Narrative: The Basics

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.

Introduction 1. Back to Basics: Folk Tales and Fairy Tales 2. Narrative structures 3. Narrative voice and point of view 4. Narrative and Ideology 5. The Role of the Reader 6. 'Gender trouble': Feminist approaches to narrative 7. Narrative and Genre 8. New Media Narratives Conclusion