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In literature, the term “news” functions as much more than mere information—it often serves as a catalyst that propels character action and heightens dramatic tension. Authors use it to mark pivotal moments, whether conveying urgent personal developments or broader societal changes. For instance, in L. M. Montgomery’s narrative, the arrival of news sets the stage for unfolding events ([1]), while in works by Dostoyevsky and Gibbon, news becomes a bearer of both personal anxiety and historical consequence ([2], [3]). In detective and mystery stories, such as those by Arthur Conan Doyle, the exchange of news serves as a narrative device that guides investigation and confirms suspicions ([4], [5]). Across genres—from casual conversation in personal memoirs to the eloquent proclamations of royalty—“news” is depicted as a dynamic element that bridges personal experience and public circumstance, underscoring its versatility as a literary tool.
  1. "The news came to town late last night.
    — from Rilla of Ingleside by L. M. Montgomery
  2. The example of suicide was imitated by Decentius, who strangled himself on the news of his brother's death.
    — from The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
  3. This news instantly made Pyotr Stepanovitch anxious.
    — from The possessed : by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
  4. “You will tell me if you have any news to-morrow.
    — from Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
  5. “This was excellent news, Watson, for it showed me that I was on the right road.
    — from The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

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