The Forms of Narrative by Peter Abbs

The Forms of Narrative by Peter Abbs

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An English school text designed to provide students aged 14-18 with a practical "map" of the various forms of narrative used in English literature. The text progresses from basic exercises and discussions about narrative in our daily lives to descriptions and examples of the major narrative forms.

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The Forms of Narrative by Peter Abbs

These two companion volumes provide students aged 14-18 with a practical 'map' of the various literary forms of English. Each volume offers a diverse and imaginative anthology chosen from the whole field of English literature. They aim to encourage students to explore in practical ways the scope, development and uses of form in English. Each chapter offers a wide range of stimulating assignments both for use in the classroom and for personal study. Both volumes are illustrated throughout to provide a full context for the writing which is represented.
Peter Abbs is Professor of Creative Writing in the University of Sussex's Graduate Research Centre in the Humanities.
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ISBN 13 9780521371599
ISBN 10 0521371597
Title The Forms of Narrative
Author Peter Abbs
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 1990-05-31
Number of pages 194
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