Narratology: Introduction to the Theory of Narrative
by Mieke Bal
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Since its first publication in English in 1985, Mieke Bal's Narratology has become the international classic and comprehensive introduction to the theory of narrative texts. Narratology is a systematic account of narrative techniques, methods, their transmission, and reception, in which Bal distills years of study of the ways in which we understand both literary and non-literary works. In this third edition, Bal updates the book to include more analysis of film narratives while also show more sharpening and tightening her language to make it the most readable and student-friendly edition to date. Bal also introduces new sections that treat and clarify several modernist texts that pose narratological challenges. With changes prompted by ten years of feedback from scholars and teachers, Narratology remains the most important contribution to the study of the way narratives work, are formed, and are received. show lessTags
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eowynfaramir Excellently written and lucid explication of narrative theory.
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Exactly what I was looking for: a framework to use while reading other texts so that I can pick and choose what tools I want to use for creating my own work. Does not ignore structuralism but FREQUENTLY (obsessively?) cautions strict adherence to it. (I personally believe such cautioning is valid.) Explains the "rules" and how to break them. Thoughtfully introduces other structuralist's work as well, and relates how it contrasts with this one.
Lots of valuable information about focalization and external/character-bound narrators in the 'Story' section of the book (pretty much 1 of the 3 sections) that was very helpful and clearly explained. Application to visual art that was very thorough but in a constructive way. Some parts of the 'Fabula' section seemed either rushed through or redundant from the 'Story' section. Too many disclaimers about the potential orthodoxy of structuralism throughout the book. Having said that, I've read this twice.
Instrumento imprescindible para quienes desean profundizar en el estudio y análisis de los textos narrativos.
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Mieke Bal is a cultural theorist, critic, video artist and curator, and was Professor of Literary Theory at the University of Amsterdam, 1991-2011.
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- Nonfiction, Literature Studies and Criticism, Fiction and Literature
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- 808.3 — Literature & rhetoric Literature, rhetoric & criticism Rhetoric and collections of literary texts from more than two literatures Rhetoric of fiction
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- PN212 .B313 — Language and Literature Literature (General) Literature (General) Authorship Technique. Literary composition, etc.
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