MINING FOR MEANING: A STUDY OF MINIMALISM IN AMERICAN LITERATURE by JEREMY ROBERT BAILEY‚ B.A.‚ M.A. A DISSERTATION IN ENGLISH Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of Texas Tech University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Approved Wendell Aycock Chair of the Committee Sara Spurgeon Scott Baugh Ralph Ferguson Dean of the Graduate School December 2010 Copyright 2010 Jeremy Robert Bailey Texas Tech University‚ Jeremy Robert Bailey‚ December 2010
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Native American experience during the U.S. colonial period‚ several elements and details have stood out to me‚ whether it be land encroachment‚ disease impact‚ or religious and cultural conflicts. However‚ the two topics regarding the Native American experience during this period seem to be reoccurring themes: war and trade. I find that it is more important to learn about Native Americans and war as opposed to Native Americans and trade. While trade did play a crucial role in Native American and colonial
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or class of literature. Major forms of literature The major forms of Literature are: * Novel * Poem * Drama * Short story * Novella Various forms of literature are written in and further categorized by genre. Sometimes forms are used interchangeably to define genre. However‚ a form‚ e.g.‚ a novel or a poem‚ can itself be written in any genre. Genre is a label that characterizes elements a reader can expect in a work of literature. The major forms of literature can be written
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Romantic period analysis The beauty of nature and its ability to set you free‚ the powers of imagination‚ individuality and a rebellion to tyranny are some of the ideas the romantic period brought to society’s attention. While rejecting neoclassical views of order‚ reason‚ tradition‚ society and formal diction. Romanticism allowed people to get away from the constrained rational views of life and concentrate on an emotional and sentimental side of humanity. The definition of poetry by
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realm of art and architecture. DEspite commonly being perceived as a single‚ uniform time period‚ there were several distinct periods of artistic styles including the Geometric‚ Classical‚ and Hellenistic periods. Each period is marked by distinctive characteristics that set it apart and often also reflect the historical and mythological aspects of Greek society. The Geometric period was one of the earliest period of Greek art‚ lasting from the ninth till the end of the eighth century BCE. Its name is
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There are many similarities and differences between Native American and Puritan literature. These include emotion‚ style‚ and description. In Native American literature‚ as well as Puritan literature‚ they show significant events in their cultures. Both Native American and Puritan literature are similar because both tell story’s to spread their message of beliefs‚ however they also have many non-similarity. In contrast American Indian literature was centered on religion. They viewed life as a gift from
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The Roaring Twenties was one of the best periods in American history‚ with a burst in culture‚ fashion‚ music‚ and the economy. However‚ the end of the Roaring Twenties was the beginning of the worst period in American history. The United States was gaining its fortune at the end of World War I‚ when countries had to repay their debts to the United States. Investors and millionaires alike poured their money into the stock market‚ reaching its peak in August 1929. However‚ the economy was starting
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Courses in modern Greek literature‚ language‚ and history are offered for credit in many colleges and universities. Some were initially promoted by members of the Modern Greek Studies Association‚ founded at Princeton in 1969. Most relate to Greece‚ of course‚ but the scholarly study of Greek America has also expanded in recent years. Such systematic study goes back at least to 1911‚ when Henry Pratt Fairchild published Greek Immigration to the United States. Thomas Burgess followed with Greeks in
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In general‚ millennials possess different but unique characteristics compare to past generations. Different characteristics are being identified and how they are different from the other generations. The literature also shows how millennials value their work on various aspect of work and work related outcomes. The identified millennial characteristics will support on how to appraise their characteristics in terms of personal and professional level. It is really challenging when
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Sensitive Periods Table of contents Sensitive Periods Main points Characteristics Sensitive period for Order Sensitive Period for Perfecting Movement Sensitive Period for Language. Sensitive Period for the Senses and small objects. Sensitive Period for Social Relations Significance For Education Adults Role. SENSITIVE PERIODS Main Points The term "Sensitive Period" was first used by Hugo De Vries
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