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