Articles written by Sara Dustin

In 377 B.C., Athens issued a decree that established a confederacy of Greek city-states. This decree thus officially founded the Second Athenian Conference.

May 24, 2009 - Sara Dustin

Although applying to graduate schools can be daunting, establishing an application spreadsheet can streamline the process and help students to meet multiple deadlines.

May 7, 2009 - Sara Dustin

The French Captain Michel Beaupuy, an ardent believer in the Revolution, strongly influenced Wordsworth in forming political ideals.

May 5, 2009 - Sara Dustin

Maria Edgeworth's commercial success with novels such as Belinda made her a very popular novelist during the early nineteenth century, on par with Sir Walter Scott.

May 4, 2009 - Sara Dustin

Set during the last half of the eighteenth century, "The Highland Widow" was published in 1827 in Volume One of Scott's Chronicles of the Canongate.

May 1, 2009 - Sara Dustin

Although Ainsworth adheres to the Victorian feminine ideal with his portrayal of Winifred Wood, he breaks this stereotype with his portrayal of Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Maggot.

May 1, 2009 - Sara Dustin

Although the Arthurian legends portray an idealized view of chivalry and courtly love, the historical record shows that the transition to these ideals was a slow process.

Mar 22, 2009 - Sara Dustin

Although sensational elements of Corelli's text, such as sex and money, were key plot points, Corelli's depiction of the London literary scene is just as provocative.

Mar 8, 2009 - Sara Dustin

Much of Yukio Mishima's life was devoted to finding a solution to Japan's stagnancy and lack of direction after World War II.

Feb 13, 2009 - Sara Dustin

At the end of the eighteenth century, women over all Europe witnessed fascinating accounts of Frenchwomen's involvement in the Revolution.

Feb 10, 2009 - Sara Dustin

Given the immense popularity of ghost stories and the Gothic novel in the 19th century, Wilde had a receptive audience for this comic short story.

Feb 9, 2009 - Sara Dustin