Lana Brown
A Montrealer who dreams of making it as a writer. I've been writing creatively since I learned how to spell, and I've been at work ever since. I love sentence fragments.
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Explicitness in Modern ArtA brief critique of four modern art exhibitions presented at the MACM (Montreal Museum of Modern Art) this past Fall (2009).
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A Deserved Legacy?Did Lyndon Johnson live up to his legacy as the poster-boy for the failings of the Vietnam War? Was he given any viable options upon inheriting it? This essay attempts to analyze Johnson's relationship with the war, as well as its origins and formation.
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Flame Wara parody of the book "The Sorrows of Young Werther" by Johannes Goethe, done in the style of an internet message board.
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The Renaissance of Northern Europe and ItalyA brief outline of the Renaissance as it evolved in both Italy and Northern Europe.
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Eroticism and Myth in WaterhouseA critical look at the art of John William Waterhouse detailing his marriage of sexuality and mythology in the 19th century.
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Signs of FallPictures of fresh autumn leaves taken at a scenic park nearby. Enjoy beautiful examples of the changing season, and feel free to use these images for your desktop, websites, etc..:) -
The Divine King CaesarJulius Caesar's life may have been cut short during his time, but to what extend did he succeed in his aspirations? This essay analyzes the life of the Perpetual Dictator, his rise and fall, and his ultimate influence.
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The Many Hands of Janson: A Comparative EssayThe reputation of the art connoisseur and historian H.W. Janson has most assuredly outlived him.However, can we say that his spirit has lived on, or are new editions of the book "The Janson History of Art" simply associated to a brand name?
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Sociology ImaginedAn analytical look at C. Wright Mills' article (published 1959) "The Sociological Imagination" with reference to personal sociological reflection.
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Counterculture CultureIt's a sort of short story (very short) about alienation, and the need for people to belong.
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AutonomyThis poem was written in an attempt to capture the rhythm and metric proficiency of Edgar Allan Poe. Hopefully I succeeded.
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Dead Daisy ChainsThis is an argument against the media and the objectivity it purports to defend. It also points to a larger philosophical argument against the notion of objectivism, pure objectivity and unflinching faith.
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Dear God I Hate MondaysBasically, this is a rant I wrote awhile back about feeling entitled.
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EntropyA poem that contemplates degeneration, and the rotting that all things endure.
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Gun BlastI didn't know whether to put this in poetry or prose. It's a little of both. I wrote it after my first major heartbreak.
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MethadoneI wrote this a few years back. It's in a sense, about love.
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News ServiceThis is a poem written in the "blackout" style on media and media representation.
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Was Voltaire Right? the Perez Hilton QuestionThis is certainly old news by now, but the incident between Perez Hilton and The Black Eyed Peas made me ponder how we value free speech.
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Tasty Ten Minute BruschettaThis is an easy and healthy recipe for bruschetta that I settled on after much experimentation. It's tasty and takes very little time to make. Double or triple the recipe to accommodate more people.
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Pity, Pity, Pity..This is the first rant I ever wrote. Very short.
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The Chronicles of Wasted TimeThis is based on a Shakespearean sonnet and is another tribute to writing. Loving the use of free and blank verse.
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The Sonnet of Progress for a Man Without RhythmThis is the second of three Shakespearean sonnets I wrote. This one is a tribute to my tenth grade science teacher.
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Marla's Neapolitan CheesecakeThis is my mother's recipe for Neapolitan cheesecake. I guarantee this is one of the best cakes you'll ever taste.
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Easy Garlic Mashed PotatoesThis recipe works as a snack or as a side dish, and goes really well with red meat and barbecued dishes such as beef or chicken brochettes, ribs, even fish.
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A Valuable Commodity: The Recent Death of Michael JacksonI realize the irony of writing a paper on media exploitation and then (sort of) capitalizing on it, but the media coverage of Michael Jackson's death has been beneath contempt.
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Fear and Loathing and AntihistaminesA conversation between a drugged teen and her dwarfish music teacher.
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Double Chocolate Cookie RecipeNormally I'd publish in "creative writing," but another one of my hobbies includes cooking. Here's one of my favourite recipes for chocolate cookies. The cookies are chewy and chocolatey go wonderfully with vanilla icing.
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Extra-Spicy ChiliOne of my favourites. If you like a little spice in your diet, this recipe for chili is sure to satisfy. Beefy, hearty, spicy and delicious!
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Strange and Poignant BotanyNarrative poem told from the POV of a dead person.