Types of Prose Narratives: A Text-Book for the Story Writer

"Types of Prose Narratives: A Text-Book for the Story Writer" by Harriott Ely Fansler is a manual designed for new writers, probably from the early 1900s, that explains different kinds of stories and how they work. The guide looks closely at how stories are put together, what makes them unique, and what purpose they serve. Fansler wants to teach writers about the history of storytelling, showing them how narratives have changed over time and giving them useful tips for writing their own stories. According to the textbook, stories help us understand literature and let us make our own creations. Fansler makes it clear that storytelling is a skill and that it builds on old traditions. The book will take readers through different narrative types, such as myths, legends, and modern stories, pushing them to think carefully about how they write. Finally, Fansler says that knowing the past can help writers today, giving them ideas and making them believe in their ability to write new and interesting things.