LEADER 04902 am 22006013u 450 001 9910365047503321 005 20200116071628.0 010 $a979-1-03-656083-5 010 $a1-78374-810-9 035 $a(CKB)4100000010014479 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC5994469 035 $a(FrMaCLE)OB-obp-12094 035 $a(oapen)https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/31624 035 $a(PPN)253362725 035 $a(EXLCZ)994100000010014479 100 $a20200116d2019 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aProse fiction $ean introduction to the semiotics of narrative /$fIgnasi Ribo 210 $cOpen Book Publishers$d2019 210 1$aCambridge, UK :$cOpen Book Publishers,$d[2019] 210 4$dİ2019 215 $a1 online resource (160 pages) 311 $a1-78374-809-5 311 $a1-78374-811-7 327 $aAbout the author -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- 1. Introduction ; 1.1 What Is Narrative? ; 1.2 Genres ; 1.3 Prose Fiction ; 1.4 Story and Discourse ; 1.5 Beyond Literature ; Summary ; References -- 2. Plot ; 2.1 The Thread of Narrative ; 2.2 Emplotment ; 2.3 Beginnings, Middles, and Ends ; 2.4 Conflict and Resolution ; 2.5 Suspense and Surprise ; Summary ; References -- 3. Setting ; 3.1 The World of Narrative ; 3.2 Topography and Atmosphere ; 3.3 Kinds of Setting ; 3.4 Description ; 3.5 Verisimilitude ; Summary ; References -- 4. Characterisation ; 4.1 The Actants of Narrative ; 4.2 Individuation ; 4.3 Kinds of Character ; 4.4 Representing Characters ; 4.5 Dialogue ; Summary ; References -- 5. Narration ; 5.1 The Expression of Narrative ; 5.2 Narrators and Narratees ; 5.3 Focalisation ; 5.4 Telling and Showing ; 5.5 Commentary ; Summary ; References -- 6. Language ; 6.1 The Style of Narrative ; 6.2 Foregrounding ; 6.3 Figures of Speech ; 6.4 Symbolism ; 6.5 Translation ; Summary ; References -- 7. Theme ; 7.1 The Meaning of Narrative ; 7.2 Identity ; 7.3 Ideology ; 7.4 Morality ; 7.5 Art and Politics ; Summary ; References -- Bibliography -- Illustrations -- Examples of Short Stories and Novels -- Glossary of Narrative Terms. 330 $aThis concise and highly accessible textbook outlines the principles and techniques of storytelling. It is intended as a high-school and college-level introduction to the central concepts of narrative theory ? concepts that will aid students in developing their competence not only in analysing and interpreting short stories and novels, but also in writing them. The author prioritises clarity over intricacy of theory, equipping its readers with the necessary tools to embark on further study of literature, literary theory and creative writing. Building on a ?semiotic model of narrative,? it is structured around the key elements of narratological theory, with chapters on plot, setting, characterisation, and narration, as well as on language and theme ? elements which are underrepresented in existing textbooks on narrative theory. The chapter on language constitutes essential reading for those students unfamiliar with rhetoric, while the chapter on theme draws together significant perspectives from contemporary critical theory (including feminism and postcolonialism). This textbook is engaging and easily navigable, with key concepts highlighted and clearly explained, both in the text and in a full glossary located at the end of the book. Throughout the textbook the reader is aided by diagrams, images, quotes from prominent theorists, and instructive examples from classical and popular short stories and novels. Prose Fiction can either be incorporated as the main textbook into a wider syllabus on narrative theory and creative writing, or it can be used as a supplementary reference book for readers interested in narrative fiction. The textbook is a must-read for students of narratology, especially those with no or limited prior experience in this area. It is of especial relevance to English and Humanities major students in Asia, for whom it was conceived and written. As with all Open Book publications, this entire book is available to read for free on the publisher?s? 606 $aNarrative theory 606 $aCreative writing 606 $aLiterary theory 610 $atextbook 610 $astorytelling 610 $anarrative theory 610 $ahigh-school 610 $acollege 610 $aliterature 610 $aliterary theory 610 $acreative writing 615 0$aNarrative theory. 615 0$aCreative writing. 615 0$aLiterary theory. 676 $a616.89165 700 $aRibo$b Ignasi$0872616 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910365047503321 996 $aProse fiction$91947941 997 $aUNINA