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Way of the Storyteller
by Ruth Sawyer
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good/Good
- Seller
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, United Kingdom
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About This Item
The Bodley Head, 1966. Hardcover. Good/Good. 1966. First Edition Thus. 260 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Dust jacket covered in removable plastic wrapper over blue cloth. Library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Clean pages with mild tanning throughout. Tightly bound with faint thumb-marking throughout. Mild scuffing to rear endpaper. Notable tape staining to pastedowns. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Mild crushing to spine ends. Mild tape marks to boards. Book has forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Moderate tanning to spine. Mild rubbing and marking all over. Library number to spine.
Synopsis
As interest in the art of storytelling continues to grow, many books have appeared on the subject but none have matched the scope and charm of The Way of the Storyteller . First published in 1942, this classic work is unique in its blend of literary history, criticism, analysis, personal anecdote, and how-to instructions. Sawyer examines storytelling as a folk art and a still-living art, tracing its evolution from the earliest narrative impulses that developed as stories were written down. With simple suggestions, she instructs the reader in the art of storytelling and freeing the creative imagination by disciplining the mind. Sawyer's guide also includes an engaging selection of international stories sure to enchant both children and adults. The Way of the Storyteller also is an invaluable resource with a comprehensive reading and story list.
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Details
- Seller
- World of Rare Books
(GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 1712676942BDB
- Title
- Way of the Storyteller
- Author
- Ruth Sawyer
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good/Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- The Bodley Head
- Date Published
- 1966
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- Jacket
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- Rubbing
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- Spine
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- Cloth
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