Writers Essay Examples and Topics

He then "started in the dubious business of money lending": reminiscent of the Merchant; Jewish moneylender and Shylock in The Merchant of Venice.

Furthermore, his topping in class coupled with the publishing of his poem in the school Bulletin contributed to his interests in the area of poetry.

Shakespeare remains relevant today because his themes are timeless, and his faithful depiction of characters' motives and emotions provides insights into human nature and behavior. Shakespeare remains omnipresent in culture, and his contribution to the [...]

This essay is very emblematic of Smith's work, which is perhaps the reason that she chose to open her book with it.

Geoffrey Chaucer, the father of English poetry, was the first who started writing in English, not in Latin, as writers and poets used to.

The father was a burden to him and though at times he was to be good to the son, his deep feelings of hatred towards his father would not be shaken by any good gesture [...]

The first paragraph in the essay is critical as it introduces the reader to the subject of the work and the author's view on it.

In 1837, he made his debut as a novelist and released "The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club". Constant quarrels with his wife and illnesses of his eight children led to the fact that he [...]

Therefore, Eugene O'Neil had theatre in his blood, and his high sense of drama and his struggle with religion and God were a result of his parents.

The second half of the article delves on Thoreau's day-to-day activities in the house in the woods, his experiences during trips to the town and the people he encounters.

Unfortunate for her Jonathan also aspired to be a successful writer and was in a way, jealous of Erica and her writing abilities.

Hemingway explained that it look a lot of energy and will power to put aside the stories that he was working on when he was away from his typewriter.

The poem is based on the death of the son of the poet's friend and neighbor. The sense of alienation is central to both poems.

The secret of his popularity is that Dickens keenly felt the changes in the life of England, and was an expression of the hopes and aspirations of thousands of people.

Emerson argued that American intellectuals should create their unique style of scholarship and literature, while Whitman celebrated the beauty and diversity of America in his poetry.

In his essay "Nature" and "Divine School Address", Ralph Emerson opposes it as the perfect "City of God" to the City of Men or society.

This movement was based on the belief in the unity of the world and God. The doctrine of "self-confidence" and individualism was developed by convincing the reader that the human soul was connected with God [...]

Her ability to see the world in a two-way process both inwardly and outwardly was the theme that dominated her style of poetry.

Orwell believes that insincerity is an obstacle to the use of clear language. In the short essay, Orwell believes that this poor use of euphemisms is curable if society makes it unfashionable to use pretentious [...]

This was when he was only seven and a trip to the shop was like a tour around half of the world for him.

The book's attempt to explain the difference between the two and the encouragement to alter one's bad habits were some of the reasons why the book was highly esteemed.

Ilmonen also observes that in her poems, Lorde often referred to the West African cultural and spiritual heritage as "the consoling arms of a mother".

He is considered one of the most influential agitators for change in the social order in the history of activism in America. The poem highlights the plight of the Negro in the USA.

Before the sensational statement of Roland Barthes, literary criticism perceived the author of a work and the work itself as a whole, and people viewed the author's personality through the prism of what was written.

The death of his mother led to his grandmother taking the role of taking care of him and his siblings. In 1814 at the age of 19, John fought his master that resulted in a [...]

The history of Haiti, the political consequences of colonialism and the condition of women are the common themes in her stories.

Hence, in modern society, the phenomenon of the book world has become the writer Colleen Hoover, who has won the hearts of readers around the world with her works.

Critics note that "the hegemony of English as a global lingua franca, reinforced by the dominance of English on the Internet, helped to solidify the sense that Shakespeare, the most famous writer in the English [...]

Consequently, the author of fiction has to consider the impact he/she can produce upon the reader through the plot of the story.

He was the son of a farmer His family fled Israel's war of independence in 1948 and spent a year as refugees in Lebanon, before returning to Israel.

In the review article by Kazin, he states that Sir Spender in his journal brought about a collection of who's who in the literary world, but the book lacks "in malice as it is in [...]

Some literary genres have lent themselves particularly well to the exploration of women's issues insofar as these were still perceived to be confined to the private sphere in the eighteenth, nineteenth, and the best part [...]

Thus, Enchi's representation draws on her experiences and suffering in a patriarchal Japanese society that emphasized paternalistic values to the disadvantage of women.

Dante uses the perception of God on sin to depict his personal perception of punishment and the structures he envisions hell to have.

At her twenties she moved to Minnesota and it is during this time that she missed the warmth that she had experienced in Florida.

Maugham's dedication to the topic and material of his writing and his ability to find a way through otherwise pessimistic situations appear to be motivating to the author of the essay.W.

This term is a central point of gender and critical race studies in the field of psychology and is particularly relevant to the concept of self-acceptance.

This paper will provide the analysis of Tubman's life to examine her impact on the abolition of slavery and her contribution to fighting for equal rights.

This paper will also look at the biographical information of the author Edward Abbey and its relation to The Best of Edward Abbey.

Although, certain critics from the nineteenth- and twentieth-century explore the themes of the novel and concur that the lady Rebecca is very fascinating of all the characters in the novel many of the readers also [...]

He and his family moved to Nook Farm in Hartford, Connecticut in the 1860s then to Fredonia, New York and Keokuk, Iowa.

An artist wants to express with the help of his or her art, the economic, political, social, cultural and religious or philosophical conditions of the moment of the creation of the art.

The sudden death of her mother in 1895 and the death of her half-sister Stella several years later led to Virginia's first nervous breakdown.

Poe's three works "The fall of the house of Usher", "the Raven" and "The Masque of the Red Death" describe his dedication to literature and his negative attitudes towards aristocracy.

To emphasize the stop and to draw the readers' attention to it, Conroy uses the present tense, and the readers become involved in the situation because of observing it through the eyes of a boy [...]

Juana's quest for books made her want to join the university, she would plead with her mother to dress her up as a boy for her to get the opportunity to attend the University of [...]

At the same time, in the poem "In Memory of My Dear Child", Anne Bradstreet uses the symbolism of nature to reflect the sense of loss.

Franz Kafka's biography, connection to fellow modernists in other disciplines, the critical acclaim of his works, and his culture demonstrate that he was an impactful person and the void he left remains fallow.

Here, like in "We Real Cool" the use of consonance and assonance is more visible. Gwendolyn Brooks uses dactyl, like in "Sadie and Maud" to deliver the confident, purposeful mood of the poem.

On the example of one of Jeff Wall's photographs, it is illustrated how the motivation of an actor in this paradigm can be described in different ways in terms of the viewer's focus.

The first argument for the erection of the monument to Angelou is her contribution to the world poetry fund. Angelou's poetic achievements and the inspiration of her work clearly deserve a landmark in history.

The last quarter of the twentieth century has marked the rise of African American prose and poetry, born from the massive cultural legacy and complex history of the Black people.

It is done by explaining each of the verse's lines and building the structured piece of literature from experiences from Native American history.

According to the first one, Hamlet pretends to be mad, so that he is not taken seriously and is not considered as dangerous, under the guise of a madman, he can say anything.

The impact of his work is sometimes direct although in most cases, the impact is indirect but whichever the case; the impact of his work is felt in the arts all around us.

Learning to read and write was Douglas' ticket out of slavery but this is not the main point of the story, it was the process of learning that opened his eyes to slavery in America [...]

The road was not easy for Wallace Stevens. Wallace Stevens nearly never changes the themes of his poems.

Anne tasted success with her book Interview with the Vampire in 1976 which was followed by The Feast of All Saints and Cry to Heaven.

By looking at poems such as "The Man-Moth," "The Fish," "Filling Station" and "Pink Dog," one can get a sense of how the use of adjectives within her poetry provides Bishop with the power to [...]

Throughout the story, she is described in unflattering and dominant terms such as 'hard,' 'cruel' or 'predatory.' From the beginning of the story, it is clear that Margot cannot stand the shame of her husband's [...]

The works of John Donne and works of other writers reflecting on Donne's works The writer was an English metaphysical poet; he wrote poems to address different issues in society like love, politics, and epigrams.

Similarly to the characters of the novels, Stevenson encountered tragedies and luck, failures and success, conflicts, and love throughout his life span.

All his life Miller was a true proponent of communist and socialist ideals, which revealed his idealistic attitude to life and the place of an individual in a society, the relationship of the society and [...]

It is evident that, over the years, print has liberated, educated, and exposed information to the masses leading to empowerment. It is evident that, over the years, print has liberated, educated, and exposed information to [...]

Her personal experience as a writer and success in different script writings and poetic works enhanced her political capability and ability, hence she could occupy effectively different political positions.

The choice to relocate from her hometown posed problems and opportunities for Burns as she started on a new episode in her writing profession.

In France, feminism has probably the longest and perhaps the brightest literary history,which is determined not only by the sociocultural conditions of the country, but also by the linguistic features of the French language, in [...]

The figure of speech "tapping" in her novel "A Small Place" speaks to the colonial rule over Antigua and how it creates a longing for freedom.

Moreover, his persistence in making a significant impact on his audience made theater accessible to every person and shaped the modern cinematic arts.

The writer reflects in his work issues such as the rush to liberation from the shackles of the Middle Ages, the widening of the horizons of the earth and the boundaries of human thought, the [...]

For instance, the poem "The Flesh and the Spirit" can be viewed as the opposition of two arguing aspects of human nature, helping Bradstreet to discuss the elements of the Puritan faith.

The influence of this writer and his works over the social, cultural and spiritual lives of many generations of people has always been great but the present paper will examine one of the least studies [...]

In the introduction, the author of the article presents the story associated with the first visit to Zora Neale Hurston's grave by Alice Walker.

Moliere was in an indirect conflict with the Church his whole life for his shameless approach to exposing the hypocrisy of religious leaders and fanatics alike.

Iacocca's ability to work with a team or to listen as much as he talked was the key to his leadership agenda.

The fact that Clifton included this poem in one of the crucial parts of her memoir, which discussed her heritage showcases her response to Whiteman's words.

The strengths and weaknesses of the writers vary from one writer to another. Writers should always dwell on their strengths and improve on weaknesses to enhance their writing.

As stated by Chin-Yi, "the social world of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is one in which women are reduced to commodities for marriage on account of their gender".

She was labeled as one "without hope" in terms of her perspective toward the possibility of a Christian Lord while she was in seminary school, a label she continued to wear throughout her life, even [...]

The sort of power developed by Rowlandson was such that it set her apart from the traditional roles of the Puritan women in her time and within her culture.

Kafka's writing was predominantly influenced by two factors the environment of the time and place in which he lived, and the events in his personal life.

His sister Rose, the closest person in his life and the prototype of Laura in "The Glass Menagerie", actually suffered from epilepsy and underwent a prefrontal lobotomy in the mid-1930s, which has a clearly negative [...]

The humanist movement began in Italy and gave shape to the Renaissance, the new age of interest in the arts, education, and the classics of ancient Greece and Rome.

In Carson everything is rooted in the everyday, so the destruction of Dresden evokes memories of a particular Dresden shepherdess he had on the mantelpiece as a child and the destruction is described in terms [...]

However, he was dedicated to his craft and to the integrity of his stories; an integral aspect of this dedication was presenting experiences as realistically as possible.

In his most famous play, A Doll's House and Hedda Gabler, Ibsen concentrated on the roles of women in the family and society.

One of the most common themes in Coelho's books is finding one's purpose in life and seeking after the attainment of ones dreams.'The Alchemist', 'The Witch of Portobello', 'The Zahir' and 'Brida' have this theme [...]

Then in 2000 she was also awarded the Best Debut of the year in New Yolk for the same book. The story "Hell and Heaven" was one of the stories contained in the "Unaccustomed Earth" [...]

Despite the classical themes in both the Alexandre and La Thebaide, Jean Racine had already entered the realm of controversial issues and was compelled to evoke ideas in the minds of his audience.

He completes the portrait of Dorian as he is, and he introduces Gray to Lord Henry, who is a friend of his that he thinks is not morally upright.

Most scholars are skeptical about the magnanimity of Sarmiento's contribution to literature but it is often agreed that his works are an accurate reflection of the social and political situations in the 1800s' Argentina.

He worked in the ministry of culture where he served as a director before terminating his service in the government when he headed the State Cinema Organization.

Her contributions to change are revealed in the poems as she glorifies the women. She is a mentor to the young women.

It focuses on the difficulties of the establishment of civil society and the rule of law, the growth of social institutions, and the reform of the state-legal machinery during the Enlightenment.

For example, in a letter to his goddaughter Sarah, the author is quite childish, which is demonstrated by the drawings that he adds to the letter and the content of the letter itself.

The scholarly identity of bell hooks is prominent due to her contribution to feminism and the significant impact of her ideas and theories on society.

One observes the environment and puts it in a different point of view, aiming to persuade the audience in the way they think.

The author of the letter laments that he has no one to share the joy with and be supported during failures.

Mallon also discusses Spark's writing style and the themes that recur in her work, such as the nature of identity, the power of religion, and the role of women in society.

In "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl," Jacobs writes about the sexual abuse that she and other enslaved women were only an object to their owners and other white men. Jacobs also used [...]

Jacqueline Susann was a famous writer, and author of novels, the most famous of which is considered to be The Valley of Dolls. In a sense, it was a more significant contribution to the world [...]

The authors might use specific language and approaches to convey the message or make readers think about a particular idea. However, reading the poem, it is possible to understand that Plath speaks about her personal [...]

The author encouraged and reformed the literary language without fear of expanding the scope of American poetry and experimenting. They are people who can understand the multifaceted nature of American culture as a whole and [...]

The authors denied the era of enlightenment and invested in their books the ideas of the meaninglessness of what was happening in modern life.

Obviously, the problem of hungry people is embellished for a satirical effect, but it is in the spirit of Swift and his mockery of society.

The religious motifs in the narrative are not accidental, as they point out that the actions of the villagers were inadvertently antithetical to the puritan virtues.

A brief review of the theory of beauty and art led Tolstoy to the conclusion that all aesthetic concepts proceed from the identification of the concepts of "beauty" and "art".

Hemingway showed that he appreciated the moments of crisis and clash with reality in his life: as frightening a bullfight in his story as the death of a loved one.

In his works, Shakespeare significantly contributed and enhanced the expression of humanism, which remains prevalent even in the modern world. Shakespeare's works still matter since their influence on humanism, language, and the film industry is [...]

Due to the lack of a complete English equivalent of the term describing the status of a poet, Jupiter Hammon was verna, the Latin word for a householder.

They do not reach higher than the clouds, and my mace will bring them down if need be," the son irritates the father, and the beginning of the culmination comes.

Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser was born in 1871 in Terre Haute, Indiana, to a devout Catholic German immigrant father and a mother from Mennonite Community.

The essay briefly summarizes and concludes the study results of the writer's creativity and biography, emphasizing critical points in the process of research, study, and application of this information at the practical level.

Many critics see the similarity of Oz to the work of John Bunyan "Piligrim's Progress" in the image of the yellow and straight road and the richness of history with images.

Sublime's exploration of the darkest sides of the human soul and psyche has contributed greatly to the development of the horror genre.

I had indeed, nearly abandoned all hope of a permanent cure when I found one in the death of my wife [in 1847]. In the death of what was my life, then, I receive a [...]

The reader easily understands the main character was expecting the police to come as he had a bag of clothes prepared to leave. Ahmet confirms that he fought the fears of reality, and calmly went [...]

The authors of the articles address the problems of values, identity, and the use of mimesis in the literature of the prominent English playwright, poet, and author.

In this regard, the author prepares readers for what they are likely to encounter in the rest of the article. He does this from the beginning of the article as he confesses his relative innocence [...]

The central theme is the quest to gain knowledge and stability, which facilitated the transition of the protagonist from an ignorant boy to a monk, full of wisdom.