American Romanticism: Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, and Nathaniel Hawthorne
American Romanticism: Features and Key Figures
Features of American Romanticism
– Foreign influences with a distinct American identity – Peculiar American experiences (landscape, Native American culture, new nation, democracy) – Puritan heritage
Washington Irving: Father of American Fiction
– Sought to establish American literature as independent – First American fiction writer to gain international fame – The Sketch Book marked the beginning of American Romanticism (collection of tales)
Rip Van Winkle
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Read MoreIn-Depth Analysis of Antonio Machado’s Life and Poetry
Index
1. General Information about the Author
Born in Seville, Antonio Machado later resided in Madrid for his studies. His prose debut came in 1893, followed by his first poetry publication in 1901. Paris beckoned in 1899 and again in 1902, marking a pivotal year when he befriended the esteemed Rubén Darío. Around this time in Madrid, he crossed paths with literary luminaries like Unamuno, Valle-Inclán, and Juan Ramón Jiménez, forging lasting friendships. A professor of French, Machado married
Read MoreA Comprehensive Guide to Effective Communication and Reading Techniques
Intelligibility and Clarity in Communication
Starting Strong and Engaging Your Audience
The beginning of a conversation is crucial. Speakers should always consider the occasion and topic, ensuring they remain focused and avoid straying. To maintain listeners’ attention, it’s essential to be engaging. Incorporating relevant quotes from scriptures, philosophers, or scientists can enhance both authenticity and interest. When necessary, presenting data and facts related to the topic is also beneficial.
Read MoreThe Business of Sports: From College Corruption to Stadium Innovations
Issue 29
Cracks in the Game
What Happened?
College basketball was broken.
Proposed Solutions:
- Eliminate the NBA’s one-and-done rule, allowing players to go pro straight from high school.
- Allow players to have agents when negotiating contracts and deciding whether or not to go pro.
For 15 years, the NCAA and NBA knew about corruption and fraud. NCAA President Emmert called for radical action to change college basketball, emphasizing the need for decisive measures beyond incremental change.
The Core Issue:
Read MorePandas Data Manipulation: A Practical Guide with Examples
Importing Libraries and Data
Importing Libraries
import pandas as pd
import numpy as np
Reading CSV Files
coffee = pd.read_csv('./warmup-data/coffee.csv')
bios = pd.read_csv("./data/bios.csv")
nocs = pd.read_csv('./data/noc_regions.csv')
results = pd.read_csv('./data/results.csv')
Creating DataFrames
df = pd.DataFrame([[1,2,3], [4,5,6], [7,8,9]], columns=['a', 'b', 'c'], index=["x", "y", "z"])
Viewing and Inspecting Data
df.head()
df.info()
df.describe()
Selecting Data
Selecting Columns and Rows
coffee[
Children’s Literature in English: Fostering Language Skills and Cultural Enrichment
1. Introduction
One of the functions of language is the poetic function. This means that it can be used for the sheer enjoyment of language. Children’s Literature has certain features that make it more attractive and interesting for children. But listening to or reading literary texts, tales, and stories isn’t just a pleasurable activity, it’s also a communicative activity that contributes to the development of Communicative Competence in our students.
Our current educational system, ruled by LOMLOE
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