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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Faustian"”.
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Danse Macabre: Origins, Evolution, and Execution
… into accompanying concepts: like the Faustian archetype, the Gothic narrative, and the Byronic hero. Through exploring the <em>Danse Macabre</em> within their dystopian narratives, the notion of a hereafter is emphasized as an integral component within their natural laws. These …
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The Battle of Good and Evil in The Picture of Dorian Gray
… elements of gothic fiction, aestheticism and the Faustian bargain. Faust and The Picture of Dorian Gray have many similarities, both in the structure of the stories, as well as in themes and plot. This essay looks at the similarities and differences between the corresponding representatives of …
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Minister of the Gospel at Haddington The Life and Work of the Reverend John Brown (1722-1787)
… that to learn Greek and Hebrew he had entered a Faustian pact, meant he struggled to achieve his goal. However, after serving as a shepherd, pedlar, soldier and teacher and studying part-time for the ministry, he was ordain in July 1751. Brown soon established himself as an effective pastor and …
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"Democracy's Colleges" Under Pressure: Examining the Effects of Neoliberal Public Policy on Regional Comprehensive Universities
… forced the four universities into a series of Faustian bargains about which elements of their public purpose they can afford to maintain and which they must allow to be eroded. Specifically, the universities are eschewing access missions and becoming more selective in order to enroll students …
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Gaddis's Recognitions : The Major Theme
… itself, which copies (particularly the Faustian legend, Bosch, and the Western Cultural Heritage in general) in an attempt to find its creator's salvation. Gaddis also introduces himself into his novel, as the seemingly minor character Willie, thereby providing keys to the work's …