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An essay designed to build a bridge between two of Keats' works, "Ode On Melancholy" and "To Autumn", by establishing their interdependence on one another.

Here is my list of the top ten 20th century songs that celebrate the under-appreciated heroism of ordinary Americans who diligently keep pounding away at jobs they hate just to keep the lights on!

Dylan's music, as explained partly from Michael Lydon's Rock for Sale piece has been described as turmoil-fueled social anthems and reluctant odes that explain the pains of growing up in America.

Book Review

The answer remains simple. Ironically, a constant "I must complete my assignment before I do anything recreational" is the wrong attitude, particularly for the person who works eight or nine hours straight.

Details on the recall of a 70cc all-terrain vehicle model.

Poetry in and about Harry Potter

Not familiar with the poetry of Ogden Nash? Sure you are. You just didn't know it.

Mr. Stolyarov describes the horrendous state of the popular culture today and how it mirrors the totalitarian society portrayed in George Orwell's "1984."

An in-depth analysis of how the music of the Doors affected the youth culture of the 1960s.

In this short story/play by G. Stolyarov II, a young rational composer confronts a world-renowned writer of "avant-garde" music. Learn of the primary philosophical issues which define the realm of auditory aesthetics, and the essence of this domain's greatest conflict.

Looking for an easy way to add zip to your meal or snack? With three new mustard's, Grey Poupon is the answer.

From temples to baths to aqueducts, Augustus erected buildings everywhere as part of his program of revival after the debilitating civil wars. Two such edifices characterize the extravagant nature of his reign.

One of the most esoteric yet infamous women of world history, Cleopatra VII remains a leading female figure renown for her charm and beauty. Her depiction in ancient writings reveal a strong xenophobic presence in Rome.

A harrowing tale of public shame.

The Nikon F6 35mm SLR Autofocus Film Camera is one of my personal favorite film cameras because it will provide you with professional-quality photographs, without having to spend months learning the various functions of the camera.

A discussion of meter or the stressed and unstressed syllables that typify English poetry, with several useful illustrations

This is an ode I wrote over 6 years ago in a creative writing class. It is done in the same style and inspired by the great writer, Pablo Neruda.

Is July 12th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?

Viewing and reviewing. I've been watching too may movies. So I'll just be reviewing the ultimate film review site.

Following is a listing of the best bagel shops in the Baltimore area

Finding a car seat for your new baby can be very hard, but there is no need to worry. There is a car seat out there for everyone.

The mobile ringtones are creating mammoth revolution in the market, surpassing the music industry alone.

Unfading Love Letters of John Keats to His Beloved Fanny Brawne.

A look at the best Hip-Hop love songs ever made!

Here's a look at some fun holidays to pass the time during the month of November. All holidays were suggested to me by friends and colleagues.

Over a three-and-a-half-decade career, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Bruce Springsteen has created albums both good and great. Here is a complete guide the work of "The Boss," album-by-album.

A strange feeling of pure purpose of writing songs began to engulf me. I wasn't writing for myself anymore but ideas, chords, and melody lines started to pursue me. Fame and fortune were no longer my desires. The knife had come down on my dream.

Expressing his pessimistic opinion through satire and wit, this influential writer used one of his many controversial writings, Candide, to indirectly express his views of Enlightenment and what he believed needed reform.

Explores the romantic destinations that can be found throughout Italy, including Sicily, Tuscany, Rome and Venice. Some of the activities that await lovers include gondola rides, castle visits, as well as wine tasting.

For the forty years after the Beat Generation, we've turned to singer-songwriters to provide the soundtracks to our lives. The lead singer of Coldplay? Gwyenth's hubby Chris Martin. The US Poet Laureate? Anyone?

Danko Jones is one of the best kept secrets overseas. The band already has a frantic following in Germany, Holland and Norway and legions of fans in Switzerland, Sweden, Spain and right next door in Canada-Danko Jones' home country.

R. Kelly continues to amaze me. On this EP, there are two versions of the song and an additional tune

For many romantic writers, imagination is creation. Samuel Taylor Coleridge and John Keats shared romantic concepts of imagination, which they creatively expressed through their writing and poems.

At 40, Trent Reznor has seen it all: various personnel changes in Nine Inch Nails' 16- year history, a near-fatal overdose and Hurricane Katrina's devastation of New Orleans, his hometown for over a decade. Reznor's back in business...

A brief history of Greek theater from it's beginnings centuries ago.

Jimmy Buffett has many great songs ranging from ocean-bound ballads to conga line classics. Here are ten great Buffett songs from a casual fan

Nostalgia in the now.

About my hobby...

Charleston is romance personified in and of itself, so there are all sorts of dining choices. However, some restaurants have stood the test of time and become award winners over many years for their romantic settings, menus and extensive wine selections

Finding a job in LA can be intense so you should give yourself time to actually do it.

This is a short guide that outlines one approach to the early processes of writing poetry.

A wide range of events is on tap for Valentine's Day in central Ohio. Whether you're in the mood for romance or want to have nothing to do with hearts and candy, there's bound to be something here that will entertain you.

I swore I would try to really like my family home over this Thanksgiving holiday.

Although Shakespeare's works The Merchant of Venice and Twelfth Night are considered comedies, they also signal the end of Shakespeare's comedy writing. An analysis of the plays reveal an inner darkness.

This paper investigates the use of music and song in Shakespeare's plays. It is useful as a source document for students of English literature.

Greek drama developed from the Greek Dionysian festivals. It began as a simple festival in honor of the Greek god Dionysus. The crude songs and dances developed into a dithyramb
and included a chorus.

It's difficult to properly convey just how culinary central, definining, and beloved fry sauce has become to Utahns. What on earth is all the fuss about?