In classic literature, there are quite a few. For example, in 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes, there are often digressions where characters tell their own tales, creating a structure of stories within the main story of Don Quixote's adventures. 'Le Morte d'Arthur' also has elements of this. The main story about King Arthur and his knights is filled with various knights' individual quests and tales, which are like stories within the larger Arthurian legend. These types of stories within stories add complexity and richness to the overall literary works.
A great example is 'The Decameron' by Giovanni Boccaccio. In this work, ten young people flee the plague and during their time in isolation, they each tell a story every day for ten days. So there are many stories within the larger story of their retreat. Another example is 'The Arabian Nights'. Scheherazade tells a new story every night to the king to prevent her execution, and these stories are nested within the frame story of her relationship with the king.
One example is 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer. Here, a group of pilgrims on a journey each tell a story. The overarching story is about their pilgrimage, while the individual tales told by the pilgrims are the stories within the story.
In 'Pride and Prejudice', Charlotte Lucas can be seen as somewhat submissive. She marries Mr. Collins mainly for security rather than love. She accepts her role in a society where women had limited choices.
One example is 'The Princess Bride'. The story is presented as a book being read by a grandfather to his sick grandson, so there's the outer frame of this real - life (within the story) scenario, and then the fictional adventure of Westley and Buttercup within the read - out story.
In 'Pride and Prejudice', the interactions between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy are great. Their initial misunderstandings and sharp exchanges gradually turn into mutual understanding and love. Another example is in 'Romeo and Juliet', the passionate interactions between the two lovers despite their families' feud.
Take 'Romeo and Juliet'. It's a pure love story where the two main characters' love is the central focus. In 'Pride and Prejudice', Elizabeth and Darcy's relationship, which develops from misunderstanding to love, drives the story. Also, in 'Jane Eyre', Jane's love for Rochester is a key part of the narrative.
In the field of music, a symphony orchestra performing a piece flawlessly with great fluidity is a success story. The musicians play in harmony, and the transitions between different sections of the music are seamless. Each instrument blends well with the others, creating a beautiful and fluid musical experience for the audience.
In 'The Little Mermaid' by Hans Christian Andersen, somebody (the little mermaid) wanted (to be with the prince and have an eternal soul). But (she had to give up her voice and endure great pain). So (she tried to win the prince's love). Then (in the end, she turned into sea foam but got a chance at an eternal soul).
Well, some classic literature like 'Lolita' by Vladimir Nabokov has been considered by some to have elements that could be seen as 'perverted' in the sense of an inappropriate relationship. However, this is also a complex work exploring themes of love, obsession, and power.
One well - known example could be 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' which explores themes of love, sex, and class differences in a somewhat controversial way. It was considered scandalous at the time of its release due to its frank depiction of sexual relationships.
Some best literature stories include 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville. This epic tale of Captain Ahab's obsessive hunt for the white whale is rich in symbolism. 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll is also very popular. It takes readers on a wild and imaginative journey with Alice through a strange world filled with odd characters. And then there's 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger, which follows the angst - ridden Holden Caulfield as he navigates his way through adolescence and society.
Well, there are those epic sagas from ancient times. For instance, the Iliad. It's filled with long descriptions of battles, the relationships between the characters, and the back - stories of the heroes. It's a stupid long story in the sense that it can be quite a task to get through all the details. Also, some old folk tales that have been passed down through generations often have long - winded parts where the storyteller just goes on and on about the setting or the characters' appearances.