A Poetics of Plot for the Twenty-First Century

Brian Richardson, 2019

Overview

This study addresses the inadequacy of traditional narrative theory in conceptualizing innovative and antimimetic writing. Brian Richardson introduces a new framework for evaluating literature by returning to the foundations of narrative theory. The book illuminates how authors engage with and redefine the boundaries of narrative conventions. It offers a detailed and nuanced theory that encompasses neglected storytelling categories and enhances traditional analysis.

Who it's for

• Students and scholars of literary theory and narrative studies.
• Readers interested in postmodern and contemporary literature.
• Academics exploring innovative narrative structures.

Key features

• Hardcover binding.
• 218 pages.
• Published in 2019.
• ISBN: 9780814214121.
• Dimensions: 152x229 mm.