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Why Are Stories About Doctors, Deadly Diseases and Medical Secrets So Addictive?
The medical thriller stands as a distinct subgenre within the broader category of thriller fiction, characterized by its focus on medical environme...
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How Writers Control the Way a Story Feels
In the realm of literature and other artistic media, the term "mode" serves as an unspecific critical designation. It typically refers to a broad y...
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What Is Authorial Tone, and Why Does It Matter in Literature?
Every piece of literature, from the most imaginative novel to the most straightforward technical manual, carries an inherent tone. This tone is a d...
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Why Are We So Fascinated by Stories About the Supernatural?
Supernatural fiction, a distinct subgenre within speculative fiction, centers on themes that often challenge the naturalistic assumptions of the re...
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Why Setting Is Much More Than Where a Story Takes Place
Setting, a fundamental literary element, is much more than just the physical location of a story; it encompasses the time and geographic location w...
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How Techno-Thrillers Blend Spy Fiction, Science Fiction and War Stories
The techno-thriller is a dynamic and evolving genre that skillfully blends elements from science fiction, traditional thrillers, spy fiction, actio...
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Louise Erdrich wins the Gish Prize, a top arts honor
Louise Erdrich has received the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the arts
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How Writers Use Word Choice to Create Tone
In the world of literature, understanding the concept of tone is crucial for appreciating a writer's craft. Tone refers to the writer's attitude to...
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Bilbo Baggins' Departure from Middle-earth Explained by Tolkien's Writings
Bilbo Baggins' Departure from Middle-earth Explained by Tolkien's Writings
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Novel 'Nuremberg, Mississippi' Wins Literary Titan Book Award, Explores Justice and Segregation
Novel 'Nuremberg, Mississippi' Wins Literary Titan Book Award, Explores Justice and Segregation
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Exclusive: Barack Obama reflects on masculinity in 'A Great Book'
Former President Barack Obama, who has authored four books of his own, opens up about masculinity on "A Great Book" podcast which premieres Sept. 24.
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Emily St. John Mandel's New Novel 'Exit Party' Explores Post-Collapse America
Emily St. John Mandel's New Novel 'Exit Party' Explores Post-Collapse America
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