This is a more or less random collection of my academic writings from the last few years. You may use any of the below files for whatever you want, as long as you provide the source (me) if necessary, and as long as its a non-commercial venture. If you find any of the below useful, or disagree on what I´ve said, please let me know.
 
 
 

FA-Bladerunner.pdf :      An analysis of the film "Blade Runner", in relation to Propp. You might find this useful even if you´re not into sci-fi films.
 

Grodek.pdf :                   A look at four different translations of Georg Trakl´s "Grodek", also a bit about the poem itself and the life of the author. And please check the "Grodek" pic in the gallery.
 

histBuddha.pdf :              A critical summary of the book "Der historische Buddha", by H.W Schumann. Good book; Article in German (sorry).
 

LS-PolitenessIE.pdf :      Sociolinguistics: Politeness in Intercultural Encounters. A look at what happens when two different cultures try to communicate.
 

RemainsoftheDay.pdf :    The historical Background and Context of Kazuo Ishiguros "Remains of the Day".