The Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories

by Christopher Booker

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This remarkable and monumental book at last provides a comprehensive answer to the age-old riddle of whether there are only a small number of 'basic stories' in the world. Using a wealth of examples, from ancient myths and folk tales via the plays and novels of great literature to the popular movies and TV soap operas of today, it shows that there are seven archetypal themes which recur throughout every kind of storytelling. But this is only the prelude...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0826480373

ISBN13:9780826480378

Release Date:September 2006

Publisher:Continuum

Length:728 Pages

Weight:2.32 lbs.

Dimensions:2.2" x 6.0" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Storytelling Symbolism Non-Fiction Arts, Music & Photography Criticism & Theory Education & Reference Folklore & Mythology History & Criticism Language Arts Literary Criticism

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