ABSTRACT

An Introduction to Narratology is an accessible, practical guide to narratological theory and terminology and its application to literature.

In this book, Monika Fludernik outlines:

  • the key concepts of style, metaphor and metonymy, and the history of narrative forms
  • narratological approaches to interpretation and the linguistic aspects of texts, including new cognitive developments in the field
  • how students can use narratological theory to work with texts, incorporating detailed practical examples
  • a glossary of useful narrative terms, and suggestions for further reading.

This textbook offers a comprehensive overview of the key aspects of narratology by a leading practitioner in the field. It demystifies the subject in a way that is accessible to beginners, but also reflects recent theoretical developments and narratology’s increasing popularity as a critical tool.

chapter |7 pages

Narrative and narrating

chapter |5 pages

The Theory of Narrative

chapter |8 pages

Text and Authorship

chapter |19 pages

The Structure of Narrative

chapter |13 pages

The Surface of Narrative

chapter |11 pages

Realism, Illusionism and Metafiction

chapter |10 pages

Thoughts, Feelings and the Unconscious

chapter |22 pages

Narrative Typologies

chapter |9 pages

Diachronic Approaches to Narrative

chapter |17 pages

Practical Applications

chapter |14 pages

Guidelines for Budding Narratologists