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Eighteenth Century Prose and Poetry

Prof. Jahyeon Kwon, Ph.D Student in English, CUNY Graduate Center

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Tag: Close-Reading

Close-Reading: Zebiniso

For my final paper I am thinking about writing my essay on The interesting narrative of olaudah Equiano. The block quote which stood out to me and the one I will build on is: “A case in point. — It cost the Aborigines of Britain little or nothing in clothing, &c. The difference between their… Continue reading Close-Reading: Zebiniso

Published May 12, 2025
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Skhi Clyburn close reading

For my final essay proposal, I’m choosing the poem Elegy in a country churchyard. The reason why I’ve chosen this poem is because to me it gives reflection on different concepts of morality, legacy, and potential of everyday lives. What I found very interesting about this poem is that Thomas Gray was able to make  something… Continue reading Skhi Clyburn close reading

Published May 11, 2025
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Erin Lee – Close Reading (BQ)

Block Quote When we blame in another man the excesses of love, of grief, of resentment, we not only consider the ruinous effects which they tend to produce, but the little occasion which was given for them. The merit of his favorite, we say, is not so great, his misfortune is not so dreadful, his… Continue reading Erin Lee – Close Reading (BQ)

Published May 10, 2025
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