1. Pot of Basil
"The Pot of Basil" is an organic narrative story about a young woman named Lisabetta who lived with her three wealthy brothers. ... This is an intriguing story, and though the narrative is difficult to compare to modern works, the metanarrative can be seen in writing throughout history. ... Though the narrative of the story is somewhat outdated, all the aspects of a modern tragedy are present: forbidden love, jealousy, murder, conspiracy, insanity, etc. ...
- Word Count: 741
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School