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Why have many modern writer writers and movie-makers borrowed from Greek stories and myths?
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Why do modern writers borrow from Greek stories and myths?
Largely because the Greek myths are at least three thousand years old: they are known world-wide, authors may wish to "cash into" that knowledge a reader has, or keep the Greek myths going strong.
Who did early rome borrow ideas from like epic heroes and stories?
No, they borrowed from the Greeks and in Ancient Rome there were no "epic heros or stories " , but the Gods were considered real and to be worshipped. In modern times did they become "epic".
Ancient literature has influenced modern literature and language which type of literature was invented by modern literature writers?
modern literary devices include: * stream of consciousness * Limericks * Metaphysical writing * alternate option stories
Why do you think many modern writers borrow from greek stories and myths?
Greek myths are powerful, they've been around for over three thousand years. A modern writer might hope to borrow some of that fame - or keep the stories that they love going.
What is the difference between fantasy literature and fairy tales?
Fairy tales come from oral traditions and the stories are hundreds of years old. Modern fantasy stories have authors that wrote from their own imagination but may have borrowed elements from fairy tales.
Who are some modern writers?
Some modern writers include Anne Rice, Stephen King, and Nora Roberts. They are all best-selling writers with hundreds of published books between them.
When was Modern Day Jazz Stories created?
Modern Day Jazz Stories was created in 1996.
Do modern day writers write plays?
Modern day play writes do
How are Nigeria's modern writers influenced by the past?
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Why do so many modern writers return to Arthurian legend for their stories?
It gets people interested instead of righting about modern since that's basically is what's going on in the world and half of them are based on true mythology like the gods wouldn't be around or they never were but those are people religion
What is the least common way for modern writers to convey their themes?
A least common way for modern writers to convey their themes is poetry. There aren't many poetry writers in current times that are talked about or have books on the New York Times Best Sellers List.
How did the writers of the 1800s shape modern literature?
They shaped it by using romanticism
