The Art of Story-Telling

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shedlock, Marie L., 1854-1935

Contributor:

Adams, John, 1857-1934

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Art of Story-Telling" by Marie L. Shedlock is a guide on the techniques and principles of storytelling written in the early 20th century. The book addresses both the art and craft of storytelling, aimed primarily at educators and aspiring narrators who wish to captivate and educate their audiences, particularly children. Shedlock's work emphasizes the importance of engaging storytelling for effective communication and highlights various elements that contribute to a compelling narrative. The opening of the book introduces Shedlock's views on the importance of storytelling as a historical art form and its relevance in education today. She discusses the challenges story-tellers face, including the need for preparation and creativity in engaging an audience. The author also shares anecdotes from her own experiences, illustrating common pitfalls in storytelling. Shedlock stresses that successful story-telling requires not only dramatic skills but also a deep understanding of the narrative's emotional and moral undercurrents. She aims to revive the timeless art of storytelling, encouraging readers to create immersive experiences that resonate with listeners. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by MFR, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-02-08