Category: Legend

  • Legend Theme

    For the purposes of this assignment, I have chosen to study the significance of a character`s arc throughout a story. Building realistic characters is a weakness I have struggled to overcome. Therefore, it was logical to study this area to gain a better understanding of how to create strong characters and overcome the problem. I…

  • Examples of Legends in Literary Texts

    Originated from Latin legendus, legend means something which ought to be read. According to J. A. Cuddon, a legend is a story or narrative that lies somewhere between myth and historical fact and which, as a rule, is about a particular figure or person. Traditionally, a legend is a narrative that focuses on a historically…

  • What Is a Personal Legend in ‘The Alchemist’ by Paulo Coelho

    Ralph Waldo Emerson once declared that Life is a journey, not a destination. This recurring idea can be found throughout numerous works of literature. These pieces are conveying the message that one should focus on what they gain from their experiences, rather than living for the goal. In The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, the author…

  • Literary Elements of a Legend

    A legend is a very old and popular story that may be true. the legends of ancient Greece. If you refer to someone as a legend, you mean that they are very famous and admired by a lot of people. Though customarily told as true stories, legends often contain supernatural, bizarre, or highly improbable elements.…

  • Examples of Legends in Literary Texts

    Originated from Latin legendus, legend means something which ought to be read. According to J. A. Cuddon, a legend is a story or narrative that lies somewhere between myth and historical fact and which, as a rule, is about a particular figure or person. Traditionally, a legend is a narrative that focuses on a historically…

  • Literary Elements of a Legend

    A legend is a very old and popular story that may be true. the legends of ancient Greece. If you refer to someone as a legend, you mean that they are very famous and admired by a lot of people. Though customarily told as true stories, legends often contain supernatural, bizarre, or highly improbable elements.…

  • Difference Between Myth and Legend

    Everyone loves a good story, be it fiction or not. It is understandable when a storyteller has to employ some form of real-life experiences or imaginations to form an interesting tale, but there are others that are not based on experiences and imaginations. Such tales are the basis of the cultural and religious beliefs of…

  • Re-reading Indira Parthasarathys Legend of Nandan from the Millennial Perspective: A Saga of Pain and Pathos

    Nandan is a legendary hero in Tamil literature, whose story is first mentioned in by one of the Saivite saints, Sundarar in the 8th century. His story has been sung by many poets down the ages. The slender skeletal story of Nandan is expanded and enhanced by Sekkizhar. According to the myth Nandan belongs to…

  • Historical Annotation Paper: The Legend of Robin Hood

    The legend of Robin Hood has been around for centuries. This story of an outlaw hero, a generous criminal, the Prince of Thieves, is a popular story that has been told in many different ways throughout generations. This legend does not tell the story of a common criminal. The courageous, selfless Robin Hood steals from…

  • Discovering Personal Legend in The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

    Originally published in 1988, The Alchemist was written by the world renown and best-selling author Paulo Coelho. Being an allegorical novel, the author writes a story about a young shepherd from Andalusia who is on a journey to the pyramids in Egypt. His goal is to acquire the treasure that he keeps having recurring dreams…