The study of narrative has been a continuous concern from antiquity to the present day because stories are everywhere - from fiction across media to nation building and personal identity. This title sorts out traditional narrative theories, providing the necessary skills to interpret any story that comes along.
Examination of the critical discourse on the literary movement of 'realism.'Concepts of Realismsurveys the central episodes in the development of the discourse surrounding 'realism' from its inception, with substantial reference to developments in the United States. It concentrates on modernismand the avant-garde as hostile to the realist movement, but more positive critics of the concept, such as Erich Auerbach and Joseph Stern, also receive ample treatment.
Focusing on the evolution of Thomas Pynchon's V. from typescript to published novel, this work by Luc Herman and John M. Krafft employs genetic narratology to explore genre performance. They challenge the prevailing cognitive narratology by analyzing elements such as focalization, character development, and consciousness. Their approach emphasizes the author's role in narratology, providing a significant corrective to the field and enriching the understanding of Pynchon's narrative techniques in historical fiction.