Routledge Encyclopedia of Narrative Theory

Book Overview

The past several decades have seen an explosion of interest in narrative, with this multifaceted object of inquiry becoming a central concern in a wide range of disciplinary fields and research contexts. As accounts of what happened to particular people in particular circumstances and with specific consequences, stories have come to be viewed as a basic human strategy for coming to terms with time, process, and change. However, the very predominance of narrative as a focus of interest across multiple disciplines makes it imperative for scholars, teachers, and students to have access to a comprehensive reference resource.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415775124
• ISBN13: 9780415775120
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 752 Pages
• Weight: 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.8" x 9.6"