exemplum

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Recent Examples of exemplum In 2013, the Italian playwright Stefano Massini turned this exemplum into The Lehman Trilogy, an epic five-hour play that was adapted and condensed last year by the director Sam Mendes and playwright Ben Power for the National Theatre in London. Sarah Churchwell, The New York Review of Books, 11 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplum
Noun
  • Sufi saints used stories, parables and allegories to teach spiritual truths.
    Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • While Jesus may have used parables and the Apostle Paul used letters, Francis used social media to spread the Gospel.
    John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Max Webster’s production, which won three Tony Awards for its mesmerizing design, brings audiences along on an adventure that combines the heartfelt wisdom of a classic fable with the splendor of modern stage poetry.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
  • With a beautifully labyrinthian plot, Alma and Mina’s story is a modern fable about good samaritans and well-intentioned, moneyed, privileged people.
    Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Even though their conversation overflows with compliments and funny anecdotes, Clooney and LuPone also share grave concerns about the future of democracy, as well as a firm belief in the power of art to illuminate the darkest times.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Every aspect feels brighter, with more colorful photography and more personal anecdotes about her upbringing and favorite dishes.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Many are reshaping the narrative around contact lens care.
    Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
  • As the draft enters its final day, Sanders has yet to be picked causing previous pre-draft narratives to resurface throughout the NFL media landscape.
    Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025

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