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In "Reading for the Plot," literary critic Peter Brooks offers a rigorous, formal examination of how stories are structured. Drawing on examples from novels and plays, he explores plot as the intentional design that shapes narrative direction and meaning. The book discusses the intellectual and emotional desire for order in storytelling, illustrating how authors craft intrigue and coherence to engage readers.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Peter Brooks
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