Reimaginings
A reimagining is a reinterpretation or revision of an established work, concept, or myth that updates its setting, tone, or themes for a new audience or era. It often preserves some core premises or characters but places them in a different context or asks new questions of the material.
Reimaginings differ from straightforward remakes and traditional adaptations. A remake tends to reproduce the original story
Common motivations include examining neglected viewpoints, addressing contemporary social or ethical concerns, testing the sturdiness of
Notable examples span literature, film, and television. In literature, Grendel by John Gardner reimagines Beowulf from