The Art of Story-Telling by Marie L. Shedlock
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"The Art of Story-Telling" by Marie L. Shedlock is a guide on the techniques and principles of storytelling written in the early 20th century. The book addresses both the art and craft of storytelling, aimed primarily at educators and aspiring narrators who wish to captivate and educate their audiences, particularly children. Shedlock's work emphasizes the importance of engaging storytelling for effective communication and highlights various elements that contribute to a compelling narrative.
The opening of the book introduces Shedlock's views on the importance of storytelling as a historical art form and its relevance in education today. She discusses the challenges story-tellers face, including the need for preparation and creativity in engaging an audience. The author also shares anecdotes from her own experiences, illustrating common pitfalls in storytelling. Shedlock stresses that successful story-telling requires not only dramatic skills but also a deep understanding of the narrative's emotional and moral undercurrents. She aims to revive the timeless art of storytelling, encouraging readers to create immersive experiences that resonate with listeners. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shedlock, Marie L., 1854-1935 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Adams, John, 1857-1934 |
| LoC No. | 15025557 |
| Title | The Art of Story-Telling |
| Credits |
Produced by MFR, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LB: Education: Theory and practice of education |
| Subject | Storytelling |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61340 |
| Release Date | Feb 8, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 768 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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