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The Meaning of Art
Explore Rabindranath Tagore's essay on the meaning of art, offering a unique summary of his thoughts and insights.
Body Ritual among the Nacirema
Explore Horace Miner's "Body Ritual among the Nacirema" and uncover the summary of this fascinating cultural study.
Coming of Age in Samoa
Explore the summary of Margaret Mead's "Coming of Age in Samoa," a key work in anthropology and cultural studies.
Najib Mahfuz's Midaq Alley: A Socio-Cultural Analysis
Explore Marius Deeb's summary of Najib Mahfuz's Midaq Alley, highlighting its socio-cultural themes and insights.
The Economy of the Feminine in Emilia Pardo Bazán's "Las medias rojas
Discover a summary of Bonnie L. Gasior's journal article on the feminine economy in Pardo Bazán's "Las medias rojas.
On Flags and Fraternities: Lessons on Cultural Memory and Historical Amnesia in Charles Chesnutt's "Po' Sandy
Explore the summary of Margaret D. Bauer's journal article on cultural memory in Chesnutt's "Po' Sandy" and its themes.
Materializing a Cyborg's Manifesto
Explore the summary of Jackie Orr's Journal article, "Materializing a Cyborg's Manifesto," and its key themes.
Decoration and Decorum, Adolf Loos's Critique of Kitsch
Explore Miriam Gusevich's summary of Adolf Loos's views on decoration and kitsch in journal articles.
Rioting with Stravinsky: A Particular Analysis of the "Rite of Spring
Explore the summary of Daniel K. L. Chua's analysis of the "Rite of Spring" and its impact on music and culture.
The Function of Stephen's Speech (Acts 7,2-53)
Explore John J. Kilgallen's dissertation on Stephen's speech in Acts 7:2-53, highlighting its key themes and insights.
An Analysis of Seneca's Thyestes
Explore a summary of Joe Park Poe's dissertation analyzing Seneca's Thyestes and its themes and impact.
Theme, Plot, and Technique in the "Heracles" of Euripides
Explore the themes, plot, and techniques in D. J. Conacher's journal article on Euripides' "Heracles.
The Argument of Hesiod's Works and Days
Explore the summary of Frederick J. Teggart's Journal article on Hesiod's Works and Days and its key arguments.
Longinus and the Subject of the Sublime
Explore the summary of Suzanne Guerlac's journal article on Longinus and the concept of the sublime in literature.
Gorgias' Encomium to Helen and the Defense of Rhetoric
Explore Essay Gorgias' Encomium to Helen and John Poulakos' defense of rhetoric in this insightful summary.
The Influence of Machado de Assis on John Barth's "The Floating Opera
Explore how Machado de Assis influenced John Barth's "The Floating Opera" in this insightful journal article summary.
Japanese perceptions of "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
Explore the summary of Pauline Kent's journal article on Japanese views of "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword.
Karl Polanyi and the Writing of "The Great Transformation
Explore Karl Polanyi's ideas in "The Great Transformation" through Fred Block's insightful summary and analysis.
The Failure of Silicon Valley Bank and the Panic of 2023
Explore the summary of Andrew Metrick's journal article on the Silicon Valley Bank failure and the 2023 panic.
The Road to Serfdom after 75 Years
Explore the summary of Bruce Caldwell's "The Road to Serfdom" after 75 years and its lasting impact on economics and freedom.
Expenditures, Savings, and Income
Explore the summary of Dorothy S. Brady's report on expenditures, savings, and income for valuable insights.
Reading and Misreading "The Man of Mode
Explore the summary of R. D. Hume's insights on reading and misreading "The Man of Mode." Discover key themes and ideas.
Zami: A New Spelling of My Name
Explore Audre Lorde's Zami, a unique biomythography blending personal story and history in a powerful summary.
The Implications of the Warnock Report for the Education of the Maladjusted
Explore the summary of Peter H. Priestley's journal article on the Warnock Report's impact on maladjusted education.
Considering the Nature of Wilderness: Reflections on Roderick Nash's "Wilderness and the American Mind
Explore a summary of Bryan McDonald's journal article on Roderick Nash's views of wilderness in "Wilderness and the American Mind.
Feminist Criticism in The Wilderness
Explore Elaine Showalter's feminist criticism in "The Wilderness" and discover key themes and insights in this summary.
Subjects of Terror: The Ethical Impulse in Alicia Gaspar de Alba's "Desert Blood
Explore the ethical themes in Lorna Pérez's summary of Alicia Gaspar de Alba's "Desert Blood." Discover more!
futuristic technologies and purdah in the feminist utopia: Rokeya S. Hossain's 'Sultana's dream
Explore Debali Mookerjea-Leonard's summary of futuristic tech and purdah in Hossain's feminist utopia, "Sultana's Dream.
A Leaf In The Storm
Explore the summary of "A Leaf In The Storm" by Lalithambika Antharjanam and discover its themes and characters.
The Laugh of the Medusa
Explore the summary of "The Laugh of the Medusa" by Hélène Cixous, Keith Cohen, and Paula Cohen. Discover its key themes!
“Under Western Eyes” Revisited: Feminist Solidarity through Anticapitalist Struggles
Explore the summary of Chandra Talpade Mohanty's "Under Western Eyes" and its insights on feminist solidarity and struggles.
A Study of Two Cebuano Legends: The Lost Lender and Maria Cacao
Explore a summary of "A Study of Two Cebuano Legends" by Erlinda Kintanar Alburo and discover rich cultural tales.
Real Women Have Skins: The Enchanted Bride Tale in Her Body and Other Parties
Explore Jessica Campbell's "Real Women Have Skins" for a captivating summary of the Enchanted Bride Tale and its themes.
Femi Osofisan's "Women of Owu": Paraphrase in Performance
Explore the summary of Femi Osofisan's "Women of Owu" by Kacke Götrick, highlighting key themes and performances.
The Jurisprudence of Equality: The Women's Minimum Wage, the First Equal Rights Amendment, and Adkins v. Children's Hospital, 1905-1923
Explore the summary of Joan G. Zimmerman's article on women's minimum wage and equal rights from 1905 to 1923.
Barbie Doll by Marge Piercy
Explore Marge Piercy's Poem Barbie Doll, a powerful summary of beauty standards and identity in today's world.
Analyzing "Araby" as Story and Discourse: A Summary of the MURGE Project
Explore the MURGE Project's analysis of "Araby" and discover its story and discourse in this detailed summary.
German Unification in the Context of European History
Explore the summary of Hagen Schulze's journal article on German Unification and its role in European history.
Politics, Ideology and the Onset of the Cold War, 1947
Explore the summary of Geoffrey Roberts' journal article on politics, ideology, and the Cold War's start in 1947.
The Origins of the Thirty Years' War
Explore a summary of Myron P. Gutmann's article on the origins of the Thirty Years' War and its historical impact.
The London Conference on the Application of the Dawes Plan
Explore the summary of George A. Finch's journal article on the London Conference and the Dawes Plan's impact.
Historians and the Vietnam War: The Conflict Over Interpretations Continues
Explore George W. Hopkins' insights on Essay Historians and the Vietnam War, highlighting ongoing conflicts over interpretations.
The Industrial Revolution in Japan
Explore Count Okuma's essay on the Industrial Revolution in Japan, highlighting key events and their impact on society.
The Sugar Revolution
Explore the summary of B. W. Higman's Journal article, "The Sugar Revolution," and its impact on history and society.
The Iranian Revolution
Explore the summary of "The Iranian Revolution" by Ali Muhammad Bhat, uncovering key events and insights.
The Great Awakening: An Historical Analysis
Explore Robert D. Rossel's article on The Great Awakening, offering a detailed summary of its historical impact.
The Historiography of Hitler's Rise to Power
Explore J. S. Conway's article on the historiography of Hitler's rise to power and gain a clear summary of key insights.
Balboa
Explore the summary of "Balboa" by Sabina Murray, a captivating short story about discovery and identity.
On the Rebellion of 1857: A Brief History of an Idea
Explore the key ideas in Peter Robb's article on the 1857 rebellion. Get a quick summary of this important historical event.
The Failure of the Ionian Revolt
Explore the summary of Donald Lateiner's journal article on the Ionian Revolt and its historical significance.
Rewriting the Chicano Movement: New Histories of Mexican American Activism in the Civil Rights Era
Explore a summary of "Rewriting the Chicano Movement," highlighting Mexican American activism in the Civil Rights Era.
The Historical Context of Thucydides' Funeral Oration
Explore the summary of A. B. Bosworth's journal article on the historical context of Thucydides' Funeral Oration.
Rizal and Poltergeists in Dapitan
Explore the summary of Jose S. Arcilla's article on Rizal and poltergeists in Dapitan. Discover intriguing insights!
the legal status of women in the early republic 1776-1848
Explore the summary of Linda K. Kerber's essay on women's legal status in the early republic from 1776 to 1848.
The Everyday Lives of Parisian Women and the October Days of 1789
Explore the summary of David Garrioch's article on Parisian women and the October Days of 1789. Discover their stories.
From Bitter Memories to Heritage-Making? The Jabidah Massacre and the Mindanao Garden of Peace
Explore the summary of Rommel A. Curaming's journal article on the Jabidah Massacre and its impact on Mindanao's heritage.
Thomas Paine's The Age of Reason Revisited
Explore the summary of Franklyn K. Prochaska's journal article on Thomas Paine's "The Age of Reason." Learn key insights!
The Scholastic Foundations of Emilio Jacinto’s Liwanag at Dilim (Light and Darkness), c. 1896
Explore the summary of Emilio Jacinto’s Liwanag at Dilim by Johaina K. Crisostomo in this insightful journal article.
The Monroe Doctrine: Meanings and Implications
Explore the summary of Mark T. Gilderhus's journal article on the Monroe Doctrine's meanings and implications.
Notes on the State of Virginia: An Annotated Edition
Explore Thomas Jefferson's "Notes on the State of Virginia" in this annotated edition, offering key insights and historical summaries.
Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address
Explore a summary of Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address by George D. Gopen and its impact on American history.
The Black Jacobins Reader
Explore the summary of The Black Jacobins Reader by Forsdick and Høgsbjerg, a key work on revolutionary history.
Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis and Development
Explore B.R. Ambedkar's insights on Dissertation Castes in India, their origin, structure, and growth in this detailed summary.
The First Crusade: "The Chronicle of Fulcher of Chartres" and Other Source Materials
Explore the First Crusade through "The Chronicle of Fulcher of Chartres" and other key sources by Edward Peters. Summary inside!
The Haitian Declaration of Independence: Creation, Context, and Legacy
Explore the summary of Julia Gaffield's essays on Haiti's Declaration of Independence, its creation, context, and lasting impact.
The Rule of Love: Wife Beating as Prerogative and Privacy
Explore the summary of Reva B. Siegel's article on the complex issues of love, privacy, and wife beating.
Reagan’s Strategy for the Cold War and the Evil Empire Address
Explore a summary of Reagan's Cold War strategy in the article by Rowland and Jones. Learn about the "Evil Empire" address.
Money and Politics in America, 1755-1775: A Study in the Currency Act of 1764 and the Political Economy of Revolution
Explore the summary of "Money and Politics in America, 1755-1775" by Joseph Albert Ernst and its impact on revolution.
The Long Telegram: An Act of Political Leadership
Explore the summary of Robert C. Tucker's "The Long Telegram" and its impact on political leadership.
American Indian Removal beyond the Removal Act
Explore the summary of John P. Bowes' journal article on the American Indian Removal beyond the Removal Act.
The Role of Dialect Representation in Speaking from the Margins: “The Lesson” of Toni Cade Bambara
Explore a summary of Katy M. Wright's article on dialect in Toni Cade Bambara's "The Lesson" and its impact.
Phonemic Patterning in Keats's "Ode on Melancholy
Explore the summary of Ann Lozano's journal article on phonemic patterning in Keats's "Ode on Melancholy.
William Faulkner's “Speech Accepting the Nobel Prize in Literature”: A Language for Ameliorating Atomic Anxiety
Explore Mark LaVoie's summary of William Faulkner's Nobel Prize speech on language and atomic anxiety.
Criticism, Ideology, Raymond Williams and Terry Eagleton
Explore J. R. Harvey's insights on book reviews, criticism, and ideology from Raymond Williams and Terry Eagleton.
Wordsworth's "Lucy" Poems: Context and Meaning
Explore Spencer Hall's insights on Wordsworth's "Lucy" poems, their context, and deeper meanings in this engaging summary.
The Garden
Explore Andrew Marvell's poem "The Garden" with our summary, revealing its themes and beauty in nature and life.
Two Tramps in Mud Time and the Critics
Explore the summary of Laurence Perrine's essay, "Two Tramps in Mud Time," and its critiques in this insightful page.
Marina
Explore T.S. Eliot's poem "Marina" with a summary of its themes and meanings in this insightful overview.
Abortions Will Not Let You Forget: A Close Reading of Gwendolyn Brooks's "The Mother
Explore R. C. Evans's summary of Gwendolyn Brooks's "The Mother," examining the impact of abortion through deep analysis.
Afterwards
Explore a summary of Thomas Hardy's poem "Afterwards," highlighting its themes and emotions in a concise way.
A Passage to India
Explore Walt Whitman's poem "A Passage to India" and discover its themes and meaning in this insightful summary.
The Merchant
Explore the summary of "The Merchant" by Arnold Wesker, a powerful play about love, ambition, and moral struggles.
The Subjection of Women
Explore the summary of John Stuart Mill's essay, The Subjection of Women, and its impact on gender equality.
Kant's Rhetoric of Enlightenment
Explore Michael Clarke's insights in "Kant's Rhetoric of Enlightenment" for a thought-provoking summary on philosophy.
I and Thou
Explore Martin Buber's "I and Thou" for a deep summary of human relationships and philosophical insights.
The Absurd
Explore Thomas Nagel's "The Absurd" essay and discover its insights on life's meaning and the human condition.
Kant's Thory of Morals
Explore Kant's Theory of Morals by Bruce Aune. Get a clear summary of key ideas and insights on ethics and philosophy.
Computing Machinery and Intelligence
Explore Alan Turing's key ideas in "Computing Machinery and Intelligence" with a clear summary of his groundbreaking work.
The Cloud
Discover the summary of Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem "The Cloud," exploring its themes and imagery in a brief overview.
The Philosophy of Composition
Explore Edgar Allan Poe's "The Philosophy of Composition" and get a clear summary of its key ideas and insights.
Ion
Explore Plato's "Play Ion" with a clear summary of its themes, characters, and historical context. Learn more today!
Francis Bacon's Essay of Beauty
Explore A. Philip McMahon's insights on Francis Bacon's Essay of Beauty in this detailed summary of the journal article.
Montaigne and the Cannibals: Toward a Redefinition of Exoticism
Explore the summary of Roger Celestin's article on Montaigne and exoticism in the context of cultural understanding.
The Underlying Structure of the Divinity School Address
Explore the key points and summary of Carol Johnston's Journal article on the Divinity School Address.
Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison
Explore the summary of Foucault's Discipline and Punish, uncovering its insights on prisons and societal control.
The Power of Television Images: The First Kennedy-Nixon Debate Revisited
Explore the summary of "The Power of Television Images" and its impact on the Kennedy-Nixon debate by James N. Druckman.
The US National Intelligence Council's "Global Trends" 2040
Explore the US National Intelligence Council's "Global Trends" 2040 report summary and its key insights on future possibilities.
Asch Conformity Studies: Conformity to the Experimenter and/or to the Group?
Explore the Asch Conformity Studies by Gary I. Schulman and understand how we conform to groups or experimenters.
Doing Gender
Explore the summary of "Doing Gender" by Candace West and Don H. Zimmerman, highlighting key themes and insights.
Talented Tenth
Explore W.E.B. Du Bois's Essay "Talented Tenth," a powerful summary of leadership and education in the Black community.
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
Explore the summary of "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander, examining mass incarceration and its social impact.
Deep Play: Notes on the Balinese Cockfight
Explore Geertz's insights on the Balinese cockfight and its cultural significance in this engaging essay summary.
The Sociological Significance of Black Feminist Thought
Explore the summary of Patricia Hill Collins' essay on the importance of Black feminist thought and its sociological impact.
The Weight of Glory
Explore the summary of C. S. Lewis's essay, "The Weight of Glory," and discover its key themes and insights.