Literature

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A modern storyteller captivating an audience by a campfire, with ancient folktale characters and symbols magically appearing in the flames.

What is the influence of ancient folktales on modern storytelling?

The story of 'Little Red Riding Hood' has been retold, reinterpreted, and reconfigured more than any other narrative in modern history.

Jing Mei Lin·September 8, 2026

A diverse cast of characters representing Jung's 12 archetypes interacting in a dynamic, modern urban environment under dramatic lighting.

Letters & Lore

What Are Jung's 12 Character Archetypes in Modern Storytelling?

From ancient myths to blockbuster films, the enduring power of just 12 core character archetypes continues to shape every story we tell and consume, bridging classic literature and contemporary storyt

Jing Mei Lin·July 7, 2026

Ancient Greek gods and modern literary characters merging in a surreal landscape, symbolizing the influence of mythology on contemporary literature.

Letters & Lore

What is the folklore and mythology influence on modern literature?

In 2017, Stephen Fry's "Mythos," a book retelling ancient Greek stories, became a bestseller, proving the enduring popular appeal of millennia-old legends.

Jing Mei Lin·July 3, 2026

A futuristic library with AI screens replacing books, contrasted with a single traditional book, symbolizing the erosion of human authorship in storytelling.

Letters & Lore

AI Storytelling Risks Eroding Art and Authorship, Raising Ethical Concerns.

When stories are introduced as AI-generated, readers are significantly less likely to become deeply transported into the narrative world, according to studies in nature .

Aisha Bakri·June 7, 2026