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CONRAD'S
HEART OF DARKNESS This ebook contains five essays. The first essay provides a background of the author,
Jospeh Conrad, and how his life experiences contributed to writing this novel. The second essay is a reader's response to
charges made by Chinua Achebe that Conrad is a racist. The argument is made that Conrad is simply reflecting back to the Europeans
so they can see their exploitation of other peoples more objectively. The third essay discusses Conrad's use of symbols. The
fourth essay examines the role of women -- the Intended, the African Mistress, and the aunt. The final essay explores good
and evil from Nietzsche's theoy of Apollo and Dionysus dichotomy as portrayed by Marlow and Kurtz. To purchase Click
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GOLDING'S
LORD OF THE FLIES This ebook contains five essays. The first essay provides a background
of the author, William Golding, and how his life expereinces contributed to writing his Nobel Prize-winning novel. The second
essay provides additional information on the history of the Nobel Prize, focusing on Goldings' impact on the history of literature.
The third essay discusses the allegorical content and Golding's attitude that humankind is raw, brutal, sinful, and selfish
as well as civilized and compassionate. The fourth essay deals with the important theme of good verses evil as protrayed by
Ralph and Jack, followed by essay five focusing on Simon and Piggy. Taken together, this collection of essays provides the
reader with a complete overview of the novel, the author, and the impact that Lord of the Flies has on the world
of literature. To purchase Click
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