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…In the novel, Misery, Stephen King embodies the state of possession by an evil being who happens to be the elaborated and horrifically psychotic woman, Annie Wilkes. In this story, Annie represents a mother figure, a goddess and a loyal reader…

…Mark Royden Winchell’s article in the Mississippi Quarterly entitled “O Happy Sin! Felix Culpa in All the King’s Men” is a very interesting read because it really examines the characters of Adam Stanton, Willie Stark, and Jack Burden in a new way…

…The Once and Future King Description of Guenever Guenever is one whose personality and appearance fluctuates often during the course of her life. The facts that she fell in love with someone other than her husband and that she never bore a child…

…with the orchestras of Noro Morales and Jose Curbelo, the latter of whom would become Manhattan's first mambo king. Puente's first big break then came when the United States entered WWII, the drummer of Machito Afro-Cubans was drafted into the war and Puente was chosen…

…. Everyone of the soilders were waiting patiently for their orders. What a perfect day for a battle. After receiving a message that the King's troops in the North had destroyed the invading Scotts Lancelot knew that this would be the final stand against…

…A people’s candidate in the deep south, who was fighting for the rights of people. That’s Willie Stark the main character of, All the Kings Men. He starts out as a good-deeded hick, then evolves into a power-hungry, corrupt politician. Willie ruins…

…Once a Warrior King gives rare and unique insight into the battles of Vietnam. David Donavan gives his account as the Army First Lieutenant in charge of a southern Vietnamese district. Based in the southern, rural village of Tram Chim, this book shifts…

…In Ancient Greece, there was a dominant belief of fate and also a belief about the existence of gods reigned. In Oedipus the King by Sophocles, these topics are discussed. What the reader receives is a clear insight into Sophocles? idea about fate…

…publicity from the many legal battles and accusations, Michael continues to maintain support from dedicated fans. Danielle, one of his many loyal fans has devoted the King of Pop’s Feet Fansite which is a website especially for fans who see past the damaging…

…, and resistors. But until now, few have been aware that there was a Holocaust in the Chinese city of Nanking in 1937 that was just as brutal. Iris Chang, however, would like to change all that. Her 1997 book The Rape of Nan King not only documents these atrocities…