Narrating Space / Spatializing Narrative

Where Narrative Theory and Geography Meet

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Human Geography, Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism
Cover of the book Narrating Space / Spatializing Narrative by Marie-Laure Ryan, Kenneth Foote, Maoz Azaryahu, Ohio State University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Marie-Laure Ryan, Kenneth Foote, Maoz Azaryahu ISBN: 9780814274071
Publisher: Ohio State University Press Publication: March 21, 2016
Imprint: Ohio State University Press Language: English
Author: Marie-Laure Ryan, Kenneth Foote, Maoz Azaryahu
ISBN: 9780814274071
Publisher: Ohio State University Press
Publication: March 21, 2016
Imprint: Ohio State University Press
Language: English

Narrating Space / Spatializing Narrative: Where Narrative Theory and Geography Meet by Marie-Laure Ryan, Kenneth Foote, and Maoz Azaryahu offers a groundbreaking approach to understanding how space works in narrative and narrative theory and how narratives work in real space. Thus far, space has traditionally been viewed by narratologists as a backdrop to plot. This study argues that space serves important but under-explored narrative roles: It can be a focus of attention, a bearer of symbolic meaning, an object of emotional investment, a means of strategic planning, a principle of organization, and a supporting medium.
Space intersects with narrative in two principal ways: ‘‘Narrating space’’ considers space as an object of representation, while ‘‘spatializing narrative’’ approaches space as the environment in which narrative is physically deployed. The inscription of narrative in real space is illustrated by such forms as technology-supported locative narratives, street names, and historical/heritage site and museum displays. While narratologists are best equipped to deal with the narration of space, geographers can make significant contributions to narratology by drawing attention to the spatialization of narrative. By bringing these two approaches together—and thereby building a bridge between narratology and geography—Narrating Space / Spatializing Narrative yields both a deepened understanding of human spatial experience and greater insight into narrative theory and poetic forms.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Narrating Space / Spatializing Narrative: Where Narrative Theory and Geography Meet by Marie-Laure Ryan, Kenneth Foote, and Maoz Azaryahu offers a groundbreaking approach to understanding how space works in narrative and narrative theory and how narratives work in real space. Thus far, space has traditionally been viewed by narratologists as a backdrop to plot. This study argues that space serves important but under-explored narrative roles: It can be a focus of attention, a bearer of symbolic meaning, an object of emotional investment, a means of strategic planning, a principle of organization, and a supporting medium.
Space intersects with narrative in two principal ways: ‘‘Narrating space’’ considers space as an object of representation, while ‘‘spatializing narrative’’ approaches space as the environment in which narrative is physically deployed. The inscription of narrative in real space is illustrated by such forms as technology-supported locative narratives, street names, and historical/heritage site and museum displays. While narratologists are best equipped to deal with the narration of space, geographers can make significant contributions to narratology by drawing attention to the spatialization of narrative. By bringing these two approaches together—and thereby building a bridge between narratology and geography—Narrating Space / Spatializing Narrative yields both a deepened understanding of human spatial experience and greater insight into narrative theory and poetic forms.

More books from Ohio State University Press

Cover of the book Reality Bites by Marie-Laure Ryan, Kenneth Foote, Maoz Azaryahu
Cover of the book Varro the Agronomist by Marie-Laure Ryan, Kenneth Foote, Maoz Azaryahu
Cover of the book The Medieval Risk-Reward Society by Marie-Laure Ryan, Kenneth Foote, Maoz Azaryahu
Cover of the book Narrative Theory by Marie-Laure Ryan, Kenneth Foote, Maoz Azaryahu
Cover of the book Chaucer on Screen by Marie-Laure Ryan, Kenneth Foote, Maoz Azaryahu
Cover of the book Ancient Sex by Marie-Laure Ryan, Kenneth Foote, Maoz Azaryahu
Cover of the book You, Me, and the Violence by Marie-Laure Ryan, Kenneth Foote, Maoz Azaryahu
Cover of the book Political Appetites by Marie-Laure Ryan, Kenneth Foote, Maoz Azaryahu
Cover of the book Ethics in the Gutter by Marie-Laure Ryan, Kenneth Foote, Maoz Azaryahu
Cover of the book Landfall by Marie-Laure Ryan, Kenneth Foote, Maoz Azaryahu
Cover of the book Curiouser and Curiouser by Marie-Laure Ryan, Kenneth Foote, Maoz Azaryahu
Cover of the book Narrative Theory by Marie-Laure Ryan, Kenneth Foote, Maoz Azaryahu
Cover of the book Neoliberal Bonds by Marie-Laure Ryan, Kenneth Foote, Maoz Azaryahu
Cover of the book Challenging Communion by Marie-Laure Ryan, Kenneth Foote, Maoz Azaryahu
Cover of the book Dickens's Forensic Realism by Marie-Laure Ryan, Kenneth Foote, Maoz Azaryahu
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy