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Absurdism and "The Stranger" by Albert Camus93

Absurdism and "The Stranger" by Albert Camus

Albert Camus was a contemporary writer who lived in French Algeria during the 1940's. His philosophy, which was an extension of the philosophy of existentialism, explored the seemingly random meaninglessness of life.  Absurdists believe that it is...

7 comments    literature existentialism
What is Archaeological Anthropology88

What is Archaeological Anthropology

Archaeological anthropology attempts to reconstruct the cultural forms of the past and to trace their growth and development in time. In this, historians, cultural historians and archaeologists share the same objective.

6 comments    cultures anthropology
Phenomenal Cullen Sculpture Garden in Houston, Texas88

Phenomenal Cullen Sculpture Garden in Houston, Texas

We love visiting the renowned Cullen Sculpture Garden in Houston where one can stroll the grounds among the works by world famous sculptors like Auguste Rodin and others at no charge. See the many photos taken on my last visit there in this hub.

49 comments    texas museum houston
Why Do You Judge Me?91

Why Do You Judge Me?

You have not walked in my shoes You have not been down my road. You have not cried my tears. You have not carried my load. Why do you judge me?   You think you know my story. You think you know my pain. You think you know my future....

72 comments    short poem modern poetry
The Concept of Grace in Flannery O'Connor's "A Good Man is Hard to Find"87

The Concept of Grace in Flannery O'Connor's "A Good Man is Hard to Find"

Flannery O’Connor is known as one of America’s best Southern Writers, having published two novels, thirty two short stories, and variety of essays and literary criticism. Her work is Southern-Centric, focusing on detailed descriptions of usually dark characters and their path to redemption.

2 comments    god american literature bailey
How Fight Club relates to Men's struggles with masculinity and violence in contemporary culture.87

How Fight Club relates to Men's struggles with masculinity and violence in contemporary culture.

If this is your first night at fight club... you have to fight.

13 comments    life advice family
Modern Day Fairy Tales: Urban Myths and Legends83

Modern Day Fairy Tales: Urban Myths and Legends

Urban legends are like modern day fairy tales: They serve as windows into our minds.

27 comments    folklore fairy tales goatman
San Francisco Remodeling Contractor for Kitchen Makeovers86

San Francisco Remodeling Contractor for Kitchen Makeovers

Remodeling a room, doing a kitchen makeover or a home renovation can be a daunting task. Each project has so many decisions to make; and it can feel like the most challenging decision is which materials to pick. In reality the most important...

3 comments    kitchen renovation
Book Review: Top Girls by Caryl Churchill85

Book Review: Top Girls by Caryl Churchill

Book: Top Girls/ Author: Caryl Churchill/ Genre: Drama/Publisher: Methuen Publishing (July 1, 2003)/ ISBN-10: 0413554805 "What use is female emancipation if it transforms the clever woman into predators and...

4 comments    literature books drama
Choose a Maxi Dress for 2012 Hot Fashion Trend86

Choose a Maxi Dress for 2012 Hot Fashion Trend

Lets slip inside the Maxi Dress and explore its history, how to wear it and how this hot fashion classic is looking in 2011.

9 comments    fashion dress dresses
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