The life of the Spanish novelist Miguel de Cervantes is briefly discussed. (NQ)

This paper presents an imaginary conversation between an interviewer and the novelist, James Michener (1907-1997). Starting with Michener's early life experiences in Doylestown (Pennsylvania), the conversation includes his family's poverty, his wanderings across the United States, and his reading at the local public library. The dialogue includes…

This paper considers some themes that I have discussed before at this seminar in previous years, namely the different perceptions of the best ways to teach chemistry in the nineteenth and early twentieth century between British and American chemists. In this paper I will examine the biographies of a number of nineteenth century British and…

Stories consume lives and lives become stories. A unit of study examines the creation of self in autobiographies and biographies looking closely at how we construct a life from the fragments of human experience and memory. This paper looks briefly at the different theoretical perspectives about biography and autobiography, following closely the…

This textbook is a fourth reader that uses supplementary reading, memory exercises, exercises in oral and written expression, vocal training, and phonic analysis. Poetry, prose, and biographies are included.

Special issue as a tribute to Dr. Arnold Reichenberger, a well-known Hispanist, who has served as chairman of the Department of Romance Languages at Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania. (DS)

Stuart Chase, through his writings, contributed greatly to acquainting the American public with many concepts generally accepted today: social planning to eliminate economic waste, greater government regulation of business, confrontation of technological unemployment, a national approach to social and economic questions at right angles to laissez…

Author suggests biographical information as an effective means of increasing student appreciation of poems written by authors of older periods. (Editor/NL)

Changes in reference materials demand that a teacher keep up with the latest publications providing biographical data on individuals if this is to be an effective methods of study. (JB)

His contributions to heat and thermodynamics are discussed. He is given little recognition for his works, yet he did make significant contributions to physics. (DF)

Studies the life and letters of Robert Joseph, the Monk of Evesham, to better understand the social and intellectual life in England during the late Middle Ages. (DS)

Discusses the works of contemporary authors Jose Camon Aznar, Ramon Hernandez, Carlos Arean, Pureza Canelo Gutierrez, Vicente Solo, and Jaime Ferran. (DS)

Continuing series on contemporary Spanish authors. Covers the writings of Alonso Zamora Vicente, Ramon de Garciasol, Julio Manegat, Concha Castroviejo, Carlos Muniz, and Angel Palomino Jimenez. (DS)