Narratology: Introduction to the Theory of Narrative

A clear, comprehensive, and coherent treatment of the theory and language of narratology, which is geared toward interdisciplinary analysis. A phenomenal and important work.

Ironically, this is terribly written and feels like Bal is used to talking to people that are already in agreement. The framework is nice but it gets like swimming through molasses before long.

This book serves as the philosophical foundation for how I interpret what I read. It juxtaposes simple literary definitions with deep, fleshed out concepts for how to categorize and assign meaning to the events, characters, and the readers' perspective. I am a fan of Professor Bal and this book was my introduction to her work (the first edition) and her paradigm for critical analysis. I have enjoyed revisiting subsequent editions many times over the years and highly recommend it for all students of reading (narratives) and looking (art and cinema).

She is masterful in rendering the secrets of narratology....not easy to read...but worthwhile mastering........

Good .

very pleased