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Satire is a literary genre that uses wit, irony, and exaggeration to criticize and comment on societal issues. Notable authors of satire from the past include Jonathan Swift, Voltaire, and Mark Twain. In the present, notable authors include George Saunders, Gary Shteyngart, and David Sedaris.
Famous published works of satire include…Read More
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Comedy serves as a powerful tool to address difficult social subjects in an entertainment setting, as it allows audiences to confront and process heavy issues in a more palatable and relatable way. This can be seen in the works of satirists such as Mark Twain and Woody Allen, who use humor to comment on issues such as politics and society.
One…Read More
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A primer on classic drama and dramatic tragedy:
1 Classic drama refers to plays written during the ancient Greek and Roman periods and the Renaissance. Notable authors from this time include Sophocles, Shakespeare, and Molière. These plays often strongly emphasized themes such as fate, power, and human nature.
2 Dramatic tragedy is a…Read More
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wcadmin posted in the group Songwriting
Song writing is the process of creating a song, including the lyrics and melody. Notable songwriters include Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, and Joni Mitchell, all known for their storytelling lyrics and poetic imagery. Other notable songwriters include Taylor Swift, known for her confessional and personal songwriting style, and Kendrick Lamar, known for…Read More
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wcadmin posted in the group Fan-Fiction
Fan fiction is a genre of writing in which fans of a particular work, such as a book, film, or television show, create their own stories using the characters and setting of the original work. Notable fan fiction authors include Cassandra Claire, author of the Harry Potter fan fiction “The Draco Trilogy,” and E.L. James, author of the Fifty Shades…Read More
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