The Way of the StorytellerRuth Sawyer has spent a lifetime in the study of the art of storytelling and The way of storyteller sets forth in terms of her own experiences the goals towards which every storyteller must strive. The book includes much detailed advice on specific stories and there are lengthy reading list of source and reference books. There are also eleven stories retold by Ruth Sawyer, all from Europe and all favourites of hers. |
Contents
AN INTRODUCTION | 15 |
STORYTELLING A FOLKART | 23 |
THE ANTIQUITY OF IT | 43 |
Copyright | |
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