Talk:The Three Clever Kings

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I would really like to add an audio link of this story in the External Links section. I was unable to find this link online, so if anyone find this please feel free to add it Nessyb (talk) 23:03, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

I feel this page needs a section dedicated to achievements and awards that De Morgan has received for this story. However, I could not find any awards 'The Three Clever Kings' received when looking for this information. If any information about awards/achievements is found, a new sections could greatly better this page. Nessyb (talk) 23:13, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

Firstly, the About the Author heading is added to give the viewer brief background information on the talented writer of the short story and potentially any other interesting points that can lead to other written works by the same author. Next, the Summary section gives the reader an over view of the whole short story in order to prepare the reader with what is to be expected within the tale. Then, the Moral gives the viewer a supportive, influential statement. This catches the viewer's eye while one is visiting this page. Also, the Characters heading allows the viewer to learn more specific information about the short story and helps support the storyline as this short story has a large amount of important characters. Lastly, the References and External Links headings are added to supply the viewer with easy access additional information which is embedded within the text and reliable scholoarly peer-reviewed articles. Engy212 (talk) 23:37, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

Perhaps another illustration from your story would ameliorate your summary section by providing a supporting visual.

Tenses
You might want to consider changing your text into present tense. Literary works extend over time and the content of them is normally refered to in present tense. "When you quote directly from a text or allude to the events in a story (as in a brief plot summary), you should use the literary present." Please see here for more details:http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/litpres.html

Hulibo (talk) 04:55, 15 February 2013 (UTC)

Attempted to change the summary section into present tense. Thank you for your input and any other present tense alterations to the summary section are welcomed. Engy212 (talk) 23:35, 15 February 2013 (UTC)

About the Author
Hi there! I was just looking over your info and I think you have the wrong Mary De Morgan. I know it's crazy that there's more than one, but the one you wrote about, Mary Evelyn De Morgan, and have a link to, is actually the sister-in-law. The information you have about the fairy tale collections is correct, but you should revise the rest of it. It's an honest mistake, so don't worry! Here's where you can find info about Mary Augusta De Morgan: http://www.oxforddnb.com.ezproxy.library.ubc.ca/view/article/32779, http://muse.jhu.edu.ezproxy.library.ubc.ca/journals/childrens_literature/v033/33.1fowler.html. Hope this helps! Tootles91 (talk) 08:23, 15 February 2013 (UTC)

Thank you for the additional links to the information needed to correct this mistake. Clearly, we had some uncorrect direction on which one was the correct one, which leaded to us not being able to find very much information about the author. Thankfully this Mary De Morgan is the correct source. Nessyb (talk) 18:32, 15 February 2013 (UTC)

You are very welcome! I'm glad I could help! Tootles91 (talk) 09:05, 16 February 2013 (UTC)

'Morals' and its citation and one-sentence paragraph
The one-sentence paragraph included in this section seems irrelevant and emphatic. Avoid personal exposition unless you can cite your claim with a reliable source. Paragraphs should be long enough to develop an idea. Notevenlooking (talk) 20:04, 15 February 2013 (UTC)

Thank you for your input. I will cite the moral section from the text but I do not think removing it is a good idea. If someone could suggest additional sources to support this moral, other than the story itself, it would be much appreciated. I believe this is a key topic/ heading for this story, therefore do not want to simply remove it. Engy212 (talk) 23:11, 15 February 2013 (UTC)

Characters
I suggest that you consider a change in the order of the table of contents. If you are going to include a "Characters" section then you it would be a good idea to introduce them before the summary. MermaiddolphinOGT (talk)