Essays on Authors

When it comes to Phillis Wheatley who was well known at her time as one of the best-known poets in pre-19th century America, even though she was an African slave. Phillis was considered as the first African American poet to publish her book. She was kidnapped from West Africa and transported in a slave ship...

The meaning of right and wrong has been debatable for ages. Many traditional and steady people still believe that truth is total, perfect, and pure. Meaning that the truth is “absolute.” There are also those who disagree and say that truth is comparable. I believe that truth is an individual’s interpretation. We pursue the real...

The title of revolutionary, soldier, and author is a very rare and precious one. However, among the likes of C.S.Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, George Orwell stands apart from the rest. Amidst a sea of fantastical realms and mystical creatures, Orwell’s works of “concentration camp literature” changed the way the modern novel was written(Oxley 75). Through...

Introduction “No, there is literally nothing on the business side that I wouldn’t sacrifice in a heartbeat to have an extra couple of hours’ writing. Nothing” (Source: Brainyquote). This quote illustrates J.K Rowling’s (Joanne Rowling or Jo) love for writing, which started in her youth, in which J.K Rowling would write stories for her friends...

T.S. Eliot was one of the most influential authors of all time, but mostly during the 1900s. He once wrote, “If you aren’t in over your head, How do you know How tall you are?” This one quote narrates Eliot’s personality to the fullest because he strived to write poetry that people would feel. T.S....

These are a set of literature that is produced in the United States by authors of African descent (Alim, 2006). These pieces of literature are very significant in that they depict various important themes that are important in the modern-day world. In this proposal, I am going to discuss an article on Police brutality, and...

 The award-winning, genre-defining poet Thomas Stearns Eliot is known not only for his poetic masterpieces but also for his literary criticism. He spent years of his life studying with Harvard professors “renowned in poetry, philosophy and literary criticism, and the rest of his career [was] shaped by all three.” (biography.com) He earned a living writing...

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is an American classic that was produced in 1925. The novel is infamous for its outspokenness that condemns the excess of wealth, and the delusional American Dream that loomed over the roaring twenties. However; if a reader is to dig deeper and pick apart the characters. They would...

In The Death of Ivan Ilych written by Leo Tolstoy there are many parallels that can be made between the novella and Tolstoy’s personal life. Using the biographical critical lense the reader is able to further interpret Tolstoy’s novella and see the parallels between the main character, Ivan Ilych, and Tolstoy himself. With the use...

Have you ever thought of what it would be like to be treated unfairly? All because of your skin color and gender? Have you ever had to struggle to make a living? Even while your best friend lies dead? Even today, despite most progress, there are still numerous places and people around the world, facing...