Notes that in China shaped poetry is closely linked with palindromes. Traces the history of the genre and presents examples of such poetry in translation. Offers remarks on the techniques of "deciphering" patterned poems. (FL)

Discusses how traditional character types (such as Rip Van Winkle, the Ben Franklin character, and the Great Puritan) that Twain criticized through his satire survived his attacks and can be found today in many kinds of literature, including film and television. (SRT)

Examines style in children's theatre, focusing on pantomime, vaudeville, and theatre of the absurd. Traces shifts in the appeal of these styles from adult to children's theatre and then possibly to extinction. (PD)

This textbook is an advanced poetry and prose reader. Writings by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen, Thomas Carlyle, George Elliot, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Francis Scott Key, Thomas Moore, Sir Walter Scott, Walt Whitman, and Samuel Woodworth are presented. Ballads and parables are also included.

Examines the connotations of the term black literature" and offers some thoughts as to the validity of the term. (RB)

Relates how the series adventure story retains its hold over young readers and concludes its qualities may be both misunderstood and undervalued. (HOD)

Examines a classic school story that influenced the genre for several generations. (HOD)

Defines modern tragicomedy and focuses on Henrik Ibsen's play, "Little Eyolf" as representative of this literary genre. (MH)

Defines adaptations as translations of another's ideas to new or changed circumstances. Outlines the three main sources for adaptations: dramatic, non-dramatic, or literary material. Details challenges of adaptations, such as deciding what to keep and what to leave out, and the need to capture the essence of the original. (PM)

Demonstrates how an understanding of Roald Dahl's novel, "Matilda," can be enhanced by recognition of the influences of Victorian novels upon the author. Discusses particularly Dahl's affinities with Charles Dickens. (HB)

Examines the burlesque discourse of William F. Buckley Jr. in his books discussing his liberal opponents. Finds that Buckley's work mediates tragedy and comedy in that he accepts and rejects his political antagonists at one and the same time. Discusses the classification of literary genres as frames of acceptance and rejection, which center on…

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This brief article discusses romance literature that has paranormal or fantasy elements, and its growing attraction from publishers. The author discusses the equal interest from fans and the possible reasons for the popularity of this literature.

A work of fiction is presented, which shows the schools of the future. The changes regarding the school, which is based in the year 2014 that are shown in the story may be possible in real life schools, as the latest technology is already available but the courage and vision may be preventing the changes from taking place immediately.

The multigenre paper is a collection of very different pieces of writing that are combined into one unified work in which students interpret researched information and illustrate that knowledge in different forms of writing. The students state which genre would best illustrate the information learned from each source, those genres, along with a…