Story Archetypes In History
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In his book, 'The Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories' author Christopher Booker defines seven archetypical structures that are the foundation of any plot. These plots date back to cave drawings, appear throughout literature and are ever-present in movies and television.
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