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Pictured is Sandra Cisneros Who exactly is Sandra Cisneros? Born and raised in Chicago in 1954, Sandra Cisneros is a Mexican American writer who grew up with a loving family and a passion to create, her time originally being spent towards becoming a teacher and counselor for at risk kids at school, and shifting the minds of young people to more creative and productive outlets of expression. She was a teacher, a college recruiter, an arts administrator, and a writer. Her first books include a poetry collection entitled Bad Boys , a collection of short stories called Women Hollering Creek , and another book entitled Caramelo , as well as a whole lot more. Cisneros has received more than her fair share of critical acclaim over the years, having received the PEN Center West Award for Best Fiction of l99l, the Quality Paperback Book Club New Voices Award, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, the Lannan Foundation Literary Award, and most recently the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize by the Poetry Foundati
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My Last Duchess - Robert Browning

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Who is Robert Browning? Robert Browning was a significant English poet of the Victorian era. He was born in London on May 7, 1812 and passed away in Venice on December 12 1889. Browning was a bright child who began reading at the age of five and wrote his first poems at the age of six. He read widely from his father's sizable collection of rare books, gaining a substantial, if haphazard knowledge of a wide range literary genres. Alfonso || d'Este, who served as the Duke of Ferrara from 1533 to 1598 was the subject of Robert Browning's Poem. At the age of 25 Ferrara wed Lucrezia di Cosimo Medici,  Lucrezia  was apart of the Medici Family, a very prosperous banking family that rose to political prominence in the 15th century .                         Alessandro_Allori_-_Lucrezia_de’_Medici_-_North_Carolina_Museum_of_Art.jpg What is the poem about? The poems opening line "Ferrara" identifies the speaker as Alfonso d'Este the fifth Duke of Ferrara (1533-1598) wh
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Joyce Carol Oates "Where Are You Going, Where Have you Been?"

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Who is Joyce Carol Oates?  Oates in her hometown in 1949: 11 years old (1).  Joyce Carol Oates is an American writer. She was born on June 16, 1938 in Lockport, New York. She lived on her parents farm and enjoyed living in a farm country environment. Ever since she was younger, she showed a great interest in reading and writing. She started her writing journey at the ripe age of fourteen years old. That is how old she was when her grandmother provided her first typewriter. Since receiving her typewriter, she wrote many novels throughout high school and college. Although her parents were not very educated, they supported her and pushed her to strive for excellence within her own education. Throughout her education, she did just as her parents wanted. She graduated valedictorian of her class and attended Syracuse University on a scholarship to study English. She earned her masters in one year at Wisconsin University. (1).  THE SHORT STORY 👉   link to the short story   Charles Schmid (3
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draft of "My Last Duchess"

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Unveiling the Complexities of "My Last Duchess": A Study of Robert Browning's Poetic Masterpiece Who is Robert Browning?  Robert Browning, a prominent Victorian poet, is celebrated for his rich and complex poetry that delves into the intricate workings of the human mind. One of his most famous poems, "My Last Duchess," is a dramatic monologue that offers readers a glimpse into the mind of a Renaissance nobleman as he discusses his deceased wife, the Duchess, with an unnamed listener. This poem is known for its compelling narrative, vivid imagery, and psychological depth, making it a subject of much critical analysis and interpretation. In this blog post, we will delve into the nuances of Browning's "My Last Duchess" to uncover its themes, characters, and poetic techniques, and explore how this poem continues to captivate readers with its enduring relevance.                                                                                            
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Edgar Allen Poe and "The Cask of Amontillado"

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     The Tragedies of Poe and "The Cask of Amontillado"                     Edgar Allen Poe was a dark and dramatic writer who produced influential, emotionally charged poems and short stories in the 19th century. These stories still have a strong effect today.                                                                                    Before the Storm Rolled In A photograph of Poe circa 1845  (5)   Poe was born in 1809 in Boston. (1) His parents died, leaving him to be fostered by an export from Richmond who sent Poe to prestigious schools, yet failed to financially support him the whole way through. Their relationship deteriorated, and Poe joined the army in 1827 to get away. (4) He later attended West Point where he published his first collection of poetry. He was discharged due to Allen's financial neglect. Poe then moved to Baltimore to live with his aunt and his cousin Virginia. Poe continued to publish poems and short stories, and he gained recognition for h
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Sandra Cisneros "Barbie-Q"

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How Sandra Cisnero's Life Influenced "Barbie-Q" "Barbie-Q" by Sandra Cisneros describes a little girl's love for Barbie dolls despite her low socioeconomic status. Due to her economic standing, she can only afford waterlogged or burnt Barbies. However, most readers fail to realize the symbolism behind the damaged dolls.  Who is Sandra Cisneros?  "I am a woman, and I am a Latina. Those are the things that make my writing distinctive. Those are the things that give my writing power" (2).  Sandra Cisneros, a Mexican American writer, was born in Chicago on December 20, 1954. She was the only girl in a family of seven children. Cisneros is best known for her book,  The House on Mango Street,  which allowed her to win the National Medal of Arts in 2016. Furthermore, she helped create the Latino MacArthur Fellows group, also known as Los MacArturos. Additionally, she continues to make a positive impact on the Latino community by founding the Macondo Found
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My Last Duchess - Robert Browning (Rough Draft)

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  Who Is Robert Browning? Robert Browning , (born May 7, 1812, London—died Dec. 12, 1889, Venice), major English poet of the Victorian age, noted for his mastery of dramatic monologue and psychological behavior.  Browning was an intellectually precocious child who read at the age of five and composed his first poetry at six. He read widely from his father’s extensive rare book collection, acquiring an abundant, if unsystematic, knowledge of a broad range of different literatures. Robert Browning loosely based this poem on the life of Alfonso II d’Este, the Duke of Ferrara from 1533 to 1598. Ferrara married Lucrezia di Cosimo Medici when he was twenty-five. Lucrezia was part of the Medici family, an incredibly wealthy banking family that gained political prominence during the 15th century.  What is the poem about? The poem is preceded by the epigraph "Ferrara" indicating that the speaker is Alfonso || d'Este, the fifth Duke of Ferrara (1533-1598) who, in 1558 had married t
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