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"Leaves Of Grass", 2002.
Review Walt Whitman's collection of poetry, "Leaves of Grass".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 33.95
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Walt Whitman's "Leaves of Grass" represents a poetic perspective of the cultural changes that were taking place in America at the end of the 19th century. Whitman's collection of poems are more than poetry. They can be read as a cultural biography, a celebration of one of the first publications of free verse poetry, and the insights of an openly passionate man who lived nowhere, but everywhere, in the shifting culture of America.
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Walt Whitman?s "Leaves of Grass", 2005.
A thorough analysis of the three main themes in Walt Whitman's "Leaves of Grass".
5,353 words (approx. 21.4 pages), 22 sources, APA, £ 83.95
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This paper explores the themes of the adult/child relationship, friendship and politics in Walt Whitman's "Leaves of Grass", along with several sub-themes and related minor themes, against the backdrop of Whitman's humility. Textual analysis is married with examinations of Whitman's own history through biographies and accounts, to develop a clearer picture of the man, the poet, the experimenter and the purveyor of his own ideas and beliefs in adult/child relationships, friendship and politics.
Introduction
Adult/Child Relationships
Friendship
Political Views
Conclusion
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"Walt Whitman was not a shy man. After he released the original edition of "Leaves of Grass" in 1855, Whitman was disappointed by slow sales. The verses did not seem marketable in and of themselves, and Whitman had handicapped his own success by choosing to print his long lines of poetry on larger-than-average paper: 8 inches by 11. (Harness, 2004) He had enjoyed some modest success with his 1840s moralistic novel, "Franklin Evans," so Whitman expected large returns and brilliant critical acclaim for "Leaves of Grass.""
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"Leaves of Grass" by Walt Whitman, 2006.
This paper focuses on "When I Heard at the Close of the Day" and "Of the Terrible Doubt of Appearances" which both appear in Whitman's collection of poems "Leaves of Grass."
1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 30.95
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The writer of this paper discusses and analyzes Whitman's intense passion for wilderness and the outdoors. These two poems, while different, give the reader great insight into the character and soul of the poet and goes on to explain why Whitman remains one of the biggest influences in literature today. This paper also examines the language used in both poems which clearly reveal Whitman's sentiments about nature and companionship.
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"These two poems, while very different, give the reader tremendous insight into he character and soul of Whitman. In "Close of the Day," we see Whitman's appreciation for nature and need for companionship. In "Doubt of Appearances," we see Whitman acknowledging the uncertainty of our world, and the limit of our knowledge. But Whitman does not let this void of answers keep him from happiness, instead taking comfort in the beauty of friends and lovers. Whitman does not merely comment on problems of the world, but also takes us into the way he deals with them."
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Walt Whitman's "Leaves of Grass", 2006.
This paper discusses Walt Whitman's poetical collection, "Leaves of Grass" that aimed to create true American poetry.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, £ 16.95
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The paper explains that by the middle of the eighteenth century, the United States of America was well on its way to becoming its own nation. It had been independent for some time had begun to show innovation and entrepreneurship and had even fought multiple wars and conflicts and looked to expansion and even imperial holdings. Yet, the paper shows how despite its already rich history, despite even having the trappings of a traditional American folklore from the likes of Washington Irving, American seemed to still lack a classical and poetic tradition.
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"One poet, Walt Whitman, decided to set about remedying this problem, filling this void. With his groundbreaking poetical collection, "Leaves of Grass," Whitman not only strived to make his own name as a truly American poet, but also strived to create an actual American poetry, one which catalogued this relatively new world."
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"Leaves of Grass" by Walt Whitman, 1996.
Examines book of poems as celebration of life in all its forms & innovative effort to transform & humanize poetry.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 1 source, £ 50.95
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"Walt Whitman, in "Leaves of Grass", offers a celebration of life, death, and everything in between. Whitman writes almost literally about everything under the sun, although his primary subjects are humanity and nature. His poems are affirmations of the goodness and abundance of life on every level---physical, emotional, spiritual, sexual.
The style Whitman uses is almost Biblical in its rhythms and stateliness, but the poet does not mean to put himself above the reader in any way. Instead, he argues that all human beings are brothers and sisters together in the adventure of life, none superior to any other. His poems are idealistic and religious in the sense that he approves and praises everything in life and in the world, but especially the human being, spiritual and physical: "I am the poet of the body,/ And I am the poet of the..."
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Girard's Monstrous Double in Patrick White's 'A Fringe of Leaves', 1998.
This paper discusses Rene Girard's philosophy concerning the monstrous double while applying it to Patrick White's 'A Fringe of Leaves'.
2,820 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 52.95
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This paper analyzes Patrick White's 'A Fringe of Leaves' in respect to Rene Girard's philosophy claiming that human desire is not essentialized but rather mimetic. Girard explains that mimetic desire necessarily involves a model and a disciple who become rivals desiring the same things. This philosophy helps the reader understand Ellen Roxburgh's journey to self-discovery. It contains excerpts from the book and their explanations.
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"Rene Girard's philosophy regarding mimetic desire, the reciprocity of violence and the monstrous double can be applied to Patrick White's novel A Fringe of Leaves. Indeed, his ideas give us a clearer understanding of the journey undertaken by Ellen Roxburgh - a journey both physical and spiritual, between two alternate cultures and ultimately, between two alternate selves."
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"Why Leaves Turn Color in the Fall", 2005.
This paper provides a brief analysis of Diane Ackerman's essay "Why Leaves Turn Color in the Fall."
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 14.95
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This paper offers an analysis of Diane Ackerman's essay "Why Leaves Turn Color in the Fall." The paper explains how Ackerman achieves a balance between scientific mechanism and poetic observation.
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"In her essay "Why Leaves Turn Color in the Fall" Diane Ackerman maintains an interesting balance between purely scientific writing and more poetic spiritual observations of the natural world. It is truly a fascinating dynamic at work, as Ackerman is able to effectively explain the scientific mechanism behind the changing of the leaves while at the same time offer a thoughtful perspective on how this change mimics human nature and the lives of humans themselves."
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Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Palmetto Leaves", 2002.
Explores the concept of egalitarianism in H.B. Stowe's book "Palmetto Leaves".
984 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper looks at H.B. Stowe's interest in the fair treatment of freed slaves as expressed in her book "Palmetto Leaves". The paper summarizes the contents of the book and briefly discusses Stowe's narrative style and her use of analogies.
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"Harriet Beecher Stowe has a historical link to the politics of slavery. Through her regionalist work Palmetto Leaves she gives an artful yet impassioned plea for the education and equality of freedmen. In the work she examines life and state-building in Florida. Her personal style of describing events and purpose through the everyday events of her surroundings come out in the book. Stowe preaches an early minimalist ideal of taking personal and collective responsibility for ones life, surroundings and desires are also expressed."
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?Looking Up at Leaves?, 2004.
This paper discusses Barbara Howes? poem, ?Looking Up at Leaves?, as an example of her reputation as a stylist poet.
910 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper explains that Howes successfully brings a sense of reverence to a seemingly simple moment in nature through her literary technique of employing metaphor, simile, symbolism, and imagery. The author points out that a powerful metaphor the poet employs in this poem involves her description of the roots of the lily as delicate, yet strong enough to survive the harsh elements of nature. The paper notes that the poet uses the metaphor of ?pool? when describing the pond and the earth, connecting the two ?hemispheres? that the trees hold apart.
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"For example, the poet tells us the leaves have ?depth? (2) and even though they beckon us, we sense withdrawal from them as well. With this image, we can envision the leaves swaying in the breeze. The poet also gives us a fantastic image of the leaves in the sky when she describes their, ?fragile tumult on the way to the sky? (3). From this image we know that the wind carries them up and around before releasing them so that they actually begin to fall to the earth."
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Control of Feeling, 2002.
A study of the texts "Leaves of Grass: Song of Myself," by Walt Whitman, "Moby Dick," by Herman Melville, and "The Scarlet Letter," by Nathaniel Hawthorne to show society's control of feeling.
1,870 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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The paper examines the poem "Leaves of Grass: Song of Myself," by Walt Whitman, and the novels "Moby Dick," by Herman Melville, and "The Scarlet Letter," by Nathaniel Hawthorne to introduce, discuss, and compare the topic of social control of feeling as a powerful theme in the antebellum era. The paper shows that it is clear that each of these authors grappled with the dictates of society when they were writing, using a distinctive voice and technique to show their dislike of the lack of feeling and emotion that was "acceptable" to society at the time.
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"Hawthorne is not approving of adultery in this novel, he is condemning the practice of branding someone for life because of a past sin, and not allowing them to pay for their mistake in their own way, and continue with their lives. He is condemning society, who has no right to judge, when they have not confessed their own sins, which might be even worse. Again, it is partly a story about good and evil, and like "Moby Dick," the roles are somewhat reversed. Hester Prynne is an adulteress, but it is clear from the book that she is not a bad woman, and does not lead a bad life. She raises her child of the union, Pearl, with love and affection. "
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Whitman and the Civil War, 2009.
An analysis of the depiction of the Civil War in Walt Whitman's work "Leaves of Grass".
1,320 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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The paper explains Walt Whitman's real connection to the Civil War; he not only witnessed the ravages of war, he saw what war did to humanity. The paper therefore shows how "Leaves of Grass" is more than a collection of poems; it is a collection of human experiences. The paper focuses on the poem "Song of Myself" and "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd." The paper concludes that Walt Whitman is an exceptional poet because he captures the essence of his life in a personal way.
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"Walt Whitman is every man's poet because he felt a deep connection to his fellow man. Part of this experience includes Whitman's real connection to the Civil War. Whitman not only witnessed the ravages of war, he saw what war did to humanity. Whitman had tasted success before the war but it was the war itself that drew Whitman closer to the collective soul of every man in the universe. The poet's eyes saw what terrible events led up to the war and they saw the suffering of each and every soul. The poems "Song of Myself," "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd," and "So Long!" allow us to see how the art does indeed imitate life. The war was not something that Whitman saw from a distance - it was something he touched with his hands and felt with his heart and, as a result, related with his pen."
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"Eats, Shoots, and Leaves", 2005.
Summarizes and critiques this grammar instruction book by Lynne Truss.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, £ 22.95
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This paper is a summary and critique of the humorous grammar instruction book "Eats, Shoots, and Leaves" by Lynne Truss. The paper looks at the main points of the book, specifically focusing on the apostrophe and the comma, which are the most featured. The paper then evaluates the purpose of the book and how well Truss achieves her goal, and recommends the book to other college students.
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"Grammar might not be considered a pressing problem for most of society, but Lynne Truss, author of Eats, Shoots, and Leaves thinks it is. This humorous and educational book describes some of the major problems with grammar facing the English-speaking world today. This paper will look at this book in some detail, highlighting the essentials, followed by a discussion of its strengths and weaknesses, and an evaluation of its usefulness to others, especially college students. Truss introduces her topic by asking the reader to evaluate their gut reaction to many common grammar and punctuation mistakes we see in the mass media, shops and elsewhere in everyday life. She compares her reactions to signs advertising "DVD's," and "Book's" with that of the little boy in The Sixth Sense. She says of grammar sticklers like herself, "we can see dead punctuation" (Truss 3)."
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Walt Whitman, 2003.
Discusses sexuality and homosexuality in "Leaves of Grass."
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 13 sources, £ 50.95
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Provides initial reviews of Whitman's free verse poem, a biography of Whitman, and examples of sexuality and sensuality in the poem. Examines Whitman's conception of sexuality as a physical declaration of life.
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"n 1855, when Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass was first published, the only good reviews written of the book were by the author himself, anonymously, although Emerson did offer some..."
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The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), 2005.
Looks at the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), which requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide up to twelve weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave "each year for specified family and medical reasons."
1,560 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 32.95
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This paper explains that the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) was designed to help those individuals who need to care for either a close family member with a serious medical disorder or to assist employees when a serious medical condition arrives without notice. The paper first describes some of the provisions of the FMLA, including entitlements to leave, the maintenance of health benefits during leave, job restoration after leave, and protections for employees who request or take FMLA leave. The paperalso relates the process by which an employee can use FMLA leave. The paper concludes that the success of this legislation has led many states to pass similar acts.
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Introduction
Leave Entitlement
Maintenance of Health Benefits
Job and Benefits Protection/Restoration
Notice and Certification
Illegal Acts
FMLA Case Examples
Conclusion
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"As is the case with many federally-backed laws, the FMLA includes a number of items that are required by both parties. First, an employer is not allowed to "interfere with, or deny the existence of any right provided" by the FMLA. In addition, an employer is not allowed to "discharge or discriminate against any individual for opposing any practice or because of involvement in any proceeding related to FMLA," meaning that employers must adhere to all anti-discrimination laws within the United States."
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