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The art of biblical narrative / Robert Alter.

By: Publication details: New York : Basic Books, 2011.Edition: Rev. and updated edDescription: xvi, 253 p. ; pbk ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 9780465022557 (alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 221.66/ALT
Contents:
Preface -- A literary approach to the Bible -- Sacred history and the beginnings of prose fiction -- Biblical type-scenes and the uses of convention -- Between narration and dialogue -- The techniques of repetition -- Characterization and the art of reticence -- Composite artistry -- Narration and knowledge -- Conclusion.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-240) and indexes.

Preface -- A literary approach to the Bible -- Sacred history and the beginnings of prose fiction -- Biblical type-scenes and the uses of convention -- Between narration and dialogue -- The techniques of repetition -- Characterization and the art of reticence -- Composite artistry -- Narration and knowledge -- Conclusion.

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