Prose: Literary Terms and Concepts

by Kathleen Kuiper (Editor), Britannica Educational Publishing

Narratives come in many forms, fall into many genres, and tell the stories of an endless assortment of characters. Despite recurring themes and conceits in works from around the world, each storyOCofrom biography to science fictionOCois singular and designed to elicit a distinct emotional response from its readers. The rhetorical tools and literary styles that have helped reinvent the art and study of storytelling over time are surveyed in this captivating volume."

264 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2011