Can you give some examples of so - called 'forbidden novels' in history?
In China, some novels during certain historical periods were considered 'forbidden'. For example, some works during the 'Cultural Revolution' that did not conform to the strict ideological requirements of that time were suppressed. These works might have had different views on art, culture or society that were not in line with the dominant ideology at the time.
Nineteen Eighty - Four' by George Orwell could be seen as a kind of 'forbidden' novel in some authoritarian regimes. Its dystopian vision of a totalitarian state where individual freedoms are severely restricted was seen as a threat in some places. The novel's ideas about government surveillance and control were too radical for some regimes to tolerate.
Can you give examples of 'forbidden stories' in history?
One example is the Watergate scandal. Initially, there were attempts to keep the story of the break - in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and the subsequent cover - up a secret. It was a 'forbidden story' until the journalists like Woodward and Bernstein dug deeper.
Can you give some examples of 'forbidden woman novels'?
One example could be 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Hester Prynne, the female lead, is in a situation that was considered highly scandalous in her Puritan society. She has a child out of wedlock, which was a great taboo at that time.
Can you give some examples of 'forbidden fiction'?
One example could be 'Lolita' by Vladimir Nabokov. It was considered controversial due to its theme of an older man's infatuation with a young girl.
Can you give some examples of 'unnatural history novels'?
One example could be 'The Historian' by Elizabeth Kostova. It combines elements of vampire lore with historical settings. Another is 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' which features magic in a historical England.
Can you give some examples of history play novels?
Yes, 'The Other Boleyn Girl' is also a history play novel to some extent. It delves into the story of the Boleyn family during the reign of Henry VIII. It has a strong narrative and the characters are portrayed in a way that makes the historical events come alive. There are many dramatic moments and the dialogue helps to bring out the personalities of the characters. Another example might be 'I, Claudius' which presents the history of the Roman Empire through a fictionalized account that reads like a play in parts.
Can you give some examples of oral history novels?
One example is 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker. It contains elements of oral history as it tells the story of African - American women's lives through letters which have a sense of personal accounts. Another is 'Roots' by Alex Haley, which is based on Haley's own family history and the oral traditions within his family about their African roots.
Can you give some examples of 'forbidden necessities fan fiction'?
It's hard to give exact examples without more context about what 'forbidden necessities' specifically mean in this term. But say in a vampire - themed fandom, a 'forbidden necessities fan fiction' could be one where a vampire has to expose themselves to sunlight (which is usually a big no - no for vampires) in order to save their human love interest from a greater evil. The exposure to sunlight is the 'forbidden' part and saving the love interest is the 'necessity'.
Can you give some examples of 'forbidden fruit fanfic' themes?
One example could be a fanfic about a hero and a villain getting romantically involved in a story where they are supposed to be enemies. Another could be a fanfic exploring a relationship between characters with a large age gap in a work that doesn't usually touch on such relationships.
Can you give some examples of 'forbidden love the unforgivable couple' stories?
In some fictional fantasy worlds, like in certain vampire - human love stories. Vampires are often seen as the 'other', something to be feared and hunted. A human falling in love with a vampire would be a forbidden love. The vampire's nature of needing blood and being associated with death makes the relationship seem unforgivable to the human society in those stories. The couple has to fight against the prejudices and the physical and cultural differences between them.
Can you give some examples of the history of origin story?
There are many examples. Consider the origin story of language. Scholars believe it evolved over time from simple sounds and gestures. In the case of the origin story of a nation, like the United States, it includes the stories of the early settlers, the fight for independence, and the formation of the government. Also, the origin story of a particular cuisine, such as Italian cuisine, which has roots in different regions of Italy and the influence of various cultures over time.