Academic papers on Biographies

Charles Drew
A brief, 4 page biographical background paper on the famous 20th century African-American doctor, Charles Drew. The writer discusses his short career and the prejudices that he confronted..as well as Drew's important contributions to the field of...
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Count Basie's Life & Music
A 7 page paper on Count Basie's life and contributions to the music industry and to individual artists who were influenced by him. The writer discusses the band's style and specific contributions to musical innovation. Bibliography lists 8 souces....
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Cy Coleman
5 pages describing the life and works of 20th century musician (Jazz) : Cy Coleman. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Dizzy Gillespie
Approximately 5 pages in length. Paper discusses the life and works of 20th century jazz musician 'Dizzy' Gillespie. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Dizzy Gillespie
A 5 page research paper on jazz artist John Birks 'Dizzy' Gillespie. The writer discusses Dizzy's music and the elements of jazz before describing the experience of hearing a small local group play some of Dizzy's music. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Sonny Rollins
A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the life and work of jazz artist Sonny Rollins. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Beethoven / His Life and Times
A 5 page examination of the life of Beethoven, includes the particulars of his birth, his early life, his personality traits and his contributions. Bibliography lists four sources.
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Mozart / Life & Works
A 5 page paper that documents the life and works of Wolfgang Mozart. Mozart was a child protege turned musical genious who made significant and distinct contributions to the world of 18th century music. Through out his life, he was plague by...
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
This 7 page paper provides a biographical portrait of this infamous composer. Emphasis is on the composer's contributions to society. The Mozart effect is discussed in detail. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Life & Works Of Clara Schumann
A 6 page essay on the famous nineteenth century pianist detailing her accomplishments and her famous relationship with her husband, composer Robert Schumann. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Composer / Scott Joplin -- The American Schubert
A 5 page essay on the life and work of turn-of-the century composer Scott Joplin which concentrates on his masterpiece, the opera, 'Treemonisha' which only received proper recognition in 1976 when it won the Pulitzer Prize for music. The writer...
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The Worldwide Influence of Jim Henson & His Muppets
A 4 page paper that analyzes the life of Jim Henson and the influence he and his Muppets have had on the twentieth century. Included is a description of how Henson became a puppeteer, influences and circumstances leading to his creation of the...
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Antonin Artaud
An 8 page discussion of Artaud's contributions, both pro and con to the world of art, film and literature. The paper reviews his influence on a number of past and present artists from his manifesto 'The Theatre of Cruelty' and the accompanying...
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Life, Works, & Contributions of Actor John Philip Kemble
A 9 page research paper on the eighteenth-century British actor and theater manager. John Philip Kemble was well-known in his day for his portrayal of the major Shakespearean tragic heroes
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Flavius Josephus
A 5 page paper discussing the life of Flavius Josephus. He was born during a time of great change that was to change, and influence, world history. He wrote a book detailing the war he witnessed and also a book which described the Jewish people and...
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