The Situation and the Story: The Art of Personal Narrative
The Situation and the Story: The Art of Personal Narrative
Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2002
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Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2002174
Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
2000s
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Education2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Situation and the Story: The Art of Personal Narrative, Vivian Gornick explores the intricacies of crafting personal narratives. She distinguishes between the situation, being the context or circumstance, and the story, which is the emotional experience and insight derived from it. This guide aids individuals in articulating personal truths through compelling storytelling.
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Emotional
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Vivian Gornick’s The Situation and the Story is praised for its insightful exploration of personal narrative. Readers appreciate her clarity and the depth of literary analysis. Some critics desire more concrete examples and practical advice. Overall, the book is valued for enhancing understanding of memoir writing, despite certain abstract aspects.
Who Should Read The Situation and the Story: The Art of Personal Narrative?
A reader keen on memoir and personal essays, who enjoyed The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr or Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, would enjoy Vivian Gornick's The Situation and the Story for its insights into crafting compelling personal narratives.
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174
Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
2000s
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Education2002
Adult
18+ years
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