A History of Story-telling: Studies in the development of narrative

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ransome, Arthur, 1884-1967

Contributor:

Gavin, J.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A History of Story-telling: Studies in the Development of Narrative" by Arthur Ransome is a scholarly work written in the early 20th century. This book explores the evolution of narrative techniques, tracing the development of storytelling across different epochs and cultures. It focuses on the artistry of narrative rather than just historical facts, presenting a rich tapestry of literary styles and traditions." "At the start of the book, Ransome sets the stage by reflecting on the essence of storytelling, acknowledging the complexities and challenges of encapsulating such a multifaceted subject. He conveys his intent to discuss the art of storytelling through vivid examples, moving beyond mere chronological records. He articulates the importance of traditional narratives and their deep-rooted connection to human experience, illustrating how early story-tellers shaped our understanding of culture and morality through their tales. This initial portion effectively establishes the thematic groundwork for a comprehensive examination of narrative's evolution in literature." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Origins

'The romance of the rose'

Chaucer and Boccaccio

The rogue novel

The Elizabethans

The pastoral

Cervantes

The essayists' contribution to story-telling

Transition: Bunyan and Defoe

Richardson and the feminine novel

Fielding, Smollett, and the masculine novel

A note on Sterne

Chateaubriand and Romanticism

Scott and Romanticism

The Romanticism of 1830

Balzac

Gautier and the East

Poe and the new technique

Hawthorne and moral romance

Mérimée and conversational story-telling

Flaubert

A note on De Maupassant

Conclusion.

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-05-14