A Brief Summary of Aristotle's
A Brief Summary of Aristotle's "Poetics"
Aristotle opens the Poetics by defining poetry as Mimesis or imitation. Imitation is the common principle of all arts. Some arts imitate by means of colour and shape; while some imitate by means of voice.
Aristotle never gives an explicit analysis of ....
Effects of the Norman Conquest on the English Language
The Effect of the Norman Conquest on the English Language
Table of Contents.
1. Old English before the Norman Conquest.
* An overview.
* A brief summary of Old English Grammar
2. The Norman Conquest of 1066.
* Historical background.
* Consequences of the No....
Philadelphia Campaign
The Philadelphia Campaign (1777-1778)
In the winter of 1777-1778, American fortunes were at an all time low. The British had defeated George Washington and the Continental Army in both Brandywine and Germantown, captured the capital of Philadelphia, and drove General Washington's soldiers back ....