The Art of the Story-Teller

"The Art of the Story-Teller" by Marie L. Shedlock is a guide to the art of narrative, underlining its role in teaching and captivating young minds, presumably from the early 1900's. Earl Barnes introduces the work, celebrating Shedlock's skills and her understanding of how storytelling helps kids grow, mentioning the educational value of it. The work goes into detail about what makes a story work, with her observations from Britain and America, and what to avoid while keeping listeners interested; overall the introduction is about mastering the telling of tales.