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Edgar Allen Poe
Number of words: 1970 - Number of pages: 8.... we know that Allen never treated Poe with sensitivity. In 1815, the Allen family moved to England on business. There, Poe entered the Manor-House School in Stoke-Newington, a London suburb. This school taught him "the gothic architecture and historical landscape of the region made a deep imprint on his youthful imagination, which would effect his adult writings" (Levin, 14). The Allens left England in June 1820, and arrived in Richmond on August 2. Here, Poe entered the English and Classical School of Joseph H. Clarke, a graduate of Trinity College in Dublin. On February 14, 1826, Poe .....
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George Lucas
Number of words: 2554 - Number of pages: 10.... his graduation ceremony at his high school, but joked that the only reason he got a diploma was because his teachers felt sorry for him. As a result, Lucas looked for other options to fill his void in life. Since his grades were not good enough for a four-year college, he decided to go to junior college. For the first time in his life, he hit the books. He fell asleep trying to earn the highest grades he could in order to have a future for himself.
During junior college, Lucas formed other interests. Instead of racing, he filmed them on a 8-millimeter camera his father gave him. A .....
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The Life Of Edgar Allen Poe
Number of words: 384 - Number of pages: 2.... the Southern Literary Messenger. He married his cousin
Virginia, who was only 13, and Mrs. Clemm stayed with the couple. The Poes
had no children.
This success would not last. Poe's stories, poems, and criticism in
the magazine, The Southern Literary Messenger soon attracted attention, and
he looked for wider opportunities, not a good choice. From 1837 to 1839 he
tried free-lance writing in New York City and Philadelphia but earned very
little. Again he tried editing. His work was praised, but he was still paid
little. His efforts to organize his own magazine were unsuccessful. For the
nex .....
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The Period Of Ramses II
Number of words: 1522 - Number of pages: 6.... in Nubia was to show the great power and modernization of Egypt. The Ramesseum was an example of the architectural advancement that was created during the era of Ramses II. It was colossal and “the Egyptian insistence on colossal size proves itself entirely appropriate to the surroundings” (Sullivan 178). It was amazing and “its proportions were superb” (Sullivan 178). Since they made it such a colossal size, it made the kingdom look great, and others would admire it. It was also a great structure, because of its massive and precise proportions, and was built well. Another exam .....
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Hitler's Ambitions
Number of words: 2475 - Number of pages: 9.... Hitler’s half-brother, Alois Jr., ran away from home because of the constant beatings he had received from his father. Now Hitler’s father’s abuse was put upon Hitler (Flood, p6-7). When the time to choose a secondary school came, Hitler wanted to go to a classical school but was forced to go to a technical school by his father. In secondary school Hitler’s grades dropped dramatically (Heyes p21). Hitler was however very interested in German Nationalism and figures such as, Bismarck and Frederick despite his low grades (History place). This is a marked beginning of his ambitions .....
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Alexandre Dumas
Number of words: 305 - Number of pages: 2.... for his plays. Having been regarded as the most important playwright, one of the most prolific writers ever, and the most famous novelist in France, Dumas soon found his luck failing him. He made a fortune and quickly lost it due to his lavish life-style, and generosity. His reputation became tarnished because he often collaborated with people who supplied ideas and minor works, to which Dumas gave his touch of literary genius. He now faced accusations and even suits charging him of plagiarism. Later on in his life, he wrote his memoirs and on December fifth eighteen seventy, he died in th .....
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Queen Elizabeth
Number of words: 1227 - Number of pages: 5.... that he would get an heir from Anne. With his first wife, Catherine, he had a daughter, which they named Mary. Between the time of Elizabeth’s mothers death and 1537 Henry married yet again. The woman was named Jane Seymour and she cared greatly for Elizabeth. She forced Henry to take Elizabeth back into the house, as it was, Elizabeth had been sent away for schooling and whatnot. In 1537 Elizabeth’s new stepmother, Jane Seymour, gave birth to a son, the birth of this son however brought about the death of Jane from bed fever. The child was named Edward.
Once Edward had been .....
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Robert Stevenson
Number of words: 1631 - Number of pages: 6.... imagination to grow and he created his own tales. His father was proud of him, but afraid his only son would not succeed in life. His father suggested law school just incase his writing did not succeed. He graduated, but he never practiced law, (1854). Instead, he wanted to travel for adventure and to find good health.
Robert Louis Stevenson began his travels in 1870. In the Life and Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, written by Richard Dury, Dury claims Stevenson first went to France, where he met Fanny Osbourne, an American lady. Stevenson traveled all throughout France, whi .....
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Empress Wu
Number of words: 1331 - Number of pages: 5.... Tsung’s death, T’ai Tsung’s son, Kao Tsung, became the emperor of the Tang court. Kao Tsung’s empress, Empress Wang, was jealous of a new concubine that Kao Tsung gave much affection to. Her name was Hsaio Shu-Fei. She then ordered to grow her hair back and come back to the Tang court. She did what she was told and came back. Empress Wang’s plan was to take away the affection that Kao Tsung gave to Hsaio Shu-Fei. Empress Wang’s plan worked, but it also backfired on her. got Kao Tsung’s affection, but still, Empress Wang was not satisfied because sh .....
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Miles Davis
Number of words: 1678 - Number of pages: 7.... Jazz Festival alerted the critics that he was "back". Davis form a quintet which included Red Garland, Paul Chambers, Philly Joe Jones, and John Coletrain. In 1957 Davis made the first of many solo recordings with the unusual jazz orchestrations of Gil Evans, and he wrote music for film by Louis Malle.
In 1963Davis formed a new quintet including the talents of Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Tony Williams, and Wayne Shorter. The late 1960s sound Davis playing with a variety of talented musicians. Davis retired during the mid-‘70s due to severe ailments and an automobile accident. .....
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