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From Plato to Lumire: Narration and Monstration in Literature and Cinema,Used
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With this lucid translation of Du litteraire au filmique, Andr Gaudreault's highly influential and original study of film narratology is now accessible to Englishlanguage audiences for the first time. Building a theory of narrative on sources as diverse as Plato, The Arabian Nights,and Proust, From Plato to Lumire challenges narratological orthodoxy by positing that all forms of narrative are mediated by an 'underlying narrator' who exists between the author and narrative text.Offering illuminating insights, definitions, and formal distinctions, Gaudreault examines the practices of novelists, playwrights, and filmmakers and applies his theory to the early cinema of the Lumire brothers and more recent films. He also enhances our understanding of how narrative develops visually without language monstration by detailing how the evolution of the medium influenced narratives in cinema. From Plato to Lumire includes a translation of Paul Ricoeur's preface to the Frenchlanguage edition as well as a new preface by Tom Gunning. It is a mustread for cinema and media students and scholars and an essential text on the study of narrative.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'From Plato to Lumière'? A: The book focuses on film narratology, exploring how narratives in literature and cinema are constructed through the concept of an 'underlying narrator' that connects the author and the narrative.
- Q: Who is the author of 'From Plato to Lumière'? A: The author is André Gaudreault, a prominent figure in film studies known for his influential theories on narrative.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in film studies? A: Yes, it is accessible to English-language audiences for the first time, making it suitable for both beginners and scholars in cinema and media studies.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the evolution of narrative, the relationship between literature and film, and the concept of 'monstration' in visual storytelling.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'From Plato to Lumière'? A: The book was published on March 11, 2009.
- Q: Does this book include any supplementary material? A: Yes, it includes a translation of Paul Ricoeur's preface to the French edition and a new preface by Tom Gunning.
- Q: How many pages does 'From Plato to Lumière' have? A: The book has a total of 224 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is paperback.
- Q: Is 'From Plato to Lumière' an illustrated edition? A: Yes, this book is noted as an illustrated edition.
- Q: What genre does 'From Plato to Lumière' fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Performing Arts, specifically focusing on film studies.