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The Upper Crust Has Grown Stale

by Gonzo13, Nov 14, 2008

A look at how Thomas Hardy portrays the elite of society in his novel Tess of the D'Urbervilles.

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Mrs Malaprop is Alive and Kicking

by chessgolf, Nov 14, 2008

Malapropisms are a wonderful edition to the English language. I believe we should start a fan club intermediately.

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Poseidon

by The Runt, Nov 14, 2008

A little essay I wrote about the earth-shaker.

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The Curse of Shakespeare's Scottish Play Macbeth

by Patrick Bernauw, Nov 14, 2008

Don't mention the name of "that play"! The Unmentionable is considered to bring bad luck to its cast...

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Comparison of "Sense and Sensibility", Jane Austen and "Frankenstein"

by allystar, Nov 12, 2008

Outward forms exactly project or portray inward feelings' (Tanner: 84).

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Character: Moll Flanders

by Tony Downing, Nov 11, 2008

The age–old business of prostitution may have changed little from the early 18th century, as this tale depicts in great clarity. But this is not merely a classic story, it is historical too.

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Edgar Allen Poe: The Man Who Defined Horror Through His Writing

by John Turner, Nov 10, 2008

This is a concise time line and summary of the harsh life and death of the illustrious Edgar Allen Poe. A writer who's writings have influenced and inspired so many around the world.

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