instrumental in determining public opinion.


A Critical Analysis Of Negro Character In The American Novel Of The South 1935-1940, Alice Veronica Johnson Jan 1943

A Critical Analysis Of Negro Character In The American Novel Of The South 1935-1940, Alice Veronica Johnson

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

I have observed in reading novels by both white and Negro authors that only certain types of Negroes have been portrayed. The question kept rising in my mind, Why? Usually it is the highly colorful, sensational, immoral type that is shown to the exclusion of the self-respecting, decent living, ordinary, everyday Negro.


Theology In Milton's "Paradise Lost", Ernest Joseph Wilderson Jan 1943

Theology In Milton's "Paradise Lost", Ernest Joseph Wilderson

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A number of attempts have been made to fit the Miltonic ideals into the patter of a particular religious or philosophical group. He has been called Calvinist, Arminian, Unitarian, and Spiritualist. The treatment of vital religious beliefs in "Paradise Lose" however leaves little doubt as to Milton's contempt for any and all orthodox theology.


The Concept Of God In The Poetry Of The American Negro, Mary H. Jones Sr. Jan 1943

The Concept Of God In The Poetry Of The American Negro, Mary H. Jones Sr.

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

Many authors have written much about the Negro and religion. Those who know the black man in American readily concede that he is by nature a lover of God, and that this great innate belief manifests itself in his daily life. Books of deep and light reading- some written in prose, others in verse- have been produced by American Negro men and women. Many of their works have mirrored forth the concept of God in the mind of the Afro-American; but this concept has not remained the same- this great faith is at present suffering decay.


The Development Of Race Pride In American Negro Poetry, Sister Mary Boniface Adams Aug 1942

The Development Of Race Pride In American Negro Poetry, Sister Mary Boniface Adams

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

The study of the development of race pride in the poetry of American Negro seeks to trace the though of the Negro from his entry into America to the present, including the important periods of history which affected this development and his reaction to them.


A Study Of The Poetry Of James Weldon Johnson, Peter Wellington Clark Jan 1942

A Study Of The Poetry Of James Weldon Johnson, Peter Wellington Clark

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This thesis aims at an evaluation of the poetry of James Weldon Johnson, in an attempt to find his place in American letters, Naturally, in attempting to ascertain the magnitude of Johnson's poetic contribution, the author of this study has endeavored to respect established principles of literary criticism.


A Study Of The Poetry Of James Weldon Johnson, Peter Wellington Clark Jan 1942

A Study Of The Poetry Of James Weldon Johnson, Peter Wellington Clark

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No abstract provided.


Kipling And Imperialism, Deborah Melvene Cooper Jan 1941

Kipling And Imperialism, Deborah Melvene Cooper

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No abstract provided.


Philosophic Trend Of American Negro Poetry, George Stevens Jan 1939

Philosophic Trend Of American Negro Poetry, George Stevens

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

This Investigation aims to study the trend away from the religious spirit in the poetry of the early American Negro towards a definite naturalistic attitude in the poetry of the contemporary American Negro . In the preparation of the following pages the writer has restricted himself to a consideration of American Negro poets whose work, beginning in 1761 and extending to the present time, appear in accepted American Negro anthologies or that have been published in the foremost periodicals of the country, and those who were fortunate enough to have their verses published in volume form.


Emerson, A Transcendental Propagandist, Hilda T. Darensbourg Jan 1939

Emerson, A Transcendental Propagandist, Hilda T. Darensbourg

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

Nearly every modern language has been utilized to present to the reading public literary productions showing the importance of Ralph Waldo Emerson as a writer. Studies in this respect are to be found in German, French, Spanish, to say nothing of English. Monographs, essays, biographies, and treaties in all of these languages deal with one aspect or another of this man who had unprecedented influence on nineteenth century America


Philosophic Trend Of American Negro Poetry, George Stevens Jan 1939

Philosophic Trend Of American Negro Poetry, George Stevens

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

No abstract provided.


Emerson, A Transcendental Propagandist, Hilda Turner Darensbourg Jan 1939

Emerson, A Transcendental Propagandist, Hilda Turner Darensbourg

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No abstract provided.


The Catholic Spirit In Modern Poetry, Anna Lacaze Jul 1932

The Catholic Spirit In Modern Poetry, Anna Lacaze

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

  1. All art sas its underlying philosophy. Poetry which is one of the greatest printed branches of art, has its philosophies which vary greatly indeed. Some poets hold as their philosophy that the highest form of beauty is purely natural and they sing the praises of beauty of form, figure etc. Others hold that the highest form of beauty is intellectual and these praise and glorify the beauty of a well ordered mind. While others hold that man was made for God, and that God is the highest form of beauty. These attempt to portray the relationship of man to God, …


Newman The Master Of Prose Writer, Aline Pepin Jul 1932

Newman The Master Of Prose Writer, Aline Pepin

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

  1. In every period of history there are some characters which stand out very prominently for some great achievement, idea or movement. On some occasions one individual occupies this place of honor, as in the case of Napoleon after he saw gallantly quelled the revolt in the city of Toulon during the Revolutionary War. Literature, like history, has its heroes who, with their pen, influence the world. The 19th century produce the diversity of religious opinion and inquiry, colored by the delicacy of expression which is characteristic of the time. The Victorian age enjoyed the many “masters of expression" for it …


A Thesis Presented In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Bachelor Of Arts Degree In English, Aline Pepin Jul 1932

A Thesis Presented In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Bachelor Of Arts Degree In English, Aline Pepin

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

In every period of history there are some characters which stand out very prominently for some great achievement, idea or movement. On some occasions one individual occupies this place of honor, as in the case of Napoleon after he so gallantly quelled the revolt in the city of Toulon during the Revolutionary War. Literature, like history, has its heroes who, with their pen, influenced the world. The nineteenth century produced a diversity of religious opinion and inquiry, colored by a delicacy of expression which was characteristic of the time.


Part Of Tossed By Fortune Historical Novel, Rene J. Rousseve Jan 1932

Part Of Tossed By Fortune Historical Novel, Rene J. Rousseve

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"La Souveillant" had arrived with documents which stated that Louisiana was to be reannexed to France.

The city was in the greatest jubilation. Louisiana to be re annexed to France ! The young and the old, the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of "La Belle France" thrilled at the thought of their mothers' protecting arms around them again. Forgotten was their abandonment by her to the vengeance of O'Reilly. Once more they were to be united. "Vive la Republic Francais !" Most grew eloquent, visionary---happy,


The Catholic Spirit In Modern Poetry, Anna Lacaze Jan 1932

The Catholic Spirit In Modern Poetry, Anna Lacaze

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No abstract provided.


Part Of Tossed By Fortune Historical Novel, Rene J. Rousseve Jan 1932

Part Of Tossed By Fortune Historical Novel, Rene J. Rousseve

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Hilarie Belloc As A Biographer Belloc Employs A Distinctive Method, Estelle Agneas Cheval Jan 1932

Hilarie Belloc As A Biographer Belloc Employs A Distinctive Method, Estelle Agneas Cheval

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Hawthorne's Life And Works Portray Him A Solitary Genius, Miss O. Ellis Jan 1930

Hawthorne's Life And Works Portray Him A Solitary Genius, Miss O. Ellis

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From amid an unadorned practical industrial community, arose one of America's brightest stars whose radiance has illuminated American Literature. Nathaniel Hawthorne was bore in Salem, July 4, 1804.


The Autobiographical Elements In Francis Thompson's Hound Of Heaven And St. Augustine's Confessions, Ages Blanchard Jan 1930

The Autobiographical Elements In Francis Thompson's Hound Of Heaven And St. Augustine's Confessions, Ages Blanchard

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Hawthorne's Life And Works Portray Him A Solitary Genius, Miss O. Ellis Jan 1930

Hawthorne's Life And Works Portray Him A Solitary Genius, Miss O. Ellis

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The Rise Of The Short Story In American Letters, Mary M. Barra Jul 1929

The Rise Of The Short Story In American Letters, Mary M. Barra

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

Like all other nations America too has had her birth in the literally world. Her beginning has not been less forceful than other nations. We find that English literature, undivided in the past, at the end of the nineteenth century has four divisions: British, American, Canadian, and Australian. The British is still the most important since it has the greatest literary background. But the steadily growing American literature ranks second to it. We glory in this heritage as much as the British because we feel that it belongs to us as well, and prize this tremendous possession


Shakespeare's Genius Was Essentially A Dramatic One, Marie Valentine Prudeaux Jul 1929

Shakespeare's Genius Was Essentially A Dramatic One, Marie Valentine Prudeaux

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Shakespeare, the poet, the actor and the great master of English drama, was born in Stratford-on-Avon in Warwickshire sure on or about April 23, 1564. His father John Shakespeare, was a leading citizen Of Stratford, who about 1557 married Mary Arden, the daughter of his landlord, who died, leaving his daughter, Mary, a considerable piece of land. The details of Shakespeare’s early life are somewhat meager; though it is believed he was sent to the free grammar school at his home, learning the rudiments of Latin, and less Greek, according to the testimony of Ben. Johnson, a contemporary. This dramatist …


The Rise Of The Short Story In American Letters, Mary M. Barra Jan 1929

The Rise Of The Short Story In American Letters, Mary M. Barra

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

No abstract provided.