Literary Essay Update
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...