The art of biblical narrative /
Alter, Robert.
The art of biblical narrative / Robert Alter. - Rev. and updated ed. - New York : Basic Books, 2011. - xvi, 253 p. ; pbk ; 21 cm.
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.
9780465022557 (alk. paper)
2010051268
Bible.--O.T.--Language, Style.
Narration in the Bible.
221.66/ALT
The art of biblical narrative / Robert Alter. - Rev. and updated ed. - New York : Basic Books, 2011. - xvi, 253 p. ; pbk ; 21 cm.
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.
9780465022557 (alk. paper)
2010051268
Bible.--O.T.--Language, Style.
Narration in the Bible.
221.66/ALT
