«The Women of Renaissance Florence, Power and Dependence in Renaissance Florence is a collection of three essays by Richard Trexler that give the reader insight into the experience of women in Florentine society by examining three major groups of...» Document abstract
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SummaryThe Women of Renaissance Florence, Power and Dependence in Renaissance Florence is a collection of three essays by Richard Trexler that give the reader insight into the experience of women in Florentine society by examining three major groups of women; nuns, prostitutes, and widows. Trexler is a Professor of History at the State University of New York at Binghampton, and has an impressive resume of fellowships and publications. Trexler is also known as one of the leaders in the study of ritual in a historical context.
In Trexler’s own words, “three essays I the present collection were in fact originally inspired by a similar problem: where were the missing women of Renaissance Florence?” (1) Trexler was fascinated by the “disproportionate number of females “which was “missing at certain point in the female life cycle” when research was conducted (1). Finally, Trexler sums up his goals for the publication by stating “one of the main goals of this collection of essays is, in fact, to demonstrate just how the student can become qualitatively attuned to persons in the past by pursuing quantitative questions. At the same time, reading these studies will acquaint the student with one of the central problems of contemporary women’s history: was women’s fate in the medieval and early modern world a generally dismal one? Or was there a redemptive quality about their existences?” (1)
This review will examine each essay included in the collection, highlighting the main points of the articles, the sources used, and the effectiveness of the author’s argument. The review will also examine Trexler’s objective in writing the essays as described above, discussing his success in meeting it.
In Trexler’s own words, “three essays I the present collection were in fact originally inspired by a similar problem: where were the missing women of Renaissance Florence?” (1) Trexler was fascinated by the “disproportionate number of females “which was “missing at certain point in the female life cycle” when research was conducted (1). Finally, Trexler sums up his goals for the publication by stating “one of the main goals of this collection of essays is, in fact, to demonstrate just how the student can become qualitatively attuned to persons in the past by pursuing quantitative questions. At the same time, reading these studies will acquaint the student with one of the central problems of contemporary women’s history: was women’s fate in the medieval and early modern world a generally dismal one? Or was there a redemptive quality about their existences?” (1)
This review will examine each essay included in the collection, highlighting the main points of the articles, the sources used, and the effectiveness of the author’s argument. The review will also examine Trexler’s objective in writing the essays as described above, discussing his success in meeting it.
«Bartolome De Las Casas was a Dominican Monk of Spanish descent, best known for his moving work A Short Account Of The Destruction Of The Indies, which details the barbaric actions of the Spanish conquistadors in their relations with the natives of...» Document abstract
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SummaryBartolome De Las Casas was a Dominican Monk of Spanish descent, best known for his moving work A Short Account Of The Destruction Of The Indies, which details the barbaric actions of the Spanish conquistadors in their relations with the natives of the New World. Even though it was written in the sixteenth century, A Short Account is still a significant work in our time, despite some of the stereotypes that De Las Casas includes. The author exposes important contradictions in the Spanish conquest of the New World and formulates a persuasive argument in favor of humane treatment of the native people. Centuries after it was written, A Short Account Of The Destruction Of The Indies has been studied by many world leaders interested in human rights, and De Las Casas is considered one of the first to champion this concept.
«Women in the Viking Age by Judith Jesch is a detailed and informative publication that discusses women during the Viking Age through the close examination of a vast amount of resources. Judith Jesch is currently teaching at the University of...» Document abstract
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SummaryWomen in the Viking Age by Judith Jesch is a detailed and informative publication that discusses women during the Viking Age through the close examination of a vast amount of resources. Judith Jesch is currently teaching at the University of Nottingham, and has extensive experience in a variety of publications. These works include authored books, edited books, articles in journals, chapters in edited books, short pieces, reviews, and literary as well as scholarly translations. In her own words as stated on the University of Nottingham website, Jesch’s interests include “the language, literature, and history of the Viking Age, and medieval Scandinavia and Iceland”. Furthermore, Jesch admit that she enjoys “reading old manuscripts…studying rune stones in situ” and “looking at archaeological sites”. Jesch’s obvious interest in all areas of the subject matter permeate her work, as it provides in depth research from both archaeological sites and cultural sources, such as poetry and other documents.
«This appeal is from the order granting Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Western Division. The District Court had jurisdiction over this case pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §...» Document abstract
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SummaryThis appeal is from the order granting Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Western Division. The District Court had jurisdiction over this case pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331 (2002) because this case arises under the First Amendment of the Constitution and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (2002). This Court has jurisdiction over the present appeal pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 (2002) because the appeal is from a final order of the United States District Court. The order granting Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment is considered to be a final order because it disposed of all the parties’ claims. Gordon v. City of Kansas City, 241 F.3d 997, 999 (8th Cir. 2001). The order was entered by the District Court on February 14, 2003, and the notice of appeal was filed on February 26, 2003.
«William Makepeace Thackeray’s Vanity Fair was published in book form for the first time in 1848, and was available in serialized editions one year prior. Edith Wharton’s The House of Mirth was published in 1905 making it highly likely that Wharton...» Document abstract
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SummaryWilliam Makepeace Thackeray’s Vanity Fair was published in book form for the first time in 1848, and was available in serialized editions one year prior. Edith Wharton’s The House of Mirth was published in 1905 making it highly likely that Wharton was aware of Vanity Fair and the main character of that novel Becky Sharp. The House of Mirth similarly uses a female character as its main protagonist and they seem to be very good foil characters in that both of them are looking to cement themselves into a high standing in the society in which they live. The difference between the two women is that they come from different countries, England and the United States. They are both outsides looking for a way into the circle, although they both have ins, they want ways to stay there. Could it be the case, because of how these two women were written, that American women in the aristocracy are better than English women of the aristocracy? The more likely result of a reading of these two novels is that both are equally as bad. The reasoning for this is Rebecca is in the circle at times and she is a woman who lacks moral integrity, and Lily is part of the group but she is being forced out and she is a person who though she is misconceived by many of those around her is of good character.
«William Faulkner was one of the most influential writers of his time. He was a pioneer author and some even consider him to be the only true modernist fiction writer who composed in the 1930’s. In that period he wrote many works that became...» Document abstract
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SummaryWilliam Faulkner was one of the most influential writers of his time. He was a pioneer author and some even consider him to be the only true modernist fiction writer who composed in the 1930’s. In that period he wrote many works that became famous, including novels such as: As I Lay Dying, Absolom, Absolom!, and The Sound and The Fury, and short stories like a “Rose For Emily”. The Sound and The Fury, written in 1929, was his first book and is one of the most famous. The story is told in four sections, not really chapters, due to the length, that are different days. The whole book uses four different narrators, Benjy, Quentin, Jason and a third person narrator; Benjy is a retarded 33 year old who is referred to as a man-boy, Quentin is a student at Harvard University, Jason is a worker at a farm supply store. Through the days that are narrated in the perspective of those three men, who are brothers, along with the third person narrative that focuses on the maid Dilsey, we are told the story of their sister Caddy.
«College football is broken; in fact, it has been for as long as anyone can remember. The rankings system used by the NCAA to decide which teams get to play for the national championship every year is an entirely subjective process, and is inherently...» Document abstract
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SummaryCollege football is broken; in fact, it has been for as long as anyone can remember. The rankings system used by the NCAA to decide which teams get to play for the national championship every year is an entirely subjective process, and is inherently flawed. From split national championships to the latest controversies over the Bowl Championship Series, or BCS, college football fans have been subjected to injustices that fans of no other sports have had to endure. The answer is simple: scrap the BCS and add a small playoff system to the original bowl system.
«In “Marginalia,” published in 1844, Edgar Allen Poe wrote, “To be thoroughly conversant with a Man’s heart, is to take our final lesson in the iron-clasped volume of despair.” His outlook on humanity was somber at best, and is a theme that we see...» Document abstract
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SummaryIn “Marginalia,” published in 1844, Edgar Allen Poe wrote, “To be thoroughly conversant with a Man’s heart, is to take our final lesson in the iron-clasped volume of despair.” His outlook on humanity was somber at best, and is a theme that we see flowing through a large percentage of Poe’s stories and poems. The occurrences of the stories themselves are what classic horror stories are made of. His narrators tend to rest on the brink between obsession and sanity, causing us as readers to question their motives and actions, and through vague language, Poe allows his readers to fill in the blanks. In exploring the works “Ligeia,” “The Raven,” and “The Cask of Amontillado,” ranging in dates from 1838-1846, we can look specifically at Poe’s narrators through their motives and actions, as well as Poe’s use of language as a way to change our perception.
«The historical figure of Gaius Caligula is one that has been mythologized, vilified, and misconstrued over the course of time. At this point in time, thousands of years after his historical reign over Rome, it is hard to tell what is fact and what...» Document abstract
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SummaryThe historical figure of Gaius Caligula is one that has been mythologized, vilified, and misconstrued over the course of time. At this point in time, thousands of years after his historical reign over Rome, it is hard to tell what is fact and what is fiction regarding his life and his actions. Albert Camus’ presentation of the young ruler in the 1938 play Caligula brings up many questions that must be answered before it is able to truly understand the historical character of Caligula. Unfortunately, little is known of his true character, and much of the information we do know balances on the thin line between fact and fiction.
«Environmentalism is a concept that has been long argued on many fronts. There is a large rift between those who scream for the need to protect our planet and those who could not care less. Now, with the planet moving closer and closer to possible...» Document abstract
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SummaryEnvironmentalism is a concept that has been long argued on many fronts. There is a large rift between those who scream for the need to protect our planet and those who could not care less. Now, with the planet moving closer and closer to possible biological peril, we find ourselves stopping to consider arguments we might have never heard before – or perhaps we’ve heard them before but are just listening to them for the first time. We suddenly find ourselves taking Marge Piercy’s poem, “The Common Living Dirt,” close to heart. But then we open our ears to ecological pessimists like Rachel Carson and Octavia Butler and wonder, “is it too late?” Unfortunately, it may be. There is no reason not to appreciate the gentle, optimistic approach that Piercy provides when she implores us to “worship […] on our knees, the common living dirt” (Piercy 372). However, it does not coincide with our current lifestyles as a nation or even a planet. I fear it may be too late for society to fix its previous errors and mistakes in environmental protection due to our gluttonous desire for selfishness and instant gratification
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