The paper aims to present three authors and their works with respective depiction of the film adaptations based on their novels. The main motif of this description was to estimate whether love is worth paying attention and have authors throughout various decades made some smashing changes in an attitude towards presenting love.
It is the author’s intention to depict how the changing face of love is in fact the constant powerful emotion that draws people together and sometimes causes their misery. Hopefully, all of these aspects were clearly presented and will encourage the readers to reach for one of the novels discussed within this paper.
Somerset Maugham, Robert James Waller and Nicholas Sparks — these three men, coming from different decades, have all something in common. Their works, when placed together and compared, ooze a remarkable similarity — the first impression which is attached to their works is sun, warmth and complicated emotions. At the same time, each of the authors touches completely different aspects, however, all of them are referring to one point — how love may be the factor changing the lives of the characters in an ultimate way.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter One: Painted Veil – Maturing to Love
- W. Somerset Maugham - the Author and his Achievement
- Painted Veil - Discovering Love in Unexpected Circumstances
- The 2006 Film Adaptation
- Conclusion
- Chapter Two: Bridges of Madison County - Adulterous Affair Renews
- Robert James Waller - Professor of Economics writing about Love
- The Bridges of Madison County – Four Days of Adulterous Transcendence
- The Movie - Emotions as Close to the Original as Possible
- Conclusion
- Chapter Three. The Notebook – Nicholas Spark's Beautiful Tearjerker
- The Notebook – Three Thematic Levels of Love
- Literary Techniques Revealing Love
- Symbols and Metaphors
- Over-sweeten Kitsch or the Movie about Real Love?
- Conclusion
Objectives and Key Themes
This paper aims to analyze different perspectives on the concept of love as presented by three writers. The paper will delve into the complexities of love, exploring themes of sacrifice, longing, and the enduring power of human connection.
- Exploring different portrayals of love in literature and film.
- Analyzing the impact of societal norms and expectations on romantic relationships.
- Investigating the evolution of love and its various forms throughout different stages of life.
- Examining the role of tragedy, loss, and sacrifice in love stories.
- Understanding the influence of literary techniques and film adaptation on conveying the essence of love.
Chapter Summaries
The first chapter focuses on W. Somerset Maugham's "Painted Veil," examining his personal life, his literary career, and the themes explored in the novel. The chapter also discusses the film adaptation of "Painted Veil" and how it captures the essence of Maugham's work. The second chapter centers on Robert James Waller's "Bridges of Madison County," exploring the themes of passion, sacrifice, and societal expectations. This chapter also discusses the film adaptation and how it translates the emotional depth of the novel. The third chapter delves into Nicholas Sparks' "The Notebook," analyzing the complexities of love and the enduring power of devotion. The chapter examines the novel's use of literary techniques and its successful film adaptation.
Keywords
This paper delves into the concept of love as presented in literature and film, analyzing the themes of societal norms, sacrifice, enduring devotion, and the power of human connection. The primary focus is on the works of W. Somerset Maugham, Robert James Waller, and Nicholas Sparks, exploring their unique perspectives on love and its complexities.
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- Marta Zapała-Kraj (Author), 2019, The motive of love in the book-to-film adaptations by Somerset Maugham, Robert James Waller and Nicholas Sparks, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/591336
