Literary notes about events (AI summary)
The term “events” in literature carries a broad spectrum of meanings and functions. Some authors use it in a cosmic or philosophical sense—to denote the sequential unfolding of time or universal phenomena—as seen when the procession of all events defines duration itself ([1], [2]). In narratives, “events” can mark critical plot points or turning moments, whether enumerated as significant days of action ([3], [4]) or as the episodes that shape character and destiny ([5], [6]). It is also employed in historical and documentary texts, where events are catalogued to structure an account of time, as in the detailed listings of battles, wars, or political shifts ([7], [8]). Moreover, the colloquial phrase “at all events” appears repeatedly to assert certainty or dismiss alternative possibilities ([9], [10], [11]), illustrating its flexible use in both literary and conversational registers.