Narratology and Interpretation

The Content of Narrative Form in Ancient Literature

Jonas Grethlein editor Antonios Rengakos editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:De Gruyter

Published:19th Aug '09

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The categories of classical narratology have been successfully applied to ancient texts in the last two decades, but in the meantime narratological theory has moved on. In accordance with these developments, Narratology and Interpretation draws out the subtler possibilities of narratological analysis for the interpretation of ancient texts. The contributions explore the heuristic fruitfulness of various narratological categories and show that, in combination with other approaches such as studies in deixis, performance studies and reader-response theory, narratology can help to elucidate the content of narrative form. Besides exploring new theoretical avenues and offering exemplary readings of ancient epic, lyric, tragedy and historiography, the volume also investigates ancient predecessors of narratology.

ISBN: 9783110214529

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1118g

637 pages