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Ralph Waldo Emerson's 'On Walden Pond'
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This 5 page explication of Ralph Waldo Emerson's On Walden Pond, gives a thorough analysis, pointing out the many similes and metaphors. The use of symbolism is discussed as well as the meaning of the work. No sources, other than the poem itself, are used.
Filename: Walden.doc

Ralph Waldo Emerson's 'Self Reliance' & 'The American Scholar'
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A 5 page overview of the beliefs of Ralph Waldo Emerson in regard to the authorities of the past. The writer uses 'American Scholar' and 'Self Reliance' for examples of Emerson' belief that individuals should throw off the burdens of the past in favor of focusing on the future. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Emerson5.wps

Ralph Waldo Emerson's 'Self-Reliance' and American Romanticism
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A 3 page analysis of Emerson's essay that argues that 'Self-Reliance' is a quintessential example of American Romanticism in that glories the commonplace, draws inspiration from nature, and offers new perspectives and insights that are drawn from the developing American culture. Quotations from the source. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SeReRo.wps

Ralph Waldo Emerson's Essay, 'Experience' (1841) / Analysis of a Paragraph
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A 5 page paper which provides a sentence-by-sentence analysis of a specific paragraph from Ralph Waldo Emerson's 'Experience,' which was included in his second collection of essays, published in 1841. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Rwexper.wps

Religious Aspects in "Song of Myself"
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This 7 page paper discusses the religious aspect of his poem Walt Whitman's "Song of Myself." Endnotes list 3 sources.
Filename: HVSongMy.rtf

NATURE AND THE WORKS OF WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
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This 6.5 page paper gives arguements for the usage of nature in Wordsworth's poetry. Supported with text, quotes and examples. Explanations given for and interpretations of Inscriptions, and Tintern Alley.Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MBlitpww.rtf

'Gretel in Darkness'
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This 5 page report discusses the short (less than 20 lines) poem, 'Gretel in darkness.' As the poem develops, the reader senses both urgency and bitterness from Gretel with a great deal of frustration and bewilderment. Her brother, Hansel, appears to have forgotten what the two of them have gone through but she cannot forget that she killed a person. Ultimately, the poem may serve as an example of the difference response to self-preservation as experienced by women compared to men. No bibliography.
Filename: BWgretel.rtf

'Seizing the Day' With Andrew Marvell's Poem, "To His Coy Mistress" and Robert Herrick's Poem, "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time"
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A 5 page paper which analyzes how Andrew Marvell's 1681 poem, "To His Coy Mistress" and Robert Herrick's 1648 poem, "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time" convey the theme of 'seizing the day.' Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: TGcoyvir.wps

'The Meal' & 'My Father in the Navy'/ Childhood Memories
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A 5 page paper discussing and comparing the two poems 'The Meal' by John Berger and 'My Father in the Navy; A Childhood Memory' by Judith Ortiz Cofer. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Mealnavy.wps

'Women Poets of the Italian Renaissance'
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This 3 page paper examines the collection of poetry 'Women Poets of the Italian Renaissance.' Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVItlPts.rtf