Another example might be 'Les Misérables'. Jean Valjean is initially condemned to prison for stealing a loaf of bread. His long prison sentence is almost like a death sentence as it takes away his freedom and dignity for a long time. The novel explores themes of justice, mercy, and the impact of such harsh sentences on an individual and society.
One famous 'death sentence novel' could be 'The Count of Monte Cristo'. In this novel, there are elements related to the idea of a death sentence as the protagonist, Edmond Dantès, is wrongly condemned to life imprisonment which is like a death sentence in a way. He endures great hardships and then plots his revenge against those who wronged him.
A third example could be 'One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich'. The main character, Ivan Denisovich, is in a Soviet labor camp as a form of punishment. This kind of confinement and the harsh conditions can be seen as a form of death sentence to a normal life. The novel shows the daily struggles and the will to survive in such a situation.
One of the well - known 'black death novel' is 'The Decameron' by Giovanni Boccaccio. It was written during the time of the Black Death and tells the stories of ten young people who flee the plague - ridden city and tell stories to pass the time.
There are indeed. Consider 'Lolita' by Nabokov. There were likely some editorial changes that Nabokov had to make to get the novel published. These changes might have been considered by some as 'editing to death' in the sense that they might have slightly altered the original vision. Also, in the case of some modern novels that are part of big - name franchises, the publishers may demand so many edits to fit a certain marketable image that the novel ends up being over - edited. This can happen when there is a lot of pressure to make the novel conform to a pre - set marketing or readership expectation.
As far as I know, there isn't a super - famous novel named exactly 'death day novel'. But there are books that touch on the concept. 'A Monster Calls' by Patrick Ness is about a boy dealing with his mother's approaching death. It doesn't use the term 'death day' but it has elements where certain days are significant in relation to the impending death. So while not a 'death day novel' in name, it has related themes.
One could consider 'The Death of Ivan Ilyich' by Leo Tolstoy as an example. In this novel, Ivan Ilyich is on his death bed and the story delves into his thoughts and experiences as he faces death. It shows his realization about the emptiness of his previous life.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read this novel. It could be about a death sentence in a legal or moral context, perhaps exploring the implications and stories related to it.
One of the best opening sentences is from 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen: 'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' This sets the stage for the story's exploration of marriage and society in 19th - century England.
Here are some famous lines from novels: Symphony of Fate Give me a chance, I will make you happy forever The meaning of life is to pursue happiness Life is like a journey, some people just stay where they are, some people will keep moving forward The furthest distance in the world is not the distance between life and death, but the second I was online, you were offline. 6 people can only regain their hustle and bustle by sitting down and breaking off their loneliness Some people are destined to leave, so I won't keep them The meaning of life lies in experience, not in possession Nothing is more important than your loss, because after you lose it, you will know what you have When you can't have it anymore, the only thing you can do is not to forget These are some famous sentences from the novel. They reflect the theme and emotion of the novel, and also provide readers with profound thoughts and enlightenment.
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There are quite a few well - known 'outsider novels'. 'Of Mice and Men' by John Steinbeck can be considered one. Lennie and George are outsiders in a way, constantly on the move and not really fitting into the society of ranch workers. Also, 'Invisible Man' by Ralph Ellison. The unnamed narrator is an African - American man in a society that often makes him feel invisible and like an outsider due to racial discrimination.
One example could be 'The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle' by Haruki Murakami. In this novel, there are certain elements that seem to be left 'blank' in a sense, like the open - ended nature of some of the mysteries. Another could be James Joyce's 'Finnegans Wake' which has a complex and often ambiguous structure that can be seen as having 'blank' spaces in terms of straightforward narrative understanding. Also, Virginia Woolf's 'To the Lighthouse' has moments where the narrative seems to skip or leave things unsaid, creating a kind of 'blank' in the story.