Toni Morrison / Author
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A 6 page biography of 20th century African-American author, Toni Morrison. The writer details the events of Morrison's life and discusses the evolution of her writing style as exemplified by several of her better-known books. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Morrison.wps

Thoreau Authors/A Comparison of Biographies
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A 5 page research paper that analyzes two biographies on the life of Henry David Thoreau. The writer argues that the work of Steven Fink in this book Prophet in the Marketplace builds upon existing scholarship, such as Walter Harding's Days of Henry Thoreau, providing new insight into Thoreau's career. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: 90bios.rtf

Outline Of The Life of Jesus
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A 9 page outline chronicling the life of Jesus, taken mostly from the account of Matthew. The writer includes the period foretelling the birth of Jesus to some of the reactions following His resurrection on the first Easter Sunday. Bibliography lists 5+ sources.
Filename: JesusOut.rtf

How Darwinism is Treated in Literature
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A 10 page review of Darwin's theories and their affects on society and literature with a 'man versus nature' theme. The writer explores the various negative effects the 'Origin of Species' and the 'Descent of Man' had on society, including effects on religion and racism. The scientific underpinnings of these issues are explored as well as how the theories have been treated in literature. Works explored in detail include Lafcadio Hearn's 'Chita,' Stephen Crane's 'Open Boat,' and Jack London's 'Build a Fire.' Other authors and critics include Edward Wilson, Stephen Jay Gould, Aldus Huxley, Orwell and Nietzche. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Cndarlit.wps

Lawrence of Arabia
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A 10 page report that examines the war record of T.E. Lawrence, better known as 'Lawrence of Arabia.' Since Turkey was allied with Germany during World War I, Lawrence was assigned the task of organizing various Arab tribes during World War I to fight against the Turks which occupied their country using guerilla warfare tactics. He was enormously successful and greatly aided the Allied war effort. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Lawrarab.wps