This first novel captured a mood of spiritual desolation in the aftermath of World War I and a growing, devil-may-care pursuit of pleasure among the American upper classes. The book was a commercial and critical success. His instant success enabled Fitzgerald and Zelda to be married a week later. Afterwards, Fitzgerald regularly contributed short stories to different periodicals like the high-tone Scribner's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post. He wrote about cosmopolitan life in New York City during Prohibition.
Shifts in World Power As a result of Imperialism, the country that ruled India in the early 1900s was Britain. At first the Congress party pledged support for the crown, but eventually the _______,
Mark Twain’s seminal novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, deserves to be included in the canon of great American literature due to its pioneering use of common speech, its daring relationship between Huck and Jim, and the moral progress made by Huck despite the failure of the ending. Its “radical autonomy” (Bollinger 32) helps define modern American literature, which makes it “one of the central documents of American culture” (Trilling 1). At this time in American history, many believed that “the mark of a truly literary product was a grandiosity and elegance not to be found in the common speech” (Trilling 6). Twain’s use of common speech and a number of dialects help the reader make connections to each character and arrive at conclusions about them. Huckleberry Finn begins, “You don’t know me without you have read a book by the name of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer; but that ain’t no matter” (Twain 7).
King Lear by William Shakespeare and Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe considered as classic novels that gained huge popularity in the world. In both stories reader is introduced with ideas and traditions of two different cultures – British and Ibo tribe. King Lear by William Shakespeare and Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe provide reader with examples of two powerful male protagonists, whose personal pride impacts their beliefs and relationships, which later results in their downfall. At first this essay will argue on how both characters are powerful and are respected in their societies. Then, it will prove that characters’ personal pride impacted their life principles and prove that this was the cause for their downfalls at the end of each story.
Truman Capote is most recognized for his famous novel Breakfast at Tiffany’s, which was later made into a Hollywood movie. There was more to him though then just his talented writing. The life of Truman Capote was full of delectation and dismay. He was thought by some as a pioneer of his time with his writing, but also his openness to his homosexuality. In the social circle he was well known for his extravagant Black and White Ball held in New York City.
It would be reasonable to name John Steinbeck the author with best effect in modeling views of a particular era in American history. His piece of the puzzle in our nations history is the years included by the Great Depression. Stenibecks most highly regarded novel, The Grapes of Wrath, has been so dispersed throughout American society since being published in 1939 that it has influenced the perception of the times of the Great Depression and the following westward movement. The novel was successful in its symbolism, which may have been the intention. However, it is somewhat inaccurate in small areas historically.
Britain’s Blitzkrieg: Winston Churchill’s War to End All Wars Widely regarded as one of the most motivational speeches ever given, “Their Finest Hour” by Winston Churchill effectively captured the attention of most of 1940’s era Great Britain. During this bleak time period, under heavy political fire, Churchill’s speech was intended to motivate British people to aid with war support, but ended up doing much more. Due to its historical context, stylistic methods, and the effects the speech, it can be concluded that this speech is one of the most effective ever written. One of this speech’s main contributors of success was when it was given. “Their Finest Hour” was orated on June 18th, 1940, directly following the Battle of Britain.
Research Paper 11/30/12 Black Ops Tom Clancy is one of today’s most popular, well known authors. He is the best modern fiction writer, and probably, one of the all-time best. He seems to be obsessed with naval history and his dream was to create a best seller novel. Above was an excerpt from his second number one bestseller, Red Storm Rising, a hard hitting novel about a frighteningly real World War III with the Warsaw Pact nations. Tom Clancy is a civilian genius that knows more about top-secret weapons systems than the men who designed them.
March 28, 2012 The nineteen twenties was a time of partying, flapper girls, and young gentleman. F. Scott Fitzgerald was a writer during these roaring times, and wrote many best selling novels. The Great Gatsby, although not many copies were sold when first written, is now one of the most famous writings of its time. Throughout the story, Nick, one of the main characters, portrays many acts not many men his age would perform. Nick Carraway was a man of good character because he exhibited respect when he decided not to judge people and when he was ashamed of himself after Gatsby’s party, trustworthiness when he told Gatsby to let Daisy go and when he admits he is honest, and caring as he helped Gatsby with Daisy and reassures Jay Gatsby’s
Journal #4 Pocahontas Part Two There are themes within every book. Every writing has a subject of interest they discuss or a point they are trying to bring forth. Pocahontas’s story has two great themes I believe are the strongest themes present within the text thus far. One being the Powhatan people operated with peace and love, Two being the English operated with force and violence due to greed (page 37). During 1608 relationships between Powhatan and English began to dwindle away due to the English’s behavior towards the Powhatan people.