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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

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

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

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

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 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

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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.