Release date is 2020-05-14

Origins -- 'The romance of the rose' -- Chaucer and Boccaccio -- The rogue novel -- The Elizabethans -- The pastoral -- Cervantes -- The essayists' contribution to story-telling -- Transition: Bunyan and Defoe -- Richardson and the feminine novel -- Fielding, Smollett, and the masculine novel -- A note on Sterne -- Chateaubriand and Romanticism -- Scott and Romanticism -- The Romanticism of 1830 -- Balzac -- Gautier and the East -- Poe and the new technique -- Hawthorne and moral romance -- Mérimée and conversational story-telling -- Flaubert -- A note on De Maupassant -- Conclusion.

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"A History of Story-telling: Studies in the Development of Narrative" by Arthur Ransome is a scholarly work written in the early 20th century. This book explores the evolution of narrative techniques, tracing the development of storytelling across different epochs and cultures. It focuses on the artistry of narrative rather than just historical facts, presenting a rich tapestry of literary styles and traditions." "At the start of the book, Ransome sets the stage by reflecting on the essence of storytelling, acknowledging the complexities and challenges of encapsulating such a multifaceted subject. He conveys his intent to discuss the art of storytelling through vivid examples, moving beyond mere chronological records. He articulates the importance of traditional narratives and their deep-rooted connection to human experience, illustrating how early story-tellers shaped our understanding of culture and morality through their tales. This initial portion effectively establishes the thematic groundwork for a comprehensive examination of narrative's evolution in literature." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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