INSCRIPTIONS
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This 5 page paper gives criticism on Wordsworth's poem, Inscriptions. The style of Wordsworth's writing is also discussed as well as explanation of metaphors and natural imagery. Quotes and specific examples given. Done in MLA. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBwworth.rtf

Interpretation of Piercy's A Work of Artifice
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This 5 page paper provides a feminist interpretation of this poem by author Marge Piercy. An outline is included. No additional sources cited.
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Interpreting Five Poems
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A 5 page analysis of 5 poems: Dejection: an Ode, Coleridge; Among School Children, Yeats; Autumn Song, Auden; Do not go gentle into that good night, Thomas; The Chinal Plate, Graves. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: kh5poems.rtf

Irony in Jonathan Swift's "Directions for a Birth-Day Song"
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A 5 page paper which discusses and illustrates the use of irony in Jonathan Swift's "Directions for a Birth-Day Song." Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAswftbd.rtf

Irving Layton’s “Rhine Boat Trip”
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A 4 page analysis of the Canadian scribe’s poignant 1977 poem. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGlayrhi.rtf

J. Griffin/Homer on Life & Death
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A 4 page book review that discusses Jasper Griffin's text Homer on Life and Death (1983). The writer argues that this text provides a fascinating commentary on the Iliad, Homer's epic poem that depicted the Trojan War. While Homer's work has been addressed extensively over the course of the centuries, Griffin gives it new life by pointing out the themes that Homer was trying to convey about human existence and mortality. At one point, Griffin writes that the principal theme of the Iliad is death, rather than combat, and specifically about "life and death," contrasted with the greatest possible sharpness. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khgrihom.rtf

JABERWOCKY AND THE JUMBLIES
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This comparison and contrast of Carroll's Jabberwocky and Lear's The Jumblies, discusses the specific elements of symbolism, structure, character development, irony, theme. Special emphasis is given to the element of satire and conclusions drawn. Quotes, examples from text and cited. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MBpjab.rtf

James Dickey
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Known best by his novel, Deliverance, which became a widely acclaimed movie, James Dickey was first and foremost a poet. This 7 page paper explores his life, style of writing and the critics' response. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KTdickey.wps

James Dickey’s “The Performance”
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A 6 page discussion of the poem “The Performance”. Armstrong, the hero of the poem, stood on his head for his country but even that could not spare him from the calculated hand of destiny. Even more interesting in regard to Dickey’s choice of title for this poem, however, is that the poem has at least some basis in truth. As we shall see below, however, perhaps James Dickey is even more deserving of the title “The Performance” than is the pilot who he seeks to memorialize. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPcrash.wps

Jane Gentry Vance's 'Washing Sheets In July'/ The Lure Of Domesticity
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A 5 page explication of this poem by Jane Gentry Vance. The paper argues that while it is completely possible to write a profound and moving poem out of material as humble as washing sheets, the poet shows that a complete immersion in domestic duties leaves little time for writing poetry. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Vance.wps

Janice Mirikitani/Recipe
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A 5 page research paper that discusses Janice Mirikitani's poem 'Recipe,' which concerns the desire of some Asian women to have 'round' eyes. The wrier discusses the poem and relates this issue to problems of identity and appearance that are common to all Western Women. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: kheye.rtf

Japanese and Western Poetry: Ryokan and Burns
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A 9 page paper which compares and contrasts the poetry of Japan and the Western world through the poetry of Monk Ryokan and Robert Burns. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAjpitw.rtf

Jimmy Santiago Baca
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7 pages. This is an essay about the remarkable poet Jimmy Santiago Baca and his life as shown through his poetry. Growing up in the Barrio and writing about the reality of life as he saw it, Baca's words are at once gripping and shocking and yet can also be romantic and endearing. All of these emotions springing from one man shows us that one can see much more of the man if we are able to read his soul as he pours it out on paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JAjsbaca.rtf

John Donne & Andrew Marvell on Love
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A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares John Donne's "A Nocturnal upon Saint Lucy's Day, Being the Shortest Day," and Andrew Marvell's "The Definition of Love." The writer argues that while both poems deal with the loss of a love, Donne's poem is the more desolate because his beloved has died, rather then merely separated from him, as in Marvell's poem. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khdomalo.wps

John Donne's The Flea
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This 5 page paper argues that the elements of metaphor and argument in The Flea allow the poem to be seen as a member of those poems by Donne classified as being a 'metaphysical conceit'. The poem may be viewed as a love poem and it may also be seen as a satirical criticism of religious ideals. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTjdflea.wps

John Donne’s “The Ecstasy”
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An 8 page paper which analyzes John Donne’s poem “The Ecstasy.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAdnec.rtf

John Donne’s Poetic Approach to Love
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A 10 page paper which examines how Donne represents love in his poems, divine works and sonnets. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGjdonne.rtf

John Donne, Romantic Poet
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When one thinks of John Donne, 'romantic poetry' is certainly not the first thing that comes to mind. This 6 page paper argues that the love lyrics that Donne includes in his poetry are rich in emotion and are the equal to any of the contemporary poets in their representation of romanticism.. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KTromdon.wps

John Donne: “The Sun Rising”
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A 5 page paper which analyzes John Donne’s poem “The Sun Rising.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAdonsun.rtf

John Keats and William Wordsworth
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A 4 page paper which compares John Keats “Ode to a Nightingale” to William Wordsworth’s “Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAkewa2.rtf

John Keats Deserves His Place in the Literary Canon
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This 6 page paper discusses John Keats’s life and works and argues that he deserves his reputation as one of the great Romantic poets. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVKeatsJ.rtf

John Milton/Paradise Lost
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A 4 page essay, which includes a very brief outline, offers a brief overview of Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost. The writer includes a brief biography of Milton, a short summary of the plot and discusses several of the major themes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khjmpalo.rtf

Jonathan Swift/"Verses on the Death of Dr. Swift"
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A 4 page essay that analyzes Jonathan Swift's poetic commentary on his own death. Swift (1667-1745) is one of the greatest satirists of all time. His wit and critical viewpoint of society did not exclude himself as a topic. In his poem "Verses on the Death of Dr. Swift," he addresses how he imagines his own decline, death and the response of his so-called friends and public. The underlying theme in this poem is that profuse shows of concern and compassion serve to cover the basic self-interest of the individual, who is enormously glad that the sufferer is not himself. Likewise, Swift lampoons his own reactions to the success of others. Examination of this work shows how Swift uses the symbol of pride to point out the follies inherent in human behavior. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khjsver.rtf

Joseph Bruchac
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Multiculturalism has a funny way of becoming obvious in some of the least obvious of places. This 6 page paper explores the poem, Ellis Island by Joseph Bruchac in terms of the idea of multiculturalism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KTbruchc.wps

Joy Harjo/She Had Some Horses
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A 5 page essay that analyzes "She Had Some Horses," a poem by Native American poet Joy Harjo. The writer argues that Harjo uses imagery and symbolism to convey the frustration and violence that this "she" suffers, not only from society, but also from unnamed males who also suffer, and who look to her for a salvation that she cannot provide. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khharjo.rtf

Juan Ramon Jimenez, Nobel Laureate
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A 7 page paper that discusses Juan Ramón Jiménez, Nobel Laureate. Born in Spain in 1881, Jimenez had his first poem published at age 19. Juan Ramón Jiménez was a well-known, prolific and highly influential poet. His life is highlighted. A portion of one of his most famous works is included, translated into English. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGjuan.wps

Kahlil Gibran/Love and Women
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A 4 page essay that discusses and analyzes three poems by the famous Arab writer and poet. The poems addressed are "Marriage," "Love," and "Children." No additional source are cited.
Filename: khgibran.rtf

Kalypso, Circe, and Penelope: Three Women in the Life of Odysseus in Homer’s “The Odyssey”
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A 4 page paper which examines the roles of these women in Odysseus’s life and how they affect the protagonist as well as the epic poem, “The Odyssey.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGodysywom.rtf

Karr’s A Blessing from My Sixteen Years’ Son
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A 3 page analysis of the poem A Blessing from My Sixteen Years’ Son by Mary Karr. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAkrr16.rtf

Katherine Philips' Poetry of Friendship
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An 8 page paper which examines the poetry of Katherine Philips and discusses whether its portrayal of female friendship is bold or transgressive poetry. The paper focuses on how her poetry regarding female friendship is transgressive. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAphilip.rtf

Keats & Marvel on Time
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A 5 page essay that compares and contrasts the concept of time expressed by John Keats in his poem "Ode to a Grecian Urn" and Andrew Marvell in "To His Coy Mistress." The writer argues that each poet expresses very different perceptions of time. Marvell expresses a carpe diem theme in order to persuade the lady in question to give in to his sexual advances. Keats' focus is on the enduring nature of art and how the Grecian urn described in his verse captures a moment in time and freezes it forever. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khmarkts.rtf

Keats and Nature
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A 10 page paper which examines Keats’ view on nature. The poems discussed are “Bright Star,” “Ode on a Grecian Urn,” “To Autumn,” “In a Drear-Nighted December,” “Ode on Melancholy,” and “Ode to a Nightingale.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAkeatnt.rtf

KEATS AND SPIRITUALITY
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This 4 page paper discusses the spiritual messages in John Keats' works. Examples given. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBkeatslit.rtf

KEATS AND THE ROMANTIC ERA
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This 5 page paper gives an indepth arguement for Keat's inclusion to the Romantic Era. Examples are cited from two Keat's poems: "Bright Star" and "To One who has been long in City Pent" to support the arguement. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MBlitkeats.rtf

Keats and Wordsworth: Nature of Man
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A 3 page paper which compares how John Keats and William Wordsworth felt about the nature of man in their poetry. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAanpty3.rtf

Keats' "To Autumn" and Clare's "Spring Comes"
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts John Keats' "To Autumn" and John Clare's "Spring Comes" as they relate to the particular seasons depicted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAkeats4.rtf

Keats' Bright Star
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Reality, as experienced by any one individual, is 'navigated' by means of the symbols available to and assigned by the individual to describe their version of the world. This 5 page paper explores the meaning of love as it is presented by John Keats in the sonnet, Bright Star. No additional sources are listed.
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Keats’ “To Autumn” and “Ode on Melancholy”
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A 5 page paper which analyzes Keats’ poem “To Autumn” and also discusses it in relationship to his poem “Ode on Melancholy.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAktsode.rtf

Keats/Ode to a Grecian Urn
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A 3 page essay that discusses three elements of Romantic poetry and how these elements are represented in Keats' "Ode to a Grecian Urn." No additional sources cited.
Filename: khodek.rtf

Keats/Ode to a Nightingale
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A 5 page essay that analyzes John Keats' "Ode to a Nightingale." In this work, Keats describes how the bird's song inspires him both philosophically and creatively. It is a lyric meditation that concerns itself just as much with the poet's inner turmoil as it does with the nightingale's musicality. Keats wishes to escape from the world of human suffering for an idealized world of art. An examination of this poem demonstrates how the experience of appreciating the beauty of the nightingale's song becomes a sublime experience for the poet, inspiring him to new heights of understanding regarding the creative process. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khktsode.rtf