… biography, Great American Generals - Robert E. Lee, by Ian Hogg, because I have always been fascinated about the Civil War and especially about one of the greatest heroes of American history General Robert E. Lee. I also chose this particular book…

… Francis’ Waxwings is the belief of Taoism. This idea obviously is stated in the first line of the first stanza and then subtly throughout the rest of the poem. The title of the poem can also present a hint of Taoism. Since a tremendous component…

… to the middle 1900’s (1963), Robert Frost gave the world a window to view the world through poetry. From “A Boy’s Will” to “Mountain Interval,” he has explored many different aspects of writing. Giving us poems that define hope and happiness…

… in San Francisco. His father was William Frost, a Harvard graduate who was on his way westward when he stopped to teach at Bucknell Academy in Pennsylvania for extra money. His mother, Isabelle Moodie began teaching math at Bucknell while William…

… alike, are greatly dependant upon the popularity of their readers. There are two kinds of readers however; the public, and the critics. Because of his ability to capture the essence of what both kinds aspire to, Robert Frost is believed to be the…

… attribute notable influence to his poetry. The business of his poetic custom does not deviate much from Dickinson and Poe. Edgar A. Poe’s “inland souls” is a perfect example of similar writings of Frost. Frost’s dramatic dialogue entitled “West runnin…

… may lead... Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." -Robert Frost Everyone is a traveler, choosing the roads to follow on the map of their continuous journey, life. There is never a straight path that leaves one with but a sole…

… Alto, CA coffeehouse scene in the mid-sixties. It was there that he began writing poetry and found his future song writing partner Jerry Garcia. Although Hunter had been writing poetry for several years, his career did not begin in earnest until…

… life of Robert Johnson, one of the most influential early blues artists, in shrouded by vague details and encompassed in mystery. His emotion filled playing and singing blends to form some of the most moving, original blues music ever produced.…

… era. His style was unlike anyone else’s and his stories are still popular today. Robert Louis Stevenson was an author of many classic novels and his literary success became popular when he wrote the mystery called The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll…