Gérard Genette

Gérard Genette was a French literary theorist known for analyzing how stories are structured and told. He introduced concepts like "narrative tense" (when events are narrated in relation to when they happen), "order" (the sequence of events), and "modes" of narration (who tells the story). His work helps us understand the techniques authors use to shape our experience of a story, such as flashbacks or multiple viewpoints. Essentially, Genette's ideas decode the mechanics behind storytelling, making it easier to analyze and appreciate literature's craftsmanship.