Openings: Narrative Beginnings from the Epic to the Novel by A.D. Nuttall (Engli

Description: Openings by A.D. Nuttall Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Ranging from Greek and Roman epic to the modern novel via Dante, Milton, Wordsworth, Sterne, and Dickens, A. D. Nuttall has written an exploration of the nature of narrative beginnings. Publisher Description What is the difference between a natural beginning and the beginning of a story? Some deny that there are any beginnings in nature, except perhaps for the origin of the universe itself, suggesting that elsewhere we have only a continuum of events, into which beginnings are variously `read by different societies. This book argues that history is full of real beginnings but that poets and novelists are indeed free to begin their stories wherever they like. Theancient poet Homer laid down a rule for his successors when he began his epic by plunging in medias res, `into the midst of things. Later writers, however, persistently play off the `interventionist,in medias res opening against some sense of a `deep, natural beginning: Genesis or the birth of a child. The author also outlines how the inspiring Muse of epic gives way to the poets ego, dies, revives and dies again. Ranging from Greek and Roman epic to the modern novel via Dante, Milton, Wordsworth, Sterne and Dickens, A. D. Nuttall has written an ambitious and original book which will be of interest to a wide variety of readers. Author Biography A. D. Nuttall is Professor of English and Fellow of New College, Oxford. His previous books include Why Does Tragedy Give Pleasure? and Dead from the Waist Down. Details ISBN 0198117418 ISBN-13 9780198117414 Title Openings Author A.D. Nuttall Format Hardcover Year 1992 Pages 266 Publisher Oxford University Press GE_Item_ID:6827202; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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