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Narrative Fiction: Contemporary Poetics

Narrative Fiction: Contemporary Poetics

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What is a narrative? What is narrative fiction? How does it differ from other kinds of narrative? What features turn a discourse into a narrative text? Now widely acknowledged as one of the most significant volumes in its field, Narrative Fiction turns its attention to these and other questions. In contrast to many other studies, Narrative Fiction is organized around issues — such as events, time, focalization, characterization, narration, the text and its reading — rather than individual theorists or approaches. Within this structure, Shlomith Rimmon-Kenan addresses key approaches to narrative fiction, including New Criticism, Formalism, Structuralism, and Phenomenology, but also offers views of the modifications to these theories. While presenting an analysis of the system governing all fictional narratives, whether in the form of novel, short story, or narrative poem, she also suggests how individual narratives can be studied against the background of this general system. A broad range of literary examples illustrate key aspects of the study. This edition is brought fully up-to-date with an invaluable new chapter, reflecting on recent developments in narratology. Readers are also directed to key recent works in the field. These additions to a classic text ensure that Narrative Fiction will remain the ideal starting point for anyone new to narrative theory.

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ISBN13: 9780415280228
ISBN10: 0415280222
Language: English
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Year: 2002
Format: Paperback

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    Comprehensive guide to narrative theory for beginners.

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    If you're curious about how stories work, this book offers a clear and insightful introduction to narrative theory. It explores what makes a story, how narratives are constructed, and how we interpret them, all with plenty of examples to illustrate these ideas. Whether you're a student or an avid reader, you'll find it a fascinating read that deepens your understanding of storytelling.

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