Publication subTitle :Eine Anthropologie der Narration
Publication series :Narratologia
Author: Michael Neumann
Publisher: De Gruyter
Publication year: 2013
E-ISBN: 9783110312959
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9783110312881
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Keyword: Narration story-telling anthropology genre
Language: GER
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Description
Storytelling is an essential element of human nature. This study identifies five universal "streams of narrative" - that is, five "hyper-genres" that serve as a system for classifying virtually all kinds of narration. In conjunction with concepts drawn from biology, psychology, and sociology, the study develops a solid anthropological foundation for these five streams of narrative. The author uses examples from diverse cultures, eras, and media to demonstrate the occurrence of overlapping and blending between the streams.
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