Category: Legend

Difference Between Myth and Legend Everyone loves a good story, be it fiction or not. It is understandable when a storyteller has to employ some form of real-life experiences or imaginations to form an interesting tale, but there are others that are not based on experiences and imaginations. Such tales are the basis of the…

Re-reading Indira Parthasarathys Legend of Nandan from the Millennial Perspective: A Saga of Pain and Pathos Nandan is a legendary hero in Tamil literature, whose story is first mentioned in by one of the Saivite saints, Sundarar in the 8th century. His story has been sung by many poets down the ages. The slender skeletal…

Historical Annotation Paper: The Legend of Robin Hood The legend of Robin Hood has been around for centuries. This story of an outlaw hero, a generous criminal, the Prince of Thieves, is a popular story that has been told in many different ways throughout generations. This legend does not tell the story of a common…

Discovering Personal Legend in The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Originally published in 1988, The Alchemist was written by the world renown and best-selling author Paulo Coelho. Being an allegorical novel, the author writes a story about a young shepherd from Andalusia who is on a journey to the pyramids in Egypt. His goal is to…

The Legend of El Dorado: Analytical Essay Many of us have at least once heard of an ancient legend. As kids, we have heard mention a few, and who doesnt love a legend with a bit of mystery to it. There are some legends that date back as far as 800AD. The early creation of…

Essay on Importance of Personal Legend A Personal Legend, as it is stated in The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, is one’s destiny in life. It is identifying your purpose in life and pursuing it. It is a calling; it is something you have wanted to achieve your whole life. Coelho suggests a Personal Legend as…

Informative Essay about Legends Did you know King Arthur was the most legendary icon of medieval Britain? I think it is important for people to know about Legends even though its just an unsolved mystery. The Legends captivated a lot of people till today. In the last couple of years, the Legends have been Hollywood…