Can you give some examples of poems based on stories?
There's also 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot. It weaves together multiple stories and myths, like the legend of the Fisher King. And 'Oedipus Rex' by Sophocles inspired many poems. The story of Oedipus, who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother, has been a rich source for poets to explore themes of fate, guilt, and self - discovery.
Sure. 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge is a great example. It tells the story of a mariner who shoots an albatross and then endures a series of supernatural punishments. Another one is 'Paradise Lost' by John Milton, which is based on the story of the fall of man from the Garden of Eden.
Can you give some examples of poems based on novels?
One example is 'The Raven' by Edgar Allan Poe. While not directly based on a single novel, Poe's works often had elements that could be seen as related to the gothic and mysterious themes found in many novels of his time. Another is 'Goblin Market' by Christina Rossetti which has some elements that could be related to the moral and fantastical themes seen in some 19th - century novels.
Can you give some examples of poems telling a story?
One example is 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It tells the story of a mariner who kills an albatross and then endures a series of supernatural and psychological punishments at sea. Another is 'The Highwayman' by Alfred Noyes, which is a tragic love story set against the backdrop of highway robbery in England.
Can you give some examples of paintings based on stories?
One example is 'The Birth of Venus' by Sandro Botticelli. It is based on the story of the goddess Venus emerging from the sea. Another is 'Guernica' by Pablo Picasso which was inspired by the bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. And 'The Raft of the Medusa' by Théodore Géricault, which was based on the true story of the shipwreck of the French frigate Méduse.
Can you give some examples of music based on stories?
Sure. 'Carmen' by Georges Bizet is a famous opera. The story is about a passionate and free - spirited gypsy woman Carmen. Her love affairs and ultimate downfall are vividly depicted through the music. Another example is 'Peter and the Wolf' by Sergei Prokofiev. It tells the story of a boy, Peter, and his encounter with a wolf in the forest, with each character represented by a different musical instrument.
Can you give some examples of narrative poems that tell a story?
One example is 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It tells the tale of a mariner who shoots an albatross and then endures a series of supernatural events as a consequence. Another is 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer. It consists of a collection of stories told by pilgrims on a journey. And 'Paradise Lost' by John Milton is also a narrative poem that tells the story of the fall of man in great detail.
Can you give some examples of fables based on bible stories?
The parable of the Lost Sheep is also a fable based on a bible story. It tells how a shepherd leaves his ninety - nine sheep to search for the one that is lost, emphasizing the importance of every individual in God's eyes. There is also the parable of the Mustard Seed which uses the growth of a tiny seed into a large plant to illustrate the growth of the Kingdom of God.
Can you give some examples of supernatural based on true stories?
One example is the Bell Witch Haunting. It's a well - known case in Tennessee. The Bell family was tormented by a mysterious entity. There were strange noises, physical attacks on family members, and objects moving on their own. Another is the Enfield Poltergeist case in England. Furniture moved, voices were heard, and children seemed to be the center of the strange occurrences. These are often considered as supernatural events based on true accounts.
Can you give some examples of creeds based on true stories?
One example could be the creed of many civil rights movements. For instance, the creed of the African - American civil rights movement in the United States was based on the true story of centuries of discrimination and oppression. People like Martin Luther King Jr. had a creed of non - violent resistance, which was rooted in the real experiences of the black community facing segregation, unequal treatment in all aspects of life from education to employment. Another example might be the creed of some religious groups that are founded on the real events and teachings of their founders which have been passed down through history as true accounts.
Can you give some examples of covenants based on true stories?
There are also covenants within Native American tribes. For example, some tribes had covenants regarding the use and sharing of land, hunting grounds, and water sources. These were based on their real - life experiences of living in harmony with nature and each other. These covenants were often passed down orally through generations and were an important part of their culture and survival.
Can you give some examples of fiction based on true stories?
Sure. 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald is one. It's set in the 1920s and reflects the real social situation of that time, like the parties of the rich. Another example is 'Schindler's List'. It's based on the true story of Oskar Schindler who saved many Jews during the Holocaust. And 'Into the Wild' is also a good one. It tells the story of Christopher McCandless based on real events, about his journey into the Alaskan wilderness.