One long and interesting story is 'The Odyssey'. It's about Odysseus' long journey home after the Trojan War. He faces numerous challenges like the Cyclops, the Sirens, and the wrath of the gods. Another is 'Don Quixote', which follows the adventures of a deluded knight and his sidekick Sancho Panza. It's a long tale full of satire and exploration of human nature.
Well, there are such stories because they give us a sense of history and continuity. They show how different generations experienced the holiday and what values were associated with it back then.
It's hard to give a definite answer. Stories in 2019 could range from a few pages to several hundred pages depending on the genre and the author's style. Novels, for instance, tended to be longer compared to short stories.
There are many long stories. The following are some famous long stories:
1. Dream of the Red Chamber-The Qing Dynasty tells the love story of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu and others.
2. Journey to the West. The Ming Dynasty tells the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Monk Sand's journey to the Western Paradise to obtain Buddhist scriptures.
3. Water Margins-The story of 108 heroes in the Yuan Dynasty, including the resistance of Song Jiang, Lin Chong and others.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms-Yuan Dynasty tells the story of the war and political struggle between Shu Han, Wu and Wei during the Three Kingdoms period.
5. Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio-The Qing Dynasty narrated all kinds of supernatural stories, including immortals, ghosts, and so on.
6 The Scholars-The Qing Dynasty tells about the lives and experiences of the Confucian elites of the Qing Dynasty.
The continuation of Dream of the Red Chamber, Story of the Stone, tells the story of the next generation of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu and others.
These stories are the classics in the history of Chinese literature. They are long and have profound thoughts and rich cultural meanings.
In a Hindi story, an elderly woman was being verbally assaulted by her neighbor for a long time. The neighbor was jealous of the woman's small garden which was always full of beautiful flowers. The old woman initially ignored the assaults but when it became unbearable, she called a community meeting. At the meeting, she told her story and the community shamed the neighbor into stopping the unkind behavior.
First, plan a complex plot with multiple sub - plots. For example, like in 'Game of Thrones', there are various storylines for different families. Second, develop rich characters. Each character should have their own goals, flaws, and backstories. Third, add lots of description. Describe the settings, the emotions of the characters, etc. This will make the story longer and more engaging.
In Norse mythology, the goddess Sif had long, golden hair. When Loki cut off her hair as a prank, Thor was furious. Loki then had to make amends by getting the dwarves to create new, magical hair for Sif. This shows how important long hair was in the Norse concept of beauty and divinity.
Long stories often have complex plots. They usually involve multiple characters with different motives and personalities. For example, in 'A Tale of Two Cities', there are many characters like Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay, and the plot weaves through the French Revolution. Long stories also tend to cover a wide range of themes. They can explore love, death, power, and morality all in one. Additionally, they may span different locations and time periods, adding to their richness.
Plan your story first. Outline the main plot, characters, and key events. This will keep you on track while typing. Also, take regular breaks to rest your hands and refocus your mind.