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Autobiographical Elements in Joan Didion's In Bed from The White Album Literature Essay
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While writing about migraine, Didion reveals that she is, or at least she was in her young age, quite self-conscious. She was conscious of the image she presented herself to other people. She did not want others to know that she suffered from migraine attacks, nor did she want to display the accompanying irritation.
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Characterization in Two Stories Literature Admission/Application Essay
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As the paper highlights, characterization can either be direct, in which the author literally tells the audience what the character is like and can be done through a narrator or it can be indirect or implicit in which the characters are revealed through the “character’s thoughts, actions, speech, looks and interaction with other characters”.
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Tyranny and Human Rights in the Scope of Jefferson and Orwell's Works Literature Assignment
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Right to live is certainly associated with the right by birth and is one of the laws of nature. It is the inherent right of every creature, including a human being. All men are created equal and independent and the duty of the sovereign is to preserve the life, liberty and the well being of its subjects.
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The Ice House by Caroline Gordon Literature Essay
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The author states that Gordon gives us the account of the young men as they go about to accomplish the task assigned to them: The excavation of a mass grave. The Ice House" shows Gordon tackling the legacy of the Civil War in a gruesome tale that involves two young men hired to excavate a mass grave.
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Who Is the Hero of The Iliad: Achilles or Hector Literature Essay
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Hector views the act of Paris as wrong, but fights for Troy and all that it stands for as can be seen from these words of Hector to Paris "Paris," said he, "evil-hearted Paris, fair to see, but woman-mad, and false of tongue, would that you had never been born, or that you had died unwed. Better so, than live to be disgraced and looked askance at.   
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Robinson Crusoe - a Story of a Common Man Surviving Uncommon Conditions Literature Research Paper
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Robinson Crusoe gets a chance of being free  of the society,  to live the way he wanted to live and to be a master of his heart.  But alas,  he cannot do it.  He finds ways to form a  ‘society’. He builds a shelter for himself, domesticates the animals, thinks himself as a lord of the land (Defoe pg.125) and is haunted by the words of his father.
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What, if anything, stabilizes identity in the contemporary novel -A Critical Exploration Literature Essay
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This essay stresses that whereas Hughes insisted on the necessity of engaging the condition of Black identity, Everett sides, as Margaret Russet has argued, with Ellison’s argument that the artistic obligations of the black writer may be served by engaging with formal and generic issues.
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Downfall of Human Spirit in William Blake's Songs of Innocence and Experience Literature Essay
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William Blake, the author of the Songs of Innocence and Experience has been regarded by the critics for his exceptional expression of ideas and being creative for the themes that he developed. Blake was influenced by various artists but still, he retained his originality as he was characterized by his works. 
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The Life and Works of S E Hinton Literature Essay
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Hinton's roaster of honors and awards attest to the effectiveness of her strategic writing style to capture the hearts and minds of her readers. Of course, of greater significance, S.E. Hinton’s innate possession of genuine interest, dedication and love for her work enabled her to excel in this highly professional endeavor.
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The Four American Poets Literature Assignment
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The author states that the poem by Anne Sexton chosen is “The Farmer’s Wife.” In “The Farmer’s Wife” a woman contemplates the routine of her life. Her husband feels fulfilled by working by day, then coming home to be intimate with his wife. The routine is fine for the husband, but the wife feels there could be more to life.
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Young Adults Books Literature Case Study
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The open society and the unrestricted love affairs, in the name of individual freedom, wreck the psyche of the young adults, when lovers become defeated lovers.  When love is not tempered with faithfulness and sincerity, it is likely to run into serious difficulties. Social and economic problems make the situation still worse.
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An Outline of the Major Aspects and Themes of Hamlet Tragedy Literature Assignment
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Hamlet is thirty years old and it is described by the gravedigger in his speech. Notably, in line 139, Hamlet asks the gravedigger of his being in his profession as a gravedigger and he replies that he has been associated with his profession since Hamlet’s father’s victory in Denmark when Hamlet was born. 
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Jane Eyre: the Story of Oppression and Protest Literature Essay
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An autobiography usually tells the story of the author’s life. In that respect, ‘Jane Eyre’ cannot be termed as an autobiography. Though there are instances borrowed from the author’s life there is hardly any resemblance between the kinds of lives they lead. Bronte lived with her parents and came from an educated and religious background.
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The Renaissance, Enlightenment, and Romanticism Period Literature Essay
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This essay demonstrates that in the Enlightenment period of literature, the societal influence had a say as a result of the slow but gradual popularity that literature had gained among the public. Additionally, the style and mode of writing in this era of literature had covered elements accordingly.
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The Theme of Internal Struggle and Meditation in Modern Poetry Literature Essay
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Although the themes of internal conflict, meditation, and longing are present in The Road Not Taken, somewhere I have never traveled and Eveline, the choices contemplated and made, the exploration of language and visual imagery in the different texts, present three different expressions of possibility, romantic love, and freedom.
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Cannery Row a novel by John Steinbeck Literature Essay
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The story is saying that common American people in that time and place were survivors. They were highly individualistic, yet formed strong social bonds that helped them to cope with despair, loss, and misfortune. Fewer economic advantages in this time and place meant things such as respect in the community
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Comparison of The Great Gatsby and Ceremony Literature Research Paper
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The Buchanans live on one side, East Egg, and Jay Gatsby lives on the other side, West Egg.  The Buchanans are the socialites, and living a meaningless lives .  Gatsby peruses the American Dream, and to chase his idea he throws parties to try and fit in with the socialites. 
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Macbeth by William Shakespeare and Its Film Interpretations Literature Essay
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Roman Polanski’s Macbeth may not be the greatest adaptation, but has certainly been presented well and comes quite close to the original. The story is straightforward and there is something poetic in the presentation. Wright too stays true to the original plot but uses machine gun fire, sex, nightclubs, and gang wars in telling his story.
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Book Review of Holding Hands, Holding Hearts by Richard D. and Sharon L. Phillips Literature Essay
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As the report discusses, the book does not provide clear and precise guidelines of how to behave when dating: what to talk about, how to spend time, etc. Unlike others, the authors refer to general Bible principles and apply them to dating. They view it not as ‘a twentieth-century invention’ but assume a ‘backward’ approach: they apply principles of healthy marriage.
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Amy Tans Mother Tongue Literature Essay
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The author explains that Amy’s childhood was hard because of the untimely death of her father, and her brother, who too died when she was very young, yet she continued with her studies. The lack of language skills in the mother caused problems for the young girl in school, for she was pushed towards science subjects.
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Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli Literature Book Report/Review
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The author states that the trouble begins when she starts to cheer for both teams at a game and even helps an injured player on the opposite team. When Mica's team starts losing, Stargirl gets the blame. Saying her own words to the Pledge of Allegiance also earn her the reputation of being un-American.
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Literature Essay
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The main conflict of the poem is divided between two main characters. If Sir Gawain represents the dilemma of every man, the Green Knight stands for the challenge that he must meet to discover and realize his true self. Without being judgemental or didactic for even once the poet seems much ahead of his age in his sensibilities and poetic approach.
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Critical Analysis of The Convert Literature Essay
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The story describes a young suffragist and her liveliness, while at the same time her determination to achieve what they seek has been beautifully illustrated by the writer. The story is a description of a meeting where suffragist and non-suffragist are debating over the worthiness of the movement by women.
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The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe Literature Essay
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This essay demonstrates that the poem is great in all respects, be it in its composition, theme, or the appeal it created among the readers. The theme, the structure, and the fine music it produces blend into a great perfection. The rhyming and the rhythm dance with the inner turmoil of the narrator.
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Analysis of Man and Nature by Roger Rosenblatt Literature Essay
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At one point, the writer states that there are two worlds: country and city. He informs that the city world is powerful as compared to the country world. In other words, he says that the natural world is weaker as compared to the man-made world. Nature is very powerful and keeps the capacity of destructing man-made world.
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Dogs and Demons Literature Book Report/Review
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It is an exceptional and discerning text into the difficulty of how Japan functions, how nearly the entire nation manipulates auto-pilot, and how head-less is being governed by a masked and unnoticed
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Review of the artickles about AIDS Literature Essay
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The researcher of the paper investigates in detail the effects on social identity, in group- out group perceptions on the social wellness of the AIDS patients. The study also investigated possible models to make better living conditions for people who live with in AIDS.
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Multicultural Education and Books that Shaped the 20th Century Literature Assignment
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Allowing for the fact that the author and not the book itself did most of the shaping, I believe this to be a book that greatly affected the century. The ideas in this book were the founding points of the Nazi party, which was the major reason behind World War II. This book has come to symbolize the greatest evil that the world has yet to see. 
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My Sisters Keeper by J. Picoult Literature Book Report/Review
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The author chose a connection because it is a vital part of human relationships. It plays an active role in any relationship, whether partnerships or families. He believes that connection helps to cultivate confident, trusting and supportive relationships, and helps in understanding what the other person is feeling or undergoing.
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Good Triumphs over Darkness: Popul Vuh and Part-Time Indian Literature Essay
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Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is a recent novel written by the Spokane Indian author Sherman Alexie is a story about a boy who must make decisions in his life concerning going to an off-reservation, all-white school and how that will affect the way he will relate to his family and tribe.
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Analysis of The Office by Alice Munro Literature Essay
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Munro’s works are marked by the lavish care she showers upon her effort, where the thoughts of her characters are rendered with subtle precision and clarity, which make them seem so life-like (Thomas C. Tausky). Alice Munro’s artistic touch makes ordinary lives look extraordinary and by highlighting the details, Alice Munro turns the most mundane incidents into amazing experiences.
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Role of the Supernatural Epilogue to Gogol's Shinel Literature Book Report/Review
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he author states that many critics are also of opinion that ‘The Overcoat’ can be classified as one of those few pioneering short stories that have introduced the modern form of short story writing. As a critical reader looks into the works of great Russian artists of short story writing, he understands to what extent ‘The Overcoat’ has wrapped them up.
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Comparison of The Mother by Gwendolyn Brooks and Giving Birth by Margaret Atwood Literature Assignment
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The woman is fully ready to give birth while on the other hand, she is nervous about her motherhood and feels that she does not require her child. The attitudes towards motherhood in both the works are contrasting because one mother aborts her children and feels love for them while the other mother gives birth but shows no love.  
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The Success of The Country of the Pointed Firs Book Literature Essay
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The parlor room is where they come into their own because of the inherent dualities as listed in the book. The contention of the author is that women by leading dual lives lend themselves to the symbolic discourse of the mainstream society and this is a fascinating study in contrast for anyone who wishes to delve deeper into the psyche of women.   
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Attitudes towards Motherhood in The Mother by Gwendolyn Brooks and Giving Birth by Margaret Atwood Literature Essay
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From Atwood’s narration, it is quite clear that the attitude towards motherhood is not given as it is something pleasant and wanted but something that has been imposed on the woman. The mother is shown as suffering. It is shown that mothers have a painful duty to perform in childbirth and that’s all.
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The Analysis of the poem Friendships Mysteries, to my Dearest Lucasia Literature Book Report/Review
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Philips most famous poem is called “Friendship’s Mysteries, to my Dearest Lucasia.” It could be said to be the first published lesbian love poem. When she writes “To the dull angry world let’s prove / There’s a Religion in our Love” it could be said she is using a traditional male technique of poetry—an ode to a loved one—and manipulating and taking a huge innovative step.
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Emily Dickinson's Poems and Manuscripts Literature Essay
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One of her poems titled, “Poem # 258 which speaks of “a certain Slant- of light’ is a typical example of making use of a particular theme while meaning something else. In reading “Poem # 258”, the audience is caught between reading about the problem involving the poems manifest content, even while contemplating its actual meaning.
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Freeing the Song Bird from Symbols Literature Literature review
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Essentially, the story tells of Maya’s existence from the age of 3 when, with her 4-year-old brother, she was placed on a train with nametags and an address and shipped to her paternal grandmother’s home in the South to the age of 18 when she goes to sleep with her tiny son.
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An Analytical Evaluation of Gary Nash's Race and Revolution Literature Term Paper
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Gary B Nash is Professor Emeritus. He acquired B.A in 1955 and obtained a Ph.D. in 1964. He was a Professor at the University of California. He has served various positions that include: President of Organization of American Historians, Dean, Undergraduate and Inter college curricular development and Dean of Council on Educational Development.  
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Edgar A. Poe - The Masque of the Red Death Literature Essay
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Edgar A. Poe is considered to be the first American mystery horror writer. Horror writing is the genre of literature that dabbles in the mysterious, the grotesque and the unknown. Thus, a sincere subscription to this intense and fascinating genre of literature, calls for a peculiar bent of mind on the part of a writer. 
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A Thematic Study Of The Post 9/11 Cultural Literature Essay
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McEwen creates a story in which a man experiences traumatic events that occur from a distance, in the form of an experienced threat, and then by way of a personal event.  In Double Vision, by Pat Barker, the experience of losing a loved one through the traumatic event of a war is then echoed in the experiences of the characters.
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Analysis of John Updike's A&P Story Literature Essay
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It isn’t until the girls reach the meat counter that Sammy begins to understand that there’s something more to the girls than just their outward appearance. After watching them walk all through the store before going to the meat counter to ask a question, Sammy has still not figured out that they have an internal purpose for being there.
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The Grotesque in A Rose for Emily Literature Essay
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This represents a kind of madness in keeping with the treatment she had received from her father, who insisted she always remains his little girl and always remembered her high birth status. The world of the present is strange and unrecognizable to Miss Emily, so she struggles continuously to keep it in the realm of the safe and ‘normal’ she knows.  
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Soldiers Home by Ernest Hemingway Literature Literature review
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Vanishing into a damp, murky pool room, reading newspapers and manuscripts about the war, and restlessly examining young women from his mother’s balcony, this discomfited child of the modern consumer lifestyle has become a hesitant observed in a transitional society where the fading of traditional norms prevents his involvement.
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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Literature Book Report/Review
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The author states that Peyton Farquhar was a soldier at heart, who ardently devoted himself to the Southern cause. Nevertheless, circumstances did not permit him to enroll himself in the gallant, army during the fall of Corinth. He bided his time and waited for the opportunity to render his services to aid the South.
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American Indian Myths and Legends by Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz Literature Book Report/Review
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In general, “the Raven” tells how the bird came into being. Raven was a lazy man who ate up an old woman’s clams. The clams made him thirsty and as he searched for water the woman came to know of this and turned him into a bird, which is remembered to this day as the biggest thief. (Sabino, Wu, Gutierrez)
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Comparing Different Writing Styles and Thematic Aspects of Literary Works Literature Term Paper
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The timeline spans about 150 years, starting from the beginning of the 19th century to the modern era. It covers five eminent authors: Harriet Jacobs, Audre Lorde, May Sarton, Bharati Mukherjee, and Slavenka Drakulic. Before looking into the signatory style, areas of work, and thematic characteristics, one covers a brief introduction of each author.
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Importance of Incentives in the Book Freakonomics Literature Essay
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They wish to show people how seemingly unrelated events are intrinsically intertwined and how seemingly related events are completely irrelevant in regards to each other. The main issue that they take is to state that what is generally called conventional wisdom is in almost all cases misleading and can keep people from discerning correct information.
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Why Did Western Doctors Promote Tobacco While the Nazis Fought Cancer Literature Essay
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Robert Proctor is interested in how policies can create ignorance and doubt in the minds of others. He said that science can also be destroyed through this intent of others. This is a common practice as in the case of global warming. Many persons did not admit to its existence and cited a lack of proof and not enough research.
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Realist Novel as Well as Satirical Novel Literature Essay
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This essay stresses that With the advent of the novel form, there have been experiments with the formation of a novel. The most initial forms of novel writing were satirical and realistic. Satire is a criticism on people and society. It is a mockery of people and society.
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