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Narrative: The Basics

By Bronwen Thomas
Series: The Basics
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Narrative: The Basics offers a clear and current introduction to narrative theory, exploring fundamental questions such as what constitutes a narrative, its universal features, and the influence of ideology. The book also examines the reader's role and the impact of the digital age on storytelling. Each chapter breaks down key concepts and supports learning with contemporary examples across different narrative forms.
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Providing an up-to-date and accessible overview of the essentials of narrative theory, Narrative: The Basics guides the reader through the major approaches to the study of narrative, from its earliest foundations to the present day, using contemporary examples from a wide range of narrative forms to answer key questions.

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Providing an up-to-date and accessible overview of the essentials of narrative theory, Narrative: The Basics guides the reader through the major approaches to the study of narrative. It uses contemporary examples from a wide range of narrative forms to answer key questions including:

  • What is narrative?
  • What are the "universals" of narrative?
  • What is the relationship between narrative and ideology?
  • Does the reader have a role in narrative?
  • Has the digital age brought radically new forms of narrative?

Each chapter introduces key theoretical terms, providing thinking points and suggestions for further study. With an emphasis on applying theory to example studies, it is an ideal introduction to the current study of narrative.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9780415832649

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 November 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 470g

Pages: 168

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Bronwen Thomas Education & Reference Non-Fiction Series: The Basics

About the Author

Bronwen Thomas is Associate Professor in Linguistics and Literature at Bournemouth University, UK.

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