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Narrative Discourse: An Essay in Method

Gérard Genette

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Gerard Genette, a critic of international stature, here builds a systematic theory of narrative upon an analysis of the writings of Marcel Proust, particularly Remembrance of Things Past. Adopting what is essentially a structuralist approach, the author identifies and names the basic constituents and techniques of narrative and illustrates them by referring to literary works in many languages.

Language: English

Pages: 288

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Release: August 31, 1983

ISBN: 0801492599

ISBN 13: 9780801492594

Narrative Discourse: An Essay in Method

Gérard Genette

3.9/5 ( ratings)

Gerard Genette, a critic of international stature, here builds a systematic theory of narrative upon an analysis of the writings of Marcel Proust, particularly Remembrance of Things Past. Adopting what is essentially a structuralist approach, the author identifies and names the basic constituents and techniques of narrative and illustrates them by referring to literary works in many languages.

Language: English

Pages: 288

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Release: August 31, 1983

ISBN: 0801492599

ISBN 13: 9780801492594

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