New Narratology

Author: Hermann (USA)
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: Structuralist narratology emerged in France in the mid-1960s during a strong surge in structuralism but quickly expanded to other countries, becoming an international trend in literary studies. In contrast to traditional novel criticism, structuralist narratology shifts its focus from the external aspects of the text to its internal structure, emphasizing scientific rigor and systematicity while exploring the internal structural patterns and relationships between various elements in narrative works. "New narratology" refers to post-classical or postmodern narratology in the West since the 1990s, which reflects on, innovates, and transcends structuralist narratology. In recent ten years, domestic translations have primarily focused on classic narratology written by Western scholars in the 1970s and 1980s, and so far, they have not yet touched upon the category of "new narratology." This series aims to help fill this gap. The first five translated works in this series represent the essence of new narratology, showcasing different research schools, novel perspectives, depth, and distinctive features. This series serves as an important supplement and development to the Western classic narratology already introduced in China, providing an excellent reference for broadening perspectives and deepening research.