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Basic Elements of Narrative

By David Herman

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2009
ISBN
1405141549, 9781405141543
LCC
PN212 .H46 2009
Open Library ID
OL16887547M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1963220 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
2783\273
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-03-17 06:00:00

Description

Basic Elements of Narrative outlines a way of thinking about what narrative is and how to identify its basic elements across various media, introducing key concepts developed by previous theorists and contributing original ideas to the growing body of scholarship on stories.Includes an overview of recent developments in narrative scholarshipProvides an accessible introduction to key concepts in the fieldViews narrative as a cognitive structure, type of text, and resource for interpersonal communicationUses examples from literature, face to face interaction, graphic novels, and film to explore the core features of narrativeIncludes a glossary of key terms, full bibliography, and comprehensive indexAppropriate for multiple audiences, including students, non-specialists, and experts in the field

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