A study of some of the most prominent works of Jules Verne and their many adaptations in film, theatre, literature and art. How has his books impacted culture worldwide and over centuries? How is is still relevant today (in terms of themes, symbols or visual images?) This could be either a literature or a film article. In terms of film, think about the earliest adaptations like Karel Zeman up to Hollywood blockbusters like Journey to the Centre of The World or Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Oh such a wonderful idea! Definitely take a look at H.G Wells. They wrote in the same time period. I look forward to reading this article. – Travis Kane10 years ago
Stieg Larsson has a new book coming out: The Girl in the Spider's Web. Problem is, Larsson died in 2004. This will not be the first time a book series has been continued after the author's death; just look at Dune and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. But should this happen: why or why not?
Cool article Idea, very cool. It would be interesting to see how this experiment has worked in the past. Relate the genre and reputation of this particular author and series to similar situations e.g. The Bourne series. – Thomas Munday10 years ago
You could explore how this happens in a particular style or genre which can be easily captured, perhaps most obviously, like in James Bond but how it might not make sense with books that have a more authorial voice. You could also relate it to film and TV and how universes continually get extended, like lesser problematic ones like a new director for each Star Wars film but also when a showrunner leaves a show, like in Community. Andddddd, without sounding completely boring, you could even extend it into series which would be fun to continue that haven't been so far. – Marcus Dean10 years ago
Tolkien's son help in the publication of the Silmarillion after his father's death and also published a few books set in Middle Earth as well. George R. R. Martin has also revealed his ending to A Song of Fire and Ice to several writers just in case. Maybe consider these tid-bits as well. – Christina Cady10 years ago
Would be helpful to consider the case of the Wheel of Time series when answering the question posed by the title -- Sanderson took over after Jordan passed. Reading fan blogs and professional articles before and after Sanderson's first book release would reveal fan anxieties and how those concerns were met by the "replacement". – Monique10 years ago
Unless the original author okayed it, the answer should be no, because the story could be used for something the author did not intend, and instead abuse the story idea to fit the current person's own needs thereby destroying the beauty of the original story. – Travis Kane10 years ago
Many editions of Sherlock Holmes have hit the big and small screen. How has this trend managed to maintain audience interests? Does this oversaturation effect the detective fiction genre as a whole?
Sherlock Holmes is the #1 book-to-film adapted character. Just a helpful note. – Kristian Wilson10 years ago
A work of literature offers more depth under deep analysis. For example, this article could discuss one (or two) of Shakespeare's plays (Macbeth, Othello, Hamlet, etc.) and explore the social and historical context of the play and its effect on Shakespeare's audience of that time.
Oooh, Richard III is great for this. It basically shows the rise of the Tudor kings & queens to power, and since Elizabeth I was a Tudor... you see where I'm going with this. – Kristian Wilson10 years ago
Might be worth discussing modern Shakespeare adaptations (10 Things I hate about you - Taming of the Shrew) and their impact on younger audiences. – Thomas Munday10 years ago
This would be very interesting to read. I hear Stephen Greenblatt is a good critic to read on this period. Take a look at Shakespeare's contemporaries too. I know Christopher Marlowe did a history play. – Travis Kane10 years ago
Could you please explain what you mean by "more depth under deep analysis"? Also, are you implying that Shakespeare's work hasn't ever been analyzed in depth and someone should take the lead? – T. Palomino2 years ago
Novellas are also valid. The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet comes into mind.
Others: The Lawnmower Man (one of the most surreal, bizarre, and creepy stories I've ever read) Children of the Corn N. The Library Policeman Word Processor of the Gods Fair Extension Cain Rose Up I Know What You Need
This would be a subjective topic, so anyone covering this topic would have to explain with great detail why they are the best. – Ryan Errington10 years ago
I would be good to talk about how influential the stories have become throughout the years. Children of the Corn has become one of his most recognizable work, but how popular has stories like Fair Extension and The Library Policeman been? – Aaron Hatch10 years ago
I'd love to hear why these short stories made this list. What makes them stand out? – aallen810 years ago
Could always just talk about the ones that made it to film. So: The Body, A Good Marriage, Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, 1408, etc. – Kristian Wilson10 years ago
COuld relate each story to Stephen King's path in life e.g discussing the quality of some think like Dreamcatchers in relation to his status of writing whilst high on Morphine after his car accident. – Thomas Munday10 years ago
Welcome to Night Vale and Kakos Industries are both podcasts styled off of town or company announcements in fictional places. Both also feature strong elements of dystopia, but in both podcasts these elements are embraced and normalized. It's also interesting to note that in both podcasts, traditionally positive imagery is subverted and made evil, such as the "smiling god" in WTNV. This article would focus on what this means for things we believe to be dystopian or utopian and good or evil.
This would be a fascinating topic - it might be worth looking at how they're podcasts influences the way they communicate these subversions of good and evil too. – Hannah Spencer10 years ago
Leigh Bardugo's Grisha Trilogy is set in a fantasy world loosely but obviously based on Russia. I'd like to write a detailed article about how exactly Russia influenced the world of Ravka, aside from the obvious aesthetic similarities, I'd like to look at the use of symbols to establish that connection, as well as the history and culture Bardugo was influenced by in constructing her actual story.
I might be good to discuss the Grisha trilogy's relationship to modern literature and pop culture. How does it in to certain genre or thematic guidelines to attract wider audiences? – Thomas Munday10 years ago
A discussion of the works of well-known writers, going back to Flannery O'Connor, William Faulkner, Truman Capote, and Cormac McCarthy and how each author has contributed or innovated within the Southern Gothic tradition of fiction.
Would love to see this article contain a list of modern-bests of the genre. Books, movies, and tv shows, for that matter. – Monique10 years ago
You have an extremely broad topic here. :) Have you considered choosing 2-3 favorite books and authors to analyze in light of the genre? – Stephanie M.7 years ago
