An analysis of Congreve's use of the traditional comic image of disguise in the subtle and revealing forms of artifice in this play." (Author)

Classifying a work of literature means that it is similar to another work or works, and that these similarities may provide insight into it, or suggest new ways of asking or answering questions about it. (Author/MF)

An interpretation of Ferlinghetti's poem, 15." (RD)

Cane...represents the apotheosis of one man's attempt to bear witness to the reality and the power of an idea . . . that the Negro is not an apprentice to equality but a journeyman in suffering." (Author)

Argues against criticism of James Herbert by suggesting he was merely following the examples of other literary idols. (HOD)

Sees rhetoric or "languaging strategies" as central to the perception that a social movement exists. (PD)

Disagrees that "dialectical enjoinment" and "collective behavior" are necessary characteristics of a rhetorical study of social movements. Prefers a focus on individual perceptions or consciousness of movement. (PD)

Using a Burkeian perspective, the authors focus on the six debates during the 1980 Republican primary debate. (PD)

Describes how the Aristotelian model of causality can be used to help college students systematically analyze the components, point of view, organization, and purpose of a literary theory. The literary theories of Plato, Aristotle, Longinus, Sidney, Pope, Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Shelley are analyzed, using this model. (AM)

Examines the poetry and prose of James Dickey, analyzing his departure from conventional rhyme and the experiences influencing his writing. (HTH)

Critically analyzes Toynbee's "A Study of History" to determine this philosophy of history and its legacy, contributions, and flaws. Outlines events of his life and career as a standard for scholars. Presents Toynbee's view that the work of the historian is like that of the artist. (CAM)