The art of Biblical narrative / Robert Alter.

By: Alter, Robert Publication details: New York : Basic Books, c1981. Description: xii, 195 p. ; 24 cmISBN: 0465004245; 046500427X (pbk.)Subject(s): Bible. O.T. -- Language, style | Narration in the BibleDDC classification: 221.4/4 LOC classification: BS1171.2 | .A45

Contents:

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.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Books	TCM Library, Haus Edelweiss General Stacks	221.44 A466 1981 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		37412995145855
Books	TCM Library, Haus Edelweiss General Stacks	221.44 A466 1981 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		37412995151606

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

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