Quote by Dorothy Dunnett

You all know that each title in the Chronicles has a chess theme that's partly because of the overall design of the Chronicles themselves - the game of chess as an analogue of the game of life.

You all know that each title in the Chronicles has a chess t

Summary

This quote suggests that the reason why each title in the Chronicles has a chess theme is because it aligns with the overall concept of the Chronicles as a whole. The idea is that chess can be seen as a metaphor for life, symbolizing the strategies, challenges, and choices that individuals encounter. By incorporating a chess theme into the titles, it adds another layer of meaning and emphasizes the parallels between the complexities of the game of chess and navigating through the complexities of life.

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By Dorothy Dunnett

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