story-within-a-story

language: de

definitions

  1. noun
    A literary device where one or more narratives are embedded within a primary narrative, creating a frame structure to provide context, perspective, or depth.
    de: Rahmenhandlung

examples

  1. The story-within-a-story structure allows Shelley to explore themes of ambition, responsibility, and the consequences of playing god from multiple perspectives.

    Die Rahmenhandlung ermöglicht es Shelley, Themen wie Ehrgeiz, Verantwortung und die Folgen des Gottspielens aus verschiedenen Perspektiven zu untersuchen.