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A prequel is a literary, dramatic or cinematic work whose story precedes that of a previous work, by focusing on events that occur before the original narrative. [1] A prequel is a work that forms part of a backstory to the preceding work. The term "prequel" is a 20th-century neologism from the prefix "pre-" (from Latin prae, "before") and ...
A prequel is an installment that is made following the original product which portrays events occurring chronologically before those of the original work. [5] Although its name is based on the word sequel, not all prequels are true prequels that are part of a main series.
Prequel Original The History of the Holy Grail (c. 1230) Death of Arthur (c. 1210) The Deerslayer (1841) The Last of the Mohicans (1826) Wide Sargasso Sea (1966) Jane Eyre (1847) Porto Bello Gold (1924) Treasure Island (1883) Finn: A Novel (2007) Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884) Sir Nigel (1906) The White Company (1891)
The prequel follows the story of Furiosa, portrayed by Anya Taylor-Joy, from her kidnapping from the Green Place to her life as a skilled mechanic, driver, and warrior ready to take on her enemies.
Scene and sequel are two types of written passages used by authors to advance the plot of a story. Scenes propel a story forward as the character attempts to achieve a goal. [ 1 ] Sequels provide an opportunity for the character to react to the scene, analyze the new situation, and decide upon the next course of action.
A parallel novel is an in-universe (but often non-canonical) pastiche (or sometimes sequel) piece of literature written within, derived from, or taking place during the framework of another work of fiction by the same or another author with respect to continuity. [1]
A spin-off [3] (also spelled spinoff [4]) is derived from already existing works that focus on more details and different aspects from the original work (e.g. particular topics, characters or events), and includes books, radio programs, television programs, films, video games, or any narrative work in any medium.
[This is the definition given in the opening as the only meaning.] Prequel A sequel that portrays events which precede those of the original work is called a "prequel." [Note the use of "sequel" here, contradicting the opening def.] (followed by a slew of other terms). Wiktionary provides both these senses, plus a deprecated third: