The Story Is True by Bruce Jackson
How true stories, almost-true stories, urban legends, myths and even outright lies captivate us and bind us together[A] thoughtful examination of story and storytelling... It is a brilliant mobilization of storycraft to illuminate aspects of the storyteller's art and the nature of story itself.... The Story Is True is a delight to read. Bruce Jackson has written an enjoyable and entertaining book that is grounded in solid theory and mature observation. Students of narrative will find much insight in the stories told here by this master storyteller. For those who choose to read deeper, an expanded understanding of humanity's most intimate workings is in store.
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Bruce Jackson is SUNY Distinguished Professor and Samuel P. Capen Professor of American Culture, University at Buffalo. He is the author of more than 20 other books as well as a documentary filmmaker and photographer. The French government named him Chevalier in L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, France's highest honor in the arts and humanities.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781592136063 |
| ISBN 10 | 1592136060 |
| Titel | The Story Is True |
| Autor | Bruce Jackson |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Hardback |
| Verlag | Temple University Press,U.S. |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2007-06-01 |
| Seitenanzahl | 256 |
| Hinweis auf dem Einband | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
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