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tale

[teyl] / teɪl /




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Thompson said the first novel she was inspired by was Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Mr Todd, despite its dark themes.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Anna Van Patten, who starred with sister Grace in The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, is joining the cast for the new season.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“From this perspective, Iran would not be acting entirely alone,” Tale said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

Appeared in the February 18, 2026, print edition as 'HBO’s Sordid Kentucky Tale'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

A huge banner hung between the centre columns of the theatre: The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick




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