A work of literature offers more depth under deep analysis. For example, this article could discuss one (or two) of Shakespeare's plays (Macbeth, Othello, Hamlet, etc.) and explore the social and historical context of the play and its effect on Shakespeare's audience of that time.
Oooh, Richard III is great for this. It basically shows the rise of the Tudor kings & queens to power, and since Elizabeth I was a Tudor... you see where I'm going with this. – Kristian Wilson9 years ago
Might be worth discussing modern Shakespeare adaptations (10 Things I hate about you - Taming of the Shrew) and their impact on younger audiences. – Thomas Munday9 years ago
This would be very interesting to read. I hear Stephen Greenblatt is a good critic to read on this period. Take a look at Shakespeare's contemporaries too. I know Christopher Marlowe did a history play. – Travis Kane9 years ago
Could you please explain what you mean by "more depth under deep analysis"? Also, are you implying that Shakespeare's work hasn't ever been analyzed in depth and someone should take the lead? – T. Palomino2 years ago
Novellas are also valid. The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet comes into mind.
Others: The Lawnmower Man (one of the most surreal, bizarre, and creepy stories I've ever read) Children of the Corn N. The Library Policeman Word Processor of the Gods Fair Extension Cain Rose Up I Know What You Need
This would be a subjective topic, so anyone covering this topic would have to explain with great detail why they are the best. – Ryan Errington10 years ago
I would be good to talk about how influential the stories have become throughout the years. Children of the Corn has become one of his most recognizable work, but how popular has stories like Fair Extension and The Library Policeman been? – Aaron Hatch10 years ago
I'd love to hear why these short stories made this list. What makes them stand out? – aallen89 years ago
Could always just talk about the ones that made it to film. So: The Body, A Good Marriage, Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, 1408, etc. – Kristian Wilson9 years ago
COuld relate each story to Stephen King's path in life e.g discussing the quality of some think like Dreamcatchers in relation to his status of writing whilst high on Morphine after his car accident. – Thomas Munday9 years ago
Welcome to Night Vale and Kakos Industries are both podcasts styled off of town or company announcements in fictional places. Both also feature strong elements of dystopia, but in both podcasts these elements are embraced and normalized. It's also interesting to note that in both podcasts, traditionally positive imagery is subverted and made evil, such as the "smiling god" in WTNV. This article would focus on what this means for things we believe to be dystopian or utopian and good or evil.
This would be a fascinating topic - it might be worth looking at how they're podcasts influences the way they communicate these subversions of good and evil too. – Hannah Spencer9 years ago
Leigh Bardugo's Grisha Trilogy is set in a fantasy world loosely but obviously based on Russia. I'd like to write a detailed article about how exactly Russia influenced the world of Ravka, aside from the obvious aesthetic similarities, I'd like to look at the use of symbols to establish that connection, as well as the history and culture Bardugo was influenced by in constructing her actual story.
I might be good to discuss the Grisha trilogy's relationship to modern literature and pop culture. How does it in to certain genre or thematic guidelines to attract wider audiences? – Thomas Munday9 years ago
A discussion of the works of well-known writers, going back to Flannery O'Connor, William Faulkner, Truman Capote, and Cormac McCarthy and how each author has contributed or innovated within the Southern Gothic tradition of fiction.
Would love to see this article contain a list of modern-bests of the genre. Books, movies, and tv shows, for that matter. – Monique9 years ago
You have an extremely broad topic here. :) Have you considered choosing 2-3 favorite books and authors to analyze in light of the genre? – Stephanie M.7 years ago
Not all fantasy is like Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. The fantasy genre has many subgenres one of which is urban fantasy. This subgenre is usually attributed to books such as The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, Fire and Hemlock by Diana Wynne Jones, and The Modern Faerie Tale series by Holly Black. What are the criteria for a book to be called an urban fantasy?
American Gods is probably urban fantasy. This genre is typically defined by an urban setting, small town America, the city, the suburbs, wherever, as long as it is in the real world. It is also often characterized by the supernatural such as werewolves, zombies, and vampires, though I think it is more complex than that. I recommend looking into A Short History of Fantasy. It is an excellent book. – Travis Kane10 years ago
The mortal instruments series and the Jim Butcher books both come under this title as well, dealing with supernatural elements and creatures within a city. – Tyler McPherson10 years ago
Many of us are familiar with Tennyson's poem "The Charge of the Light Brigade." Most people are not aware of Kipling's later poem "The Last of the Light Brigade" that talks about how these veterans have been forgotten. I would like to look at what these two poems (and other by Kipling and maybe Melville) can tell us about war.
