Literature Essays
Literature can be a lot of fun to write, but it can also be a lot of work. To make the process easier, you can get information online. Literature essays are more common in college, but you may be assigned to write one for high school as well. There are several sites where you can get examples of essays on literature from these websites.
Writing literature essays involves three steps. The first step is to decide what type of essay you want to write. There are five common types of essays: expository, descriptive, narrative, compare and contrast, and persuasive. You can find examples online for all types of literature essays. You can further refine the many subtypes within the five main literature essays. You may seek professional help if you feel unsure about writing your type of essay.
Writing the body takes a lot of time and effort, but you can find help by writing online. Many websites offer writing services for a fee. You only need to give the guidelines, and a professional will be assigned your task. You will receive a quality written essay in due time.
“The Waste Land” (1922) is one of the most outstanding poems of the 20th century written by the great master Thomas Stearns Eliot. The poem expresses with great power the devastation, decay, futility and despair of the civilization after World War I. In this essay I would like to comment upon the structure as well […]
In Edgar Allan Poe’s short story, “The Oval Portrait,” the effect of horror is created. Horror is created within the setting, the painter’s obsession, and in the terminal love between the couple. By referencing the use of Gothic elements, diction and unity of effect, Poe creates the horrific short story “The Oval Portrait. ” Poe […]
Doris May Lessing (22. 10. 1919-17. 11. 2013. ) She was a British writer, born in Iran. In 1925 the family moved to a farm in the British colony area of Africa. In the story “No witchcraft for sale” Lessing tells about a relationship between the Farquars, a Christian family and their servant Gideon, in […]
There are two instances in the play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” where the device known as dues ex machina is used. While this device is often an easy way out in seemingly un-resolvable circumstances in a play or a piece of fiction, the use of this device in this particular play seems to tie in […]
This short story written by Hemingway is titled Cat in the Rain. The title suggests that something weak (‘cat’) is trapped in a difficult situation (‘rain’). Since cats are generally very afraid of water, being in the rain can be such a torture to them. From the title, it is hinted that the story may […]
Anne, as the speaker of the poem, begins describing her feelings at that sad moment. She feels sorry for her grandchild because she thinks that God took her so soon. The repetition of the word “farewell” at the beginning of the first three verses emphasizes the tragic situation that she is living. However, the way […]
A short story must have texture in order to allow the reader to capture full essence. Writer’s often stratigize realism in their work so visualization and relation is in grasp by their readers. The use of heavy description and dialogue accomplishes the sense of realism. “The Untold Lie,” by Sherwood Anderson, displays the art of […]
Even though many ancient stereotypes have changed in our current generation, one common belief for society has been the idea that in a relationship, the man is the dominant figure. This can be seen all over the media- from television, the Internet, magazines, books, etc. Women are often showed as the weaker figure, and forced […]
It comes as no surprise that love poems are not a rare commodity. Whether they’re about a lovesick man pining for his soul mate or a general reflection about how one perceives love, these poems offer an analysis of one of the most innate desires of our human nature. Despite inevitable differences in writing style […]
Year of wonders the novel explores how people change by catastrophe such as the plague. The plague was brought to the town by cloths Anna is urged by Mr Mompellion to burn Viccars belongings and Anys Gowdie being a customer of his rejects his advice. ‘Burn it all! Burn it all! For the love of […]
Use of literary devices to enhance the mood of “Berenice” Famous author and poet Edgar Allan Poe is well known for his writing of ill-minded scenarios and grotesque circumstances. Poe, one of America’s most ailing writers, made use of many different literary devices to develop his popular, eerie, and suspenseful mood. In “Berenice” (1835), Edgar […]
In Virginia Woolf’s short essay “The Death of the Moth”, Woolf uses combat imagery to portray the vulnerability of all creatures on Earth to death, but also to show how some will not give up without a fight. Witnessing the moth’s death, Wolf realizes that it tries to hold onto life before giving up. She […]
Great Authors rely on realistic Characters and relevant themes to communicate and portray messages throughout their novel. Isobelle Carmody, the author of award winning novel, The Gathering, is one of these authors. The Gathering is about the protagonist, Nathanial, moving to a new town, Cheshunt. Expecting it to be perfect and flawless, he then discovers […]
Introduction In the novel Sense and Sensibility,the biggest bright points is around the two heroines–the Dashwood sisters,Elinor and Marianne.The former is a sensible,rational creature,while the later is wildly romantic,which was represented on one thing that when the Dashwood family have to leave Sussex and move to Dever,for the sensible daughter Elinor,the move is painful separation […]
Samuel Richardson is a 18th century writer, famous for his three novels: Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded, Clarissa, or The History of a Young Lady and The History of Sir Charles Grandison. For the most of his life Richardson was an established printer and publisher. He wrote his first novel Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded thanks to […]
According to Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, love encounters obstacles and does not always proceed smoothly. Individuals frequently confront challenges in their relationships and recognize that these distinct qualities contribute to a resilient and enduring love. Love encompasses diverse unconventional aspects and is a complex phenomenon that defies predictability with its numerous possible outcomes. Literature […]
Baseball is America’s pastime. The poem “Casey at the Bat” by Ernest Lawrence Thayer tells the story of a baseball game. The home team is losing the game. They are hoping for their star player, Casey to get up to bat and win the game. In this poem Thayer uses imagery to build suspense. First, […]
William Shakespeare once wrote, “All that live must die, passing through nature to eternity” (Shakespeare). In the works that have been studied in World Literature, death has been a prominent theme in almost every work, whether it is through murder, starvation, or bull fighting. However, before we can discuss how death is a reoccurring theme, […]
In the essay, The Colonel, Michael Hogan illustrates the importance of the influential sport of tennis. Hogan writes about how tennis changed his life from an early age. When he was younger he saw tennis as a rich mans sport in which he had no interest. One of his much-respected neighbors, the colonel, approached Hogan’s […]
Johnson in his Dictionary defines satire as a poem “in which wickedness or folly is censured” J.A Cuddon in his Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory calls this definition by Johnson “a limiting one” while comparing this definition with Dryden’s whose claim is that “The true end of satire is the amendment of vices […]
How is conflict in relationships presented in Les Grands Seigneurs and one other poem from your collection? (Medusa) To start with, both poems explore the conflicts in a love relationship between women and men. They are both written from a women’s perspective and display a conflict over the levels of power in relationships. In Les […]
Edgar Lee Masters and Amy Lowell are two poets who have similarities and differences in their approach to poetry. Despite these differences, both poets manage to establish a deep emotional connection with their readers by using a combination of romanticism and modern techniques in their writing. They both explore themes such as life, love, and […]
