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The Great Genetic Era
Author: Pig Sanbu
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“Old Tang, you activated speed-related Genetic Base Points. What’s the direction of those Base Points?” This question caused Tang Ting to have a melancholic expression. “It’s… Hand speed…” “And the right hand at that!” Xu Tui slipped onto a daze. Hand speed and the right hand. This image… Didn’t the teacher say that it was easier to activate the Base Points of the areas you use the most? “Old Tang, just what do you use your hands for?” “According to that explanation, did I activate the Genetic Base Points in my stomach because I’ve eaten 18 year’s worth of meals?” Cheng Mo, who was on his way to becoming a glutton, looked up and sighed. Xu Tui stroked his head, “Could it be because I’ve used my brain for 18 years?”

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The Shadow of Great Britain

“Next, we have the most noble recipient of the Order of the Garter, the Grand Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George, the Grand Cross of the Bath, the Victoria Cross and the lower grades of Knighthood, the leader of the anti-colonial movement, the bell-ringer of the East India Company, the hero of the Crimean War, a Fellow of the Royal Society, a lifelong dear friend of literary giants such as Dickens and Great Dumas, a steadfast supporter of scientific luminaries like Faraday and Darwin, having served as assistant under-secretary, deputy under-secretary, and permanent under-secretary in departments of the Home Office and the Navy Department of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the inaugural Cabinet Secretary and head of the civil service, the first graduate and most distinguished alumnus of our school. Please welcome Sir Arthur Hastings to deliver a speech on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the University of London.” Arthur's gaze swept across the crowd before him, looking at the young faces and murmured, “Agares, what do you think I should say?” The Red Devil's wraith hovered behind him, saliva almost dribbling from the corner of his mouth, “Look at these ignorant souls; they still worship you as a hero. Why not say something they'd like to hear?” Arthur took a deep breath and let out a deafening roar, “Oxford is a bunch of whores' bastards!” “Oh!!!!” The audience erupted into thunderous applause. “Cambridge is the same!” he added immediately. The applause grew even more fervent... (The protagonist, possessed by a devil, travels through 19th-century Britain in a world without magic)

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Are graphic novels historically accurate?
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2024-10-17 06:41
It depends. Some graphic novels strive for historical accuracy, but others take creative liberties for storytelling purposes.
Can you recommend some great historically accurate novels?
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2024-12-08 09:37
Sure. 'A Tale of Two Cities' is an excellent choice. Dickens takes us to the time of the French Revolution. The descriptions of Paris and London during that era are very accurate. Then there's 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It focuses on the building of a cathedral in 12th - century England and is based on a lot of historical research. And don't forget 'I, Claudius' which gives a great insight into the early Roman Empire through the eyes of Claudius.
What makes a novel a great historically accurate novel?
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2024-12-09 03:21
Well, research is key. A great historically accurate novel often has an author who has delved deep into historical records, archives, and primary sources. For example, Hilary Mantel must have studied a great deal about the Tudor period to write 'Wolf Hall'. Also, the ability to bring the historical setting to life is important. The author should be able to make the reader feel like they are in that time period, like in 'War and Peace' where Tolstoy makes you feel as if you are in Russia during the Napoleonic era. Another factor is the accurate portrayal of historical figures if there are any in the novel.
Why are novels often not historically accurate?
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2024-10-06 22:23
Well, sometimes authors take creative liberties to make the story more engaging or to fit a certain narrative. They might not have all the accurate historical details or might choose to focus more on entertainment than strict accuracy.
Is the novel 'Shogun' historically accurate?
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2024-10-10 17:11
The novel 'Shogun' combines historical facts with creative storytelling. While it does draw from real events and periods, some aspects have been embellished or fictionalized to make the story more engaging.
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