The Last Town on Earth The Last Town on Earth in it of itself is an interesting read because unlike most historical fictions‚ the author does not drag the story with too many details‚ but captivates its reader with re occurring themes such as the irrational behaviors during a crisis‚ the American reluctance to enter World War I‚ the attitude towards war – which keeps the plot from fading away. Thomas Mullen brings the setting of his first novel in a mill town called Commonwealth in the
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there was gold found on the land‚ you can bet that people would be there to mine it even if they didn’t own land. That is how the battle of the Little Bighorn in Montana of 1876 started‚ then was later made into painting called “Custer’s last stand.” Custer’s last stand was painted in 1943 by Thomas Hart Benton‚ is now in the Albrecht-Kemper museum in St. Joseph Missouri. It is a large painting that is at eye level to the viewers in the museum. The oil painting really describes what is happening in
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The Last Judgment of Hunefer In the Egyptian time period‚ art was used as a method of telling stories about previous rulers and providing religious information and guidelines to the citizens. The Last Judgment of Hunefer is a painting that had quite a large impact on the Egyptian people and their thoughts and actions in society‚ as well as a piece of art that when looked at‚ creates a lot of interest in discovering the meaning behind it. The large amount of curiosity in the eyes of the observer
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Nick Carlone 2/20/12 Last Supper – Jacopo Tintoretto The painting I have selected for my second project is the Last Supper made between 1592 and 1594 by Jacopo Tintoretto. I picked this piece of art for many reasons. When I first saw this painting I was immediately attracted to it because of the detail that went into every person. Every person seems to have their own personality and emotion. Although you are immediately drawn to Jesus Christ in the middle of the painting because of
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have found ourselves in a predicament‚ and this is why this will be the last letter you will EVER receive from me. We were once lovers entangled in each other’s love‚ but now we have grown to hate each other‚ me hating you more than ever. You tried to take my virginity without my consent‚ a very unspeakable and horrendous act to perform on your ex-fiancée who had loved you to the best of her abilities. You don’t deserve this last letter‚ but my guilty feelings refuse to pass unless I get these words
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A Tainted Perception of a Beautiful Duchess In Robert Browning’s dramatic monologue‚ “The Last Duchess”‚ the Duke portrays himself as a prideful‚ eloquent‚ man who is impassioned by his art. Throughout the poem‚ the reader soon learns and observes his jealous‚ possessive nature that is concealed within his character. The Duke subtly reveals characteristics of “ruthlessness‚ cynicism‚ contempt for human life” within himself and has an uncontrollable “lust for power”. (Joshua Adler‚ 223) Art possesses
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The Last Judgment‚ by Leandro Bassano 16th century Venetian Artist‚ religious painting of Christ Finished in 1596‚ currently residing in the National Museum of Western Art; Tokyo‚ Japan (Ueno). Visited on 11/2/09 from 10:15-11:30 Bassano’s The Last Judgment Painted by Leandro Bassano‚ a 16th century Venetian artist‚ The Last Judgment is a stunning work of scared art that takes one’s breath away upon first sight. Finished in 1596‚ the oil painting stands 73 x 51 cm tall and currently
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Explore the ways Robert Browning uses symbolism and figurative language in “My last Duchess” Robert Browning’s “My Last Duchess” was written in 1842; one of the first of his many dramatic monologues. This poem largely focuses around one narrative voice who we suspect as the Duke of Ferrara; giving the emissary of his prospective new wife a tour of the artworks in his home. He draws a curtain to reveal a painting of a woman‚ explaining that it is a portrait of his late wife; he describes her flirtatious
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The Last Emperor is a movie about the last emperor of China. This last emperor was known as Henry Puyi‚ the final ruler of the Qing dynasty. The movie The Last Emperor follows the life of Puyi from the time he became emperor of China at the age of 3‚ to the time of his release from a Chinese communist prison. This movie presents the end of “old” China and what was being done to persevere its traditions and culture‚ in an interesting and dramatic way. Background In the 19th century‚ China was
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Case 3: Last Minute Change at Old Delhi Finance Trust “It was a quarter to four on Friday afternoon‚” said Robin Lall. “I was just closing out my accounts and trying to clear up a few more issues before the end of the business day. Then along came my division vice president. Since my desk is in the centre of the mortgage banking division‚ I could tell long before he got to me that I was the one he was looking for. And‚ frankly‚ the folder he dropped at my desk was the last thing in the world
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