Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird: The Art of Eastern Storytelling
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In the art, diversity should be understood not only as the presence of various characters—stories can be constructed according to different canons, based on different structures, themes, and values. Analyzing numerous examples from popular culture—from "Parasite" and the "Mario" video...
game franchise to "One Thousand and One Nights" and books, Henry Lien demonstrates that the three-act structure of Western narratives is far from universal. The author introduces the reader to the East Asian four-act structure (kisetenketsu) and shows how a different cultural tradition and its inherent values influence the form of storytelling.
This book is essential reading for any writer seeking to expand their understanding of how to tell a captivating story.
For fans of Asian pop culture and all writing authors.
In the art, diversity should be understood not only as the presence of various characters—stories can be constructed according to different canons, based on different structures, themes, and values. Analyzing numerous examples from popular culture—from "Parasite" and the "Mario" video game franchise to "One Thousand and One Nights" and books, Henry Lien demonstrates that the three-act structure of Western narratives is far from universal. The author introduces the reader to the East Asian four-act structure (kisetenketsu) and shows how a different cultural tradition and its inherent values influence the form of storytelling.
This book is essential reading for any writer seeking to expand their understanding of how to tell a captivating story.
For fans of Asian pop culture and all writing authors.
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