Analysis of “I Vicere (The Viceroys)” by Federico de Roberto, “Gli Indifferenti (The Time of Indifference)” by Alberto Moravia and “Il Giorno della Civetta (The Day of the Owl)” by Leonardo Sciascia
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A 7 page paper which examines these works of Italian literature from the standpoint of a student of history. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGithis.rtf

Analysis of "I, Claudius" and "Claudius the God":
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This 12 page paper gives a brief summary of these books by Robert Graves. However, the paper primarily focuses on Claudius and compares Robert Graves' version of Claudius to the actual historical version of the same person. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Analysis of Canto XIII of Dante’s “Inferno”
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A 4 page paper which examines the suitability of the penalty of suicide, evaluates whether or not the punishment fits the crime, and considers Dante’s thoughts on the punishment. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGcanto.rtf

Analysis: “In the Name of the Rose”
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This 3 page paper analyzes the novel “In the Name of the Rose” by Umberto Eco. Bibliography lists 1 source
Filename: HVnmrose.rtf

Canto X of Dante’s “Inferno”
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A 5 page paper which examines the historical significance of this stanza, as it relates to the city of Florence during the thirteenth century. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGcantox.rtf

Comparing and Contrasting Moliere's, "The Miser" and Plautus', "The Pot of Gold":
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This 7 page paper examines these two very similar stories in regards to plot and characters. Furthermore, this paper asserts that modern playwrights could enhance these plays through the use of make-up, costume, scenery, etc. in a way that would appeal to modern audiences. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: GSPotgld.rtf

Concepts of Fate and Divine Justice in Dante Alighieri’s “Inferno” and Giovanni Boccaccio’s “The Decameron"
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A 13 page paper which considers how fate, divine justice and issues of philosophy, religion and love are conveyed in these two classic Italian literary works. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TGdecinf.rtf

Contrapasso in Dante's 'Inferno'
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A three page paper on contrapasso, the Italian term for selecting a punishment that perfectly fits the crime. In Dante's Inferno, Dante tried his best to come up with unique punishments that would convince his readers that sinners are really held accountable for their very specific sins in the afterlife, and they should thus do whatever they could to avoid sinning while they were still alive. No additional sources.
Filename: KBdante6.rtf

Dante and the Cathedral
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(5 pp.) It has been suggested that there are several ways in which Dante's complex poem the Inferno is similar to a Gothic Cathedral. This discussion will look at those possibilities. The physical Cathedral, which will be used as a mental picture for comparison will be St. Elizabeth (1233-1283 ) in Marburg, Germany
Filename: BBdnteca.doc

Dante Translations
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A 6 page essay that contrasts and compares three different translations of a section from Dante's Inferno (Canto XIII, lines 58-72). The translations under consideration are by Charles S. Singleton, Robert M. Durling and Michael Palma. The writer discusses the word choice of each translator, as well as other features. No bibliography is provided.
Filename: khdantr.rtf