No secondary sources. The writer argues that these works represent very different eras in musical history. After first describing the similarities and differences that are readily discernible, the writer looks at the history of the classical and romantic periods in musical history and how each work is related to the era in which Beethoven wrote it, reflecting personal, as well as contemporary influences. Bibliography lists 4 sources. A five page review of Roberto Benigni's 1998 film about the Holocaust.
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A 6 page discussion of the connection of the similarities of the epic tale of Beowulf with contemporary rap culture. Contends that, while there are no evolutionary connections between these two styles, there is a striking similarity between these two cultures even though they are separated by both time and geography. While the target of the violence and the causes and consequences of that violence is certainly different, the protagonist's braggadocio in Beowulf is a reflection of the culture of today's rappers. Bibliography lists 1 source. A five page paper looking at the way the concept for Ingmar Bergman s classic film grew from a series of monologues originally envisioned as a training vehicle for a children s acting class to one of the most haunting philosophical films ever made.