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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, using 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.
Editions of Narrative: The Basics
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- ISBN 9781317541196
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- ISBN 9781317541202
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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, using 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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What is Narrative: The Basics about?
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, using 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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Narrative: The Basics?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism
Where can I read a sample of Narrative: The Basics?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317541196
Is Narrative: The Basics part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Basics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Narrative: The Basics?
Bronwen Thomas
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Narrative: The Basics is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317541196) and pdf(ISBN 9781317541202)