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Routledge - Before Literature: The Nature of Narrative

Name: Routledge - Before Literature: The Nature of Narrative
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Literary Theory & Movements

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Explore the origins of storytelling with Before Literature by Sheila J. Nayar. Published by Routledge, this book examines how narratives function when they are not shaped or influenced by alphabetic literacy. It provides a deep look into stories that exist outside the influence of the written word due to historical, technological, or socio-economic circumstances. This work investigates the unique mechanics of oral traditions. It asks how a story unfolds when it is carried solely in memory without the ability to be written down or stored externally. By looking at the structural and stylistic pressures of stories that must travel through space and time by word of mouth, Nayar offers a unique perspective on the foundations of human communication. Written in a lively and accessible manner, this book is an essential resource for those interested in literary theory and the history of oral storytelling. It guides readers through the key features of narrative forms that exist independently of written text, making it a valuable addition to any collection of literary criticism and history.

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Examines storytelling that is not shaped or influenced by alphabetic literacy.

Investigates how narratives unfold when carried solely through human memory.

Analyzes the structural and stylistic pressures of stories traveling by word of mouth.

Explores storytelling influenced by historical, technological, and socio-economic circumstances.

Provides a lively and accessible guide to the key features of non-written narrative.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367242818
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Literary Theory & Movements
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 15 October 2019
Listed Since: 11 May 2019

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