Memory and Narrative
James Olney
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Memory and Narrative
by James Olney
Published
1998
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Pages
430
ISBN-10
0226628167
Description
At a time when the memoir has never been more popular, Memory and Narrative presents an account of how the weave of life-writing has altered over time to arrive at its present form. James Olney, tells the story of an evolving literary form that originated in the autobiographical writings of St. Augustine, underwent profound and disruptive changes in Jean-Jacques Rousseau's life-writing trilogy, and found its momentary conclusion in the body of Samuel Beckett's work. Among other issues, Olney considers the rejection of the pronoun "I" by many post-Rousseau writers; the uses of narrative in the works of Beckett, Franz Kafka, and the sculptor Alberto Giacometti, and the role of literary memory in light of recent "memory work" from a variety of scientific disciplines. Giambattista Vico, Henry Adams, Gertrude Stein, Richard Wright, and Christa Wolf are some of the many writers examined in this monumental study.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Memory and Narrative?
This edition of Memory and Narrative has approximately 430 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Memory and Narrative?
For most readers, Memory and Narrative typically takes between 8h 58m and 5h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 107,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 10m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 107,500 words
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What is the word count of Memory and Narrative?
The estimated word count for Memory and Narrative is approximately 107,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Memory and Narrative?
Memory and Narrative was written by James Olney.
When was Memory and Narrative published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.