Plotting History
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Plotting History
Author: Dan Ungurianu
language: en
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
Release Date: 2007-12-10
Balanced precariously between fact and fiction, the historical novel is often viewed with suspicion. Some have attacked it as a mongrel form, a “bastard son” born of “history’s flagrant adultery with imagination.” Yet it includes some of the most celebrated achievements of Russian literature, with Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Gogol, Leo Tolstoy, and scores of other writers contributing to this tradition. Dan Ungurianu’s Plotting History traces the development of the Russian historical novel from its inception in the romantic era to the emergence of Modernism on the eve of the Revolution. Organized historically and thematically, the study is focused on the cultural paradigms that shaped the evolution of the genre and are reflected in masterpieces such as The Captain’s Daughter and War and Peace. Ungurianu examines the variety of approaches by which Russian writers combined fact with fiction and explores the range of subjects that inspired the Russian historical imagination. Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Magazine “Ungurianu has produced a most valuable work for literary scholars.”—Andrew M. Drozd, Slavic and East European Journal “[Ungurianu’s] overwhelming knowledge, impeccable documentation, erudite notes, and valuable addenda make for a treasure house of information and keen analysis. . . . Essential.”—Choice
Plotting the Past
Author: Cristina Della Coletta
language: en
Publisher: Purdue University Press
Release Date: 1996
Through an examination of nineteenth- and twentieth-century theoretical work and novels, Della Coletta presents an authoritatively original recasting of the notion of the historical novel. Della Coletta's analysis of these novels suggests that genres are ideological units molded by culture and history, and that current ideologies shape the literary representation of the historical past. This innovative case study thus illuminates not just the twentieth-century Italian historical novel but also the function of literary genres as a whole.
Plot Structures
Plot Structures offers a comprehensive guide to understanding the building blocks of storytelling. Designed for writers, students, and narrative enthusiasts, this book dives into various plot arrangements and narrative methods that make stories engaging. It explores how mastering plot arcs provides emotional journeys for readers, while effective plot twists can elevate a story from predictable to captivating. The book progresses from basic plot concepts to detailed examinations of common plot arc types, like the Hero's Journey. It then explores plot reversals and nonlinear narrative, offering examples from literature, film, and more. A key insight is that understanding plot structures empowers writers to control pacing and heighten tension. Unique in its approach, Plot Structures balances literary theory with practical application, providing a framework for creative experimentation. It emphasizes informed flexibility, encouraging writers to adapt structures to their individual style. This book aims to demystify complex concepts, making narrative construction accessible to all.