Edgar Allan Poe was an American author‚ poet‚ editor and literary critic‚ who is also connected with the American Romantic Movement. However‚ he was best known for his tales of mystery and horror. He was among the earliest American authors to write short stories and is usually considered the creator of what is now called the detective-fiction genre. He is also credited for his contribution in the ever evolving category of science fiction. His works have greatly swayed American literature and
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Oprah Winfrey is a monumental looked after charismatic leader. Although she was awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor award‚ The Presidential Medal of Freedom‚ and is known for being the richest and most powerful woman in the world‚ this doesn’t account for the influence she’s had on her faithful followers. She’s had over millions people from all over the world follow her throughout her successful career. Oprah’s success is owed to the many trials she faced in her life. As a child Oprah was
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“I think that the great part of creativity is overcoming fear. Fear is a given. When you sit down and have to begin something‚ don’t be afraid to be filled with fear‚ because it goes with the turf” (Chandler). Jerry Goldsmith is saying that facing your fears could lead to accomplishing wonderful goals. Jerry Goldsmith was a well-educated musician that created many masterpieces. Not to mention‚ you will be informed of Jerry Goldsmith’s life‚ major works‚ and contributions to the music world. Second
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The Italian Renaissance began in Florence‚ Italy in the early 1400’s. Humanism‚ which was the revitalization of Greek and Roman philosophy‚ gained popularity during this time. The Renaissance is defined as “the literary and artistic period characterized by artistic innovation‚ new confidence in human abilities‚ and interest in classical civilization” (Bishop 453). Some of the most famous art pieces in history were created during the Renaissance. Well-known painters and sculptors from this era
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Name: Tolentino‚ Faye Ann B. Name of Company: Tourism Department Course: BS Tourism Management-IIA Assigned: Marketing Section Weekly Accomplishment Report Date: April 16‚ 2013- Tuesday On this day there were many clients went to our office to inquire regarding on tarpaulin. More so‚ I was able to learn how to use fax machine. Date: April 17‚ 2013- Wednesday
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“An Accomplishment that makes me proud” Throughout my childhood‚ many of my relatives asked me the usual question they ask around‚ “So what are you going to do when you grow up?” During my childhood‚ the answer that came without thinking quickly and with confidence: was “A chef” I don’t really know when I wanted to become a chef‚ but‚ suddenly there it was. However‚ many people portend me that a chef would be doctrinaire for me because I was an oblivious person. I wasn’t trenchant when they tried
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In American literature‚ Zora Neale Hurston is considered one of the most outstanding and memorable African American writers. While pursuing her work in the midst of the Harlem Renaissance‚ Hurston was acknowledged as the first modern African American to collect and publish folklore. Along with being a folklorist‚ she was also an anthropologist‚ novelist‚ and short story writer. In 1937‚ her most recognizable novel Their Eyes Were Watching God was published‚ and quickly became her greatest success
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Henri Matisse Henri Matisse (3 November 1954-31 December 1869) "What I dream of is an art of balance‚ of purity and serenity‚ devoid of troubling or depressing subject-matter‚ an art which could be for every mental worker‚ for the businessman as well as the man of letters‚ for example‚ a soothing‚ calming influence on the mind‚ something like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue." – Henri Matisse-
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Giotto di Bondone was one of the first recognized artist during the Italian Renaissance. He’s often referred to as the father of the Renaissance. He influenced many artists in his time some of them were‚ Masaccio‚ Michaelangelo‚ and Raphael. The exact date of Giotto di Bondone’s birth is unknown but it is thought to be around 1266 in Vespigano‚ Italy‚ near Florence. Little is known about Di Bondone’s childhood and family. He exhibited great talent from a very young age and became an apprentice
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David Blaine is a internationally known magician. Blaine is known for his performances of seemingly conquering the impossible. Some examples of his works include experiences like on April 5‚ 1999 Blaine was entombed in an underground plastic box underneath a 3-ton water-filled tank for seven days. Another extraordinary performance took place on November 27‚ 2000. Blaine was encased in a frozen block of ice in the middle of Times Square in New York for 63 hours‚ 42 minutes‚ and 15 seconds before being
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