Human beings have constantly told stories; presented events and placed the world into narrative form. This activity suggests a very basic way of looking at the world; yet; this book argues; even the most seemingly simple of stories is embedded in a complex network of relations. Paul Cobley traces these relations; considering the ways in which humans have employed narrative over the centuries to lsquo;re-presentrsquo; time; space and identity.This second; revised and fully updated edition of the successful guidebook to narrative covers a range of narrative forms and their historical development from early oral and literate forms through to contemporary digital media; encompassing Hellenic and Hebraic foundations; the rise of the novel; realist representations; narratives of imperialism; modernism; cinema; postmodernism and new technologies. A final chapter reviews the way that narrative theory in the last decade has re-orientated definitions of narrative.Written in a clear; engaging style and featuring an extensive glossary of terms; this is the essential introduction to the history and theory of narrative.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting ReadBy Jim WittThis is an interesting read; if your German relatives settled in New Jersey. Unfortunately; I did not learn too much about mine; which seemed to have left from Bavaria.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. GERMANS IN NEW JERSEY: a historyBy Karen ArendtVery informative. Answered a lot of question for me about my German great great great grandfather; and possible reasons for immigrating to New Jersey.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Immigration historyBy CharlotteI enjoyed reading the book on Germans in New Jersey. It is far superior to many history books I have read. The text and quotations are superb. The layout of the chapters guides the reader from the colonial era to present days which is very informative. The wording is excellent - not long-winded but to the point. The excellent choice of photos is complementary to the text. The German clubs described here are a phase in its life that this German generation can identify with. They personify Gemuetlichkeit(Friendliness); music and opulent portions of food at the festivals.A book of this high quality should be read by high school and college students to appreciate reliable history.By writing this book Peter Lubrecht has done a great service not only to the German-American community but to all citizens of the United States.
