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Analysis of Virgin Suicides Literature Term Paper
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Suicides were once considered to be taboo as people tended to avoid that sensitive topic. Most probably beliefs, traditions, and religions deny the access to the issue as the life is already involved. Once suicide is done, there is almost no point of return to the physical world or the once considered by many as the reality. 
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Descriptive Annotation: An Introduction to Short Fiction Literature Annotated Bibliography
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Mary and John are the characters of this short metafiction. Six different scenarios are presented but with only two characters in each one of them, John and Mary.  Each of the scenarios starts out in the same way with the two characters meeting and presents a possible path to follow in the pursuit of happiness.
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My People; The Things They Carried; The Unknown Citizen and the Refugee Ship Literature Essay
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This research will begin with the statement that the Chief Seattle in "My People" discusses the essence of taking care of the environment and having the respect of land rights to his people. It is apparent that this was when the president in Washington said that he would buy the Duwamish land where Seattle was a chief.
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A Literary Response to Waiting for Godot Literature Essay
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As the discussion, A Literary Response, stresses the first audience of the play found this storyline rather absurd. Critics' comments when this comedy premiered in France in 1953 ranged from enigmatic to simply bad. Little did the French audience know, that it was later to become one of the most significant works in post-war literature. 
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The Nature Of The Human Genius Literature Term Paper
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There will be many examples of such people as well who have practiced themselves into Genius, with their sheer hard work and mental exercises. But, and with good measure, they haven’t really done anything new. In Amy Tan’s story, Jing-Mei, the protagonist is being forced by her mother to be flawless at playing the piano.
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Different Poems Different Emotions Literature Assignment
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This essay analyzes that the poem "Body and Soul" is written by B.H. Fairchild. The story the poem tells is overwrought with emotions from gritty to heart-warming. The poem evidently tinges with magic, but the whole of this quotation is where the spell is cast. The whole poems establish it gravity and cement itself in our imaginations.
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See Poverty...Be The Difference: Discover The Missing Pieces For Helping People Move Out Of Poverty Literature Essay
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The paper tells that Dr. Donna Beegle in her book shares how she managed to break through from generational migrant labor poverty and achieve education to a doctorate level. In the book, she says she wants to educate the poor about causes of poverty and solutions, and also sensitize various groups such as policy makers to work with the poor people towards poverty eradication.
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Social and Ecological Awakening in Post Civil War United States Literature Essay
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The land was plentiful and the majority of it was untapped wilderness, especially shortly after the war with Mexico, after which the nation stretched from sea to shining sea and was the country that we know it to be now. The whole attitude was the nation was like a big bank account, constant withdrawals without any of the necessary worries of putting back.
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Lauras Broken Heart: The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams's Literature Essay
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In the play “The Glass Menagerie,” the story is told of a small family.  The father of the family deserted them many years ago and the mother, Amanda, from old Southern genteel stock, finds it nearly impossible to accept her current conditions, instead constantly talking to her children about the good old days when she was popular and surrounded by beaus.
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What is Seen, Heard, and Smelled While Standing on a Busy Street Corner Literature Essay
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One could not even keep still when passers-by of diverse ethnic and racial orientation hurriedly pass, unexpectedly tag and unconsciously overtake one’s stance trying desperately to determine and observe the tumultuous crowd on an early morning. The sight is filled with the bustling crowd of professionally dressed employees rushing to their busy workplaces.
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The Souls of Black Folk by Du Bois Literature Essay
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Du Bois specifically relates that “the problem of the Twentieth Century is the problem of the color-line” and this concept is further expanded on in the work with the concept of life behind the veil of race. He refers to this paradoxical condition as double consciousness stating that "double-consciousness.
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Life and Faith of Flannery O'Connor in her Short Stiries Literature Research Paper
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As the paper declares there is notable meaningless and mindless cruelty and exemplary void in “A good man is hard to find, Greenleaf, and Everything that Rises Must Converge. It is easily notable that most of her stories result to an ending of freak fatalities or emotional devastation in most of the characters.
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Sanders Home Place Literature Research Paper
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The author states that Sanders brings a deeper question of desire to progress despite the situation one is facing. According to Sanders, it is better to live in one place and understand its value than to swiftly dominate it and move on to the next place. Home is built on different senses and how an individual remembers this experience.
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Everyday Use by Alice Walker Literature Essay
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 This story revolves around the return of one daughter, Dee, who is the educated one and has changed her name to Wangero Leewanika Kemanjo. The theme signifies the real essence of relationships in this family and the different personalities of these women within a single family. The mother, Mrs. Johnson or Mama, is the narrator.
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Frankenstein: The Misunderstood Monster Literature Essay
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The author explains that the created monster was not aware of his identity and eventually he wandered through wilderness seeking someone to understand him. He spent some time in a remote cottage where the inhabitant family was unaware of his presence. When he made the family aware of his presence, the family members were terrified.
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The Awakening by Kate Chopin Literature Essay
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The author explains that while many of the symbols used throughout, whether childbirth, motherhood, food or the displacement of identity, language and culture, as represented in the Creole theme, support the mentioned interpretation, this paper shall focus on the bird symbolism used throughout. 
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Mother Tongue, by Amy Tan Literature Essay
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Since Tan is giving her opinion, her experience gives us confidence that she knows what she is talking about on the subject as each person is believed to be entitled to his or her own opinion.  This opening statement gives the reader confidence in the author because the essay is presented from a layperson’s personal point of view which is rarely questioned for hard fact.
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1818 Novel of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Literature Essay
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In Shelley’s novel Frankenstein, Victor, for example, is determined to go against the limits of nature, who took away his mother and dog, by creating a monster using scientific knowledge. Science and knowledge do not have limits, and this can lead to the creation of things that are uncontrollable and harmful to the society. 
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Romeo and Juliet 1968 Literature Essay
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The scenes of the movie, the ball, the duels are so beautifully thought out for even an audience of today. The effects created achieved great success in two almost impossible scenes; the balcony scene and the last scene double suicide in the tomb. It is deeply moving piece of entertainment and that is possible what Shakespeare would have preferred.
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Shift in Expectation of Family Roles in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, by Tennessee Williams Literature Essay
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The researcher states that Tennessee William was born and raised in Columbus by a dysfunctional family. His father was a drunk and constant gambler and always kept them shifting from one place to another while escaping to pay those who he owed. His sister was schizophrenic and at one point, had a frontal lobectomy done after her mother agreed to it.
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The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Literature Essay
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After reading the poem through, I think that the traveler picked the road he did based on the fact that he knows he will never know what he might have experienced if he’d gone the other way.  It will always be a mystery to him that will be a source of endless curiosity as he considers what might have been. 
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The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Literature Essay
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After reading the poem through, I think that the traveler picked the road he did based on the fact that he knows he will never know what he might have experienced if he’d gone the other way.  It will always be a mystery to him that will be a source of endless curiosity as he considers what might have been.
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Loves Evolution In Marriage Literature Essay
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The beginning of the River-Merchant’s Wife sends the image of urgency and continuation of womanhood, which can also be sensed from She Rose to His Requirement. Dickinson says in the first life: “She rose to His Requirement – drop." Women rise to the demands of men, mostly through marriage. The last word "drop" signals how this must be done in an abrupt manner.
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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Literature Essay
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This paper illustrates that though this story was written short in length, a few facts about the main character become clear.  Other facts are not mentioned or left to the reader’s imagination.  One thing is apparent from both the mentioned and unmentioned details.  Peyton Farquhar’s character does not like to face reality.  The fact is everyone has to face reality in the end. 
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Araby By James Joyce Literature Essay
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The people in the story seem to have a very religious nature. Most of the people in the story follow the rules stipulated by the religion that they follow. The relationship between the people in the story is founded on the religious principles and practices that they follow. They are, however, still seen to engage in immoral behavior.
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Super Glues Are the Secret to Making Cars Lighter Literature Essay
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According to the author, most car manufacturers today such as BMW, General Motors and Ford are changing the use of bolts and rivets in their manufacturing to the use of glues. Most of these companies are using adhesives in their manufacturing process because it helps manufacture lighter cars that fit the current market.
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Taking Charge of Irrational Tendencies Literature Coursework
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Humans normally react to various situations in different manners depending on their habits. This chapter mainly discusses the irrational behaviors exposed by humans such as fighting, initiating wars or killing each other. It is apparent that people are self-destructive and bitter when they fail to achieve their desires.
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Born in Blood and Fire by John Charles Chaseen Literature Book Report/Review
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Las Casas thinks that Spanish treatment of the indigenous peoples of Indies is inhumane and unfair. This is because he went out of his way to advocate for their rights. He was present during the attacks of native people of Cuba during which he becomes aware of the inhumane treatment the native population received from the Spanish.
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Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier Literature Essay
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The first few pages of the novel “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier deal with a dream about the return of the narrator to Manderley where she once lived. In essence, it describes the narrator entering the barred gates and walking down the overgrown drive to the main house. The scene is striking in its visualization
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The Battle of Ideas Literature Essay
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Her words towards the young woman were strong and heart-breaking and in parallel, the description of how she lifted herself with her powerful hands to threaten the younger woman of tearing her black dress, was also heart-wrenching. Her strong voice expressed her convictions that there is no glory in any war.
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Intangible Heritage as Portrayed in Media Literature Essay
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 Despite being uneducated like her daughter, the mother knows the value of heritage, and she recognized it in her younger daughter because aside from learning how to make quilts, she got more acquainted with her lineage through her grandmother and aunt (Walker 34). 
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Exile in Edwidge Danticats Brother Im Dying Literature Essay
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The children have done well, and we imagine that their children's children too, the grandchildren of Mira, will likewise do well. Yet it is on the back of the experience of exile of their parents, of Mira and of Joseph, that such well-being of the children and the future generations of their family in America have been secured.
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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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Women Lives From Gilman's Perspective Literature Essay
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This blind faith of the narrator to the decision of the husband can also be seen in her words, “If a physician of high standing and one's own husband assures friends and relatives that there is really nothing”. After the diagnosis of her mental condition, she gets no constructive and apt medical help from her doctor husband.
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Movements For Freedom Literature Essay
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While Jake appears to be most concerned with tracking down Mandy, he is also unsure about what to do once Massa Brower tells him and the other slaves that they are free. The scene where Jake leaves Sarah and then asks Massa Brower where Mandy ended up shows just how chaotic things were, as even Jake realizes that he has no idea where he is headed.
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Uncovered by Michael Ferrol Literature Essay
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The title of the play “Uncovered” is of great significance in the play. It suggests the overall emphasis of the author since the play is about the uncovering of deep issues that had all along remained secret. The major conflict that the protagonist faces who is the father of the boy is a misunderstanding from the son.
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Time And Travel In Science Fiction Literature Term Paper
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Like all science fiction, though, Kindred is speculative: What would happen if a modern person got the opportunity to experience slavery first-hand?  Time travel is used as a literary device to pursue her thesis and to investigate how a sympathetic modern character would react in the setting of slavery. 
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The Prince by Machiavelli Niccolo di Bernado Literature Essay
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As the discussion highlights he wrote “The Prince” after he desisted from working for the Florentine Republic as an officer of the state. He was arrested and jailed on conspiracy charges but was later set free, as the Florentine authorities did not find substantial incriminating evidence against him.
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Classical Greek Mythology Literature Essay
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This research will begin with the statement that the word myth comes from the Greek word mythos, which means “story” or “speech.” A myth is often the term used to describe a story that explains events or objects that occur in nature. These may include the creation of plants or animals, the location of deserts or oceans, and even the origin and cycle of the seasons.
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Benjamin Franklins Autobiography Literature Essay
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In Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography, he illuminates the phase of his life where there is a division of his mistakes listed as “errata” and the “great errata” (McClure 69). In this phase of his life, Benjamin Franklin shows the level of benefit accrual or the lack of it from the “errata” and “great errata” respectively.
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The Idea of Global Civil Society by Mary Kaldor Literature Essay
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Although roots of the concept of civil society were connected to early philosophers, it was considered as a modern idea.  Early modern thinkers believed that civil society was equal to the state defined by social contract.  The concept evolved in the 19th century when civil society was defined as the ‘intermediate realm between family and state".
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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson and War by Luigi Pirandello Literature Essay
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Both narratives deal with themes of violence and death, with the characters attempting to justify the need for this violence, and using denial as a tool to obscure the truth. Violent death is the theme of both stories. Jackson’s story revolves around a village lottery to choose an individual among the inhabitants. 
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Satoro Tanaka and Mrs. Hitara Importance in David Masumotos and Pico Iyers Texts Literature Essay
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In what can be termed a last-ditch effort to maintain a sense of cultural dignity and rootedness by both foreigners, the two native characters may be said to represent who both of the authors wish they were more like. The natives reinforce the notion that the writers can still achieve some cultural traits and eventually belong to their people.
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Yank in the Hairy Ape Literature Essay
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The society treats well to people who can afford to throw huge parties and have enough wealth to feed a generation. This story in-fact resembles the life of the people living in this modern age where class identification defines our roles in the society and try with all his might no one can escape his identity.
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The Lady of Shalott by Alfred, Lord Tennyson Literature Essay
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It is easy to regard Lady Shalott’s eventual surrender to temptation as a proof of human frailty and the inevitability of tragedy in human endeavors. But what is also amply evident is the celebration of the heroic in the poem. As Lady Shalott lies dead in the premises of Camelot, Lancelot and other inhabitants arrive to witness the corpse.
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Web Literacy for Educators: Summary of Chapters 1 and 2 Literature Book Report/Review
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In Chapter 2, November focuses on understanding the different types of search engines, their workings and their ability to be manipulated. Search engines use automated browsers, or programs, called robots or spiders. These programs collect information from the Web. The information goes into a search engine database where it is indexed into smaller pieces of information.
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My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk Literature Assignment
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The novel not only focuses on the culture of miniature painting but also looks into Western painting. Most of all, the novel is a detective and love story that starts with a murder and ends with resolution to the mystery similar to other writings in this genre. What is special is role the conflict between the various traditions of painting.
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Feminist Analysis As Portrayed By Kate Chopin in The Storm and The Story Of An Hour Literature Essay
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This research will begin with the statement that feminist criticism has been on for many years and looks at how women are seen to be of less value than their male counterparts. This view is usually upheld in many aspects of society, from the duties the women are supposed to perform to how men treat them in relationships and marriages.
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Living in Paris in the Contexts of The Belly of Paris by mile Zola and A moveable feast by Ernest Hemingway Literature Essay
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“The belly of Paris” talks of food stuffs in a market while “A moveable feast” concentrates more on food in cafes. This indicates that the way people were living in the era of “the belly of Paris” could be slightly different from the way people were living in the era of “A moveable feast”. However, food is the key aspect in these two contexts.
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Alexander Pope and The Augustan Age Literature Essay
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Neoclassicism extended its hands to the acquisition and spreading of knowledge which helped in gaining the name the epoch of ‘the Enlightenment’. “This general thirst for knowledge immediately influenced literature: its aesthetic function rapidly diminished and literature was considered as a means of education, becoming mostly didactic and moral”.
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