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Common themes in John Steinbeck's novels include the struggles of the working class, the impact of social and economic inequality, the search for personal identity and purpose, resilience in the face of adversity, and the importance of community and family ties. Steinbeck often explores the complexities of human nature and the consequences of societal injustices.
Terry Pratchett's inspiration for the Discworld series came from a mix of sources, including fantasy literature, mythology, folklore, and real-world issues. He often used the series to satirize elements of society and explore philosophical themes in a comedic and fantastical setting.
Fix-up novels are books created by combining multiple short stories or novellas into a single narrative. The stories may be loosely interconnected or share common themes, characters, or settings. Fix-up novels are often reworked and expanded by the author to create a more cohesive overarching plot.
Some common themes in John Steinbeck's novels include social justice, the struggles of the working class, the importance of community, the impact of the Great Depression, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of hardship.
Some literary critics point to two novels that to them sum up the major social themes of the 19Th Century. They are Great Expectations by Charles Dickens and Illusions Perdues by Honore de Balzac.
F. Scott Fitzgerald is the male contemporary known for writing about themes of youth despair and age in his four novels and numerous short stories.
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The 'Discworld' series by Terry Pratchett is a satirical fantasy series set on a flat, disc-shaped world balanced on the backs of four elephants, which in turn stand on the back of a giant turtle. Each book explores different themes and characters within this fantastical world, including wizards, witches, and various other creatures, with humor and wit.
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Common themes in vases are the oblonged shape along with mainly stripes, or dots and designs.
A realist writer might explore themes such as the complexities of human relationships, the impact of societal norms on individuals, or the struggle between ideals and reality. They often focus on portraying everyday life in a truthful and insightful way.