One key moment was when the novel started to gain popularity as a form of entertainment and art in the 18th century, with works like Daniel Defoe's 'Robinson Crusoe'.
Another key moment was the spread of the novel across different cultures. For example, the Latin American Boom in the mid - 20th century, when writers like Gabriel García Márquez introduced magical realism, which combined the real and the magical in a unique way and had a global impact on the development of the novel.
One key moment was Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' which was a very early and important work. Another was when more female authors started getting published regularly. Also, when female - led science - fiction movies and TV shows became more common.
Sure. The building of the Palace of Versailles is an interesting story. It was a grand display of the power and wealth of the French monarchy. It became a center of political and cultural life in France.
Sure. A key characteristic is the focus on relationships. Usually, it's about a man and a woman falling in love. Another is the use of vivid descriptions to bring out the emotions. For example, how the characters feel when they first meet or when they are apart.
The 2020 top stories are many. One was the Beirut explosion in Lebanon. It was a very tragic event that caused a great deal of destruction and loss. Also, the rise of environmental awareness was a story. People were more concerned about climate change and its effects on the planet.
The development of the realist novel in the 19th century was a crucial moment. Writers like Charles Dickens depicted the real social conditions vividly in their works. His novels showed the harsh realities of the working class, and this period saw the novel as a powerful tool for social commentary.
Sure. There is the theme of cultural conflict due to colonialism.
Some characteristics are the use of local idioms and the exploration of social hierarchies.
Sure. 'Game of Thrones' final season was a major entertainment story in 2019. It had a huge fan following and its ending sparked a lot of discussions. Some fans loved it while others were disappointed.
Sure. The success of some underdog teams is a great story. They start with little expectation but manage to surprise everyone.
The 1980s had some interesting top stories. One was the Iran - Contra affair in the US, which was a political scandal. And the popularity of arcade games like Pac - Man grew a lot during this decade, becoming a major part of youth culture.