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CLASSIC LITERATURE  

Most people hear the words "classic literature" and cringe. Ugh... if it's a classic, it must be booooo-RING! When did this negative connotation attach itself to the phrase "classic literature?"

A literary analysis of the chapter "Reading" in Henry David Thoreau's classic, "Walden," with emphasis on the purpose of reading and the "heroic reader."

I took a trip to Barnes & Noble hoping to find and to my very pleasant surprise discovered that there is a new line of books out called "Classic Starts" that have taken a whole slew of old classics and abridged, and re-written them so that they are more suitable for kids.

Today most people read modern novels, but there are plenty of classic literature we should read.

Have you been meaning to sit down and read a good book lately? If you are having a hard time finding the time each day to read, then check out this article. You will soon be on your way to enjoying great literature on the go.

A Clockwork Orange, a book originally published in 1962, written by Anthony Burgess, is about a group of youth who like to beat up old men, rape women, and rob stores.

Popular culture is often viewed as a distraction in the English classroom, but it can be used to advance students' enjoyment of classical literature.

Focuses on love in two versions of "La Belle Dame Sans Merci" as well as "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". Presumes that love is, and will always be, a timeless conversation.

Greater Providence is saturated with bookstores of every genre. Here are a few of the best, tucked away in attics of warehouses, in corners of tiny villages, and across (gasp) the bridge to East Prov. Explore them when you have time to spare.

The Divine Comedy is an incredibly influential piece of literature, although it is often overlooked. To truly understand it, however, requires a very in depth look.

Taking your first college literature course can be rather intimidating, especially if you attended a high school that didn't fully prepare you for such a class. In this article, a Literature instructor explains what you should do to prepare yourself for a literature course.

The literature of a country is affected and influenced by how
the people of that country live. This paper will prove that The
French Revolution greatly influenced 19th Century French Romanticism.

Here are review and lesson connections from literature-based films for WWII history unit.

Take your class on a literature and film tour of American History with this timeline of book/ film combinations.

Over 20 top literature-based movies to share the struggles and the triumph of Black Americans. Includes book references and discussion questions. Also celebrates the Black American contribution to theater, movies and television.

If you've wanted to broaden your education, or become fluent in the "classics," then this is a great list of 40 classic must read novels.

Here are my top 5 recommendations in the genre of African American literature.

Inspire and excite your students with these amazing Harry Potter science experiments and literature connections!

By analyzing crucial works, we can understand what has made fictional film and literature what it is today. Arts and entertainment as a whole are indebted to these incredibly influential works.

God has constantly brought me in contact with works of literature that have a spiritual nature to them. So I thought I would lay out here the books that I feel most shaped my theology.

Dummies, fools, idiots, morons, and the stupids.

A common theme in literature is the classic war between a passion and responsibility. In a literary work, the main character often faces the demands of a passion, but deals with contemplation due to a conflict with his/her own responsibilities.

The concept of freedom, taken for granted by many, was always highly treasured by the African-Americans who had to endure the struggle of release from slavery. This is reflected in much of the classic African-American literaure.

While science fiction has been a staple for films since films began, the translation of science fiction literature to the silver screen has had at best spotty results. Here are a few SF greats whose works deserve the cinematic treatment.

A trip down memory lane remembering one of the classic video games, Castlevania.

reiview of 10 sites to get free assistance with literature lesson planning or homework. Includes study guides, lesson plans, activities, games, online books, ebooks, reference and resources

My list of all-time memorable characters found in literature.

The purpose of this article is to discuss heroism. Included will be both a personal definition and the Aristotelian definition of heroism. Examples of heroism in literature and film will also be discussed.

Choose high quality literature in varied genres to create a home library. Find books with rhythmic sound patterns that engage the listener. Pay attention to artwork.

An essay connecting the classic miracle play, Everyman with other literary works such as John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress and William Shakespeare's The Tempest.

Books abound with remarkable male names, so the literary canon is worth a look from prospective parents. Here are some of my favorite potential baby names taken from memorable male fictional characters in literature.

An observation of religious allusions and concepts used for both modern and ancient literature.

Teaching literature is more than just reading a good story to the classroom.

While it's impossible to argue for the complete eradication of traditional literature in the classroom, these books make an excellent break for students-especially those who detest reading.

This Adaptations is an anthology of short stories that were the basis for 35 movies. Why do filmmakers adapt from literature, anyway? Editor Stephanie Harrison quotes film theorist George Bluestone: "Film feeds off literature like sharks off a marlin."

This is a cultural analysis of a children's literature selection titled Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear. Yang, a young boy, struggles to fit in with his family violin quartet and with his peers. His journey reflects that of many of our students.

A book reveiw on the book "The Incarnation."

The Grapes of Wrath is one of the true American Classics. It is loved and praised for its characters, insights, and simple story. It is also hated for its honesty and reality.

The Hollywood adaptation of Homer's great epic, the film follows the massive assault on Troy by Greek military and discusses the fates of the soldiers involved.

very year a Top 10 list of baby names is published. Most often some common names atop the list nearly every year. While in the 21st century, a large trend of creative names has evolved, other constants have remained as well.

I've always regarded The Gillman as my favorite Universal monster. The only ghoul to imperil his ascendancy has been...

With so many new books being published for children daily, it's easy to forget the great books we grew up with. Take the list to the book store and start sharing these timeless treasures with your children.

Soviet Russia posed a horrible but historically interesting situation for artists of the time. This essay explores the different types of art that were produced and begins to question the very nature and purpose of art itself.

During the 1990s, a new generation of Black writers emerged in the spotlight to continue the literary tradition of giving voice to its experiences as Black people in the African Diaspora.

Books like the Da Vinci Code and Harry Potter may not be high-quality literature but they have sold millions of copies and have inspired a nation of TV addicts to pick up a book again. The problem is that people believe these books are great literature.

A guide to using Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning To Kill a Mockingbird in the classroom.

With modern technology and advancement, as well as other current day distractions, are our children reading classics the way previous generations have?