Beyond Myth and Metaphor – The Case of Narrative in Digital Media

Authors

Marie-Laure Ryan

Document Type

Article

Subject

Social Sciences

Publication Date

2-7-2020

Course Date

Spring 2020

Course Number

Hon 250

Course Title

Honors Seminar II

Abstract

If we compare the field of digital textuality to other areas of study in the humanities, its most striking feature is the precedence of theory over the object of study. Most of us read novels and see movies before we consult literary criticism and cinema studies, but it seems safe to assume that a vast majority of people read George Landow before they read any work of hypertext fiction. In this paper [the author investigates] one of the most important forms that this advance theorizing of digital textuality has taken, namely the use of narrative concepts to advertise present and future product. (adapted from text)

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Ryan, M. (2001). Beyond Myth and Metaphor – The Case of Narrative in Digital Media. Game Studies, 1(1). Retrieved from http://gamestudies.org/0101/ryan/