Words from Heart

 

Four  years after my graduation, I'm proud to present to you my first literary essay titled: Representation of Titania, Oberon and Fairies in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Ancient Magus' Bride Full text: https://lnkd.in/dyWmZxYq Abstract: This essay explores the enduring fascination with fairies in global cultures and media, focusing on their representation in manga artist Kore Yamazaki's "The Ancient Magus’ Bride" and William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night’s Dream." While both works feature enchanting fairy realms, the essay delves into the adaptation and reinterpretation of traditional British myths and characters, specifically the Irish Gaelic Aos Sí. Yamazaki's international recognition with the anime adaptation of her work sets the stage for a comparative analysis of Shakespeare's classic play. The narrative arcs of Chise in "The Ancient Magus’ Bride" and the romantic entanglements in "A Midsumm...

  Chapter 21: Concordia Armatura The sparks of indignation were flowing through my veins as a stone drifting on the water's surface. I sighed and tried to teleport myself out of this goddamn dimension. Lights like fireworks erupted from my chest, tickling my body. I imagined the memory of Starland Palace as my destination. My particles dissolved as I was drifting away. However, I bumped into something. It was solid, gooey and pushed me back. I tried once more. Again, again and again... The result was the same. Just like Count Hermes said we were trapped. I swayed my sword against the walls, hoping to leave a scratch. I proceeded to stab, cut and pierce but everywhere was hermetic.  “You will bow down to me!” I yelled to the black smut. “Even it’s the last thing I do.” At that moment, I felt a hand on my shoulder and looked up. “Calm down, Nelly. This won’t alter anything.” “Alex... Why are you here?” “I thought you might need help? Well, you blew us away back in the sanctuary...

  Chapter 20: The Rebirth II Alexander and the girls were tongue-tied, astonished. The princess of Starland was in a vortex. Their victory… It didn’t last at all. Only a moment ago they were celebrating along with her. How could a single triumph blind them? Why had nobody noticed the omens? The hopelessness, agony and ignorance… They seemed to be the best reasons in the background. Sometimes, a dim light in the darkness could glare at the perceptions. Alex, however, was almost immune to the bleakness. After all, he had lost plenty since the beginning of his life… His parents and Friggia were honorary guests on his list of blues. As if he didn’t want any more additions, his senses returned to him, yelling: “Hang on, Nelly!” Alex activated his fusion weapon and released a counter black hole. He was playing ‘fire against fire’ to save her, his Scandinavian nymph… His hole began to pull the nearly sunken princess to the surface, slowly disappearing. He caught Nelly in his arms. She wa...