Basic Elements of Narrative

• Includes an overview of recent developments in narrative scholarship
• Provides an accessible introduction to key concepts in the field
• Contributes new ideas and theories
• Views narrative as a cognitive structure, type of text, and resource for interpersonal communication
• Uses examples from literature, face to face interaction, graphic novels, and film to explore the core features of narrative
• Includes a glossary of key terms, full bibliography, and comprehensive index
• Appropriate for multiple audiences, including students, non-specialists, and experts in the field