Essays on Literary Genres

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The Critical Role of Paganism in ‘tess of The D'urbervilles’

3 pages / 1366 words

Upon reading Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the D’Urbervilles, one may notice that references to pagan goddesses and ancient religions of the past are strewn throughout the book. These allusions range from the affectionate names of endearment by which Angel Clare refers to Tess, such as...

Novel Tess of the D’Urbervilles Thomas Hardy

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Analysis of Tess of The D'urbervilles as an Ancient Greek Tragedy

2 pages / 801 words

Indubitably, Thomas Hardy’s ‘Tess of the D’Urbervilles’ is largely reminiscent of the archetypal Grecian tragedy; evoking an overwhelming sense of pity/catharsis for the female protagonist. However, the constituents of said ‘tragedy’; though in essence prevalent throughout, are discordant throughout the majority of Hardy’s novel. It...

Tess of the D’Urbervilles Thomas Hardy Tragedy

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The Influence of Nature in "Far from The Madding Crowd"

4 pages / 1946 words

In Far from the Madding Crowd, Thomas Hardy uses nature to influence the actions of his shepherd and shepherdess protagonists, Bathsheba Everdene and Gabriel Oak, in two separate episodes involving rain storms. The conflict of Hardy’s Far from the Madding Crowd centers upon Bathsheba Everdene’s...

Novel Thomas Hardy

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The Identity of The Fisher King in "The Holy Grail" and "The Fisher King"

2 pages / 928 words

After one has read The Holy Grail by Alfred Lord Tennyson and watched the movie The Fisher King directed by Terry Gilliam, the question about the identity of the Fisher King in the movie naturally arises. In The Holy Grail, the Fisher King is described...

Poetry

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Nature and Religion in Alfred Lord Tennyson's in Memoriam

3 pages / 1404 words

Although it is commonly understood that God created the natural world, Nature is often depicted as a force working in opposition to God and His creation. In lyric 56 of the poem In Memoriam by Lord Alfred Tennyson, Nature seems to have conquered God, leading...

Poetry

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Analysis of Poetic Techniques in "The Lotos-eaters"

2 pages / 1009 words

In the opening line of Alfred Tennyson’s “The Lotos-Eaters,” Odysseus issues the rallying call of “Courage!” to his men as they head forward in their trajectory towards a strange and unnamed “land.” For these weary wanderers, this place is clearly another inevitable detour and not...

Poetry

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Describing The Speaker's Indignation in "Maud"

2 pages / 870 words

Tennyson’s reclusive speaker is shown to condemn the actions of both people and society as a whole within ‘Maud’; many of the speaker’s social criticisms are shown to be valid social critiques of the Victorian age, in contrast to his sometimes erratic and distorted cognitive...

Poetry

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Terrance Hayes"carp Poem": Analysis

3 pages / 1545 words

As legendary poet and hip-hop artist Tupac Shakur once said, “The seed must grow regardless of the fact that it’s planted in stone.” Those who live in impoverished neighborhoods are prone to a life empty of education and full of crime. From the very beginning...

Poetry

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Symbolism in a Closed Door: "The Island of Doctor Moreau" and "In Memoriam"

3 pages / 1432 words

In presenting the concept of the closed door, it advocates the very opposite idea that, once, the door was open. With this knowledge there comes a possibility that perhaps a closed door can be opened again, suggesting that there are two sides to a doorway....

Poetry

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The Meaning of Nature in Morrison's and Rossetti's Works

7 pages / 3127 words

For centuries, nature in literature has been used as a means to reflect both our society and humanity. Both Toni Morrison’s Beloved and Christina Rossetti’s selected poems use nature as both a tool of oppression and a support, challenging the inequalities and ideals of their...

Poetry

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Describing The Era in "The Lady of Shalott"

2 pages / 976 words

“The Lady of Shalott” was published in 1832, during the early Victorian epoch. It explores a series of themes that trigger the reader to question the societal prejudices that occurred during Queen Victoria’s reign. In order to stimulate thought, Tennyson paints a romantic picture of...

Poetry

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Art and Self Relations in Tennyson's Works

5 pages / 2426 words

The relationship between art and the self is a reoccurring theme in Tennyson’s poetry; indeed in The Palace of Art the narrator declares “I built my soul a lordly pleasure-house”[i]; bridging the gap between the interior (soul) and exterior (palace) through art. In Maud we...

Poetry

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Exaploration of Enclosure in "The Lady of Shalott", "Ulysses", and "The Palace of Art"

3 pages / 1186 words

Introduction The theme of enclosure or entrapment permeates Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s poetry, offering a lens through which we can examine the complexities of human existence. This essay delves into the notion of enclosure in Tennyson’s “The Lady of Shalott” and explores its manifestations in other...

Poetry Ulysses

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Different Perspectives in "The Lotos-eaters" by Alfred Tennyson

4 pages / 1788 words

In Alfred Tennyson’s “The Lotos-Eaters”, he brings into question the differing perspectives that each individual possesses. By describing the reality of the sailors before the consumption of the Lotos flower and after the ingestion of the enchanted Lotos, he brings attention to the idea that...

Poetry

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"Mariana" and "Mariana in The South" Comparative Analysis

5 pages / 2151 words

Poets often revise and re-revise their work, as it can be difficult to fully express the emotions they want to invoke in the reader. Just a change of one word can change the entire meaning of a line, and poetry’s usual brevity requires every single...

Poetry

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The Artist Figure from Alfred Tennyson's Point of View

5 pages / 2223 words

Discuss Tennyson’s representations of the artist figure and his conceptions of art, think about issues of esoteric isolation versus political or emotional connection. Made-to-order essay as fast as you need it Each essay is customized to cater to your unique preferences + experts online Get...

Poetry

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Being a Human in Society: Golden Age of English Drama

9 pages / 3972 words

The period referred to as the Golden Age of English Drama was a revolutionary period when it came to the portrayal of human thought and behavior in society. Some would even argue that this period in Renaissance England was a major influence in the development...

Drama Literature Review Society

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"Break Break Break" Analysis

2 pages / 822 words

‘Break break break’ is a poem that was published in 1842, during the early Victorian epoch. It explores Tennyson’s feelings of loss concerning the death of his friend, Arthur Hallam. The poem syncretises the perpetual cycle of nature with the speaker’s bitter desire for the...

Poetry

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Death of a Friend: "In Memoriam"

2 pages / 970 words

“In Memoriam” is a lyric elegy written by Alfred, Lord Tennyson in remembrance of his dear friend Arthur Henry Hallam. Hallam’s death’s effect on Tennyson becomes clear throughout this elegy as the reader is exposed to not only Tennyson’s mourning, but also the effect his...

Poetry