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The Book Isn’t Always Better, Pt. II: 7 TV Shows That Outshine Their Books
The Book Isn’t Always Better, Pt. II: 7 TV Shows That Outshine Their Books
By Genna Rivieccio
April 09, 2014

House of Cards, Dexter and Buffy the Vampire Slayer all have more in common than just being on your Netflix queue.

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A Dickensian Black-Ops State: the Prophetic Vision of the Original “House of Cards”
A Dickensian Black-Ops State: the Prophetic Vision of the Original “House of Cards”
By David Forbes
August 29, 2013

As the American remake of House of Cards racks up praise, the question remains if it will follow the dark, prescient path of the British original.

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The Hobbit Goes Homeland: 10 Literary Legends Reincarnated on TV
The Hobbit Goes Homeland: 10 Literary Legends Reincarnated on TV
By Jake Flanagin
March 01, 2013

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Here are ten characters from today’s hit TV shows who take their cues from some classic literary characters.

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