Commentary upon Mary Shelley's statement: "What terrified me will terrify others"
Essay - 5 pages - Literature
In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, the Creature in itself is not what is the most terrifying. Indeed, in her dream and in the novel afterwards, if Doctor Frankenstein is afraid at the sight of his creature, it is also its coming to life which creates fear: how can an amount of bones, skin,...
"North and South" (Nord et Sud) de Elizabeth Gaskell
Text analysis - 7 pages - Literature
Ce document est un commentaire de texte complet et rédigé, entièrement en anglais, sur l'œuvre "North and South" (Nord et Sud) de Elizabeth Gaskell. L'analyse de "Nord et du Sud" aide le lecteur moderne à voir au-delà des versions souvent romancées de la vie victorienne, fréquemment...
Childhood as a Theme in English Literature
Essay - 3 pages - Literature
In 1960, French medievalist and historian Philippe Ariès advanced the hypothesis that the idea of childhood was practically inexistent before the early modern period. The controversy about the existence or absence of the idea prior to that time in history gave rise to a host of studies on...
The pre-raphaelite children of Sir John Everett Millais (1840 ? 1896)
Essay - 25 pages - Literature
In 1855, John Everett Millais begins one of his most intriguing paintings, the painting that will mark his career as one of the founders of the PRB. His models are a group of young girls, all of them under 13, allegedly chosen for their youth and beauty. Between 1856 and 1868, John Everett...
The history of Philadelphia
Dissertation - 6 pages - Modern history
By the late eighteen the century, America was well on its way to establishing its own national identity. While the cities and towns that were born during this time period each manifested their own unique culture and heritage, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania became the political and economic heart of...
A study on the origin and effect of the industrial revolution in England
Dissertation - 12 pages - Economy general
The Industrial Revolution refers to the first breakthrough from a rural handicraft economy to a urban machine driven manufacturing economy that took place in England around 1780 C.E., and which, in the course of the next one hundred years, spread and established itself over much of Europe and...
To what extent were New-York, London and Paris centers for technical innovations?
Essay - 4 pages - International relations
In his paper 'City as Truth-Spot, Laboratories and Field-Sites in Urban Studies', Thomas Gyerin contends that each locus for practicing science is linked 'with distinctive epistemic virtues'. In other words, when the laboratory is standardized-prone, removing doubts that...
Civilisation Britannique - Travail d'Etude littéraire
Tutorials/exercises - 4 pages - Linguistics & languages
North and south is the fourth published work of english writer Elizabeth Gaskell and her second industrial novel. Published in 1855, it follows the adventures of young Margaret Hale, daughter of a rural pastor, who moves with her parents to Milton, an industrial town. The reader discovers with...
The Victorian Period (1837-1901) - published: 29/09/2010
Study guide - 3 pages - Modern history
The adjective ‘Victorian', often appended to words to describe a way of life, thought, culture and politics, sprang from the reign of Queen Victoria, who ruled over Great Britain from 1837 to 1901. She was the longest reigning monarch in British History. The Victorian period was a prosperous...
Oscar Wilde and Aestheticism - published: 03/01/2006
Dissertation - 9 pages - Philosophy
The 19th Century in Europe, and especially in England, is marked by the appearances of new artistic movements. Aestheticism is one the most important because it embodies a real change in the mentality and in art, considered as self sufficient. Immanuel Kant is one of the pioneers of it, and...
Flaubert's Ironic Portrayal of Charles Bovary: A Study of Mediocrity in Madame Bovary
Text analysis - 7 pages - Literature
Discover the nuanced portrayal of Charles Bovary in Gustave Flaubert's seminal novel, Madame Bovary. Published in 1857, this pioneering realistic novel masterfully explores the complexities of its characters, particularly Charles Bovary, often perceived as mediocre and common....
1870-1914: Global economy, nationalism and the First World War
Essay - 5 pages - Modern history
Though Professor Davies was essentially right in his description of a prosperous late 19th century in the wake of the Industrial Revolution which brought major industrial and scientific discoveries, the outbreak of the War in 1914 was not regarded as a surprise. The German state has often been...
Charles Gide's Thought on Solidarity Economy
Thesis - 44 pages - Culture, religion & civilization
This document analyzes Charles Gide's economic reflections, focusing on his concept of solidarity and its relation to moral values, Protestant theology, and cooperative movements.
Charlie Chaplin's Impact on British Cinema and Society
Presentation - 3 pages - Culture, religion & civilization
This document discusses Charlie Chaplin's influence on British cinema and society through his innovative and political films, which helped shape British humor and contributed to the rebirth of the local film industry.
Oscar Wilde and Aestheticism
Essay - 9 pages - Literature
The 19th Century in Europe, specially in England, is marked by the appearances of new artistic movements. Aestheticism is most important because it embodies a real change in the mentality and in art, and is considered as self sufficient. Immanuel Kant is one of the pioneers of it, and certainly...
The quality of life in London: A tale of two cities - published: 09/01/2009
Dissertation - 6 pages - Journalism
London appears among the most popular cities in the world. It is a city on the move, where you can find everything you need. It is one of the places where fashion is created, where you can meet people of all origins and where the word “Party” gets its real meaning. In there, one can...
Punishment of Pride by Charles Baudelaire
Text analysis - 3 pages - Literature
Analysis of the poem Punishment of Pride by Charles Baudelaire, exploring the themes of blasphemy, pride, and poetic ambition.
Charles Diehl: Holder of the First Chair of Byzantine History at the Sorbonne
Tutorials/exercises - 2 pages - Linguistics & languages
Discover the pioneering work of Charles Diehl, the first professor of Byzantine history at the Sorbonne, who revolutionized the field with his groundbreaking research and captivating lectures. In 1907, Diehl's appointment as professor of Byzantine history at the Sorbonne marked a...
Analysis of To a Passerby by Charles Baudelaire
Text analysis - 2 pages - Literature
Detailed analysis of the poem To a Passerby by Charles Baudelaire, exploring its classical and innovative elements, themes, and poetic devices.
The impact of poetry and literature on the father-son relationship in John Stuart Mill's 'Autobiography' and Edmund Gosse's 'Father and Son'
Book review - 9 pages - Literature
When comparing John Stuart Mill's Autobiography and Edmund Gosse's Father and Son, one cannot ignore the fact that the two are very similar with respect to the strong father-son relationship that both James Mill and Phillip Gosse had with their sons. Mill's and Gosse's primary influence in their...
Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport: A Global Aviation Hub
Case study - 3 pages - Economy general
Discover the significance of Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport in global air traffic, its role in passenger and cargo transport, and its socio-economic impact.
Integrated solution for more efficient wind power production
Case study - 5 pages - Educational studies
This paper is an Essay Proposal that intended to outline different approaches applied by specialized experts in the field of renewable energy sources, of which wind energy is one area of the theme. In order to argue for the factors that influence efficiency of producing power out of wind energy,...
"Analysis of the Undemocratic Nature of France's Parliamentary Monarchy under Louis XVIII and Charles X"
Text analysis - 7 pages - Law's history and philosophy
"Explore the complexities of France's parliamentary monarchy under Louis XVIII and Charles X through Joseph Barthélémy's insightful work. Discover how the limited monarchy's framework, with its broad powers granted to the King, challenges the notion of a democratic regime. This...
The Victorian Period (1837-1901)
Study guide - 3 pages - Modern history
The adjective ‘Victorian', often appended to words to describe a way of life, thought, culture and politics, sprang from the reign of Queen Victoria, who ruled over Great Britain from 1837 to 1901. She was the longest reigning monarch in British History. The Victorian period was a prosperous...
The Invitation to the Voyage by Charles Baudelaire
Tutorials/exercises - 1 pages - Literature
Analysis and interpretation of Charles Baudelaire's poem 'The Invitation to the Voyage', exploring its themes, imagery, and literary devices.
The role of Barthes and Foucault in either New Criticism, Russian Formalism or Structuralism
Essay - 4 pages - Literature
Structuralism defends the irreducibility of literary texts, which cannot be criticized through biographical or sociological context. In his essay, "The Death of the Author", Roland Barthes argues against incorporating the intentions and biographical context of an author in the interpretation of...
Charles Peirce's "The Doctrine of Necessity Examined"
Case study - 3 pages - Literature
Against absolute chance is inconceivable' is the third argument examined by Charles S. Peirce in “The Doctrine of Necessity Examined”. Necessitarianism or Determinism is a principle that refuses all simple possibility, and affirms that there is exactly a single way in which the...
"Introduction of Parliamentary Regime in France under Louis XVIII and Charles X: Principles and Practices"
Text analysis - 7 pages - Law's history and philosophy
Discover the evolution of France's parliamentary government under Louis XVIII and Charles X through Joseph Barthélémy's insightful analysis. This excerpt explores how cabinet government principles were introduced and applied during the Restoration period, highlighting the complex...
A king in New York - Charlie Chaplin
Essay - 3 pages - Film studies
A King in New York Is a film by Charlie Chaplin which is directed, not at a particular individual, nation, culture as most critics would argue, but at the inhumanity caused by lack of political reality, and the organized attack on freedom in a world of informants. In the film, Chaplin can best be...
Alchemy of Pain by Charles Baudelaire
Text analysis - 1 pages - Literature
Analysis of the poem Alchemy of Pain from The Flowers of Evil, exploring its themes of inverted alchemy and the poet's curse.
