INDRODUCTION Whether there is an American novel literature or not, is no longer in doubt. ... When though would be a genuine fully fledged literature of America? ... The colonists were Europeans, together with Africans or involuntary' immigrants, brought by slave trade. Writing in America was therefore subsumed within the one great literature-English literature- Henry James's has noted; No state, in the European sense of the word, and indeed barely a specific natural name. ... While the most interesting achievement of American fiction lie not in realism but in abstrac...

• Word Count: 455
• Approx Pages: 2
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Perman has written yet another book on the aftermath of the Civil War, "Emancipation and Reconstruction, 1862-1879" focuses on the issues and literature produces on the events following the Civil War. ... Perman examines the historical accounts and the literature produced in the 1950s and 60s about the controversial era of Reconstruction. ... In addition education of the African Americans was also necessary to make them aware of their rights and the privileges they got as citizens of United States. ... The Reconstruction though initiated by the Congress was a struggle of the African Americans...

• Word Count: 1039
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Often referred to as the Contemporary Period, the end of the Second World War until the present day represents the span of our last period of literature. ... In literature, especially, most schools no longer emphasize the traditional canon of works and authors, but are instead teaching the literature of a wide variety of cultures. There are works by Native Americans, African Americans, Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, and so on. ... African Americans, Irish Americans, Polish Americans, Jews from Eastern Europe, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanic Americans gained large audienc...

• Word Count: 905
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Lee's characterisation, themes and setting serves to demonstrate how literature can be used to effectively reflect a particular context in a way that conveys a message or moral. ... This political relationship is ridiculed by the residents of Maycomb County as they believe that Tom, being an African American, is not entitled to a fair trial. ...

• Word Count: 661
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Many slaves were encouraged by members of the previous generation to explore various aspects of their African ancestry, culture, and education. ... Learning of their ancestry and adapting their culture to conform to their restricted life as a slave resulted in a revolutionized culture for African American slaves, which is clearly evident through Thomas Webber's work. ... Through countless generations, African culture was passed down and survived its journey to the present day, despite all odds. Even while they were enslaved, African Americans aspired to literacy. ... During the time whic...

• Word Count: 2340
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Two-thirds of African-American and Hispanic students achieve well below grade level" (Chubb 1). ... Subjects like: science, history, literature, and even art and music should be held at the same level of importance as math and literacy. ...

• Word Count: 1210
• Approx Pages: 5
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Literature Review The use of performance-enhancing drugs has been a major discussion topic and provides massive pressure on athletes around the world in a variety of different sports from Major League Baseball to Billiards. ... A clear hypothesis is unable to be made, as this is an on-going dispute and the following literature review will give points and ideas for both for and against legalizing performance-enhancing drugs in sport. ...

• Word Count: 4945
• Approx Pages: 20
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate